MAY 3, 2023

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals

Between preparing healthy meals, adhering to strict and o en complex nutrition standards, meeting age/grade group meal patterns, navigating students’ medically prescribed diets, and balancing so much more, the school nutrition sta at RGCGISD o ers service with a smile. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 5. is day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by e School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school sta , and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.

“School nutrition employees must balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state, and local regulations to ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools. School Lunch Hero Day provides the opportunity for the community

to thank these hardworking heroes” said Patsy Ramirez, RDN, LD, Program Director. Today’s federal nutrition standards ensure that school meal programs always o er low-fat or fat-free milk, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. School meals must also meet limits on calories, sodium, and unhealthy fats.

e importance and nutritional value of school meals are well documented. For many children, school lunch is the most important and nutrient-rich meal of their day. RGCGISD proudly operates several meal programs and serves breakfast, lunch, and supper meals at each campus. e program serves more than 7,000 meals each day. Recently, the District was selected as one of ve districts in the state of Texas to receive a grant for recipe development. To learn more about school nutrition programs, please visit riograndecnp.org, squaremeals.org or www.schoolnutrition.org/SchoolMeals.

RIO GRANDE CITY HIGH SCHOOL

GRULLA HIGH SCHOOL LA UNION ELEMENTARY EARLY COLLEGE HS, RINGGOLD & AC2E MIDDLE SCHOOL

RINGGOLD & AC2E ELEMENTARY

VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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GRULLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ALTO BONITO ELEMENTARY HINOJOSA ELEMENTARY GEN. SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY

BARRERA ELEMENTARY

DR. RAMIREZ ELEMENTARY

ROQUE GUERRA, JR. ELEMENTARY

San Isidro ISD UIL Students

Competed at Region IV-A UIL Meet Jorge Alvarez Place 7th at Zapata Golf Tournament

Congratulations to San Isidro ISD High School UIL students and coaches who competed at the Region IV-A UIL meet!!!

Special congratulations go out to sophomores Arianna Perez and Anna Elizondo who punched their tickets to State!!!!

Sara Valencia Earns 2nd Place at State Skills USA Competition

Overall results are as follows: (**State Qualifier) Arianna Perez - 1st Place Editorial Writing and 6th Place Copy Editing; Anna Elizondo - 3rd Place Editorial Writing ; Juliana Mendiola - 6th

Place Ready Writing; Eduardo Garcia - 6th Place Poetry; and Aryanna Garza - 6th Place Feature Writing. Fantastic job, students and coaches for putting together another successful UIL season!!!

SIISD are extremely proud and wish to the state qualifiers the best of luck as the continue to work hard and prepare of the State UIL Meet scheduled for May 17-18 at the University of Texas in Austin!!!

Congratulations to Ringgold Middle School 8th Grade Golf student Jorge Alvarez for placing 7th at the Zapata Golf Tournament, Wednesday, April 27th. Congratulations to all students who participated and represented RMS. Great job!

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Rio Grande City High School Sara Valencia for earning 2nd Place at the State Skills USA competition in 3D Nail Art. Rattler nation are so proud of her and her teacher Ms. Arredondo for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations!!!!

Obituary

postmaster in 1992.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Lee Jordan, her daughter, Roxie Nell Jordan Miller, and by her grandson Jeffery Duane Guynes. She is also preceded in death by three brothers (William Moore, Ernest Moore, and Doyle Moore) and three sisters (Ruby Geffert, Jewell Geffert, and Veva Ford).

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†SENOBIO & CAMILA GARZA by Family †OTILO LOPEZ GORENA by Family

†MARIA D. RODRIGUEZ by Family

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Norma Jean Jordan went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2023, at the age of 97 in Fort Worth Texas.

Jean was born in Seminole Oklahoma on September 4th, 1925, to Claude D and Mary Jane Melton Moore. She lived in various locations in Texas and Oklahoma where her father was a pastor and a farmer. She attended High School in San Marcos Texas. After High School she was employed at Brown Training School and San Marcos Western Auto.

Jean married SSG Norman Lee Jordan on September 1, 1944, in San Marcos. They lived in the upper Rio Grande Valley for many years where Norman was a U.S. Customs Officer. Jean was a kindergarten teacher and U.S. Postmaster. She retired as Falcon Heights, Texas

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Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

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Jean is survived by daughter Nancy Jordan Paetzold (husband Gary) and grandchildren Heather Jean Miller Guynes and Matthew Dean Miller. She has three great grandsons: Nathan Alexander, Joshua Duane Guynes, and Christopher Jordan Guynes. She is additionally survived by her sister Eleanor Skidmore (husband Max), brothers Wayne Moore (wife Helen), Dale Moore (wife Donna), and multiple nieces, nephews and friends. She will be remembered for her positive and outgoing personality, her love for and interest in children, and participation in church music, and activities.

Graveside services will be at San Marcos City Cemetery located at 1001 Ranch Road 12 in San Marcos Texas on May 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to “Meals on Wheels” or to Falcon Heights Baptist Church, c/o Pastor Berry Nall, PO Box 22, Falcon Heights, Texas 78545.

Madre y Reina de Guadalupe, que nos cuidas y nos acompañas, que estás siempre con nosotros, enséñanos a vivir como tus hijos, imitando a Jesús. Bendice todas nuestras buenas intenciones, bendice nuestro trabajo de cada día, cuida a nuestras familias, ampara a nuestros niños y jóvenes, sana a nuestros enfermos y fortalece a nuestros ancianos.

Tercer Anivesario y Cumpleaños Celestial

Oscar L. Flores

05/03/1956† 05/01/2020

Recordándote en tu aniversario y cumpleaños. Hace ya tres años que te fuiste y párese que fue ayer, recordando tu sonrisa nos da una alegría y un nuevo amanecer. Por ser la gran persona que fuiste nos aferramos a ti con nuestros recuerdos y sigues estando aquí. Tus hijos te recuerdan como el gran padre y amigo qué fuiste para ellos y en mi corazón te recuerdo como un gran esposo y maravilloso amigo. Tu fuiste nuestra felicidad durante vida y nuestra tristeza al partir porque nos marcaste la vida a cada uno de nosotros. El amor que tu nos diste nunca lo olvidaremos, por ser el gran hombre que fuiste en nuestros corazones siempre te llevaremos. Fuiste un gran ejemplo de lo que representa una buena persona en la comunidad de Rio Grande, una persona en quien alguien podía depender y confiar. En éste día, muchos recuerdan la amistad qué les brindaste, el corazón puro que tenías y la ayuda que regalaste. Te fuiste sin ningún adiós, pero se que desde el cielo nos cuidas con mucho amor.

Pasa otro año sin ti y todavía nos sentimos tristes, pero tan bendecidos con todos los maravillosos recuerdos.

¡Feliz cumpleaños en el cielo Barbarooo!

†LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family

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Street Paving Project Update (4/28/23):

The City of Rio Grande City, Texas would like to remind everyone that the Street Paving Bond Project continues on San Benito Street and will be CLOSED for the next few weeks. The RGC Public Works Department and Public Utilities Department are working hand in hand with a paving company to ensure this project is completed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience during this time.

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In Loving Memory of Jimmy (J. J.) Lee Rodriguez Jr.

August 1, 2009. - April 27, 2023

Memories

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you, in silence I often speak your name, all I have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Amen

Many thanks to those who showed kindness to our family during our time of grief. We express our sincerest gratitude to those who attended service and for the flowers, cards, food, and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Norma Jean Jordan

Llévanos de tu mano a Jesús. Amén.

“A loving son, a loving brother, a loving grandson, a loving cousin, a loving nephew and a loving friend”

Con amor tu esposa Irasema, tus hijos, nietos y demás familiares.

Tips on how to enjoy late-night sports and still get good sleep

Late nights watching the game on TV or at the stadium are inevitable. A sleep expert at the Baylor College of Medicine said there are ways to feel more rested throughout the day, even if you are up late watching a major sporting event.

Dr. Ritwick Agrawal, assistant professor of sleep medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, offers tips on how to enjoy latenight sports and still get good sleep: Limit caffeine, alcohol and heavy meals

Food and drinks are inevitable while watching the games, but drinking too much alcohol or caffeine can result in poor quality of sleep and leave you feeling tired and groggy the next day.

“Alcohol can make you sleepy but the quality of sleep is also very poor,” Agrawal said. “If you are drinking an energy drink or other highly caffeinated drinks then it will prevent you from falling asleep when it’s bedtime.”

Limit light exposure in the bedroom when it’s time for bed

Keeping your bedroom dark with blackout curtains or blinds will help you fall asleep faster, improve your sleep throughout the night and help you sleep a little later the next day, if you have that luxury.

“Light sensitivity has shown to impact our sleep,” Agrawal said. “A lot of my patients can’t fall asleep even if there is a little bit of light in the bedroom. If you don’t have dark blinds or curtains try using a temporary paper blinds or even a black trash bag to prevent any light from coming into the room if you are sensitive to light.”

Consider taking a short nap during the day

If you are feeling sluggish the next day, Agrawal said finding time to take a short nap will help you feel rejuvenated. He does not recommend taking a nap for more than 30 minutes or too close to bedtime.

“Try to catch a nap somewhere, even if it’s short,” Agrawal said. “If you have that opportunity it can help refresh people who need to catch up on sleep.”

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for exercise

Make time

Finding time to exercise before the game or the next day has proven to improve quality of sleep and can help wake you up if you are feeling sleepy.

“Exercise tires the body and can play a positive role in improving your nighttime sleep, even if it’s for only 30 minutes a day,” Agrawal said. “I don’t recommend doing it too close to bedtime because it can also wake a person up, but doing it in the evening when you return from work or in the morning helps.”

Catch up on sleep the next day or over the weekend

Aiming for seven to eight hours of sleep by sleeping in is an effective way to feel rested after a late night. If sleeping in is not possible, try catching up on sleep during the weekends or days when your favorite sports team is not playing a late game.

“Try catching up on sleep by going to bed earlier or waking up later or whatever works best for you,” Agrawal said. “However, this strategy only works for the

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

22-23-1064 Network Cabling and May 18, 2023 2:00 pm Equipment Installation Services

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 Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@ southtexascollege.edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

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

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South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

short term or for somebody who is doing it for a few days and then going back to their regular sleep schedule. If someone has to catch up on sleep on a more frequent basis then that needs to be addressed because long-term sleep deprivation is a serious problem. It increases the risk of heart disease and Alzheimer’s and has been associated with other significant health issues.”

Remember to return to your normal sleep schedule

Agrawal adds that these methods should only be used for a short amount of time, and that you should return to your normal sleep schedule. He recommends keeping the same or within 10-15 minutes of the same bedtime and wakeup time throughout the week for the best quality of sleep and overall performance the next day.

“Try to minimize those days where you have to sleep late and are getting less sleep,” Agrawal said. “Our bodies love routine, so it’s really important to try going to bed at the same time during the weekday and the weekends.”

¿Cubrirá el seguro si un árbol cae sobre su auto o su casa?

Algunas veces.

Si un árbol o las ramas de un árbol caen sobre su casa o su auto, use estos consejos:

•Tome fotos de los daños antes de mover el árbol, de hacer reparaciones o de tomar cualquier otro paso para prevenir más daños.

•Haga reparaciones temporeras para prevenir daños adicionales, y contacte a su agente o compañía de seguros lo antes posible.

•Guarde los recibos de lo que pague para el reembolso. Su póliza de vivienda debería cubrir el costo de los materiales y la labor para las reparaciones.

La mayoría de las pólizas de vivienda ofrecen cierta cobertura si un árbol cae durante una tormenta y su casa sufre daños o las ramas bloquean su entrada de acceso.

Pero las pólizas usualmente no cubren si las ramas o los árboles caen en su patio. Llame a su agente o compañía para revisar.

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Si el árbol de su vecino cae sobre su casa, la póliza de vivienda de ellos probablemente no cubrirá los daños del árbol, ni para removerlo, a menos que su vecino sea el culpable de la caída. Su vecino no es responsable por los actos de la naturaleza. Si la póliza de su vecino no paga, usted puede presentar una reclamación bajo su propia póliza.

Si las ramas de un árbol cayeron sobre su auto, su póliza de auto pagará por los daño si tiene cobertura extensa. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre seguro?

Llame al Departamento de Seguros de Texas al 800-2523439 o visite www.tdi.texas.gov.

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 Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer of Purchasing, 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.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on May 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All prospective parties are encouraged to attend.

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

South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

Books and Educational May 18, 2023 3:00 p.m. Materials

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

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South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description Date Due Time 22-23-1067 Re- Bid Starr County Campus- May 23, 2023 2:00 p.m. Bldg E – Analog to Digital Audiovisual Upgrade

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 Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program (CMC), BroadbandUSA Grant.

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

¿Aplica el seguro cuando se cae un árbol?

Wednesday, April 26 was a great day for Starr County Veterans, the Veterans Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) was brought to Starr County to assist local veterans with medical needs.

Mrs. Cynthia Garcia Fuentes Starr County Wellness Coordinator and Mr. Bobby A. DomanskiMobile Medical Unit Program Manager were on hand to welcome the local veterans.

Staff was available to provide Primary Care, Women’s Health, audiology, laboratory and Telehealth Services at the parking

lot of the Starr County Courthouse Annex. Appointments had been pre-scheduled, and many veterans who saw the unit stopped by to make future appointments.

The unit will be at the Starr County Courthouse Annex Building every Wednesday from now on.

Judge Eloy Vera would like to thank the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, for bringing this service to Starr County.

For appointments or information, please call 1-855-864-0516.

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Amanda Rodriguez has been accepted to work at the prestigious Barnes Foundation Museum under the Adult Education Department. The Barnes Foundation Museum houses world famous collections of impressionist art and post impressionist art.

At the Barnes Foundation Amanda will learn how museums operate, educate patrons in art and help marginalized communities have better access to art. She will also take courses at the museum to further her knowledge of visual arts.

Amanda is currently a freshman attending the University of Pennsylvania, studying Art History.

The Preparatory for Early College High School would like to recognize all students that were invited to attend the annual AP Recognition Banquet held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Julabe Ballroom in Rio Grande City, Texas. The students were recognized for passing one or more AP exams. Special recognition was given for those students who achieved the title of AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors, and AP Scholar with Distinction. Congratulations to all students!

Amanda Rodriguez is making waves in the art world!

Veterans Mobile Medical Unit made its debut in Starr County!

The basics of consumer credit

A strong credit score is an undeniable asset for consumers. A strong standing in the eyes of potential creditors can save consumers money on relatively short-term expenses like vehicles and long-term purchases like homes.

Consumer credit is so influential in the lives of the average person that it pays to have some knowledge of what it is and how individuals can use it to their advantage. Who issues consumer credit?

Consumer credit is typically issued by banks and retailers. One common question consumers have is who owns credit cards, which are among the most recognizable and widely used forms of consumer credit. Many credit card companies, including Visa, are now publicly held companies after years of being owned by banks. However, many major banks, including Capital One and Bank of America, issue credit cards as well.

What is a credit score?

According to the credit reporting agency Equifax®, a credit score is a three-digit

number which represents an individual consumer’s credit risk. Credit risk refers to the likelihood that a borrower will pay their bills on time. Scores are typically between 300 and 850, and the higher the score, the more creditworthy and less risky a consumer is in the eyes of creditors.

How are credit scores calculated?

Three different consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), including Equifax®, determine credit scores. That’s why it’s not uncommon for a single consumer to have three different scores. Those scores should be similar, and if they’re not it’s likely that one or more CRA reports has an error or errors. A host of variables are considered when determining a credit score, and these include:

· Payment history

· Credit utilization ratio, which is the amount of credit used versus the total available credit

· Types of credit accounts a consumer has. This includes revolving credit accounts, like consumer credit cards, and installment accounts, which

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include mortgages and auto loans.

· Credit history length

· Frequency of credit inquiries (numerous inquiries in a short period of time generally lower a consumer’s credit score)

So why is a credit score so important?

Credit scores are so significant because they can cost or save consumers a substantial amount of money. Consumers with poor scores, which are generally considered scores between 300 and 669, may not be eligible for auto or mortgage loans and may only be able to secure credit cards with high interest rates. By contrast, consumers with scores considered very good to excellent (740 and above) generally get more favorable interest rates on sizable purchases like cars and homes, which can save borrowers tens of thousands of dollars over their lifetimes.

Managing credit is a vital component of financial planning. Knowing the basics to consumer credit can set individuals on a sound financial path.

El cinco de mayo, es una festividad que celebra la fecha de la victoria del ejército mexicano el 5 de mayo de 1862 sobre Francia en la Batalla de Puebla durante la guerra franco-mexicana. El día, que cae el viernes 5 de mayo de 2023, también se conoce como el Día de la Batalla de Puebla. Si bien es una festividad relativamente menor en México, en los Estados Unidos, el Cinco de Mayo se ha convertido en una conmemoración de la cultura y el patrimonio mexicano, particularmente en áreas con grandes poblaciones mexicano-estadounidenses. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Friday, May 5 in 2023, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.

Awards Grants to Create Child Care Talent Pipeline Through Apprenticeship Programs

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is investing in a talent pipeline for the early childhood industry by providing $1,052,881 for six grants to develop child care apprenticeships. The programs awarded are Camp Fire First Texas in Tarrant County and North Central Texas; Collin County Community College District in North Central Texas; Dallas College in Dallas; South Texas College in Hidalgo County and Starr County; the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in four Workforce Development Areas across the state (Cameron County, Gulf Coast, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and Panhandle); and the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board, Inc. in Waco.

“Apprenticeships are an important tool to provide training for key positions,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “This apprenticeship program will help ensure quality child care is available for working Texas

families.”

TWC is working to increase the number of qualified child care workers and has now awarded more $1.8 million to support the development of new Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Programs. In addition to the six grants mentioned above, in 2022, TWC awarded three grants for a total of $793,401 to create two new early childhood apprenticeship programs and expand one existing program. Apprentices are full-time, paid employees who earn while they learn.

“TWC is committed to helping child care businesses—many of which are small businesses—find the skilled workers they need to provide a vital resource for our future workforce, “said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Aaron Demerson.

“The earn-while-you-learn model of apprenticeships provides Texas employers with yet another choice and will help the Lone Star State maintain and grow the early

childhood industry needed for our young, industrious population.”

TWC, in partnership with a workgroup of community colleges, created a sample framework to award college credit for students/apprentices who have completed early childhood Department of Labor (DOL) registered apprenticeship programs and are earning early childhood certificates and degrees at different levels. These individuals would be eligible to have their DOL completion certificate articulated into college credit hours. It is common for child care teachers to have some college or a nationally recognized certification, and streamlining credits helps teachers grow in their profession. The new framework, which all community colleges may elect to use, on the ApprenticeshipTexas webpage.

“The partnership between community colleges and apprenticeship programs is essential to develop trendsetting pathways in early childhood

education,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “As a result, these educators have an opportunity to impact the advancement of future Texans in a high-demand career.”

TWC and its local Workforce Solutions partners serve families and child care providers. Visit the TWC Child Care and Early Learning Services website for more information.

Summer Track and Field Program

The City of Rio Grande City Parks and Recreation Department is NOW REGISTERING children from 5 years of age to 18 years of age for the Summer Track and Field Program.

You can register your child at City Hall between the hours of 8am to 12pm and 1pm and 5pm, Monday through Friday. For more information you can contact our Parks and Recreation Department at (956)488-8728.

Youth-related violence is a problem that plagues communities across the country. Youth violence encompasses everything from physical fighting to bullying to sexual or physical assault.

The World Health Organization states that there are certain risk factors that elevate the likelihood of engaging in or being victimized by youth violence. Individuals who are exposed early to alcohol, drugs and tobacco and who may come from homes where crime is prevalent may be more inclined to engage in violent behaviors.

Low commitment to school and conduct or behavioral disorders also can increase the chances of being involved in youth violence.

Children who can be violent also may come from homes that have inconsistent supervision and disciplinary practices, or a low level of attachment between parents and children.

Preventing youth violence depends on a number of factors. Multifaceted strategies that address factors at the individual, family and community levels

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may be needed, offers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Promoting supportive family environments and early childhood intervention offering quality education early in life, and strengthening youth skills all may assist in keeping violent tendencies from surfacing. Connections to the community and support systems can be beneficial as well. Interventions to lessen the effects of exposure to violence and treatments to correct problematic behaviors also are advised.

Some children can benefit from juvenile awareness programs, sometimes referred to as “scared straight” programs. These include prison tours and exposure to criminals to help shed light on the consequences of delinquent or violent behavior. Other adolescents and teens may find value from boot camp-style disciplinary programs that redirect energy in positive ways.

Youth violence can be addressed via various strategies aiming to keep young people, their schools and their communities safe.

COMBINED RFP/RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AND REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION OR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (TDEM) PROGRAMS

The City of La Grulla is soliciting proposals from for-profit and/or non-profit entities for the professional administration and architectural/engineering services developing hazard mitigation grant applications and grant administration services of such projects. Historically Under-utilized Businesses (HUB), small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, (M/WBE) and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to participate. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms submitting proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards.

RFP/RFQs must be received in the City Hall no later than Friday, May 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. and must be addressed and sent to the City Hall, 194 FM 2360, La Grulla, Texas 78548. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the La Grulla City Hall. RFP/RFQs will be opened on May 26, 2023 at the same location at 11:01 a.m. and scored prior to the selection and awarding of contracts at the next City Council meeting. Interested Offerors may request a copy of the RFP/RFQ packet by calling City Hall at 956-343-3361 or e-mailing your request to b.salinas@cityofgrulla.com

The City is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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