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Newly elected Flor E. Flores (Commissioner Place 1) and re-elected Hernan Garza, III (Commissioner Place 3) were officially sworn into office on May 16, 2018 at Commissioner’s Chambers located in City Hall.

“I would like to thank my family and all the voters for the confidence you have placed in me. I will do my very best to execute my duties and represent the City of Rio Grande City,” said Commissioner Flores.

Commissioner Flores becomes

the first woman elected to the City of Rio Grande City Commission since the city incorporated in 1993.

She replaces Dr. Arcadio Salinas for Commissioner Place 1.

“I’m not going to say I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work, because since serving as commissioner for the City of Rio Grande City, I’ve never let my sleeves down,” said Commissioner Garza. “Rio Grande City is moving forward and thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve four

more years.”

The City of Rio Grande City is a Home Rule city. Members of the City Commission include: Mayor Joel Villarreal, Commissioner Hernan Garza, III, Commissioner Flor E. Flores, Commissioner Rey Ramirez and Commissioner David “Chachi” Jones.

For more information about Rio Grande City and to view the Swearing-In Ceremony, visit RGC TV at www.youtube.com or visit the City Facebook page.

Roma High School Folkloric Program Students Bring Home Trophies from Dance Competition

Congratulations to Roma High School Folkloric Program students who competed at La Feria de South Texas Folklorico / Contemporary Dance Competition! The students did an awesome job.

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Local Officials Participate in Abrazo de la Amistad

Mayor Joel Villarreal, with a delegation of several local officials and special guests attended the Abrazo de la Amistad ceremony in honor of Camargo’s Dia del Comercio y Tourismo 2018.

“We share one of eleven official border crossings between the states of Texas and Tamaulipas and we recognize and value the Mayor Joel Villarreal and Joel Gomez, impact and opportunity this President of the Camara de Comercio provides to our two great Camargo, at the Abrazo de la Amistad. cities,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal.

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Riverwinds Hallmark Scholarships Awarded

The 2018 Riverwinds Hallmark Scholarship night was held on Friday, May 11th. This year six Riverwinds Hallmark scholarships were awarded. Each recipient was awarded a 1,000 dollar scholarship.

The recipients of the award are graduating seniors from Roma ISD and Rio Grande City CISD. The 2018 Riverwinds Hallmark Scholarship honorees are: Martin Lopez, Jr., Early College Preparatory; Anahi G. Tinajero, Early College Preparatory; Brando Jimenez, Early College

Preparatory; Jason Eli Perez, Rio Grande City High School; Isabella Gonzalez, Roma High School; and Isabella A. Benitez, Grulla High School.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 23RD - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE THURSDAY MAY 24TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY MAY 25TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. ICS 8TH GRADE PROMOTION NO 6PM MASS SATURDAY MAY 26TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †ALFONSO O. MASCORRO (10TH AN.) by Su Esposa e Hijos †ANNE WILSON SAENZ (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo

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by Su Hija Ana Maria †GUADALUPE M. CASTAÑEDA, JR.

by G.C. & Bertha Raymond †GEORGE V. LANGE

by Dina & Lupe Peña

†JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †XOCHITL ACEVEDO

by Daughters Mayte & Mary †RITA SALINAS by The Comadres †CHARLES CHRISTESSON

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SUNDAY MAY 27TH- I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †ELIDIA RUIZ (2ND AN.)

by Diana Ibarra & Family

1:00 P.M. †SIXTO FLORES, JR.

by Wife & Family †JULIA GARZA by Family †HERBEY BARRERA, JR. (6TH AN.)

by Sus Padres †RUBEN VASQUEZ, JR. (1ST AN.)

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SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY MAY 27TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ALICIA PEREZ (6TH AN.)

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In loving memory of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, we would like to express our gratitude to all our relatives and friends for your expressions of love through prayers, masses, cards, food, and �lowers in our time of sorrow.

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This ceremony celebrates a tradition of friendship and cooperation between the two countries that traces back to the original signing of the Amistad Dam Treaty by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mexico’s Adolfo Lopez Mateos on October 24, 1960.

“We are honored to have you here today. This bridge unites our two cities and we are proud to say nothing can divide us.

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Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen.

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Acuérdate oh Niño Santo que jamás se oyó decir que alguno te haya implorado sin tu auxilio recibir. Por eso con fe y confianza, humilde y arrepentido, lleno de amor y esperanza; este favor yo te pido. Se pide la gracia que se desee y decir siete veces: “DIVINO NIÑO JESÚS BENDÍCENOS”

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City of Rio Grande City Holds Swearing-in Ceremony for Flor E. Flores and Hernan Garza III On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Commissioner Place III - Hernan Garza III and Commissioner Place 1 - Flor Flores were of�icially sworn into of�ice at an oath of of�ice ceremony held in commission chambers at City hall.

At the Meeting, Mrs. Flores, made history as the �irst ever female member of the City Commission. “Commissioner Flores has made history as the �irst female commissioner in the history of Rio Grande City,” declared Mayor Joel Villarreal.

“I would like to thank the mayor and the commissioners, my family and all of the voters of Rio Grande City for the con�idence you all have placed in me. I promise that I will do my very best to ful�ill my duties to best represent our city,” stated Flores. Candidate Flor Flores, earned the Commissioner Place 1 title with a 1,143 total votes (64.5 percent) for the May 5th, election.

“I want to thank the public again for allowing me to serve them for four more years. I’m not going to say that I’m getting ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work because I’ve never let my sleeves down,” declared Garza. Hernan Garza III was re-elected for another term as Commissioner Place III, winning 70 percent of the votes, with a total of 1,264 votes.

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R.& C. Saenz Spartans Enjoy Learning South Texas 911 Program recognizes from Professionals at Career Day Anne Janet Molina for her services

Anne Janet Rodriguez Molina Starr County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Assistant and 911 Thanks to all the professionals that participated in the Spring 2018 Career Day to help inspire the R. &.C Communications Officer received a “Peer Support Award” during the South Texas 911 Award Ceremony Saenz Spartans! (Photos courtesy Maricela Rios.) in Laredo, TX. Congratulations for a job well done!

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Alto Bonito Elementary Held A Mother’s Day Cake Activity Alto Bonito students experienced cake decorating.

With an event sponsored by HEB, students were able to purchase a cake that they could decorate and take home to give to their mother or grandmother for Mother’s Day. There were over 350 cakes purchased!

The students had an awesome time decorating their own cake.

It was a wonderful Mother’s Day treat! Great job students!

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members: I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following entities from the community and the schools as well as to the parents who ensured the safety of our students during the bus accident that occurred on May 17, 2018.

• Starr County Memorial Hospital • City of Rio Grande City Police Department • City of Rio Grande City Fire Department • Department of Public Safety

• Starr County Special Task Force • Texas Department of Transportation • Sheriff ’s Department • Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Transportation Department • Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Police Department

A heartfelt “Thank You” for taking such great care of our students.

Sincerely,

Mr. Alfredo Garcia Superintendent of Schools Rio Grande City C.I.S.D.

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April Meeting Features Cultural Program Students Assist with Roma ISD Food Pantry Ac2E Middle School Announces the

May 2018 Falcons of the Month

Thank you to the Roma High School Dazzlers, Yearbook Club, Rio Grande City Rehab Center and Roma Middle School Student Council, who not only helped, but also donated 30 scarfs to the first A program on United States presidents Thomas Jefferson and James 30 persons through the door for month of February Roma ISD Food Buchan, both of whom celebrated April birthdays, was presented by Elia Pantry Distribution.

Perez at the first meeting in April of Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi. The Dutch Treat meeting was held at Denny’s, and President Diana Peña presided during the business session, during which plans were made for participation in the organization’s upcoming Founder’s Day celebration, set for April 30.

Ac2E Middle School is proud to recognize the May 2018 Falcons of the Month. Congratulations to (bottom row left to right) Francisco, Victor, Evelyn, Reuben, Rafael, (middle row left to right) Jose, Kamryn, Angela, Alexa, Andre, (top row left to right) Dana, Kariabel, Mario, Destiny, and Aliya. Keep up the excellent work!

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Cub Scout Troop 93 visit Starr County Sheriff’s Office Grulla Elementary Top All Star Readers Were Treated to an End of Year Field Trip

Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes met with Cub Scout Troop 93 at the Sheriff’s Office to discuss law enforcement as a career. He answered all of the questions that the students asked him about his career. The Cub Scouts were led by Lt. Erasmo Rios in a flag folding ceremony and the event concluded with a flag raising ceremony. Sheriff Fuentes and his staff would like to commend the troop and their leaders for taking time to learn about law enforcement and honoring the United States of America in a beautiful ceremony.

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The Grulla Elementary Top All Star Readers were treated to an end of year field trip for surpassing their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals. A total of eighty students attended Incredibowl and Peter Piper Pizza.

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La Union Elementary Students Roma High School Students Compete In Texas Went on Their End of the Year Trip GreenpowerUSA South Texas Electric Car Competition

La Union Elementary 1st and 2nd-grade students along with their teachers had a great time at Sky Park for their End of the Year Field Trip. Several students enjoyed the three-story Sky Rope Obstacle Course, while other took turns climbing up the Rock Wall.

Congratulations to the Roma High School students that competed in the RGV’s first Texas GreenpowerUSA South Texas Electric Car Competition sponsored by The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. The competition is meant to bring the excitement of motorsport to inspire middle and high school students to excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies. The team did an excellent job of bringing their design to fruition.

The team traveled to Brownsville to participate in a public display of their car at the CAF Museum & Hangar. The team took their car to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport and competed in races against other high school teams from across the Valley.

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4bdrm., 2ba., brick house includes stove, refrigerator, central air, washer & dryer connections. Located in RGC near North Grammar Elem. $750 mo. + $400 Dep. For more info. call Alvaro

956-330-8936

48 acre & 140 acre Las Lomas Blanca Rd. Call Johnny for more info.

956-966-0777

Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres

Llame a Juan para mas informacion

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SAN ROBERTO APTS.

Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances including washer & dryer in units. Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.

$495/mo with one year contract.

(956) 454-1043

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RIO BAZAAR

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looking for vendors/vendedores for more info call: 956-352-8080

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City of Rio Grande City Communications Officer

Job Title & Classification

Communications Officer for Rio Grande City Police Department is a full-time permanent hourly position.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited High School or GED Certificate, experience preferred not required, also a valid Texas Driver’s License. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and maintain on-call status. Job consists of multi-task duties such as answering phone (administrative and 911 Emergency), dispatching through a 2-way radio (City Police, Fire Department, and RGCISD PD). Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Salary & Compensation

Salary will be bases on experience.

Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Deadline

Position open until filled Applications may be picked up at City Hall Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director Rio Grande City Personnel Department 5332 E. Hwy 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 23, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 3

STC Psych Club - Starr County’s Got Talent 12 Roma High Student Nicol Olivares Honored The Starr County Campus Psychology Club of South Texas College hosted Starr County’s Got Talent 12 at the STC campus outdoor amphitheater. It was completely sold out with nearly 500 people in attendance and $2,111 fundraised from admission fees and food sold (pizza, chips, drinks) to benefit the annual $1,000 Starr Psych Club Scholarship.

There were 25 performances (singers, dancers, dance groups, magician, musicians, and actresses) from all over Starr County. Each participant or dance group received a certificate of appreciation for their performance.

The judges were: Singers Luis Villa, Anna Tirado, James Rivera, and Damaso Cantu, Magician Arcelia Lopez, and Univision TV Host Prissila Sanchez. Roma High School Choir sang the national anthem.

There were special opening performances by Roma High School Ballet Folklorico and Roma

High School Mariachi Nuevo Santander, as well as an emotional duet by Kari Ely & Dandy in honor of autism awareness month where children with autism who are part of the organization Autism Living Fest and their parents were on stage as the couple sang.

Ms. Rose Benavidez (STC Board Member) attended and delivered opening remarks, and

Alex Sarabia (STC Psychological Science Instructor) served as Master of Ceremonies.

1st place was awarded to 7th grade Roma Middle School student Victoria Rosa (singer), 2nd place to 6th grade Roma Middle School student Dayanara Salinas (singer), and 3rd place to 12th grade Rio Grande City High School student Victor Canales III

(singer/guitarist).

Thanks to everyone who helped Congratulations to Roma High School senior Nicol Olivares, who make it a huge success: STC was honored at the Roma ISD School Board Meeting for giving a custodial/media staff, DJ Chivo, great presentation on the character trait “Self-Discipline”.

2018 Starr County Fair Queen Joshlynn Flores who presented trophies to the winners, BTA Kids for the interviews, judges, special performers, participants, Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the the audience, and Starr Psych Club following: Members.

RFP NOTICE

RFP #18-31 Physical Therapy Services for Special Education Students

Graduating Students Receive Ring As Symbol Of University Years

The school district is requesting sealed proposals for Physical Therapy Services for Special Education Students.

Proposals and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Department at the address below or call Mr. Joe D. Smedley, Purchasing Agent at 956-716-6810 or via email purchasing@rgccisd.org.

Graduating students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville who purchased an official school ring received them during one of two special ceremonies.

Graduates and alumni are able to purchase an official Texas A&M-Kingsville ring. Students have made the ring purchase and ceremony an annual tradition of the university. Its symbols reflect the university’s history and traditions.

Starr County students receiving their official school ring are: Rio Grande City: Melanie Garza, psychology; Alvaro Guerrero, range and wildlife management; and Lorena Lopez, master’s in sociology.

Roma: Roxana Saenz Marroquin, psychology; and Arlene Saldana, master’s in counseling and guidance.

Jesus Rios

Sales Manager/ La Joya Cell: (956) 862-8857

Rick Barrera Salesman / Roma Cell: (956) 739-8468

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 by 10:00 A.M. Tuesday June 12, 2018 and will be opened and read aloud at the 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 qualification considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Mr. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

RIO GRANDE CITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

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TOTAL SAVINGS

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Eddie Garza

Salesman/ Alto Bonito Cell: (956) 500-2040

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19,600

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MILITARY SAVE EXTRA $500

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MSRP $26,600, PAYNE DISC. $1,000, REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $6,000

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Javier Pedraza Salesman / RGC Cell: (956) 735-2862

Year 2015 2015 2016 2013

TOTAL SAVINGS

7,000

$ FOR MILITARY MEMBERS SAVE AN EXTRA $1,000

TOTAL SAVINGS

6,000

20,350 +TTL

Sale Price $7,964.00 $12,695.00 $19,983.00 $26,545.00

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Sam Rodriguez Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 534-0284

Ruben Longoria Salesman/ RGC Cell: (469) 969-4798

MSRP $26,350, PAYNE DISC. $1,000, DODGE REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $5,000

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Make Model Ford Fiesta Ford Escape Chrysler 300 Toyota FJ Cruiser

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2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE

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Manuel Gonzalez

Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 298-0674

ISD & GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASK ABOUT SPECIAL $AVINGS

2017 FORD F150 XLT Aaron Mascorro

Raul Garza

Sales Manager/ Roma Cell: (956) 437-1871

Stk# T126083 P116806 P110904 P223925

Year 2016 2017 2017 2016

Make Ford Buick Chevy Dodge

Model Taurus Verano Malibu Journey

Sale Price $16,595.00 $17,569.00 $18,389.00 $17,579.00

With Approved Credit

(956) 487-2582

SALE HOURS: M-F 8:30AM-8PM • SAT 9AM-7PM

Plus TT&L and doc fees with approved credit Art for placement only. See dealer for details. Expires 5-31-18

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 23, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 4

Ladybugs are not bugs!

A l m o s t everyone has heard about ladybugs and have probably seen some. There are, however, some surprising things about ladybugs you may not know.

To begin with, they’re not bugs. To entomologists, experts on insects, a bug is a member of the order Hemiptera. Those are insects with front wings which are half hard and half membraneous and a second fully membraneous pair. Lady bugs belong to the order Coleoptera because their front pair of wings are entirely hard, not half and half. Furthermore, Hemiptera, that is bugs, have sucking mouth parts while Coleoptera, beetles, have chewing mouth parts. So,

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with our native species.

Since there are, worldwide, over 5,000 species, lady beetles come in a remarkable range of colors, dots and stripes.

In the U. S., over 450 species exist.

They’ve long been thought of as carnivores, eating as they do aphids, mites, and scale insects, and are thus beneficial to gardeners. Recent studies have shown that they also consume some plant sap, nectar, pollen and bits of fungi. As a group, they’re, therefore, actually omnivores. I can’t imagine the delicate process of examining the stomach contents of such a tiny critter to produce that bit of information.

Lady beetles are not without their dangers; predators such as birds, frogs, wasps, spiders, and dragonflies eat them. So, while their house may not be on fire as in the nursery rhyme, they should be prepared to fly away to safety. Their bright color, usually indicating something poisonous or distasteful, may scare off a few predators.

It should be noted that lady beetles are insects and go through the four stages of complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, adult. I don’t know what the larvae eat. Perhaps very, very tiny insects of which there are more than most people realize.

L a d y beetles live 1 to 3 years and, for the most part, are beneficial; they do eat aphids and provide us with colorful dots in the environment that we can enjoy.

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lady “bugs” are beetles and not bugs. Ladybugs are also known as ladybirds, and lady cows but the entomologists prefer “lady beetles.”

The lady beetles you’ve seen have probably been under a half-inch in length, orange, with several black spots, 6 short legs, and are dome shaped. The head is black with a couple of white spots. Those we usually see are of the species Harmonia axyridis.

They’re aliens and were introduced to North America in 1916 to help control aphids. They’re now the most common lady beetle seen here since they have competed so successfully

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