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The room is filled with friendly conversation and the scent of painrelieving ointment permeates the air. Students sit patiently while Doc Meguire makes the rounds with a smile and an infectiously positive attitude. It’s not hard to see why students are comfortable coming to him with their concerns. It is easy to see why everyone lovingly calls him “Doc.” An Ingleside, Texas native, Mr. Meguire has become a part of the Valley since the summer of 1990. Having graduated from high school in 1984 and after receiving his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Texas A& I Kingsville, Mr. Meguire was originally seeking a job in chemistry. However, in the summer of 1990, it was his extensive student training experience with the Texas A&I Javalinas that earned him a spot with the Rio Grande City school district. His experience during his high school and college career A Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the soldiers who paid the ultimate price for our freedom was held at the Starr made him a perfect fit for our young athletes. His work since has earned County Cemetery on May 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony was sponsored by the Rio Grande City VFW “Henry him a spot in the history books. MEGUIRE, page 4 Clay Davis” Post #852 and officiated by Commander Mark Olivarez.“On behalf of our glorious republic for whose integrity our comrades enlisted and served, I place this emblem of the nation. The flag of our country was theirs to defend. Its glorious colors s hall waver over them in death as in life – for everyone to behold” said Commander Olivarez as he placed a flag in the honorary wreath. The VFW Honor guard followed with the 3 volley salute while the sound of Taps was in the background.

RGCCISD Transportation Personnel Participated in the Regional Road-eo Rio Grande City CISD Transportation personnel, Eloy Cantu, driver and Ninfa Oyervidez, monitor participated in the Regional Road-eo which is a special needs school bus competition. The team received a First place ﬁnish. The competition consists of a written exam and nine hands-on/ driving events. The First Place victory allows them to advance to the State Competition on June 23, 3017 in Frisco,Texas. The Transportation Department is proud of our team and will cheer them on to the state competition! Pictured l to r are; Juan Garcia, Transportation Director, Ninfa Oyervidez (monitor) and Eloy Cantu (driver). Congratulations!

Veterans Middle School Recognized the 2016-2017 Boys and Girls Golf Team Veterans Middle School would like to recognize the 2016-2017 Boys and Girls Golf Team for a spectacular year in golf! These young golfers dedicated themselves to the sport by showing up to practices and working hard to achieve a 1st Place District Championship title for the Boys Golf team and a 2nd Place District Championship title for the Girls Golf team. They spent countless hours of commitment on their part in order to achieve these accolades. Congratulations to the VMS Boys and Girls Golf teams! Your dedication is recognized by your peers! Pictured above is the 2016-2017 VMS Boys and Girls Golf team: (Top L-R) Annika Pena, Hugo Garcia, Brandon Lozano, Ricky Falcon, Leonard Howard; (Middle L-R) Deandra Pena, Kenia Portillo, Sara Cantu, Alan Garcia, Danae Velasquez, Eric Garza, Fredrick Perez, Mrs. Maricela O. Garcia (VMS Principal); (Bottom L-R) Tamara Salinas, Jassell Ramon, Arleth Villarreal, Odette Perez, Miguel Compean, Luis Pena (not pictured), Coach Abel Ramirez (not pictured), and Coach Jose (Chino) Hinojosa (not pictured). OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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Grulla High School Gator Band Announces Their 2017-2018 Drum Majors The Grulla High School Gator Band Drum Majors for 2017-2018 school year were announced at the Spring Band Concert. Damaris Flores and Yubizdely Tanguma will be leading the Gator Marching Band in the fall. The incoming Drum Majors are also band ofﬁcers. Flores serves as President while Tanguma serves as Uniform Manager. Both have been best friends since middle school, are ranked at the top of their class, play the trumpet and will be seeking majors in Biology. Currently, Flores is ranked 1st while Tanguma is ranked 2nd in a class of 233 students. Congratulations to Damaris Flores and her parents Tony and Lorena Flores as well as Yubizdely Tanguma and her parents Raudel and Lorena Tanguma. “We are One Band, One Sound and One Family!”

Rio Grande City High School Seniors Commit to Playing College Baseball

Three Rio Grande City High School Seniors, Ruben Sepulveda, JC Perez, and Jose Gazca committed to play Baseball next fall at Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas. The signing took place at the College and Career Center at Rio High. Family and friends were there to support the young men as they make their ﬁrst step towards their college career.

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Roma High School Student Veterans Middle School Students R.T. Barrera Students Ava Garza Appears Council Merits State-Wide Award Qualiﬁed for State Competition in Film Distributed Across U.S., Canada

The Roma High School Student Council attended the 81st Annual TASC Conference in Arlington, Texas. The nine ofﬁcers and two sponsors attended, and the association was awarded a wooden Sweepstakes Plaque from TASC in recognition for their work and community efforts! They also received another plaque in the mail from TASC, as well as a commendation certiﬁcate from the National Association of Student Councils. They continue to show great leadership and volunteerism across the Roma ISD and wider Starr County community, setting the standard for their younger peers in the district. A big thanks also goes to Rosa and Orlan Paulson who have done a tremendous job helping guide the students in all their activities this year!

Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School students who qualiﬁed for state competition at the Texas Math & Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) at UTSA in San Antonio, Texas! These students had a wonderful learning experience under the direction of their coach, Mr. Dario Salinas. VMS is very proud of these students who competed: 6th Graders – Isabel Cavazos, Arlette Oliveira, Samantha Zarate competed in Calculators; 7th Graders – David Pratt, Jr. competed in Science and Tristan Solis competed in Number Sense and Calculators; 8th Grader – Kayla Pena competed in Calculators.

Congratulations to seven year old R.T. Barrera Elementary School student Ava Garza who appears in a supporting role in the new film “CIA” by Amal Neerad, a director from India. The film is currently playing in select AMC theaters across the United States and Canada, including at the Cinemark Hollywood USA in McAllen. A clip of the movie can be seen at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=53Qn0CJ4ws8&fea ture=youtu.be. Last year Garza made her debut on the big screen at the internationally acclaimed CANNES Film Festival in France. When Garza was just 5 years old she starred in the short independent film, “VOLVER” in which she played “Isa”. The short film depicts how Isa starts a struggle between life and death while in a comma state. During her deep sleep, Isa visits heaven. Somewhat troubled and sad for the unknown place, her fears diminish when she encounters her grandmother. Roma ISD wishes Garza the best of luck in her continued film career!

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Veterans Middle School Mariachi Rio Grande City High School Golf Team Ringgold Middle School Boys Golf Juvenil De América Earned 2nd Place Competed in a District Tournament Team Placed 3rd at Zapata Event

The Rio Grande City High School Golf Team competed in a district tournament in Pharr, Texas at the Tierra del Sol Golf Course. Qualifying for regionals is Isabella Carmona who shot an incredible The Ringgold Middle School Boys Golf Team played in Zapata and 93 and an 81. The top two individuals qualify and she came in 1st and came in 3rd place as a boys team. In the individual category Humberto was 6th overall in average. The Boys team came in 7th place out of 10 Gonzalez came in 1st place. Congratulations to everyone involved. teams. The Boys team is J.C. Nunez, Ali Garcia, Victor Silva, Enrique Chaverro, and Vicente Montalvo. Veterans Middle School Mariachi Juvenil De América earned 2nd place and best overall vocals at the 2017 Texas State Féria Del Mariachi on May 5, 2017. They are under the direction of Mr. Marcos Zarate. On April, Mariachi Juvenil de América placed 1st at the Cotton Picker Mariachi Festival in Robstown, Texas. Not only did our students won a Division 1 Rating, but they also won All the Caption awards: Best Vocals, Best Violins, Best Armonia, Best Trumpets, Best Overall Performance, with Velia Canales also winning 2nd place in the individual vocal competition. They also placed 1st at the 9th Annual Culturas Unidas Fiesta del Mariachi that took place at the Bill Johnson Student Activity Center Auditorium in Laredo, TX. In addition to their 1st place award, our mariachi also received all the caption awards including Best Trumpets, Best Violins, Best Vocals, Best Armonia and was awarded GRAND CHAMPIONS of the competition. We are all proud of their accomplishments and hope they continue to strive to be the best.

USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best serve their needs,” said Acting FSA Administrator Chris Beyerhelm. “We strongly encourage all eligible producers to visit their local FSA office today to find out how to get involved in their county’s election. There’s an increasing need for representation from underserved producers, which includes beginning, women and other minority farmers and ranchers.” County committees are made up of farmers and ranchers elected by other producers in their communities to guide the delivery of farm programs at the local level. Committee members play a critical role in the dayto-day operations of FSA. Committees consist of three to 11 members and meet once a month or as needed to make important decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs, county office employment and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are over 7,700 farmer and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others. Organizations, including those representing beginning, women and minority producers, may also nominate candidates to better serve their communities. To be eligible to serve on an FSA FSA, page 4

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WEDNESDAY MAY 31ST - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †FOR ALL THE SOULS IN PURGATORY by Angeles Ramirez THURSDAY JUNE 1ST - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ANGIE GARCIA by Garcia - Perez Family FRIDAY JUNE 2ND - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †FOR ALL THE SOULS IN PURGATORY by Angeles Ramirez ADG HOLY FACE OF JESUS FOR CONVERSION & VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD by Dolores Gomez SATURDAY JUNE 3RD - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †HUBALDO MENDOZA, JR. (15TH AN.) by Wife & Family

†MARIO ENRIQUE AGUILAR (3RD AN.) by Su Esposa y Familia †PEDRO SAENZ, JR. & OTILIA P. SAENZ by Janie S. Perez THANKSGIVING MASS FOR THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF CRISTELA LEAL by Daughters & Son SUNDAY JUNE 4TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †ANTELMA BENAVIDEZ by Su Hija †JUAN LANDA GUTIERREZ by Su Familia †JUAN LANDA, JR. by Su Familia †MANUEL OLIVAREZ (3RD AN.) by Olivarez Family

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Felipe Gomez Jr. February 23, 1947 † May 20, 2017

Crossing Over

Oh, please don’t feel guilty it was just my time to go. I see you are still feeling sad, and the tears just seem to �low. We all come to earth for our lifetime, and for some it’s not many years. I don’t want you to keep crying, you are shedding so many tears. I haven’t really left you even though it may seem so, I have just gone to my heavenly home, and I’m closer to you than you know. Just believe that when you say my name, I’m standing next to you, I know you long to see me, but there’s nothing I can do. But I’ll still send you messages and hope you understand, that when your time comes to “cross over,” I’ll be there to take your hand.

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many relatives and friends for their presence, ﬂowers, cards, masses, food, and comforting words during our deepest grief for the loss of our beloved one.

Gomez ~ Chavarria Family

†NELDA SANTA MARIA by Husband & Children †MARTIN & EUGENIA P. PORRAS by Porras Family SUNDAY JUNE 4TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †VIRGINIA SEPULVEDA (2ND AN.) by Family †REYNALDO R. RAMIREZ by Wife †THELMA RONQUILLO by Jose & Nona Calderon †SILVINA S. HINOJOSA by Dorothy Day Deanery †THELMA MEYERS (5TH AN.) by Family 1:00 P.M. †MICHAEL WAGNER (22ND AN.) by Family

INTENCION ESPECIAL POR LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE TANGUMA by Tios Raudel & Lina MONDAY JUNE 5TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †FELIPE GOMEZ, JR. by Dorothy Day Deanery TUESDAY JUNE 6TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †CRISELDA VILLARREAL by Yolanda & Mario Vasquez †GUADALUPE GONZALEZ (27TH AN.) by Susie †MANUEL GAMBOA (2ND AN.) by Susie

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MEGUIRE

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The Valley Athletic Trainers Association is honored to welcome Mr. Meguire into the Hall of Fame as the 2017 Inductee. As one of the original founders of the Valley Athletic Trainers Association, Mr. Meguire has made significant contributions to the field. His years as a full-time athletic trainer, as well as his leadership within the organization, are a testament to his passion and vision. His exemplary service within the committees of the V.A.T.A. has had a significant impact on the athletic training profession. Doc Meguire, as he is known to countless students and staff, continues to dedicate his time and effort to the Mighty Rattler athletic program, and we look forward to his continued professional excellence for many years to come.

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county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency administered program, and reside in the local administrative area where the election is being held. After the nomination period, candidates will encourage the eligible producers in their local administrative area to vote. FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 6, 2017. Ballots will be due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by Dec. 4, 2017. Newly-elected committee members and alternates will take office on Jan. 1, 2018. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign an FSA-669A nomination form. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda. gov/elections. All nomination forms for the 2017 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2017. Locate your local office at https:// offices.usda.gov and visit to get more information.

Oración a San Antonio “Bendito sea Dios en sus ángeles y en sus santos”

Santo San Antonio el más gentil de los santos, tu amor por Dios y tu caridad por sus criaturas te hicieron digno, cuando estabas aquí en la tierra, de poseer poderes milagrosos. Los milagros esperaban tu palabra, la cual siempre estaba preparada para hablar por los que estaban en problemas o ansiedades. Animado por este pensamiento, te imploro que obtengas para mi (hacer la petición). La respuesta a mi oración puede que requiera un milagro, pero tú eres el Santo de los Milagros. ¡Oh, gentil y cariñoso San Antonio!, cuyo corazón siempre esta lleno de compasión humana, susurra mi petición a los oídos del dulce Niño Jesús, que amaba estar entre tus brazos, por favor te lo suplico, no me dejes sin respuesta, yo te rezare con fervor y por siempre tendrás la gratitud de mi corazón. Amén. Padre Nuestro, Ave María, Gloria. (Publicar después de que se conceda el favor.)

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RGC Lions Club Holds It’s Installation of Ofﬁcers RGCCISD Participated in “Pinwheels for Prevention”

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 the Rio Grande Lions Club held their Regular M o n t h l y Meeting at the Immaculate Conception School Library. Guests, Lion President Fernando Peña and Lion Secretary Romeo Garcia Jr. from the Roma Lions, 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Aurelio Villarreal from the Zapata Lions Club and District 2-A3 Governor Elect Jesse Rodriguez were invited to attend and assist with the RGC Lions Club Installation of Officers. Rio Grande City Lions Club President Marlene Mendoza reconfirmed her oath of office, as did Lion Rafaela Rosa as 1st Vice President, Lion Eli Ramirez as 2nd Vice President, Lion Sylvia Garza as Secretary and Lion Maria Elena Olivarez as Treasurer. Lions Alberto Barrera, Enrique Gonzalez, Simon Garza and Ruben In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, RGCCISD students and staff participated in an Saenz were sworn in as Directors. It was also announced the Lion Sylvia Garza will be the 2017-2018 awareness effort by planting a garden of “Pinwheels for Prevention” throughout the district. We join District 2-A3 Secretary. The RGC Lions was also presented with a famed photograph in appreciation from forces to raise awareness for this cause that affects so many throughout the nation. the Zapata Lions Club. On behalf of the Rio Grande City Lions Club Officers and Directors we would like to thank our guests for gracing us with their presence. We look forward to many more years of continued community service. “We Serve”

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Medicaid benefit for mosquito repellent to prevent Zika virus transmission. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is offering the repellent to more Medicaid clients to ensure additional Texans are protected from the virus. For the first time in Texas, some boys and men will be eligible to receive the benefit, as well as women ages 45 to 55. DSHS Zika testing recommendations, insect repellent information and more is available at TexasZika.org. Texas recommends testing pregnant women who have traveled to areas with ongoing Zika transmission and anyone statewide with at least three of the four most common Zika symptoms: rash, fever, joint pain and conjunctivitis (eye redness). Additionally, DSHS recommends all pregnant women living Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, Willacy and Zapata counties be tested along with anyone in those counties who has a rash plus one other Zika symptom. Health care providers can subscribe at the Health Care Professionals page of TexasZika. org to stay up to date with DSHS recommendations. There is more information about West Nile virus at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/ idcu/disease/arboviral/westnile/.

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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. City of La Grulla, Pedro Flores, Mayor, May 31, 2017 All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.

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Eddie is pictured with STC Psychological Science Instructors and Starr Psych Club Advisors Eli Sarabia and Alex Sarabia, and STC Starr County Campus Administrator Dr. Arturo Montiel. Eduardo Amaro – STC student and Starr County Campus Psychology Club VicePresident – was presented with a Certiﬁcate of Recognition for being the 6th Annual Starr County Campus Psychology Club $1,000 Scholarship Recipient. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: be an active member of the psychology club, graduate from STC in May, and submit several documents (application, resume, transcript showing GPA, 500-word essay). Eddie will graduate this May from STC with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology. He has obtained an A in all of his psychology courses, except for one B. Eddie has great social and leadership skills that were enhanced throughout the 2016-2017 academic year via the Starr Psych Club that he was actively involved in with community service, fundraisers, conferences, etc. He plans to transfer to the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree followed by a Master’s Degree in the ﬁeld of Psychology. At UTRGV, he would like to help with experimental research conducted by the university as participant or research assistant (RA). Eddie envisions himself one day as a counselor or life coach, and would even like to teach at the high school or college level later on in his life while pursuing a doctoral

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A Letter to the Editor Alcohol Access Central for Teens: End of School Year Events Prom, graduation, and end of school year parties can be memorable events for teenagers. However, it can also be a time when teenagers are tempted to consume alcohol. While parents will want their kids to celebrate the special occasion, there are some things parents could do to prevent adolescents from accessing alcohol. According to the 2016 Texas School Survey (TSS), 1 out of every 3 high school seniors in South Texas has used alcohol at least once in their lifetime. When asked how difﬁcult it would be to get alcohol, the survey revealed that 1 out of every 2 high school seniors thought it would be somewhat or very easy to obtain alcohol if they wanted some. Recent focus groups held with youth across South Texas discovered that the most common sources obtain alcohol are family, friends, and parties. These are the same sources that teenagers may look to at the end of the school year for easy access.

In most occasions, alcohol is not seen as a dangerous drug given that it is a legal substance and it has become widely popularized through media and social norms. However, there are consequences to underage drinking such as injury, sexual assault, legal ramiﬁcations, and even death (including car crashes). Furthermore, research studies indicate that alcohol use during the teenage years could interfere with normal brain development and increase the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUS). National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states that an estimate of 855,000 adolescents had an AUD in 2012 and will keep increasing. As a parent, it is important to set clear expectations and consequences for your children. Let your teen know what your expectations are during this time. Research has shown that parents are the number one inﬂuence on an adolescent’s decision to use alcohol or other drugs. If alcohol

is available at your house, make sure to safeguard any alcoholic beverage and keep it out of their reach. As we approach the end of the month, (1) become engaged in your teen’s events, (2) know your teen’s whereabouts on the date of the event, and (3) do not provide alcohol or other substances. The Prevention Resource Center (PRC), a program of Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas, serves as the central data collection repository for region 11 and the developer of a yearly Regional Needs Assessment (RNA), which is available to community members at no cost. To ﬁnd out more about the prevention work being conducted in your community download the latest Regional Needs Assessment at our website, www.prc11.org/data. If you are interested in becoming a part of this project, please contact Irwin Mendoza, Regional Evaluator, at 787-7111 ext. 295, or Martha A. Gutierrez, Prevention Specialist, at 787-7111 ext. 297.

Grulla Elementary 5th 6-wks Honor Roll Mrs. Yvette T. Pena Principal at Grulla Elementary School is proud to announce the 5th 6-wks Honor Roll for the school year 2016-2017 PRE-KINDER Melissa Bermudez “A” Julianna Jaylee Andrade, Bella Valentina Gonzalez, Madelyn Martinez, Javier Pena Jr., Destiny Faith Quiroz, Jade Joelle Rivera, Lynnette Berenice Rodriguez, Everardo Salinas, Damian Jaiel Vergo, Yahaira Zarazua “A & B” Laylah Monique Avalos, Renzo Barrera, Jessie Castillo Jr., Dayaly Gonzalez Villarreal, Jonathan Matthew Jimenez, David Leal, Hailee Rae Salinas, Rogelio Zarazua Jr. Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Jesus A. Martinez Elvia Estrada “A” Ayssa Naime Cantu, Keyleen Flores, Victor Hugo Guerrero, Alani Ixchel Martinez, Emmalyn Marie Rodriguez, Jasleen Lynnette Serna, Elaine Itzel Trevino, Dylan Lee Zarate “A & B” Edenn Lee Benavides, Elian Rae Farias, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Li-Rey Garcia, Justin David Garza, Nevaeh Alexandra Garza, Analease Yaricxa Martinez, Aleina Ramirez, Issac Jose Reyes Garcia, Abran Vera Jr., Rogelio Villarreal Araceli Olivarez “A” Sasha DeLeon, Jahaziel Garza, Destiny Dee Gomez, Lisa Maree Hasbun, Alexandra Yolitza Lopez, Samarah Lopez, Eric Ayden Rodriguez, Fabian Salinas, Mauricio Zarazua “A & B” Emiliano Barrera, Susana Amy Garcia, Destiny Lizeth Guerrero, Brianda Nelly Hernandez, Jacob Adriane Morales Jr., Emily Michelle Ortiz, Jaylah Lamar Ortiz, Rolando Roel Ramirez, Emmanuel Jay Rios, Mario Alberto Salinas III., Idani Gabriel Salinas, Bryan Villarreal KINDER Irma Garcia “A” Irvin Mario Botello Rodriguez, Alexa Fernanda Fernandez Salinas, Adalnetzy Garcia Cantu, Krystal Lynette Garcia, Luis Lauro Garza Jr., Savannah Gizelle Gutierrez, Samuel Jesus Martinez, Odalys Rios, Kaylee Salinas, Damian Drew Sanchez, Ry-Lee Milez Soliz “A & B” Meleni Vianey Adame, Daisy Lee Davila, Aaron Garcia,

Jayden Pablo Martinez, Damian Ovidio Saavedra Gonzalez Daniel Martinez Jr. “A” Jose Maria Barrera Jr., Carlos Armando Belmares, Sergio Contreras Jr., Devanie Yazmin Diaz, Liliana Garza, Gloria Margarita Gonzalez, Analee Delia Leal, Liliana Imelda Martinez, Abrian Acesipher Rivera, Ranndy Joan Salinas, Victoria Roel Tamez, Nicole Marie Trujiio “A & B” Ethan Anthony Elicerio, Jesus Omar Lezama, Nancy Edith Salinas, Roel Solis III. Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Ezequiel Isaias Gonzalez, Javier Ignacio Gonzalez Katrina Renee Martinez “A” Yamilet Carranza, Nevin Ian Gonzalez, Filiberto David Martinez, Sebastian Resendez, Moises Reyes Jr., Airam Emmanuel Saenz “A & B” Briella Garza, Julie Ann Lopez, Elijah James Ramirez, Mia Eleyna Rodriguez Mary Lynne Rodriguez “A” Briceiry Isaguirre, Michel David Limon Jr., Eric Lee Salmon Jr., Alexander Sifuentez, Anngella Vazquez, Ivan Zarazua “A & B” Daisy Samai Gonzalez, Mia Valeria Gonzalez, Victor Rene Hernandez Jr., Ivan Cristobal Salinas 1ST GRADE Deyanira Ozuna “A” Ernesto Beltran, Ernesto Nathan Elicerio, Valeria Montserrat Fernandez Salinas, Janika Kay Flores, Reymundo Lopez, Anival Odel Maldonado “A & B” Eduardo Flores Jr., Crystal Reyes, Guadalupe Saenz III. Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Sebastian Alvarez Jennette Pena “A” Ruben Galaviz Jr., Delaney Hernandez Villarreal, Ruben Eden Lopez, Aurora Mendiola Garza, Kristalynn Mia Perez, Leonela Lee Ann Ramirez, Caitlin I. Rucker, Isaiah Eli Salinas, Jordyn Alexandra Torres “A & B’ Juan Antonio Lopez III., David Pena, Alyssa Marie Resendez, Emilio Casimiro Villarreal Nikita Danielle Pena “A” Sergio Isaguirre III., Layla Litzel Lopez, Soﬁa Guadalupe Lopez,

Aniela Ramirez “A & B” Shanehl Lareine Avalos, Itzel Cruz, Edie Faith Garza, Jocelynn Marie Lopez, Emily Elizabeth Yanez Brenda Salinas “A” Ramon Gerardo Barrera Jr., Joselien Chapa Garcia, Adrian Garcia, Debahni Haleigh Garza, Aryel Alea Gonzalez, Juan Antonio Lopez “A & B” Maryse Alanis, Sebastian Ulises Fernandez, Roberto Lopez, Anareidy Morales 2ND GRADE Nancy Cahue “A” Dominic Rene Aguirre, Gabriella Itzel Banda, Alexis Isaiah Barrera, Anayza Crystal Diaz, Mairany Garcia, Jonathan Gracia, Litzy Guerrero, Fredie Alexander Martinez “A & B” Samuel Barrera, Jenyssa Mae Gracia, Adelyn Ayleen Salmon, Gabriella Nicole Solis, Kylie Rose Solis Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Dante ES Lopez Aurora Castillo “A” Dominick Luis Garza, Peyton Raine Garza, Joel Adalberto Gonzalez, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Sergio Alberto Lopez Jr., Kaylynn Ivanna Lopez, Alex J Moreno, Yarianna Itzel Rios, Thor Rivera “A” & B” Angelina Dyanika Espinoza, Devin Solis, Alyah Marie Zarate, Aleen Monserrat Zepeda Marta I Flores “A” Ana Reyna De Leon Martinez, Brianna Denise De Leon, Denessa Alizae Elizondo, Naeli Jazbell Farias, Fernando Garza, Mariely Garza, Juan Ortiz III., Rowen Jay Ramirez, Ruby Lee Rios, Erik Rivera, Jaime Isaias Villarreal, Jonathan Zuniga Chavira “A & B” Jesus Mendez Garza, Sophie Alexia Nunez, Emmanuel Torres Herrada Dania Salinas “A” Brianna Jasmine Davila, Leonardo Garza, Devanie Elaine Gonzalez, Kalinah Montenegro, Sebastian Ortiz, Aisha Dealya Sandoval, Bertha Alicia Zendeja De Leon, Diego Azael Zendeja De Leon “A & B” Skylynn Nevaeh Acevedo, Jose Luis Alaffa III., Millie Lee Guel, Manuel Adrian Martinez, Jeshua Olivares Grulla Elementary Honor Roll Continued June 07, 2017

ATTENTION EIGHT-LINER BUSINESS OWNERS IN STARR COUNTY A SUIT HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST STARR COUNTY ALLEGING THAT THE OCCUPATION TAX PAID TO STARR COUNTY BY EIGHT-LINER OWNERS ARE ILLEGAL AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL. THE SUIT DEMANDS THAT THE MONEY PAID BY EIGHT-LINER OWNERS PURSUANT TO THE ILLEGAL OCCUPATION TAX BE REFUNDED TO THE BUSINESS OWNERS. IF YOU ARE OR WERE AN EIGHT-LINER BUSINESS OWNER INTERESTED IN MAKING A CLAIM UNDER THIS SUIT, CALL (956) 664-0011 Statute of Limitations to prosecute your claim is running, so act now. NO ATTORNEY FEES, COST OR EXPENSES UNLESS YOU RECOVER. The content of this advertisement was prepared and approved by The Law Office of Justino “J.R.” Garza, P.C. The Law Office of Damian Orozco P.C. and the Law Office of Javier Villalobos, P.C jointly. All three aforementioned lawyers are responsible for the content of this Public Advertisement. The three aforementioned lawyers have formed a joint venture for the purpose of litigating these type of cases in Texas. The principle office of each lawyer are state below: Law Office of Justino “J.R.” Garza, P.C.. 2223 Primrose McAllen Texas

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Rio Grande City High School JROTC Battalion Held Their Annual Military Ball

Roma ISD Students Participate in Pan-Am Cello Fest

Rio Grande City High School JROTC Battalion had their Annual Military Ball at the Multi Purpose Center. The students were clad in their Class A Uniforms and beautiful ball gown. The night included distinguished speakers, student awards and scholarships, and the presentation of the Military Ball Court. The Roma ISD cellists participated in the 2017 Pan American Cello Fest at The University of Texas - Rio The nights theme “A Frozen Starry Night Sky” was enhanced as hues of blue, green, and purple danced Grande Valley this spring. They enjoyed three days of workshops, classes, performances and rehearsals, around the multipurpose center making for an unforgettable night. and presented a ﬁnal concert at the UT-RGV Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The students represented Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Roma Middle School, Roma High School and Veterans Memorial Elementary. They are under the direction of Dr. Noe Sanchez, Ms. Corine Garcia and Mr. Alan Mayne. Way to show your Gladiator Nation Pride! (Photo and information courtesy Corina Garcia.)

Grulla High School JROTC Gator Battalion Held Their 4th Annual Military Ball

The Mighty Grulla High School JROTC Gator Battalion held their 4th Annual Military Ball. The Military ball is a tradition of Military Customs and Traditions while recognizing cadets with awards and honors. The Battalion recognized the Royal Court, recognition of seniors, special messages from a variety of guest and senior cadets all leading up to end of the formal portion with lots of dancing and fun. The JROTC program is under the direction of Captain Jose Sanchez and Command Sergeant Major Richard Clem. The instructors are extremely proud of the program and the direction the cadets continually work hard to take it.

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“Escuadron 201” Exhibition of Photography Ac2E Elementary Students Duke TIP Book Club

The City of Roma had an exhibition of photography on “Escuadron 201”, on May 18. They had Guillermo Ordorica R. from Consul Mexico in McAllen, Texas to narrate the exhibit. Roma High School students were brought in by their teachers Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Paulson to learn about The 201st Fighter Squadron (Spanish: Escuadrón Aéreo de Pelea 201). The 201st Fighter Squadron was a Mexican ﬁghter squadron, part of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force that aided the Allied war effort during World War II. The squadron was known by the nickname Águilas Aztecas or “Aztec Eagles”, apparently coined by members of the squadron during training. Exhibition will be at the Roma Birding Center until May 31st.

Ac2E Elementary students are closing off the school year with one last read for their Duke TIP Book Club. Fourth and ﬁfth grade student book club members, along with their sponsors, are reading the Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer. Ac2E Book Club sponsors would like to thank all book club member’s parents for their support throughout the entire school year.

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TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 336

COMMENTS & NEWS: The market was steady on the lighter weights to about 8 cents lower on the steers. Also, on heifers it was steady to about 3 cents lower on the average. The market reaction was statewide as reported by Texas Dept. of Agriculture Daily Market News. Early Monday, May 22nd, most of our ranches got some much needed rain. Pasture conditions should improve and our cattle should show improvement as well. See you this coming Friday at our sale. Your business is greatly appreciated.

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ALTO BONITO HONOR ROLL 1ST GRADE Teacher: Alma R. Venecia “A&B” Angel Barron, Rogelio Haro, Kari Magana & Michelle Vargas 2ND GRADE Teacher: Roxana Castillo “A” Jason Martinez, Jimena Pena & Litzy Sanchez “A&B” Sheila Casas, Luis Diaz, Antonio Martinez & Danna Zarazua Teacher: Lorenza Seale “A” Juan Angel Garcia “A&B” Alyson Alejos, Kaylani Bazan, Cynthia Felix, Andrea Garcia, Khloemay Gonzalez, Anahi Lopez, Anayanci Salazar, Jose M. Salinas & Jayden Uresti Teacher: Raquel I. Salinas “A” Santiago Alaniz, Aeryn Bautista, Andrew Gonzalez & Audrey Martinez “A&B” Valeria Alvarado, Jose Gonzalez, Jose Reyes & Luis Villarreal Teacher: Maria Claudia Saenz “A&B” Keyla Aguilar, Emily Camarillo,

Juan D. Garcia, Efrain Garza, Alexandra Gonzalez, Cecilia Marroquin, Nismy Sanchez & Carlos Ibarra 3RD GRADE Teacher: Sandra Sanchez “A&B” April Barrera, Joel Andres Garcia, Esmeralda Hinojosa & Ashley Grace Perez Teacher: Denise Clarke “A&B” Denisse Aranda, Carla Falcon, Katrina Jimenez, Eddie Marroquin, Jesus Rios, Jason Solis, Kylie Trevino, Gustavo Vazquez & Eileen Villarreal Teacher: Alicia Martinez “A” Angela Salinas “A&B” Stephan Castellon, Arturo Hernandez, Alina Hinojosa, Erika Olvera & Jorge Rocha Teacher: Maria Elena Orta “A” Ivan Chapa & Emilia Rodriguez “A&B” Miranda Garcia, Jorge Luis Gonzalez, Sarina Martinez, Vidal Moreno, Pablo Pena, Josue Resendea & Juan Saenz

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Continued from May 24, 2017, section II, page 2

4TH GRADE Teacher: Melissa L. Gutierrez “A” Jason Barrera, Arayani Solis & Enelee Villarreal “A&B” Vanessa Arredondo, Daisy Cerda, Ariana Flores, Katelyn Gonzalez, Evelyn Jimenez, Samuel Medina, Aleinad Saenz, Angelo Smith & Alexia Villarreal Teacher: Melissa Martinez “A” Alexa Hernandez, Joselynn Ramirez & Haylee Trillayes “A&B” Bryan Aguas, Misael Gonzalez, Alexia Huitron, Leslie Lopez, Brandy Rodriguez & Gabriel Salinas Teacher: Erika Ramirez “A” Laisha Cabello, Joanna Garcia, Julissa Ledezma & Mariani Silva “A&B” Josue Hernandez, Eleonardo Leal, Marina Pena & Gregory Rocha Teacher: Krystal A. Gonzalez “A” Eric Barron “A&B” Jose A. Alanis, Jr., Azmaryah Avila, Kimberly Calderon,

Mariana Garcia, Alberto Martinez, Jaylene Ramos & Aylin Resendez 5TH GRADE Teacher: Mariela Melchor “A&B” Marco A. Alvarez, Natalie Barrera, Alex I. Garcia, Ediel J. Garcia, Josue Gazca, Alfredo Gonzalez, Nydia F. Hinojosa, Miranda Morin & Alexis Sifuentes Teacher: Consuelo Ortiz “A” Anahi Guerrero & Jorge Palacios “A&B” Oziel Cantu & Isidro Otero Teacher: Linda Pena “A” Eleazar Garza & Chanel Solis “A&B” Jonathan Alvarado, Briana DeLa Rosa, Victor Hernandez, Aden Lopez, Ailyn Reyna,Yadira Rocha & Pryscilla Vela Teacher: Mario A. Saenz Jr. “A” Rebekah Hernandez, Joanna Herrera, Fatima Montes & Jose Silva “A&B” Matias Bazan, Juan Garcia, Kaylyn Garza, Adam Lopez, Amador Martinez, Carlos Menchaca & Kiana Salas

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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 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.

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

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.

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.

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Harvester ants have complex lives You might think a colony of harvester ants lead simple lives but you’d be wrong. Their social and sexual interactions are amazingly complicated. Let’s ﬁrst consider their living quarters. Their nest tunnels may be six to nine feet deep, be in multiples and lined with side chambers. I’ve included a photo that was created by pouring molten aluminum down a nest opening and then washing away the soil. In the ﬁeld the single large entrance is easy to recognize; it’s in the center of a bare patch of ground, 2 to 4 feet in diame t e r , which the ants h a v e cleared, a n d from which radiate trails used when the harvesters are foraging for food. Food consists mostly of seeds which provide both nutrients and, within the moist seeds, the colony’s supply of water.

I should mention that all the ants are female. That’s true except during that time each year when they start new colonies. At that time some eggs are fed diets that produce new queens and males. These will be winged and will soon emerge from the nest in mating flights. Virgin queens Foraging for food is a must mate at least twice and then particularly complex operation. fly off to start a new colony. The Early in the day ants called nest males, job done, die. patrollers roam about assessing the weather conditions for foraging. If they return to the nest in timely fashion, ants called trail patrollers, leaving scent trails, search for up to 200 feet for available seeds. Their return rate to the colony communicates successful or failed searches. If A new queen, finding a likely successful, forager ants follow the location, loses her wings, digs scent trails and harvest the seeds a tunnel, lays eggs, seals the found. On days with dangerous weather, such as extreme heat, entrance and waits for the eggs to the nest patrollers halt the entire hatch thus creating a new colony. Of what importance might process. harvester ants be to us? Their The ants themselves are about tunneling aerates the soil. Their 1/3 inch long and rusty red in foraging disperses seeds and color. enriches a soil’s nutrients. And I As one might expect in such must mention that about 70% of a community, there are divisions a horned lizard’s diet is harvester of labor. In addition to those supplying food, some process ants. The lizard’s already and store the food in granary threatened by habitat lose and the chambers. Some tend to the declining population of harvester brood and others to the needs of ants may doom them. Enjoy both the queen. Some just tend to the the harvester ants and horny upkeep and cleaning of the nest. lizards while you can.

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