MAY 24, 2023

Ailyn Barrera, Cassandra Alanis, and Jade Guzman

Received the English Department Scholarship

Guzman, who plans to pursue a career as a ultrasound technician explains “I never knew what my calling in life was, until I met the ultrasound technician that changed my own life. He helped me figure out what was wrong with me, and I felt safe, which is how I want to make other people feel.”

Ramiro Barrera Middle School Robotics Team Earns 1st Place in District Robotics

The Grulla High School English Department would like to acknowledge the following students for receiving the English Department Scholarship: Ailyn Barrera, Cassandra Alanis, and Jade Guzman. These girls have been able to succeed academically despite many obstacles and setbacks. Their perseverance is admirable, and we hope that this minor contribution will assist them as they continue to pursue their education.

While it is no secret that they have all overcome adversity, these three girls have shown their determination to keep moving forward. Each of them shared a personal essay that spoke of their experiences and how those experiences fueled their desire to further their educational careers as a means to a better future.

As educators, it is this drive or the willingness to better ourselves that we try everyday to instill in our students. Ailyn, Cassandra, and Jade are a representation of our work as educators. When asked the following question: what is your aspiration in life? All three students answered differently, yet they all felt compelled to seek a career that would allow them to help others.

Ailyn Barrera, who plans to become a registered nurse stated, “After the loss of my grandfather

and seeing all the nurses try their hardest to help him, I realized that was what I wanted to do. I wanted to help other people, so that no one ever has to feel the way I did that day.”

Similarly, the next recipient Jade

The final recipient Cassandra Alanis, who strives to become a real estate agent replied, “Growing up, I never had a forever home because my family and I moved so much. The reason why I want to become a real estate agent is to give someone a home, so that they can grow old, see their children and grandchildren grow up, and to make all their memories as family, since I never got to.”

Again, the Grulla High School Department, congratulates and wishes these bright girls the best in their future endeavors.

Congratulations to the Ramiro Barrera Middle School Titans on being named the grand champion of the Roma ISD Middle School Robotics Competition! All the participating students did a wonderful job creating and programming their robots. It was a very hard fought competition.

“Whether we observe the occasion through public ceremony or through private prayer, Memorial Day leaves few hearts unmoved. Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor.”

~George H. W. Bush, 1992

15 Aniversario En Memoria de Alfonso O. Mascorro

10/30/1950 † 05/27/2008

Sano y salvo en mi hogar

Estoy en mi hogar celestial, queridos míos, ¡oh tan alegre y luminoso! Son perfectas la alegría y la belleza en esta perpetua luz. No mas dolor ni sufrimiento, no mas sueños perturbados. Ya estoy para siempre en paz, sano y salvo al n, en el cielo.

¿Se preguntan por qué con tal calma atravesé el valle de las tinieblas? ¡Oh, porque el amor de Jesús iluminó cada pasaje oscuro y aterrador! Y en persona vino El a recibirme en ese camino tan difícil de pisar. ¿Quien va a tener dudas o pavor apoyándose en el brazo de Jesús? No me lloren con tanto dolor, que yo sigo amándolos mucho: traten de mirar más allá de las sombras terrenales, recen por con ar en la Voluntad de nuestro Padre. Aún les esperan tareas: no deben permanecer ociosos. Háganlas ahora que les queda vida, que ya descansaran en el reino de Jesús. Y cuando las hayan completado, Él les llamara dulcemente al Hogar. ¡Oh, el éxtasis del encuentro, oh, la alegría de verlos llegar!

Mr.. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo

†RUDY MARTINEZ, JR. by Family

†INEZ & RODOLFO MARTINEZ by Family

†LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family

†ALBERTO GARZA by Family

†DELIA L. CRUZ by Noelia Muñoz

†EMILIA LETICIA VILLARREAL by Noelia Muñoz

†ROLANDO GUERRERO (AN.) by Raul & Humberina Flores SUNDAY MAY

†ALICIA C. PEREZ (11TH

by Family

†SERGIO FLORES by Family

†ALVARO ANTONIO GARCIA by Family †REBECCA CANALES by Argentina Olivarez

NOTE:

†ELOISA RAMIREZ by Familia Barrera

†ESTEBAN TREVIÑO by Noelia Muñoz

Memorial Day weekend will bring increased traffic on Texas roads

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 29TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY AND ON TUESDAY, MAY 30TH FOR STAFF IN SERVICE. THANK YOU. State Law: Drivers must move over or slow down for tow trucks and other emergency vehicles Motorists traveling during the Memorial Day weekend are reminded that state law requires drivers to slow down or move over for emergency vehicles – including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks – stopped on the side of the road with their emergency lights activated.

Texas law requires drivers to slow down at least 20 miles per hour under the posted speed limit or, if able, to change lanes when they’re passing a first responder stopped on the road with their emergency lights activated.

Large numbers of travelers are expected on Texas roads, which means that more breakdowns and traffic stops are likely as well. Drivers should pay attention to what’s happening around them and prepare to react quickly.

TDLR licenses tow operators and tow companies in Texas, and regulates driver education/driving safety courses, and motorcycle/ ATV safety courses.

Sheriff Rene Fuentes

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE

Pursuant to a resolution by Commissioners Court, Starr County, as authorized by Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on June 06, 2023, 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 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:30 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Starr County, Texas, to wit:

CAUSE NO. TS-15-155; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA , SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. BEATRIZ G. RAMOS (DECEASED); FORECLOSED: MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 142200040000100000100; LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RAU-CON ADDITION #2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 503, PAGE 112, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & EXCEPT HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN WEST 1/2 OF SAID LOT 1 AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 504, PAGE 537, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-115; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. EDNA GONZALEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 071100000000081000000; TRACT 1: LOT 81, ALTO BONITO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 258-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-115; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. EDNA GONZALEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 071100000000082000000; TRACT 2: LOT 82, ALTO BONITO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 258-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-18-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 130000030000600000000; LOT 6, BLOCK 3, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION I, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1418, PAGE 467, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

Notes:

All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Starr County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the “Adjudged Value” as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Starr County Appraisal District. Payment must be made by cashiers check or money orders. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

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.

CAUSE NO. TS-18-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 130000030000500000000; LOT 5, BLOCK 3, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION I, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1418, PAGE 467, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-19-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs JOSUE PREZA; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 03, 2019; ACCT. NO. 141280000001100000000; LOT 11, RANCHO ALTO VISTA, PHASE 1, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1100, PAGE 724, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-19-94; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs FERMIN HINOJOSA A/K/A FERMIN VIDAL HINOJOSA, JR., ET AL; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 07, 2021; ACCT. NO. 002830610019700000000; 150.00 FEET BY 100.00 FEET, CONTAINING 0.344 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN PORCION 61, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 874, PAGE 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. 8226; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS ISIDORA FLORES, ET., EX., MARGARITA GARZA FLORES, ET., AL.; FORECLOSED NOVEMBER 05, 1991; ACCT. NO. 690000550000000000000; LOT 6, RAUCON SUBDIVISION, OUT OF PORCION 75M, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 323, PAGE 8, STARR COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

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. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7931 www.lgbs.com

Energy Star Tax Holiday

This year’s Energy Star sales tax holiday runs May 27-29. Qualifying Energy Star products can be purchased online, by phone, at a store, by mail or any other means during the exemption

period to be tax-free. Qualifying items include air conditioners (with a sales price of $6,000 or less), refrigerators (with a sales price of $2,000 or less), ceiling fans, light bulbs,

dishwashers and dehumidifiers. Visit

The Texas ACE Summer Enrichment Program will begin next week in all 4 grant schools. If you would like your student to attend please contact the site-coordinator on the list. We have a limited number of spots available. All classes are free and students having perfect attendance will be rewarded with a stellar field trip.

The Career and Technology Department is currently offering a Bridging summer program so that incoming 8th graders can become aware of the health science pathways offered through RGCGISD. All classes will be free of charge and the criteria is that students maintain a 95% perfect attendance in the 22-23 school year and remain in good academic standing.

On

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in military service for all of us in the United States of America. As we enjoy the blessings of liberty this weekend, remember we are here today because of heroes, people who, from the beginnings of our country to present day, gave all so that we can enjoy freedom. Whether here at home or overseas, military service comes with inherent dangers. Our hearts go out to families and fellow veterans who’s loved ones and friends died in military service.

This Memorial Day, include the National Moment of Remembrance in your activities at 3 p.m. It’s a minute for Americans to unite in remembrance of servicemembers lost, some who we know and many we may not know, all being the sons and daughters of this country.

Sincerely,

s/Laura Koerner Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman and U.S. Navy Veteran

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

GRACIAS SEÑOR Padre mío pongo en tus manos mis ilusiones, mis problemas, mis necesidades. Tú sabes lo que es mejor para mí. Hágase tu voluntad ¡Amen! Gracias Dios mío por los momentos buenos y también por los difíciles. Por los que me quieren y también por los que no. Por todo lo bueno que tengo y por lo que está por venir. Por los errores cometidos te pido perdón, pero sobre todo te doy gracias por estar siempre a mi lado Señor. Jesús, cuando me falten fuerzas, fortaléceme. Cuando tenga dudas, aumenta mi fe. Cuando este triste, consuélame. Cuando me equivoque, guíame. Cuando te falle, perdóname. Cuando sienta soledad, abrázame. Cuando clame en ti, escúchame. Cuando sienta intranquilidad, dame paz. Cuando busque tu presencia, lléname con tu Espíritu Santo. Amen. S. G.

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

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 Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. 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 Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Vanessa Campos, Technical 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.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Perkins Basic Grant Program.

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 (STC) is accepting Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) for the following project:

PROJECT NAME: Technology Campus Welding Lab Building F Project No. 22-23-1049

PRE-PROPOSAL May 25, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m.

CONFERENCE TIME STC Purchasing Department & LOCATION: 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 142 McAllen, Texas 78501

PROPOSAL DEADLINE & June 01, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m.

SUBMITTAL LOCATION: STC Purchasing Department 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145 McAllen, Texas 78501

CSP documents will be available beginning on, May 17, 2023. The documents may be obtained from RGV Reprographics located 519 South Broadway, McAllen, Texas (Phone: 956-686-1525) upon the deposit of a refundable check in the amount of $100.00 payable to South Texas College. The deposit check will be returned if project plans are returned, in good condition, within ten (10) days after the proposal deadline.

Proposals shall be accompanied by a Certified or Cashier’s Check or acceptable bidder’s bond, payable to South Texas College, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the proposed project amount.

Proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the CSP number and name of the project.

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description Date Due Time

22-23-1069 Virtual Reality Welding June 15, 2023 2:00 pm

Training Simulator II

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 Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. 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 Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 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.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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:

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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 Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 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

Memorial Day, remember family and fellow veterans who’ve lost friends and loved ones

NOTICE OF SALE

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 5, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2023, the same being the 6th 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 10:30 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-14-07, Account No(s). 0036965(059000000700100000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. NOE VILLARREAL

A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL

Lots 1 and 2, Block “G”, Catalina Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 86, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $162,010.00

TS-14-07, Account No(s). 0036969(059000000700300000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. NOE VILLARREAL

A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL

Lot 3, Block “G”, Catalina Heights, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 86, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,000.00

TS-17-135, Account No(s). 0035130(008430600050000011900)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSALVA P. CANTU, A/K/A ROSALVA PRUNEDA CANTU

0.523 acre, more or less, out of Porcion 60, Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tract 3, in deed dated September 3, 1997, from Israel Pruneda etux to Rosalva P. Cantu, in Volume 788, Page 363, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $41,490.00

TS-18-41, Account No(s). 0007006(159000110000900000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALBERTO GARCIA, ET AL

Lot 9, Block 11, San Rafael Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 340, Page 59, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,480.00

TS-19-283, Account No(s). 0034985(169000000003400000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN ANGEL BARRERA, ET AL

0.1736 acre, more or less, out of Share 5-A, Porcion 84, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 20, 1984, from Napoleon Miranda etux to Juan Angel Barrera etux, in Volume 484, Page 396, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,190.00

TS-20-85, Account No(s). 0034024(156090000301800000000)

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 ALICIA O. RODRIGUEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

42.10 feet by 122.00 feet, containing 0.118 acre, more or less, being Lot 18, Block “C”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 88, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $33,030.00

TS-20-85, Account No(s). 0034026(156090000301900000000)

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 ALICIA O. RODRIGUEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL

Lot 19, Block “C”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 235, Page 453, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

with an adjudged value of $33,430.00

TS-20-119, Account No(s). 0074963(00166-07300-03200-003911 and 001660730003200003911)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR JAIME

MARTINEZ, JR., ET AL

0.25 acre, more or less, being Lot 44, Porcion 73, Abstract 166, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 9, 1999, from Humberto Saenz Jr. etux to Hector J. Martinez etux, in Volume 826, Page 650, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,500.00

TS-20-119, Account No(s). 0074964(00166-07300-03200-003912 and 001660730003200003912)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR JAIME MARTINEZ, JR., ET AL

0.19 acre, more or less, being Lot 45, Porcion 73, Abstract 166, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 9, 1999, from Humberto Saenz Jr. etux to Hector J. Martinez etux, in Volume 826, Page 650, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,770.00

TS-20-183, Account No(s). 0055727(102500000002700000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRENDA RAMIREZ

Lot 27, Hilltop Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 251-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,000.00

TS-20-183, Account No(s). 0055728(102500000002800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRENDA RAMIREZ

Lot 28, Hilltop Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 251-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $79,180.00

TS-20-187, Account No(s). 0072271(000950750026315000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LAURA MARISOL GARCIA HINOJOSA, A/K/A LAURA MARISOL HINOJOSA GARCIA TRUSTEE OF MINORS MANUEL GUTIERREZ GARCIA, ET AL

0.1379 acre, more or less, out of portion of Tract No. 119 of Porcion No. 75, Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, Mexico, now Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 13, 2015, from Maria Graciela Garcia, Trustee etal to Laura Marisol Garcia Hinojosa, Trustee for Manuel Gutierrez Garcia, Mauricio Gutierrez Garcia, and Marianelly Gutierrez Garcia, minor children, in Volume 1477, Page 240, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $56,350.00

TS-20-221, Account No(s). 0019192(150000480000100000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, FRANCISCO ORNELAS (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PESON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY

Lot 1, Block 48, City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 156, Page 415, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $43,000.00

TS-21-50, Account No(s). 0036663(000950750028300000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EZEQUIEL GARCIA REYES A/K/A ESEQUIEL GARCIA REYES (DECEASED), ET AL

0.1645 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 75, Abstract 95, Star County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 26, 1982, from Felix T. Martinez to Ezequiel Garcia Reyes etux, in Volume 473, Page 570, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $20,970.00

TS-21-50, Account No(s). 0036666(000950750028400000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EZEQUIEL GARCIA REYES

A/K/A ESEQUIEL GARCIA REYES (DECEASED), ET AL

0.1675 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 75, Abstract 95, Star County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 26, 1982, from Felix T. Martinez to Ezequiel Garcia Reyes etux, in Volume 473, Page 567, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,250.00

TS-21-53, Account No(s). 0062405(001650740000900031310)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.11 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County Texas, as described in deed dated Septenmber 23, 1991 from Christian Hinojosa to Fernando Ramirez Reyes, in Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,890.00

TS-21-53, Account No(s). 0060449(001650740000900001651)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.139 acre, more or less, situated in Tract 51, Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 23, 1991 from Christian Hinojosa to Fernando Ramirez Reyes, in Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,950.00

TS-00-39, Account No(s). 0062405(001650740000900031310)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.11 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Ancient Jurisdiction Of Mier, Starr County, Texas, As Described In “First Tract” In Deed Dated September 23, 1991 From Christian Hinojosa To Fernandez Ramirez Reyes, Recorded In Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records Of Starr County, Texas.

TS-00-39, Account No(s). 0060449(001650740000900001651)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES

0.139 Acre, More Or Less, Situated In Porcion No. 74, Ancient Jurisdiction Of Mier, Starr County, Texas, As Described In “Second Tract” In Deed Dated September 23, 1991 From Christian Hinojosa To Fernandez Ramirez Reyes, Recorded In Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records Of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,500.00

(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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, May 5, 2023.

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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VBS Dates set at First Baptist

Everyone at First Baptist Church of Rio Grande City is planning a fun Vacation Bible School set for SundayThursday, June 4-8, from 5:308:30 p.m. Youth ages promoted to K-8th grade are invited to join in the “Twists and Turns” themed celebration featuring games of all kinds.

Wild Card crafts, Level Up Music, Multi-player Missions, and Skip Ahead Snacks!

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From classic tabletop games to video games and more, youth will play their way through VBS in fun locations such as the Bible Study Game Room,

Most importantly, they’ll see Jesus through the eyes of one of his closest friends and discover that trusting Jesus as Savior and

There is no charge for VBS. Registration is on June 4 at 5:00. For questions, contact TXPastorBob@gmail.com or call 956-358-0308.

Spring SALES EVENT