May 22, 2024

First Eagle Scouts in More than 20 Years

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Boy Scout Troop 93 conferred the rank of Eagle Scout upon 3 of its members: Juan Jesus “JJ” Garza, Omar S. Mendoza, and Juan “LJ” Rocha, Jr.

The Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank in the Scouting America AKA Boy Scouts of America (BSA) program. It is a symbol of a Scout’s leadership skills, dedication, and commitment to serving their community. The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by over 2.5 million youth, but only four percent of Scouts have earned it since its inception in 1911. The process is lengthy and highly respected. The Eagle Scout rank carries with it special significance not only in Scouting but also in school, business, and the community.

Scouts must earn at least 21 merit badges before earning the Eagle Scout rank. President Gerald Ford is the only U.S. President who is also an Eagle Scout. An integral part of earning the Eagle rank is the

Eagle Service Project, in which the youth must plan, develop, and lead a service project for either a school, community, or religious organization. Omar Mendoza’s service project at the Fordyce Nature and Hiking Trail consists of a covered bench area, wayfinding sign, and sightseeing informational placards for the public and was created in partnership with the City of Rio Grande City.

LJ Rocha’s service project, the Rosary Garden Project, is a large-scale and complete rosary garden adjacent to the Grotto in Rio Grande City meant for public use, created in partnerships with Immaculate Conception Parish, Cofradia of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the Knights of Columbus, along with numerous individuals who generously donated time and treasure.

Jesus “JJ” Garza’s service project involved designing and building a series of wheelchair accessible raised flower beds to allow special needs individuals to enjoy the numerous benefits of outdoor gardening and was built at Nuevos Horizontes in conjunction with Order of the Alhambra El Cid Caravan #106.

Catherin Guerra Receives the Forty Acres Scholar Program Scholarship

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the Veterans Middle School 7th Grade and 8th

Boys Track teams for their 2023-2024 District Track Championships!!!! The boys had an awesome turnout in the field events and races in Roma’s District Track Meet. The VMS Running Rattlers swept the boys division bringing home the district championship in both grade levels. On behalf of the entire Veterans Middle School, we would like to thank their coaches and teachers for working with our students. VMS 7th Grade and 8th Grade Boys Track Teams 2023-2024 District Track Championships!

Congratulations to Catherin Guerra for receiving the Forty Acres Scholar Program Scholarship! The Forty Acres Scholars Program is the University of Texas at Austin’s prestigious full-ride merit scholarship. It is offered to outstanding seniors who have demonstrated superb leadership skills, are among the top few in their class in academic

performance, and show promise of continuing such performance in college and beyond.

Catherin is the only student in the Rio Grande Valley to receive this Scholarship and is representing the top 1% of scholarship applicants.

We here at Grulla High School are so proud of Catherin and wish her the very best on her future endeavors!

Juan

Maria Luisa Garza Uribe, also known as “Bebita” by her family, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 18, 2024, in Zapata, Texas, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 80 years old.

Maria Luisa, born on August 25, 1943, in Rio Grande City, Texas, to Lazaro Garza and Guadalupe Olivarez de Garza, led a life filled with love, faith, and dedication. On June 12, 1971, she embarked on a new chapter of her life, uniting in marriage with the love of her life, Omar David Uribe, at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Texas. Their love story was blessed with the arrival of their firstborn, Maria Cristina, in March 1974. Their joy multiplied on their 5th wedding anniversary as they welcomed their second daughter, Maria Teresa, into their loving home.

Maria Luisa’s commitment to education was unwavering. She dedicated three years to Pan American University before earning her degree in Education from Texas A&I in Laredo. Her passion for teaching shone through her 30-year career as

an elementary school teacher for Zapata County ISD and Rio Grande City CISD. Her teaching style, rooted in love and a genuine thirst for knowledge, left an indelible mark on her students; many remember her as an exceptional teacher and beacon of love, safety, and stability.

Maria Luisa’s artistic spirit was a source of joy in her life. She took immense pride in instilling a love of dance, particularly Flamenco and Mexican Folklorico, in her daughters. Despite the distance, she happily commuted from San Ygnacio to Laredo 2-3 times per week to take her daughters to dance classes as they were growing up, a testament to her dedication to instilling a love for the arts in her daughters. Her heart swelled with pride as she watched her daughters and granddaughters dance, a reflection of her cultural passion for song and dance, ensuring the beautiful legacy she left for her beloved daughters’ families. Her love for music was evident in her harmonious duets with her husband, who played the guitar as she sang along every chance they got, especially at family gatherings.

Maria Luisa will always be loved and remembered for her kind and gentle heart and unwavering faith in God. It is with this unwavering faith that she was able to overcome breast cancer at 48 years old. Her love for life and unique ability to make everyone feel special captured her essence. Her strong family values guided her throughout her life and inspired the many people she met along the way.

Maria Luisa is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Humberto Garza (+Selenia), Lazaro Garza, and Heron Garza (+Adeline), and her sisters Estela Ward (+Bill) and Maura Garza.

Brothers-in-law, Joel Uribe (Dene Lulu), Luis Angel Uribe, and Rene Uribe (Olga Maria).

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of almost 53 years, Omar David; her daughter, Maria Cristina Uribe-Short and her husband Travis Short; her daughter, Maria Teresa Uribe Rubio and her husband Ernesto Rubio; and four grandchildren: Melissa Maria Short, Cristian James Short, Alexia Maria Short, and David Gilberto Rubio. She is also survived by her sisters Maria Graciela Lopez (+Encarnacion) and Isaura “Chawa” de la Cruz (Israel), brothers Arturo Garza (+Frances), Hector Garza (+Bertha), and Javier Garza (Lilia), sisters-in-law, Elvira Garza, Maria Del Refugio Garza, Maria del Carmen Uribe, Alma U. Perez (+Jose Javier Perez), and brother-in-law, Jorge Uribe (Irma), along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Uribe family is forever grateful to Erika Hernandez, Guillermina Hernandez, and Felipa Angeles for their devotion and for providing her with the utmost care.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home in Zapata, Texas. Visitation will be on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 6:00- 9:00 PM, with the rosary taking place at 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will occur on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Zapata, Texas. Father Amador Garza will officiate the funeral mass. The interment will occur at the Uribe Cemetary in San Ygnacio, Texas.

Pallbearers are David Garza, Jorge Gonzalez, Jaime Eduardo Hinojosa, Jose Alberto Hinojosa, Edgardo Perez, Ryan Rubio, Cristian James Short, and Alfonso Uribe.

ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO

Espíritu Santo, tu que me aclaras todo, que iluminas todos los caminos para que yo alcance mi ideal, tu que me das el don divino de perdonar y olvidar el mal que me hacen y en todos los instantes de mi vida estas conmigo, yo quiero en este corto dialogo agradecerte por todo y confirmar una vez mas que nunca quiero separarme de ti por mayor que sea la ilusión material. Deseo estar contigo y todos mis seres queridos en la gracia perpetua. Gracias por tu misericordia para conmigo y los míos.

(La persona deberá rezar esta oración 3 días seguidos sin decir el pedido. Dentro de 3 días será alcanzada la gracia por mas difícil que sea. Publicar en cuanto se reciba la gracia.)

Agradece gracia alcanzada: A. L.

CONGRATULATIONS to Roma High School Class of 2024

Senior Victor Adrian Guerra for being selected as a recipient of the ACET Scholarship!

The Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) is an association of school administrators and teachers who work in programs across the state. Through an application process, one student is chosen from each Texas educational service center region for this scholarship.

We are proud that Victor was chosen as the recipient for the Region One ESC Area!

Victor is the son of Dr. Adrian and Mrs. Bertha Guerra, and plans to attend Texas A&M

Kingsville University to major in Chemical Engineering. Way to go Victor!! Senior

Asthma affects a person’s ability to breathe

Did you know?

Asthma affects a person’s ability to breathe. The National Institutes of Health says asthma is a chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs.

Asthma can develop when a person has a severe respiratory infection as a child, or if one has an allergic condition.

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says around 8 percent of Americans have asthma, a figure that equates to roughly 24.9 million adults and children.

Across Canada, asthma affects the lives of more than 3.8 million Canadians, and is the third most common chronic disease, says Asthma Canada.

Avoiding asthma triggers can help to reduce the frequency of attacks. Inhaled medication can control asthma and allow people with asthma to lead normal, active lives, says the World Health Organization.

IRS to host a special Community Assistance Visit in Roma - May 21-23

As part of an expanding effort to reach underserved communities, the Internal Revenue Service announced a special event in Roma, Texas, to help local taxpayers.

During this Community Assistance Visit, the IRS will set up a temporary Taxpayer Assistance Center to give taxpayers from the Roma commuity an opportunity to meet face-to-face with IRS assistors.

This is part of a larger effort underway to transform the IRS and improve service to taxpayers as part of the new Strategic Operating Plan and funding made available through the Inflation Reduction Act.

For the Roma event, the IRS is partnering with the local Roma Community Center to host the event at 502 6th St. from Tuesday, May 21 through Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roma was selected, in part, based on its distance to the closest permanent IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. The nearest

center is 84 miles away in Harlingen, Texas. To make an appointment during the three-day event, persons may call 615-250-5324. However, taxpayers can also walk in to receive assistance. To get help, taxpayers must bring current state or government issued photo identification and any relevant letters or notices they received from the IRS, plus any requested documents.

The IRS also welcomes tax professionals, lawyers and preparers and their clients to work account-related issues.

During the Community Assistance Visit, taxpayers can meet one-on-one with IRS assistors to receive these services:

• Account inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on wages or bank account)

• Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments)

• Basic tax law assistance (answers related to individual

Federal Tax Returns)

• Payment arrangements. Because this is a temporary location, IRS assistors cannot accept payments of any kind.

844-545-5640 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to make an appointment to visit a nearby TAC. Contact Your Local Office has information for IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers.

Taxpayers are encouraged to make payments online.

• Authentication of taxpayer identities as part of the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP),

• Transcripts and tax forms (order only), and

• Information on IRS.gov resources and tools

Professional foreign language interpretation will be available in many languages through an over-the-phone translation service. For deaf or hard of hearing individuals who need sign language interpreter services, IRS staff will schedule appointments for a later date. Alternatively, these individuals can call TTY/TDD 800-8294059 to make an appointment.

Taxpayers who would like to speak with an IRS assistor face-to-face but cannot attend the Roma event, should call

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description Date Due Time 24-25-1010 Operation of College Bookstore July 9, 2024 3:00 pm

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Deyadira Leal, Associate Director of Purchasing, 956-872-4681 daleal@southtexascollege. edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

Schreiner University announces May graduates

Congratulations to Schreiner University’s May ‘24 graduates. One hundred seventy-two students graduated from Schreiner University and received their degrees during this term. Congratulations to the following student from Starr County: Rio Grande City, TX - Issac Aguilar, BA, Music

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description Date Due Time

24-25-1002

24-25-1003

24-25-1004

Student Insurance June 11, 2024 2:00 pm

Mail Services June 12, 2024 2:00 pm

Custodial Supplies June 12, 2024 3:00 pm

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Deyadira Leal, Associate Director of Purchasing, 956-872-4681 daleal@southtexascollege. edu, or Vanessa Campos, Senior Buyer, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@southtexascollege.edu Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description Date Due Time 24-25-1005

Promotional Items for June 12, 2024 4:00 pm

Student Outreach 24-25-1006

Promotional T-Shirts for June 12, 2024 5:00 pm

Student Outreach

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Deyadira Leal, Associate Director of Purchasing, 956-872-4681 daleal@southtexascollege. edu, or Vanessa Campos, Senior Buyer, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@southtexascollege.edu Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description Date Due Time

24-25-1007 Science Laboratory Supplies June 13, 2024 2:00 pm 24-25-1008 Vending Services - Snacks June 13, 2024 3:00 pm 24-25-1009 Travel Services June 13, 2024 4:00 pm

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Deyadira Leal, Associate Director of Purchasing, 956-872-4681 daleal@southtexascollege. edu, or Vanessa Campos, Senior Buyer, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@southtexascollege.edu Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF TEXAS X BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF

X

STARR COUNTY X

DATED MAY 3, 2024

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 3, 2024, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2024, the same being the 4th day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit:

TS-99-50, Account No(s). 0055641(145000850000405000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR- ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT #27 VS. RAFAEL BERLANGA

The North 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5, Block 85, Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 931, Page 772, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $73,050.00

TS-08-36, Account No(s). 0076116(001840840006000001304)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NILDA N LEZA, A/K/A NILDA NORMA LEZA, A/K/A NILDA GARCIA LEZA, ET AL

Personal Property consisting of a Building Only situated on Abstract 184, Porcion 82, V. Vela Subdivision, Tract 1, Share 60, Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas. AND TS-08-36, Account No(s). 0072190(001840840006000001311)

1.00 acre, more or less, out of Share 60, Ventura Vela Survey, Porcion 84, Abstract 184, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 18, 2000, from Otilia G. Guerra to Nilda Norma Leza, in Volume 870, Page 688, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $98,640.00

TS-12-124, Account No(s). 0069415(166500000002400000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ELOISA MARTINEZ

Lot 24, Sierra Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 304, Map Records of Starr County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $27,250.00

TS-08-86, Account No(s). 0043157(157000000000100000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ISRAEL ALVAREZ A/K/A ISRAEL J. ALVAREZ, ET AL

Lot 1, San Antonio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $40,090.00

TS-17-109, Account No(s). 0043157(157000000000100000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ISRAEL ALVAREZ (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

Lot 1, San Antonio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $49,060.00

TS-17-109, Account No(s). 0000753(157000000000400000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ISRAEL ALVAREZ (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

Lots 4 and 5, San Antonio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $64,500.00

TS-17-364, Account No(s). 0006441(003290630001020000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANTERO FLORES, ET AL

60.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.165 acre, more or less, situated in the Los Arrieros Survey, Porcion 63, Abstract 329, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 1, 1978, from Rene Garza etux to Antero Flores etux, in Volume 438, Page 92, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $12,470.00

TS-18-102, Account No(s). 0004318(064000000100800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CINDY TAMARA HINOJOSA

50.00 feet by 110.00 feet, containing 0.1263 acre, more or less, being Lot 8, Block “A”, De La Cruz Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 187, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $77,390.00

TS-19-61, Account No(s). 0069403(166500000002300000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARTHA ELIZONDO, ET AL

Lot 23, Sierra Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 304, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $158,370.00

TS-19-187, Account No(s). 0034439(121000000003800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALEXIS ANAYT BARRIOS A/K/A ALEXIS ANNAHI BARRIOS

Lot 38, Mirasoles Subdivision, Unit 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 192, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $12,120.00

TS-19-192, Account No(s). 0053938(158500010003300000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE MANUEL TAMEZ, ET AL

Lot 33, San Juan Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1446, Page 801, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $7,290.00

TS-19-221, Account No(s). 0033626(071000010002900000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA ISABEL GONZALEZ, AKA MARIA I. GONZALEZ GONZALEZ, ET AL

Lot 29, Block 1, Doyno Westside Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 197, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $17,080.00

TS-19-295, Account No(s). 0013495(001790820005702005000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EUSTOLIA G. CONTRERAS (DECEASED), ET AL

5.733 acres, more or less, being Tract 5, Share 57-B, Porcion 82, Abstract 179, Starr County, Texas, as described as Tract 5, in deed dated September 1, 1962, from Luis Saenz etal to Licia Saenz Guevara etvir, in Volume 278, Page 503, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $9,890.00

TS-20-10, Account No(s). 0012392(000840720000700000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROXANNE G. BENITEZ

0.30 acre, more or less, being Lot 5, out of Share 11-B, Porcion 72, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 18, 2013, from Guadalupe Carolos Guerra, Jr. to Roxanne G. Benitez, in Volume 1396, Page 264,

Official Records of Starr County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $64,400.00

TS-22-63, Account No(s). 0055223(002830610001196000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE ARMANDO VIDAL

0.955 acre, more or less, situated in the Porcion 61, M.B. Pena Survey, Abstract 283, Starr County, Texas, described in deed dated August 1, 1988, from Anita Hinojosa, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Alonzo Hinojosa, Deceased to Jose Armando Vidal, in Volume 579, Page 547, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $50,010.00

TS-22-93, Account No(s). 0035233(000420770004590000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NINFA SILVA PAIZ A/K/A NINFA SILVAS PAIZ

0.7416 acre, more or less, out of Share 98, Porcion 77, J. Benavidez Survey, Abstract 42, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 21, 1982, from Antonia Garza to Ninfa Silva Paez, in Volume 472, Page 18, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $23,650.00

TS-20-71, Account No(s). 0015294(000820780003150000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SOTERO LARA, AKA SOTERO LARA TREVINO (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY

42.80 feet by 115.00 feet, containing 0.1129 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 78, D. Garcia Survey, Abstract 82, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 2, 1940, from Rosa Rangel Vda de Garcia to Sotero Lara, in Volume 116, Page 407, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $13,800.00

TS-20-179, Account No(s). 0000925(000830730002910000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VELMA ALVAREZ 15.30 acres, more or less, being an undivided 15.30 acre interest in and to a 17.85 acre tract out of Share 64, Porcion 73, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 27, 1996, from Noe Coronado Alvarez to Velma Alvarez, in Volume 765, Page 260, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $32,400.00

TS-20-283, Account No(s). 0041289(123000000100300000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA LYDIA CANTU, ET AL

Lot 3, Block “A”, Subdivision of Share 25-A, Porcion 80, Camargo, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 378, Page 168, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $13,690.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, May 3, 2024

NOTES:

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.

ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE.

LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.

EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO.

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7917

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