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Lesha qualified to the Region 4 5A Championships which will be held in San Antonio,Texas.

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On Friday March 1st, GPI Enterprises LLC, Pronto Insurance opened it’s doors to their franchise # 093 at 6580 Rio Panico Street, SE 5 in Rio Grande City. Mrs. Maribel Pena one of the franchise owners said “she was excited to operate here in Rio Grande City and announced that she have another grand opening on a second location soon”. Congratulations Pronto Insurance!

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Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School 2018-2019 District Champion basketball players from three Rattler basketball teams for bringing home three Championship trophies! VMS Rattlers played their hearts out all season and earned three District Championship titles!

The 7th Grade “A” Basketball team’s District Champions Overall Record was 8-3 District 5-0. Pictured (Top) left to right are: Eduardo Chapa, Edgar Garcia, Juan Cantu, Fabian Rodriguez, Michael Gonzalez, Diego Diaz, Roel Rodriguez, III, Andres Cantu, Placido Rodriguez, and Adrian Vargas.

The 7th Grade “B” Basketball team’s District Champions Overall Record was 9-2 District 5-0. Pictured (Center) left to right are: Ben Gonzalez, Ivan Cantu, Esteban Falcon, Oscar Zurita, Alejandro Barrera, Joel Cantu, Jose Maldonado, Oscar Castillo, Jose Pena, David Rodriguez, and Enrique Arizaga.

The 8th Grade “B” Basketball team’s District Champions Overall Record was 11-0 District 5-0. Pictured (Bottom) left to right are: Rene Barron, Michael Ramirez, Andres Huerta, Jaime Garza, Brandon Arredondo, Jose Rodriguez, Juan Negrete, Alfonso Galvan, Jorge Barrera, and Bryan Lopez.

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Congratulations to the Roma High School JROTC Program on the approval of the plans for their new building! Groundbreaking is expected this summer. In addition, the RHS Mighty Gladiator Band Hall will also receive a new locker room as part of this improvement project. Congrats to all students and instructors who will benefit from this project. And a big thanks to the Roma ISD School Board and Administration for their continued work to bring important projects like this to fruition. The vote to approve the design of both the JROTC Building and the Band Hall Locker Room was unanimous.

Congressman Cuellar’s Office discusses grant funding and federal resources for rural school districts

Recently, Congressman Henry Cuellar’s Outreach Coordinator for Starr and Hidalgo Counties, Nichole Hernandez, center, met with San Isidro Independent School District Superintendent Mario Alvarado and Director of Special Projects for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Aisha Cruz-Reyes, to discuss how his office could assist San Isidro ISD and other rural school districts with grant funding and federal resources.

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First Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Amelia C. Canales

WEDNESDAY MAY 1ST - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ENRIQUETA SAENZ

by Saenz Family †RAMONA ACEVEDO CLARKE (18TH AN.) by Son & Family †ACEVEDO SIBLINGS by Family

September 21, 1922 † May 2, 2018

The Broken Chain We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day that God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

THURSDAY MAY 2ND- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †AURORA L. LOPEZ (18TH AN.)

by Elma & Family †CELIA VILLARREAL (1ST AN.)

by Family FRIDAY MAY 3RD - I.C.C. ICS 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †MARIA CRUZ LOPEZ

by Honorio & Petra Garza

With Love Your Children, Sonia, Jorge, Cesar, Omar and Marissa

SATURDAY MAY 4TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY MAY 5TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †GABRIEL LOPEZ (3RD AN.)

by Elma & Family †JOSEFA D. ESCOBAR (AN.)

by Su Hija Maria Villarreal †RODOLFO & ANITA GARZA

by Maria G. Villarreal †ADALBERTO & AMANDA GARZA

by Maria G. Villarreal SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY MAY 5TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †TEODORO GARCIA & MA. DEL CARMEN GARCIA (AN.)

by Israel & Lupita Chapa †HIGINIO CANALES (AN.)

by Israel & Lupita Chapa †REYNALDO MOLINA, III

by Molina & Bazan Families †JUAN ERASMO SAENZ

by Retama Prayer Group 1:00 P.M. †LILIA H. & JOSE MA. MARTINEZ (26TH AN.) by Daughter Blanca †BLAS PEDRO SAENZ

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †MARTIN & TEODORA GARZA

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †ALFREDO & GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ by Consuelo Hinojosa

†MARIA ANGELICA GARCIA CHAPA (2ND AN.) by Su Hermano Albino Garcia †RITA I. SALINAS (1ST AN.) & ARCADIO SALINAS, SR. (AN.) by Family 5:00 P.M. †HERLINDA & DOMINGO IBARRA

by Su Familia †OFELIA R. BARRERA by Family †ORALIA CRUZ (22ND AN.)

by Cruz-Leal Family †ADRIANA SANCHEZ

by Cruz-Leal Family †RAMIRO ROCHA (1ST AN.) by Family MONDAY MAY 6TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †OFELIA R. BARRERA by Family TUESDAY MAY 7TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †OFELIA R. BARRERA by Family

Castillo ~ Canales Family Obituary Mrs. Silvia Salinas de Ramirez

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Pida a los 3 Ángeles San Miguel, Rafael y Gabriel.

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A los tres días publique esta oración. Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

Congressman

Henry Cuellar Congressman Cuellar Is On The Job, Working For You In The 28th District : Federal Government Assistance n

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Group tours for school classes and community organizations American flags flown over the Capitol U.S. Military Academy nominations Student internships

Let Congressman Cuellar Hear Your Thoughts! henry.cuellar@mail.house.gov cuellar.house.gov

Come Visit Us In Our Local Offices Rio Grande City 100 North FM 3167 Grande City, TX 78582 P: (956) 487-5603 F: (956) 488-0952

Mission 117 E. Tom Landry Mission, TX 78572 P: (956) 424-3942 F: (956) 424-3936

Constituents seeking assistance from Congressman Cuellar’s office need to reside within the 28th District of Texas This document was prepared and published at taxpayer expense.

April 29, 1955 † April 27, 2019 wife, a dedicated mother, a loving aunt, a supportive sister and a proud grandmother.

Silvia is survived by her husband of 41 years, Jose Antonio Ramirez. She is also survived by her daughter Priscilla Lumbreras, son-in-law, Dr. Ricardo Lumbreras and their three children-Amariz, Santiago and Paola all of Granbury, TX. Silvia is also survived by her son Jose Antonio Ramirez Jr and daughterin-law Bridgette Ramirez all of Mrs. Silvia Salinas de Ramirez, Rio Grande City, TX., as well as 63, of Rio Grande City, TX., numerous brothers, sisters, nieces passed away Saturday evening, and nephews.

April 27, 2019, at the Comfort A celebration of Silvia’s life House in McAllen, TX. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May She was born April 29, 1955, 3, 2019, at Sanchez Funeral Home in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of the late Jesus Salinas in Rio Grande City, TX. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at and Felipa Garcia de Salinas.

Silvia was preceded in death Immaculate Conception Church by her sister, Leonila Salinas, her in Rio Grande City on Saturday, parents Felipa Garcia de Salinas May 4, 2019. Burial will follow in the St. John’s Methodist Cemetery and Jesus Salinas. in Rio Grande City, TX. She was retired from RGCCISD Special thanks to the wonderful where she served as head custodian doctors and nurses at Doctors at General Ricardo Sanchez for Hospital at Renaissance and to the many years. She took great pride compassionate staff at Comfort in having the cleanest school in House in McAllen who provided the district. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and spending time with her invaluable care to her during the family. She was an extraordinary last few weeks of her life.

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Ramiro Barrera Middle School Students Soil & Water Stewardship Week Proclamation Starr County Commissioners Bring Home Medals from Jr. V.A.S.E. Court signed a Proclamation

Congratulations to our Ramiro Barrera Middle School Titans who participated in the Jr. V.A.S.E Art Competition! Out of the 12 participating RBMS students, 11 earned a rating of “4” and were awarded gold medals. Of those 11 students, 8th grader Kymberly Garza and 6th grader Brianey Morales went on to earn platinum medals, which are only awarded to the top 10% of all the student who participated from Region 1. Congrats to these students on this extraordinary accomplishment since 2019 marks the first year the school participated in the art competition! Thank you to the teachers and parents who supported the students in this accomplishment!

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April 22, 2019 that proclaims April 28-May 5th, 2019 Soil & Water Stewardship Week.

Pictured bottom row: Amy Bush Soil & Water Conservation District #332, Reyna G. Guerra Board Member Soil & Water Conservation District #332, Tomas E. Villarreal Soil & Water Conservation District and Ernesto Favela USDA/NRCS. Fertile Soil and clean water provide us with our daily sustenance and effective conservation practices and have helped provide us a rich standard of living and our security depends upon healthy soil and clean water the stewardship calls for each person to help conserve these precious resources.

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Roma ISD Mariachi Program Students Selected For TMEA All-Region Mariachi

Congratulations to the Roma ISD Mariachi Program on having the most students at both the high school and middle school levels selected to the TMEA All-Region Mariachi! All the selected students performed at a special concert on March 30, 2019 in La Joya. Way to go Gladiators!

High School Level ResultsGuitar: 1st Chair, Group A- Hector Zuniga, 4th Chair, Group BMarielena Chapa, and 5th Chair, Group B- Eric Santana. Guitarron: 4th Chair, Group B- Sebastian Perez and Alternate- Everardo Garcia. Harp: 1st Chair, Group AJacob Cruz. Trumpet: 1st Chair, Group A- Andres Barrientos and 5th Chair, Group B- Juan Garcia.

Vihuela: 2nd Chair, Group A- Cesar Rios. Voice: 2nd Chair, Group B- Ernesto Saldana. Violin: 1st Chair, Group A- Ernesto Saldana, 5th Chair, Group A- Arely Molina, 6th Chair, Group A- Hector Ramirez, 15th Chair, Group BOciel Barrera, 16th Chair, Group B- Anyssa Renteria, 18th Chair, Group B- Hannah Garza, 21nd Chair, Group B- Adriana Martinez, and 22rd Chair, Group B- Alexia Aguillon.

Middle School Level ResultsViolins: 1st Chair, 1st Violin, Group A- Alec Vazquez of Roma Middle School, 2nd Chair, 1st Violin, Group A- Ximena Garcia of Roma Middle School, 4th Chair, 1st Violin, Group A- Melissa Pomare of Roma Middle School, 7th Chair, 2nd Violin, Group A- Lyzzette Hinojosa of Roma Middle School, 8th Chair, 2nd Violin, Group A- Viviana Garcia of

Ramiro Barrera Middle School, 9th Chair, 3rd Violin, Group A- Angeline Martinez of Roma Middle School, 10th Chair, 3rd Violin, Group A- Mia Garza of Roma Middle School, 13th Chair, 1st Violin, Group B- Dana Guerra of Ramiro Barrera Middle School, 14th Chair, 1st Violin, Group BDaisy Molina of Ramiro Barrera Middle School, 15th Chair, 1st Violin, Group B- Analiza Pena of Roma Middle School, 20th Chair, 3rd Violin, Group B- Dayanara Salinas of Roma Middle School, 21st Chair, 3rd Violin, Group B- Jayleen Miranda of Ramiro Barrera Middle School, and 22nd Chair, 3rd Violin, Group B - Jose Gael Rodriguez of Ramiro Barrera Middle School. Guitar: 1st Chair, Group A- Ricardo Muniz of Roma Middle School, 2nd Chair, Group A- Roel Acevedo of Ramiro Barrera Middle School and Alternate 8th Chair- Christian Vega of Ramiro

Barrera Middle School. Harp: 1st Chair, Group A- Jacob Barrera of Ramiro Barrera Middle School.

Alto (Voice): 1st Chair, Group A- Victoria Rosa of Roma Middle School. Soprano (Voice): 1st Chair, Group A- Jelayna Barrera of Ramiro Barrera Middle School. Trumpet: 2nd Chair, Group A- Mannuel Olivarez of Roma Middle School, 3rd Chair, Group A- Francisco Uribe of Ramiro Barrera Middle School, 4th Chair, Group B- Edgar Salinas of Ramiro Barrera Middle School and 5th Chair, Group BJuan Jesus Garza of Ramiro Barrera Middle School. Vihuela: 2nd Chair, Group A- Gilberto Gonzalez of Roma Middle School and 3rd Chair, Group B- Juan Gabriel Lopez of Ramiro Barrera Middle School.

Guitarron: 1st Chair, Group ARamon Madrigal of Roma Middle School and 5th Chair AlternateDaniel Garcia of Ramiro Barrera Middle School.

Alto Bonito Elementary Celebrates Secretary’s Day On April 24, Alto Bonito Elementary celebrated Secretary’s Day! Their secretaries, Ms. Mirta Cantu, Mrs. Iris Flores, and Mrs. Lillian Perez were each treated, by the staff, with a Sticky Fingers cake, a Whataburger gift card, and a beautiful Kendra Scott set, in thanks to their service to the school and students.

Administrators and staff, wanted to show these ladies how much they are truly appreciated for all of their hard work!

Pictured with these outstanding ladies is Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena. Thank you ladies for all you do!

Muchachas ...

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Last Rio Grande City Art Walk of the Season set for This Thursday, May 2

By Christian Salinas The Rio Grande City Public Library, along with the RGC Main Street Program, and the RGC Economic Development Co. will host the last art walk of this year’s season on Thursday, May 2, at the Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard starting at 6:00 pm.

“We are trying to reach out to artists, and promote literature, music, and poetry,” stated RGC Public Library director Norma Fultz. “Anyone that is interested in participating or joining us can do so on that day, [or call us ahead of time for more information at] 956487-4389.”

Event coordinators explain this season’s last Art Walk will feature a Black & White Photography Contest, music, art exhibits, light refreshments and artisan vendors. “We encourage everyone who would like to participate in our photo contest to submit their favorite into the contest,” declared

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Fultz.

The Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard is located on 405 E Mirasoles St., in Rio Grande City. Residents interested in more information about this event can also contact the City of Rio Grande City by dialing 956-487-0672.

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These prices reflect the good to choice cattle, the plainer cattle would be $10-$20 behind these figures. There was a very good demand on stocker cows due to the rain we received. There was a little increase in packer cow prices, this week market was great! Looking forward for a good run this week.

If there is anything Triple G Livestock Auction can do to help market your cattle give us a call (956) 487-5551 or (956) 437-1988.

Stop by at Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant and try our homemade tacos and food plates!

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Grande Garbage Collection Company LLC is accepting applications for the position of Driver. A CDL license class A or B is required. The pay is $14.50 per hour with the possibility of some overtime work. Also, one driver with a class C license with a pay of $10.00 per hour is available.

All positions are guaranteed a 40 hour week. All interested qualified persons are asked to apply in person at our office located at 505 E. Main St., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. For further information you may call 956-487-7301.

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Roma begins Escandon Avenue Drainage Project The City has begun work on the Escandon Avenue Drainage Project. The project will help drain storm water that accumulates at the intersection of Escandon Ave and US 83. This water will be piped to the drainage system at Ebony Avenue.

The project consists of installing 748 feet of 24” drainage pipe along US 83. An inlet will be placed at the lowest point of Escandon and various locations along the highway to help minimize ponding. The project will tie to an inlet found on North Ebony Avenue that is connected to a 60” storm pipe that runs to the Rio Grande.

The drainage pipe will help residents of Escandon Avenue.

Currently, a team of city workers must install a series of pumps and discharge hoses to drain the area. The project was designed

by S&B Infrastructure, the same engineering firm behind the Ebony Avenue Drainage Project, and will be constructed by MJA Construction.

The drainage pipe is being provided by TXDoT and the cost of the project is being funded by the Municipal Drainage Utility System implemented by the City of Roma last year. This is the “drainage fee” found in Roma resident’s monthly bill.

La ciudad ha comenzado a trabajar en el proyecto de drenaje de la Avenida Escandon. El proyecto ayudará a drenar las aguas pluviales que se acumulan en la intersección de Escandon Avenue y la Carretera 83. Esta agua se canalizará al sistema de drenaje en Ebony Avenue.

El proyecto consiste en instalar 748 pies de tubería de drenaje de 24”a lo largo de la Carretera 83. Se instalará una entrada en el punto más bajo de Escandon y en varios lugares a lo largo de la carretera para ayudar a minimizar el embalse. El proyecto se vinculará a una entrada que se encuentra en la avenida North Ebony que está conectada a una tubería de tormenta de 60” que se extiende hacia el Río Grande.

La tubería de drenaje ayudará

a los residentes de la avenida Escandon. Actualmente, un equipo de trabajadores de la ciudad debe instalar una serie de bombas y mangueras de descarga para drenar el área. El proyecto fue diseñado por S&B Infrastructure, la misma empresa de ingeniería detrás del Proyecto de Drenaje de Ebony Avenue, y será construido por MJA Construction.

La tubería de drenaje está fue donada por del Departamento de Transportacion de Texas y el costo del proyecto está siendo financiado por el Sistema de Servicios de Drenaje Municipal implementado por la Ciudad de Roma el año pasado. Esta es la “tarifa de drenaje” que se encuentra en la factura mensual del residente de Roma cada mes.

Roma comienza proyecto de drenaje en la avenida Escandón

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 1, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 3

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a MIXED BEVERAGES/ BEER by: TRES BANDIDOS LLC dba CALIBRE BAR AND GRILL, to be located at 2546 CENTRALPALM DRIVE STE. 107, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officers of said corporation Tres Bandidos LLC are ALVARO PENA (MEMBER), HUMBERTO ALVAREZ (MEMBER), & MARC MURPHY (MEMBER).

Did you know?

May Day is an ancient festival that welcomes spring and was once celebrated widely on May 1 every year. May Day falls approximately halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice and has its origins in pre-Christian times.

May Day commemorates festivals of fertility and agriculture.

Ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. But May Day is also related to the Celtic festival of Beltane, a springtime festival of optimism, and the Germanic festival of Walpurgis Night, which also celebrates the arrival of spring.

Many past May Day celebrations included spending time outdoors standing around bonfires and dancing. A traditional British May Day celebration included crowning a May Queen and dancing around a Maypole, which was covered in ribbons.

In the United States, May 1 is also recognized as Law Day and is meant to highlight the importance of law in the foundation of the country and how law benefits society.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. will accept sealed proposals until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, for:

RFP #19-29 BANK DEPOSITORY Proposal packages may be obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, located at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas or by calling (956) 716-6810, beginning Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Sealed proposals will be opened and read publicly, promptly at 10:00 A.M., on May 22, 2019 at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. The Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to accept the proposal most advantageous to the District.

A pre-proposal conference will be held at 10:00 A.M., on May 8, 2019 at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: RFP# 19-30 Request for Proposal Student Athletic & Voluntary Accident Insurance 10:00 A.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 1, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 4

Most places have a plethora of house sparrows Feeding birds near my motorhome at Rancho Lomitas has a couple of disadvantages. For one thing, it sometimes attracts

rodents such as cottontail rabbits and Mexican ground-squirrels.

For another, it can attract house sparrows who compete with the native birds for food. Since house sparrows are mostly urban birds, I thought being in a wild area we’d be without them and we were, for years. Then one day, a few years ago, some house sparrows chanced by, stayed, and became a

flock of dozens. I told myself to enjoy them, after-all they’re wild things and have some interesting characteristics, but they consumed a sizable and increasing portion of the bird food I put out. Despite my reluctance to welcome them, I thought, they’re here to stay.

WRONG! Climate change, in this rare case, to the rescue. Summer in 2018 was exceptionally hot and dry. The house sparrow flock either moved back to town or died. They’re gone and I haven’t seen even one for months. Maybe they are, basically, just city folk.

House sparrows have an interesting history. They’re native to the Middle East and over many years have expanded their range until today they’re found throughout the world except for places with very extreme climates.

In fact, they’re the most widely distributed bird of all the wild bird species. Recent estimates put their numbers globally at over 500 million!

They were introduced into the U. S. in Brooklyn, New York, in 1851 and later in San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Because of the source of those introductions, in the U. S. the name English sparrow is quite common.

Can there be anyone who doesn’t recognize a house sparrow?

Males have a black bib, gray crown, rusty brown back of the eyes and a grayish breast and belly. Females have a plain, light tan breast and belly and a light tan streak behind

the eyes. Both have a single, slight wing bar and are about 6 inches long with males slightly the larger.

They have a pecking order at the top of which are the older males with the largest black bibs.

Unlike most birds, they’re quite approachable and much prefer being around people and their buildings. Our ranch suited them fine. You won’t find them in deep woodlands or on broad, open prairies.

Most people consider them to be pugnacious and they’re frequently seen squabbling amongst themselves.

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Their diet consists almost entirely of seeds and grain although they’re a bit opportunistic and eat some buds, berries and food scraps. They eat bits of grit like small, sharp sand grains to aid digestion. The young are fed mostly insects during their first couple of weeks. They probably need the animal protein.

Their life span is surprising; one house sparrow is known to have lived 15 years and 9 months!

No species is without the necessity of struggling for survival and house sparrows are no exception. They face a host of predators including owls, hawks, and several mammals, especially cats. House sparrows are also infected by parasites and diseases like salmonella and E. coli. It’s worth noting that they’re a winter host for west nile virus.

Just as the house sparrows competed for food at my bird feeders, so too, they compete with native birds such as bluebirds, purple martins and tree swallows for nesting sites. Various efforts to prevent their detrimental effects on other species have had only moderate success. While their numbers are huge, there has been a population decline of some 3.5% during the past few decades.

While they’re certainly not the beauties of the bird world, one can enjoy watching their antics and must admire their toughness.

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