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Newly Elected Grulla City Administration was sworn in on May 17, 2017 in a small ceremony held at City Hall. Re-elected Mayor Pedro Flores, New City Commissioner (and Mayor Pro-Tem) Patricia Solis, and Reelected City Commissioner Merardo Banda, Jr. Mayor Flores would like to thank everyone who took time to Vote and wants the public to know that Together They Will Work Hard Towards the Future of La Grulla.

Starr County Commissioners’ Court Adopted a Burn Ban for Starr County as of May 8, 2017

Starr County Commissioners’ Court adopted a ban on burning waste or other materials on the properties. Mr. Ramiro Sarabia - Starr County John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary Emergency Management participated in the 7th Annual Coordinator in Rio Grande City High School coordination with Cook-Off. The J & O Cook-Off Judge Vera and the Team brought back the 1st Place Commissioners ask Overall Champions trophy. They the homeowners to be also brought back plaques for the vigilant of their property following entries: 1st Place Ribs, and all the surroundings.

1st Place Carne Guisada, 1st Place Due to unusual dry weather conditions, Starr County communities have Chili, 1st Place Pan de Campo, 1st been experiencing a high volume of fire and to avoid fires the residents Place Open Category, 2nd Place Beans & 2nd Place Fajitas. Principal Marissa Saldivar is very proud of the are asked to refrain from burning trash and be extremely cautious when team for their continued success year after year. She would like to thank Head Cook Blas Chapa, Jr., Coach grilling or barbequing outside. Make sure the area is debris free and Mario Garza, Rosabel Garcia, Hector Gutierrez, Elizabeth Benavides and Priscilla Sanchez for working that there is no dry grass in its proximities that may ignite fires with collaboratively in preparing for the cook-off. Great teamwork! any spark. If there are any questions, it is very important to call a Fire Hector Trevino Places 1st Department near you to receive the appropriate information. There are fires that are allowed and the Fire Department Officials can guide Place in the 50 Meter Dash residents on what is protocol. Please help us to keep Starr County Safe!

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Congratulations to Hector Trevino, 5th grade student from La Union Elementary for placing 1st place in the 50 meter dash at the 8th Annual Spring Special Athletic Games. A special thanks to his coach, Ms. Maria Cienega and his one to one Mrs. Liliana Garza for their support.

Rio Grande City High School Number Sense Team Placed at Regional Competition

The Rio Grande City High School Number Sense Team placed second at the Regional Competition. L to R: Coach Benito Saenz, Duncan McGuffin (11th), Guillermo Ali Garcia (12th), Jesus Garza, Jr. (10th), Dillon McGuffin (12th) and Sponsor Ms. Veronica Garza. Guillermo placed third thus qualifying for the state competition! Dillon placed fifth, Jesus placed seventh and Duncan placed twelfth. Not pictured is Horacio Rodriguez (12th). These students deserve so much recognition because it is very hard to solve all the math problems from Algebra to Calculus mentally. You cannot use a calculator or scratch paper and you cannot erase. And you are given 10 minutes to work 80 problems.

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CONGRATULATIONS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

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Jose Eduardo D. Arcellana Preparatory for Early College High School

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Rio Grande City CISD held their 20th Annual Recognition Banquet for Outstanding Service and Performance on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. This event highlights the Campus Teachers of the Year, Para-Educators of the Year, and Retirees. The District Secondary and Elementary Teachers and Para-Educators of the Year are selected by a committee and are then announced at the event. The hard work and dedication of the district’s honorees are recognized by administrators and school board members throughout the evening. It is a celebration for those that have not only gone above and beyond but have exemplified excellence in education.

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Erika Falcon Veterans Middle School

Suxeit Nereida Lopez Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

Roberto A. Cantu AC2E Middle School

Manuel Mercado RGCCISD Grulla High School

Janet Zarate Grulla Elementary

Jeannette M. Martinez Grulla Middle School

Marissa Alvarez Rios Rio Grande City High School

Norma I. Alvarado J&O Hinojosa Elementary

Eliamar Garia Ringgold Middle School

Danielle Clarke Garza SEAS/DAEP Center

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Veterans Middle School Honored Mr. Dr. Leo López earns National STC Starr Psych ClubRogelio Alvarado For His Volunteer Work Doctor of Year Honors Club Olympics Champions

Pictured above is Mr. Jesse Rodriguez (VMS Asst. Principal), Ms. Melinda Gonzalez (VMS Asst. Principal), Mr. Rogerio Alvarado (VMS Volunteer), Mrs. Maricela O. Garcia (VMS Principal), Mrs. Lorena V. Trevino (VMS Dean of Instruction), and Mrs. Ledy Gonzalez (VMS Asst. Principal).

Mrs. Maricela O. Garcia, Principal at Veterans Middle School, and VMS administrators honored Mr. Rogerio Alvarado for his constant dedication and unselfish hours of volunteer work at VMS. Mr. Alvarado is a former VMS Security Guard who was employed with the RGCCISD and retired in 2011 after many years of service to the school district. Since his retirement, Mr. Alvarado has consistently and faithfully continued to volunteer on a daily basis at VMS during the three lunch hours of cafeteria duty.

For the past five years, he has shown his devotion to all VMS students and the school with his volunteer work. His work ethic and kindness is deeply

appreciated and recognized by everyone. Thank you Mr. Alvarado for everything you do for VMS!

Dr. Leo López III of Rio Grande City was recently n a m e d 2 0 1 7 National Hispanic Resident of the Year by the National Hispanic Medical Association in Washington D.C. This award recognizes Residents who have contributed to the health of hispanic populations. NHMA is an organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders who will help eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics.

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Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program in San Antonio, Texas. At age 28, Dr. Lopez has established himself as a thought leader in his generation. “My hope is to make the word physician synonymous with servant”.

Outside of his clinical duties he serves as a volunteer physician and clinical Advisor for Corazon Clinic, a free clinic open for homeless patients in downtown San Antonio. With the intent of improving population health in vulnerable areas, he founded a non-profit organization aimed at identifying, intervening, and measuring health disparities in underserved communities.

Leo is also passionate about story telling. In the past he’s LÓPEZ, page 6

The Starr County Campus Psychology Club of South Texas College participated in the annual STC Starr County Campus Club Olympics.

This is a friendly competition among the different student clubs / organizations at South Texas College Starr County Campus. There were a variety of games / competitions during the Club Olympics that included physical and mental abilities. The Psychology Club WON 1st Place, becoming back-to-back Champions (2016 & 2017)! A 1st place trophy was given to the psychology club. It was a fun day of teamwork and sportsmanship.

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Region One ESC Announces Annual Educator Job Fair The Region One Education Service Center will host its Annual Educator Job Fair on Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Region One Education Service Center, 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for those interested in seeking a teaching or an

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Community Comes Together to Taste Healthy Grulla Middle School Honor Band Earned The Healthy Cooking School – Dinner Tonight sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service was a huge success with some 340 persons attending and supporting the event – reports Yolanda Morado, Starr County Extension Agent.

The event included 6 different live cooking demonstrations by celebrity Chefs Jesse Pena and Corina Vidaurri.

The success of the event was made possible by the strong community, schools, health care services and business support.

Thirteen exhibitors brought healthy food dishes for tasting and Extension Staff and community partners, provided the sampling of the 6 dishes prepared for viewing.

Health Agencies also provided valuable information and resources for those attending.

In order to eat healthy it takes a total effort by every resident and family, to raise the awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Starr County schools through the SHAC (School Health Advisory Committees) are working diligently in providing benefits and opportunities to encourage their students and staff to be healthy.

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Standing Tall to promote Healthy Eating is the Starr County Extension Team. L to R Adela Mancha, Robert J. Alaniz, Corina Vidaurri, Hector O. Guerra, Jose Luis Lopez, Heidi C. Lopez and Yolanda Morado, (not pictured) Amy Valdez, Omar Montemayor, Elizabeth Barrera, Nilda N. Grulla Middle School Honor Band earned Sweepstakes at the 2017 UIL Band Contest. The contest took Gonzalez, David Sanchez, Irma Ortiz, and Mrs. Ma. De La Luz Hinojosa. place at the UT-RGV Performing Arts Center. They are under the direction of Mr. Gerardo Guerra. to fuel your body for a full and This means setting small attainable productive day. Small changes goals each day that will translate over time results in big payoffs. into long – term results.

RGCCISD announces the sponsorship of the Seamless Summer Program.

Children, ages 18 years and under, are eligible to receive meals at no charge at the sites noted below. Please review site information for dates of operation.

For updates please contact the Child Nutrition Program office at (956) 716-6792 or visit our website at www.riograndecnp.org for updates.

In addition to our school sites, Rio Grande City CISD is now offering free LUNCH meals for students this summer via MOBILE feeding sites.

Find us at a site near you from JUNE 5 – JULY 14 (MONDAY – FRIDAY) to enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal!

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All sites closed JULY 4, 2017 Child’s first meal is offered at no charge.

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Breakfast & Lunch offered at the sites below: Monday - Thursday • Rio Grande City High School June 5 – July 6 • Grulla High School June 5 – July 14 • Grulla Middle School June 5 – July 14 • Veterans Middle School June 5 – June 29 • Alto Bonito Elementary School June 5 – June 29 • Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary School June 5 – June 29 • South Texas College June 12 – July 27 • RGC Boys & Girls Youth Club June 5 – August 4 (Mon. – Fri.) • Iglesia Cristiana Emmanuel July 17 – July 21 (Mon. – Fri.) • Immaculate Conception School June 5 – June 22 • Rio Vista Head Start Center June 5 – June 9 (Mon. – Fri.) • Victory Outreach/Outcry in the Barrio July 26 – July 28 (Wed. – Fri.)

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Starr County Officials working on General Ricardo Sanchez public safety training opportunities Elementary Students of the Month

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes and Rose Benavidez CEO - Starr County Industrial Foundation and STC Board Member met with Mario Reyna South - Texas College Dean General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary would like to recognize the of Division of Business & Technology to discuss options to improve students of the month of April 2017. Pre-K: Alessandra Garcia, public safety training opportunities for Starr County.

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you as part of our proud Gladiator Nation!”

Both teachers will be honored by the Roma ISD School Board and Administration at the Board Meeting on May 25, 2017. They will now prepare a packet for submission to the Region One Teacher of the Year Competition for consideration alongside their peers from across the regional service center. They will also be honored by Region One at a banquet in August.

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served as an investigative journalist, covering health disparities in the Rio Grande Valley and Guatemala. As the Chief Executive Officer for El Renovatio Films LLC, he’s directed and produced documentary films on location in the Middle East, Japan, and Texas. He’s also delivered two TEDxTalks on topics spanning access to healthcare to perception amongst communities in conflict. He was recognized for his leadership in health policy as a Leadership Scholar with the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

Further, Dr. Lopez serves on the board of directors for the non-profit organization “Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility”, where he advocates for access to healthcare for low income families.

Over the past six years, Dr. Lopez has organized and served in global health operations in Central America and southern Mexico. His work on ethical considerations for short term delivery of care was recently recognized by the World Congress for Clinical Safety in Rome.

Lopez will travel to Italy to share his research and address the World Congress this fall.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 24, 2017, PAGE 7

2017 Rio Grande City High School Superintendent’s Scholars

First Place: Starrr County Teachers Federal Credit Union

2017 Grulla High School Superintendent’s Scholars

Second Place: Lone Star National Bank

Victor Garza, Dario Salinas, and Nacho Reyes

Third Place: Law Office of Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez

Ruben Chapa, Homer Guerra, and Rolando Ayala

Mike Morales, Raul Gutierrez and RJ Ramirez

RGCCISD WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE SPONSORS PLATNIMUM SPONSOR Starr County Memorial Hospital

DIAMOND SPONSORS Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.

GOLD SPONSORS

Grande Garbage, Lone Star National Bank, Salazar Insurance Group, LLC

STARR SPONSORS

Allstate- Xavier Pena, Gateway Printing, Gulf Coast Paper Co., HEB, Law Office of Guerra & Farah, McAllen Careers Institute, Netsync Network Solutions, RGV Vo-Tech, LLC., Rio Motors Co., Signworks, LLC, Spikes Ford, Integrity Communications, LTD

RINGGOLD SPONSORS

Allstate-Xavier Pena, Borrega’s Electric/Law Office of Gilberto Falcon, Citizens State Bank, City of RGC EDC Department, College 1st, Commercial Kitchen, Copy Graphics, Direct Energy, E3 Intergral, Estrada & Hinojosa, Falcon Septic Cleaning, GEF Financial Group, Imagine Learning Group, Istation, Johnstone Supply, Law Office of Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez, Law Office of Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Law Office of Margil Sanchez, Lopez Ready Mix, Mobile Relays Partners, LTD., Payne Ford Rio Grande City, RGV Driving Academy, Rotex Truck Center, Shepherd Walton King, Starr County Teachers Federal Credit Union, Starr County Town Crier, Texas Music Festival, Total Image Solution

LARGE HOLE SPONSORS

BSN Sports, Copy Plus, First Service Technology, Gomez & Gomez Dual Language Consultants, Konica Minolta, Starr Home Health, Wal-Mart Supercenter

SMALL HOLE SPONSORS

Small Hole Sponsor, AEP, Albert Esco Spa & Salon, Alfredo Garcia, Ana Lisa Garza- District Judge, CIT Bank, COD Auto Parts, Edu Source, Corp., Eloy Garza Development Corp., IBC Bank, Jorge Velasco, J.R. Inc., Law Office of Martie Garcia-Vela, Law Office of Orlando Rodriguez, LFD Homefurnishings, Lino’s Pharmacy#2, Rene Montalvo, P.C., Riverview Family Center, Sherwin-Williams Co., Tortilleria La Huazteca, Voyager

CONTRIBUTORS

ABC Therapy, Allstate- Richard Pina, Ballard & Tighe, Publishers, Border Town Foods- Alto Bonito, Bounce Back Therapy, Fred’s Pharmacy, Heritage Development, Jose Manuel Pena, Julian & Armandina E. Garza, La Escondida Restaurant, McCoy Corporation, Mendoza’s Auto Sales, Nilda Flores Cantu, P & G Therapy, Pamplona Sports, Pearlized Mathematics, R & R Collision, Rio Grande Growers Co-op, Rodriguez Store No. 1, Inc., Sanchez Funeral Home, South Texas Service F/T Blind, Starr Moulding Co, Tech-Labs

GOLF TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Alfredo Garcia, Marin Lopez, Dr. Arcadio Salinas, III, Karen J. Garcia, Laura V. Guerra, Joe D. Smedley, Epigmenio Gonzalez,III, Robert Guerra, Krystal Garcia, Rick Solis, Cynthia Ybarra, Becky Garza, Eduardo Saenz, Jerry Gonzalez, Jorge Recio, Amparo Trevino, Nancy Alaniz, Dr. Leticia Trevino and Humberto Gonzalez.

Board of Trustees

Daniel J. Garcia President

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Vice President

Judith A. Solis Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr. Member

Leticia O. Lopez Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

Alfredo Garcia Superintendent

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 24, 2017, PAGE 8

Roma ISD Announces April 2017 Gladiator Wall of Fame Honorees Pct. 2 Nutrition staff celebrated Ms. Enfa Franco’s Birthday Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. The April 2017 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at a called school board meeting held April 27, 2017.

The honorees include Ramon Galvan III, Genevy Gonzalez and Arlette Rodriguez of Emma Vera Elementary School; Arnoldo Garza, Julianna Marines and Jose Waldo of F.J. Scott Elementary School; Miranda Gomez, Daniela Longoria and Amaya N. Vasquez of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Brittany Garcia and Ivana C. Lopez of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; Natalie G. Garza, Carlos I. Martinez and Dariely Martinez of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Luis Gomez, Regina Hernandez and Danaly Munoz of Y.B. Escobar Elementary School; Ira Garza, Jesus A. Soto and Leslie Villarreal of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Javier A. Garza, Arlette D. Mandujano and Angel D. Vasquez of Roma Middle School; and Cristobal Moreno, Rufino Oregon and Jon M. Roberson of Roma High School. Congratulations to all students!

Starr County Pct. 2 Nutrition Center staff hosted a birthday party for Ms. Enfa Franco. The staff works diligently to provide nutritious meals and fun activities for all of the senior citizens that attend the center to help them to stay active.

Staff treated the senior citizens that attend the center with an excursion to Falcon Lake. The senior citizens had an opportunity exercise a little by walking the trails, they were able to enjoy a serene and peaceful scene at the lake and then were The staff under the direction of Commissioner Raul “Roy” Pena continuously works treated to a delicious on itineraries that include excursions to historical sites, working on creative projects and playing fun games. Great job Pct. 2 Nutrition Center on a job well done!

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 24, 2017, PAGE 9

Rio Grande City High School Alumni Mr. Cesar Perez is Giving Back

Mr. Cesar Perez, a Rio Grande City High School Alumni and former RGC High School Baseball Player is generously giving senior players: #1 Javier Gonzalez, #2 Oscar Garcia, #4 Juan Carlos Perez, #5 Jose Ivan Gazca, #11 Javier Luis Garcia, #13 Aaron Garcia and #24 Hugo Alaniz a $500 scholarship each. #21 Ruben Fernando “Nando” Sepulveda will be receiving a $1000 scholarship for excelling in baseball and to support his commitment to play baseball at Coastal Bend College.

Mr. Cesar Perez is a 1975 graduate of Rio Grande City High School. Cesar was a fouryear starter on varsity for the Rattlers and received first and second team all-district honors.

One of the Valley’s great fireballing pitchers, he once struck out 16 batters against EdcouchElsa and four days later threw a no-hitter and 18 strike outs against Falfurrias. He also set a record with 19 strikeouts against Zapata.

Cesar went on to pitch for Texas Southmost College and led the Scorpions on their historic run to the National Junior College World Series in 1977.

In 1979, Cesar pitched for the Sam Houston State Bearkats in the NAIA World Series.

Even though he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds in back-to-back years, Cesar opted to focus on his education, gaining his bachelor’s

degree in economics, a master’s degree in finance and later his law degree from UT Law School.

Cesar is the son of the late Gustavo Perez and Yolanda Perez. He lives in Palmhurst with his wife, Ofelia Pena Perez, and they have two children, Rebekah and Ricardo. His nephew, Jason, is currently playing with the Rattlers.

In 2015 he was inducted into the valley’s Leo Najo Baseball Hall of Fame and is one of very few players from Rio Grande City and the valley to receive this prestigious honor. The Rio Grande City School Board of Trustees, administration and staff would like to thank Mr. Cesar Perez for being a true embodiment of the Rattler spirit with his generosity, hard work and dedication.

Jax Mini Mart Receives EDC Grant

The Rio Grande City EDC awarded a business development grant to Jose and Graciela Olivarez, owners of Jax Mini Mart.

A check for $5,000 was presented at the Rio Grande City Board Meeting. These reimbursable business development grants are used to support and help new or expanding small businesses in Rio Grande City.

“We’d like to the Rio Grande City EDC for this opportunity and enabling us to reinvest in Downtown Rio Grande City,” said Graciela Olivarez, owner of Jax Mini Mart.

“Congratulations to Jax Mini Mart and we wish you continued success,” said Fred Lopez, Rio Grande City EDC Board Secretary.

Jax Mini Mart is located at 308 E. 2nd Street in Rio Grande City. For more information, call

(956) 317-1896 or visit their Facebook page.

The Rio Grande City EDC provides a selection of incentives and tools for business of every size.

The requirements vary widely, so business owners are encouraged to contact the Rio Grande City EDC for more information. Visit www.rgcedc. org or call (956) 487-3476 to learn more.

Public Notice

Region 11 of the Department of State Health Services, in partnership with the Texas Military Forces may conduct a health care program called “Operation Lone Star” in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Jim Hogg, Zapata and Webb Counties. Free medical and dental services may be provided for up to one week in late July and/or early August 2019.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 24, 2017, PAGE 10

Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Celebrated Earth Day Ramiro Barrera Cheer Squad Brings Smiles At Viper Game

The Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary Ecology Club alongside with the school campus celebrated Earth Day by planting and beautifying recycled Bluebonnets by the school entrance. This was a hands on learning experience where the students created one Bluebonnet and eagerly wanted to continue the creation of more. The students had a plethora of fun beautifying their campus. This memory will be everlasting while The Ramiro Barrera Middle School Cheerleading Squad made a surprise appearance at a RGV Vipers the students continue their education as they bloom like a Bluebonnet of the State of Texas. game, showing the Valley their Titan and Gladiator Nation Pride!! The squad did a wonderful job in their cheers at the halftime show, as well as modeling respectful behavior on behalf of their Roma ISD peers.

Way to go students and their coaches. A big thanks to everyone involved in making this opportunity possible for our RBMS students! (Photos courtesy Anna Hinojosa and Ana Garcia Sepulveda.)

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Roma High School JROTC Program Hosts 3rd Military Ball

Veterans Middle School Honor Band Earned Sweepstakes

Veterans Middle School Honor Band earned Sweepstakes at the 2017 UIL Band Contest. The contest took place at the UT-RGV Performing Arts Center. They are under the direction of Mr. Raymond Alaniz.

VMS Symphonic Band Received the Sweepstakes Award Veterans Middle School Symphonic Band received the Sweepstakes Award at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest.

We are Very proud of our students’ hard work and dedication! They are under the direction of Mr. Orlando Herrera

Congratulations to the Roma High School JROTC Program on hosting a terrific Military Ball. The students prepared a wonderful evening under the direction of their instructors. Congratulations to all the student honorees from the evening. Roma ISD and the entire Starr County community are very proud of all your hard work!!

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 24, 2017, PAGE 12

Grulla Elementary Held Their 5th Six Weeks Awards Assemblies Roma High School Bands Earn Division 1 Ratings at UIL Competition

Grulla Elementary held the 5th Six Weeks Awards Assemblies for the 2016-2017 Academic Year. Students earned awards in the form of a certificate or medal for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, Superior Honor Roll, Most Improved, and Principal’s Award. Accelerated Reader medals were passed out to students for the 5th Six Weeks and also to the top readers for the school year. Great job to all those that received an award.

Congratulations to the Roma High School Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Winds for earning “Sweepstake’s” Division 1 ratings at their UIL Concert and Sight Reading evaluation concert at UT-RGV Edinburg recently. The varsity band, Symphonic Winds also went on to win best in class for 5A High School Band. The Gladiator Nation is very proud of your accomplishments!! (Photos and information courtesy Dina Laurel.)

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 24, 2017, SECTION II, PAGE 2

Alto Bonito Elementary 5th Six Weeks Honor Roll

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: LORENA DIAZ & ELOY CANALES dba JR’S SNACK BAR to be located at 2701 N. HWY 8 3 , R O M A , S TA R R COUNTY, TEXAS.

Mr. Rene Pena proudly announces the honor roll for the 5th six weeks 2016-2017 at Alto Bonito Elementary.

PRE-KINDER Teacher: Mariela Adame “A” Kassandra Alaniz, Adamarys Avila, Jeremiah Garcia, Magaly Garcia, Kimberly Ontiveros, Adam Ortiz, Gavin J. Ortiz, Julian Pena, Damaris Salinas, Victor Torres, Alexy Vazquez, Giovany Villarreal, Isaii Villarreal & Morayma Villegas “A&B” Janel Alaniz, Leonardo Haro, Fernanda Morin & Kimberly Rodriguez

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City of la Grulla Advertisement and Invitation for Bids The City of La Grulla, Starr County will receive bids for furnishing labor, materials, equipment, supervision and performing all work required for a street reconstruction project until 4:00 pm on Friday, June 09, 2017 at City of La Grulla City Hall. 2 ½ Mile South FM 2360. La Grulla, Texas 78548. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 4:00 pm on Friday, June 09, 2017 at City of La Grulla City Hall. 2 ½ Mile South FM 2360. La Grulla, Texas 78548.

Work to be financed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) TxCDBG Contract No. 7216271.

Pre-Bid Onsite meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

Bids to be directed to Honorable Mayor, Pedro Flores.

Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: 1. 4,130 LF Street Reconstruction.

2. Associated Street Reconstruction Appurtenances.

Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at Fulcrum CS, 207 E. Magnolia, La Feria, Texas (956-797-3411) at which specifications can be obtained.

Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $ 25.00 with the engineer for each set of documents obtained.

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid [for those contracts that exceed $100,000]. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of La Grulla or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (DavisBacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Affairs and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin.

The City of La Grulla reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

Bids may be held by City of La Grulla for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

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Andy Reyes, Rubyanna Reyna & Elian Villarreal “A&B” Merced Aguirre III, Genesis Barrera, Itzel Botello, Fernando Gonzalez, Ruben Ortiz & Kassandra Quiroz Teacher: Marilu Guerra “A” Gabriela Alaffa, Diego Alvarez, Destiny Cerda, Jesus Dominquez, Cecilia Galvan, Mayra Gonzalez, Luis Hinojosa, Aleanie Martinez & Maria Menchaca “A&B” Jesslyn Barrera, Kimberly Bautista, Scott Bermea, Victor Colunga, Erlen Flores, Noe Gonzalez & Anaisa Lopez, Teacher: Sandra Lopez “A” Ramiro Castillo, Emma Herrera, Yarivett Hinojosa, Arlett Manzano, Daira Martinez, & Sean Solis “A&B” Adrian Alaffa, Angel Calderon, Yazmine Flores, Ivan Gonzalez, Marily Lopez, Lynnash Olivarez, Hector Rocha & Idanny Villarreal 1ST GRADE Teacher: Felda Bautista “A” Eliu Damaso, Denisse Esparza, Kaylee Gomez, Giselle Martinez &

Hayden Montalvo “A&B” Alecio Cantu, Dairyen Lopez, Maggie Salazar & Eddie Tamayo Teacher: Juan M. Garcia “A” Kayli Alaniz, Sebastian Garcia, Joel Gutierrez, Khloe Lopez, Ailyn Morales & Airalih Olivarez “A&B” Jesus Flores, Diego Hernandez, Miguel Ramirez & Melanie Vargas Teacher: Maribel Solis “A” Pablo Aguas, David Bazan, Raymundo Cerda, Chantel Martinez & Miklo Salazar “A&B” Cristian Garcia, Mario Garcia, Allison Hernandez, Sebastian Martinez, Katelynn Medina, Ryleigh Rangel, Adrian Sanchez & Osbaldo Silva Teacher: Alma R. Venecia “A” Andrea Chavez, Ian Cordova, Lindsey Garcia, Noah Garza, Brianna Lopez, Juan Ortiz III, Jorge Salinas Jr., Lidi Venecia & Brian Zarazua ALTO BONITO HONOR ROLL, Continued 5-31-17

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Medicare can help you manage your chronic illnesses

By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Caring for yourself when you have a chronic illness like diabetes or heart disease is hard work.

When you have more than one such illness, it can sometimes seem overwhelming.

Sixty-six percent of Texans with Medicare have at least two chronic conditions. They often must juggle visits to several doctors, as well as the separate trips for follow-up tests. Then they must make sure they’re taking the right medications at the right times.

Managing a number of chronic illnesses all at once can quickly become a full-time job. Unless it’s done right, you can compromise your quality of life and possibly increase your risk of a long-term disability or an earlier-thanexpected death.

That’s why Medicare is encouraging your health care providers to work together more closely to coordinate the treatment of your chronic conditions, so that you can spend less time sitting in medical offices and more time doing whatever you enjoy.

To keep you healthy, Medicare has expanded a benefit called chronic care management. It provides higher payments to doctors and other providers to help you live with chronic disease.

Through this benefit, your health care practitioner will assist you in keeping track of your medical history, your medications and all of the other health care providers you see. You’ll receive a comprehensive care plan that outlines your treatments and goals.

You’ll also have 24-hour-aday, 7-day-a-week access to health care professionals for urgent needs from the comfort of your home. Does that sound like something that might interest you?

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de Quemar para el Condado de Starr ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Saves More Than 5,000 Lives Prohibición El Sr. Ramiro Sarabia - para evitar incendios se les libre de escombros y que no hay 1 in 10 Texans still not buckling up, resulting in 9 percent increase in unbelted deaths in 2016

This month marks the 15th anniversary of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign urging Texans to buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that since its inception 15 years ago, our life-saving campaign has resulted in 5,068 fewer traffic fatalities. However, from 2015 to 2016, deaths among people not wearing seat belts increased 9 percent.

“Wearing a seat belt is the single most important step you can take to protect yourself in a crash, and in Texas it’s the law,” said Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director James Bass.

“People make a lot of excuses for not buckling up, but those excuses will not save your life or prevent you from getting a ticket.

The fact is, it only takes a few seconds to buckle up and it could mean the difference between life and death.”

According to NHTSA, since its inception 15 years ago, the Texas

“Click It or Ticket” campaign has not only saved thousands of lives but also prevented more than 86,000 serious injuries and saved Texas more than $19.3 billion in related economic costs. When the “Click It or Ticket” campaign launched in 2002, only 76 percent of Texans used their seat belts.

Today, nearly 92 percent buckle up, but 8 percent still don’t and the number of people who don’t buckle up doubles to 16 percent at night.

In 2016, 994 people died because they weren’t wearing seat belts – an increase of 9 percent over the 908 unbelted fatalities recorded in 2015.

Wearing a seat belt helps keep occupants from being ejected in a crash and increases the chances of surviving by 45 percent in a car, and up to 60 percent in a truck. In Texas, the law requires everyone in a vehicle to buckle up or face fines and court costs up to $200. Children younger than 8 years must be in a child safety

seat or booster seat unless they’re taller than 4 feet 9 inches. If they aren’t properly restrained, the driver faces fines up to $250 plus court costs.

Along with TxDOT’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, police departments in Texas and across the nation will step up their enforcement efforts from May 22 to June 4.

To learn more about “Click It or Ticket,” visit texasclickitorticket. com.

The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR -3). This information was received and processed by the department as of March 14, 2017.

Coordinador de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado Starr en coordinación con el Juez Vera y los Comisionados piden a los propietarios que estén atentos a sus propiedades y todos sus alrededores.

Debido a las inusuales condiciones climáticas secas, las comunidades del condado de Starr han estado experimentando un alto volumen de incendios y

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

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 1W. The proposed injection well is located 7.1 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4650 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 3W. The proposed injection well is located 6.1 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4650 to 4700 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

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KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 4W. The proposed injection well is located 5.9 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4650 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 5W. The proposed injection well is located 7.2 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4650 to 4700 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 6W. The proposed injection well is located 6.7 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4650 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 7W. The proposed injection well is located 6.4 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 4650 to 4700 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

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Elf owls are tiny, just 5” to 6” long, about the size of a soda can, and with a

wingspan of about 10.” They weigh only about 1 and 1/2 once.

No other owl in the world is smaller.

They’re grayish-brown in color and have no “horns.” There’s a small whitish eyebrow and some speckling of white on the breast and wings.

Elf owls are found here, in southern states west of us and in Mexico. They’re desert, chaparral and thorn-scrub dwellers. They get much of the water they need from the prey they eat but a pond or creek nearby is desirable.

They hunt at dusk and during the night. Their diet consists of grasshoppers, crickets, cicadas, spiders, and scorpions whose stinger is carefully removed before eating. Other small vertebrates, small lizards and birds may be taken. Foraging is done by waiting on a branch and flying out to catch passing prey on the wing and by hopping about in the brush to scare-up some insects.

They don’t build their own nests but rely on woodpeckers to build nests in saguaros and power poles, as here at the ranch.

She incubates the eggs, usually 3, while he feeds her and, after 2 to 3 weeks, also the hatchlings.

When the young are old enough she joins in the feeding.

They typically live 3 to 5 years, longer in captivity.

Migration into Mexico for the winter months may occur if the cold is prolonged.

Elf owls are another of the most unusual, distinctive life forms that inhabit the Valley. I hope you have the rare pleasure of seeing one and that you appreciate what wildlife treats the Valley offers.