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On behalf of 229th District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez, we would like to take this opportunity to THANK our Sponsors, Volunteers, and Participants, for their support and efforts in making our event a huge success Everyone’s participation and support is greatly appreciated!!

Softball Home-Run Derby Results

Men’s Division: 1st Place - Marcos Ramos 2nd Place - Emanuel Saenz

GRAND-SLAM SPONSORSHIP 1.Valley Pharmacy 2. Dr. B 3. Circle 7 Express HOME-RUN SPONSORSHIP 1.R&R Collision/Rivera’s Wrecker Service/ Car Care 2.Valerie Clarke 3.Pino’s Pizza RBI SPONSORSHIP 1.Caridad Healthcare Inc. 2.Lino’s Pharmacy 3.JF Communication Construction LLC. 4.Rio Max Fitness LLC. 5.Reyna Homes LLC. 6.Medina Electric DOUBLE-PLAY SPONSORSHIP 1.Valley Health Clinic

Softball Tournament 1st Place The Misdemeanors 2nd Place B&B Transport 3rd Place Killer Butterflies

Woman’s Division: 1st Place - Klarissa Ybarra 2nd Place - Aileen Campos

2.Riverview Family Center/ Amclo Home and Hardware 3.Mascorro Bail Bonds 4.Starr County Industrial Foundation SINGLE SPONSORSHIP 1. Law office of Hilda Garza 2. Chachi’s Bail Bonds 3. Ringgold Preservation Services & Resources, LLC. 4. Law office of Martie Garcia-Vela 5. City of La Grulla 6. JB Detasseling 7. Farmers Insurance (Viviana Gonzalez) 8. Runners 9. Popular Pharmacy 10. Star Moulding LLC. 11. RE Supplies (Rosa E. Gonzalez) 12. Bright Star Therapy P.L.L.C

13. Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Law Firm P.L.L.C 14. Piedad Pawn Shop 15. Subway of RGC 16. Grande Garbage Collection Co. 17. Munoz Feed Store 18. Gracie Silva & Family 19. LFD LLC. 20. Grande Butane Co. Inc. Sponsors 1. T&R Service Station 2. Rio Grande Furniture LLC. 3. In-Style Salon 4. Angelitos HomeHealth Inc. 5. E&A Development 6. MVP Academy 7. El Llano Ranch

Special Thank you To Albert Esco City of Rio Grande City commissioner.

Special Thank you to Dr. B (The Pediatric Care Center) for year round donations.

Special Thank you to Bema Ice for donating waters, ice, and freezers for our event.

Special Thank you to The City of Rio Grande.

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Sen. Judith Zaffirini Receives Distinguished Advocacy San Isidro ISD Board of Trustees Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy names lone finalist for Superintendent

Award is One of the Highest Honors Presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for Legislative Leadership on Lifesaving Bill Sen. Judith Zaffirini (SD-21) received the Advocacy in Action award recently, one of the most prestigious awards presented by

the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions to the fight against cancer in Texas, including her leadership this past session in authoring legislation that makes it more affordable for Texans to receive their lifesaving colorectal cancer screenings.

ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the annual award to select lawmakers who demonstrate outstanding leadership in cancer-

related public policy.

“Sen. Zaffirini has established herself as a true advocate for cancer patients and their families by championing legislation that is expected to save thousands of lives across the state for one of the most preventable cancers,” said James Gray, Texas Government Relations Director at ACS CAN. “On behalf of all Texas families touched by cancer, we’re so grateful for her steadfast leadership that resulted in a historic measure that eliminated a major barrier that has impeded access to preventive screenings and looks forward to the impact of such a lifesaving law.”

Colorectal cancer screening rates have been dangerously low across the state even prior to the pandemic and incidence rates have SEN. ZAFFIRINI, page 8

The San Isidro Independent School District Board of Trustees, at its April 18, 2022 special meeting, unanimously named Sara A. Alvarado as lone finalist for superintendent. By state law, the Board must wait 21 days before voting to hire Alvarado as the new superintendent for San Isidro ISD. Alvarado is slated to replace retiring Superintendent Mario

Alvarado.

Board President Velinda Reyes stated, “We are excited to announce Sara Alvarado as San Isidro’s lone finalist and we are confident that her 28 years of experience and her passion for education will elevate the academic rigor and expand programs in our district with student success in mind.

She connects with our unique community and student culture and thinks locally and globally in terms of educating our kids.”

The Board followed a lengthy process in determining the lone finalist. In November, the Board retained the services of the Texas Association of School Boards Executive Search Services to assist in the search. The Board surveyed and held forums with staff, student, and community groups in March to

discuss desired leadership qualities of the new Superintendent. The profile developed from these meetings was the measure used in evaluating the applicants for the position.

The Board is scheduled to vote to hire Alvarado on May 10th. When hired, she will be the first female superintendent in the district’s history. Alvarado currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services for San Benito CISD. “It is with much excitement that I return to San Isidro ISD as the Superintendent of Schools,” Alvarado stated. “I will work tirelessly to maintain the successes and traditions of San Isidro ISD and ensure that the priority and focus will be exceptional educational SAN ISIDRO ISD, page 8

FROM SENATOR JUDITH ZAFFIRINI AND HER DARLING GRANDSONS, ASHER & GEORGE!

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ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us.

Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it nine days, it has never been known to fail.

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Students Practice Phlebotomy in New PCT Program

Roma High School students in the PCT Program started learning Phlebotomy as part of the course.

Students performed capillary sticks and venipuncture sticks on practice arms. Thank you to Principal Ildefonso Saldivar and Roma ISD CTE Director Joe Martinez for volunteering as live subjects. Great job to these students who are progressing well in this wonderful new program!

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RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD to Honor their own School Lunch Heroes

Between preparing healthy meals, adhering to strict and often complex nutrition standards, meeting age/grade group meal patterns, navigating students’ medically prescribed diets, and balancing so much more, the school nutrition staff at RGCGISD offers service with a smile. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 6.

This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by The 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 staff, 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 offer 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.

The 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. The program serves more than 7,000 meals each day. Recently, the District was selected as one of five 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

La Union Elementary

Grulla High School

Early College HS, Ringgold & AC2E Middle School

Ringgold & AC2E Elementary

Veterans Middle School

Grulla Elementary

Grulla Middle School

Alto Bonito Elementary

Hinojosa Elementary

Gen. Sanchez Elementary

Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary

Dr. Ramirez Elementary

Barrera Elementary

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RGCGISD Career and Technical Education Department honors CTE seniors with a platinum stole for graduation earned by completion of a 4-year career pathway and earning an industry- based credential that requires 30 or more hours to complete.

On April 27 2022, at the RHS Gym students were honored with a luncheon and entertainment. Mr. Adolfo Pena, Jr. – Superintendent of schools welcomed them and thanked the students on their dedication, tenacity, and commitment to the career pathways they chose as high school students. Students were called up by name and were bestowed with a school board approved stole to be worn in their graduation ceremony

this upcoming May 2022. Over 155 students earned different titles such as Barbers, Cosmetologists, OSHA safety, Security officers level II, NIMS, Certified Nurse Assistants, Phlebotomists & EKG Techs to name a few.

The CTE department and students would like to thank their principal Mr. Jorge Peña and his administrative staff as well as the High School Counselors, Teacher Leaders: Mr. Jesus Villarreal and Mrs. Delicia Canales.

The CTE department is committed to creating civicleaders that are contributing members of the work force and strive to attain a post-secondary education in order to contribute and live in a global society. Kudos to the CTE teachers and to the wonderful students on their accomplishments. The CTE department also provides the tech prep cords for the seniors and the CTE medals which will be given to the seniors by their counselors .

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RGCGISD Career & Technical education department honors CTE seniors with a platinum graduation stole for earning an industry-based certification with 30 + hours and upon completion of a 4-year-old CTE pathway / degree plan.

The celebration took place on April 28, 2022, at the GHS gym, where students were greeted by Mr. Adolfo Pena , Jr. – Superintendent of RGCGISD schools and the GHS principal Mr. Ariel Ozuna and the administrative staff and GHS counselors . 70 students earned different titles at the ceremony such as phlebotomists, EKG techs, certified administrative assistants, ASE Brake specialists , barbers, cosmetologists , security level 11 , and welders to name a few. The bestowing of the platinum stoles was done by Mr.

Adolfo Peña & Mr. Ariel Ozuna. Mrs. Adelina G. Villarreal CTE Director for the district coordinated the event with Mrs. Agueda Garza, CTE Counselor, Mrs. Martha S. Barrera, Mr. Salvador Hernandez, Mrs. Noelia Cuevas and Mr. Pedro Martinez. All students were coded with their industry- based earned degree on their high school transcripts. Distinguished guests included Mrs. Elsa V. Morris -Assistant superintendent of Curriculum and instruction and her immediate staff as well as Mr. Elias

Hernadez and his immediate staff ( owners of RGV – Vo-tech ) .

The CTE department is committed to creating civic- leaders that are contributing members of the work force and strive to attain a post-secondary education in order to contribute and live in a global society. Kudos to the CTE teachers and to the wonderful students on their accomplishments. The CTE department also provides the tech prep cords for the seniors and the CTE medals which will be given to the seniors by their counselors .

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SEN. ZAFFIRINI

LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAIL DEALER’S ONPREMISE PERMIT (BG) by: ROGELIO GARCIA dba CARNES ASADAS DON CHUY to be located at 1202 W. US HWY 83, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

been increasing among adults under age 50 and particularly in Black, Latino and rural communities as a result. Under the new law, Texans 45 and older now have coverage for colorectal cancer screenings, lowering the stage age from 50 to 45, and coverage for colonoscopies following a positive non-invasive screening test.

“ACS CAN was integral to our success in expanding cancer screening and coverage options via Senate Bill 1028,” said Sen. Judith Zaffirini. “Because early detection truly has life-or-death

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consequences, ensuring availability of these services will help Texans live longer, healthier lives. I am delighted to receive the 2021 Advocacy in Action award and look forward to our continued collaborative efforts.”

Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in Texas, despite being one of the few preventable cancers, and it’s estimated that over 11,000 Texans will receive a diagnosis this year.

The bill passed on May 18, 2021, with a unanimous vote by the legislature, mere hours following the announcement of new recommendations by the United States Preventive Services Task Force which too lowered the age to begin colorectal screening from 50 to 45 and became effective on September 1, 2021.

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experiences with the highest levels of rigor and relevance for all students. My commitment to the students, staff, parents, and community of San Isidro will always be my #1 priority.”

Alvarado has devoted 28 years of service to education as a teacher, principal, program administrator, and superintendent. She hails from a family of educators including her mother Alma, a teacher of 31 years, and her father, the late Hilario “Lalo”, a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, and Superintendent of San Isidro ISD. Alvarado is a 1990 graduate of San Isidro High School.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

RFP Number Description 21-22-1065 Nursing & Allied Health Equipment and Supplies 22-23-1003 Maintenance and Repair Parts, Materials, and Supplies 22-23-1004 Library Serials

Date Due May 19, 2022

Time 2:00 pm

May 19, 2022

3:00 pm

May 19, 2022

4:00 pm

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. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For May 2022 On April 29, 2022, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of May. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.

“The extension of emergency SNAP benefits for May will help ensure that families can put nutritious food on their tables,” said Governor Abbott. “We are grateful to HHSC and USDA for the continued effort to provide support for families across Texas.”

“I’m proud that HHSC is able to give a helping hand to Texas families in need,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter. “This gives Texans access to fresh produce and other healthy foods to provide nutritious meals for their

families.”

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments.

This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by May 31.

The emergency May allotments are in addition to the more than $6.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible lowincome families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits. com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1066

Description Purchase of Automatic Heavy Duty Tractor Trailer Unit

Date Due May 12, 2022

Time 2:00 pm

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. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege. edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualifications for the following:

South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualifications for the following:

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For

Pecan Campus Kinesiology Building Phase I Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications will be received until 3:00 p.m., May 19, 2022 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Request for Statement of Qualifications packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas by calling (956) 872-4681 or email at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

Any informational questions for the Request for Statement of Qualifications may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses on the basis of the technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work.

A pre-qualifications conference will be held on May 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Pecan Campus Cooper Center for Performing Arts Building L Expansion and Renovations for the Music and Dance Programs Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications will be received until 4:00 p.m., May 19, 2022 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Request for Statement of Qualifications packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas by calling (956) 872-4681 or email at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

Any informational questions for the Request for Statement of Qualifications may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses on the basis of the technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work.

A pre-qualifications conference will be held on May 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All interested 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.

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.

Response packages must clearly show the following:

Response packages must clearly show the following:

RFQ No. 21-22-1067 Request for Qualifications Architectural Services

RFQ No. 21-22-1068 Request for Qualifications Architectural Services

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Roma High Student Danelo Gonzalez III Earns Silver Award from Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Congratulations to Danelo Gonzalez III on being a Silver Award Winner in the Media and Entertainment Category in the Texas Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s Texas Youth

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Awards! Now entering its 23rd hispanicheritage.org/programs/ year, the Youth Awards honors leadership/youth-awards/.

Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and Oración a San Expedito community for excellence in Mi San Expedito de las causas justas y urgentes, intercede por mi junto a various categories.

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, para que As part of the award, Danelo venga en mi socorro en esta hora de aflicción y desesperanza. Mi San receives a one-time grant to help Expedito tú que eres el Santo guerrero. fund his college education, and Tú que eres el Santo de los afligidos. Tú now that he has been selected que eres el Santo de los desesperados.

Tú que eres el Santo de las causas for the honor, Danelo is part of urgentes, protégeme, ayúdame, the HHF network of 200,000 otorgándome: fuerza, coraje y serenidad. ¡Atiende mi pedido! (hacer el pedido). professionals that he can call Mi San Expedito, ayúdame a superar upon for support in the future. estas horas difíciles, protégeme de todos los que puedan perjudicarme, The Gladiator Nation is so protege a mi familia, atiende mi pedido proud of Danelo and all the con urgencia. Devuélveme la Paz y la hard work he has put into his tranquilidad. ¡Mi San Expedito! Estaré agradecido por el resto de mi vida y academics and extracurricular propagaré tu nombre a todos los que activities!! tienen Fe. Muchas Gracias.

Padre Nuestro, Ave María y Credo.

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GRANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Roma is soliciting service providers for one or more Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Water Development Board and/or other sources, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and/or Flood Mitigation Assistance. Accordingly, the City of Roma seeks to contract with a qualified service provider for pre-award and post-award management of HMA project(s). Please submit seven (7) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications to Attn: Mr. Alejandro Barrera, City Manager, 77 Convent Street, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Proposals must be received by the City of Roma no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday May 20, 2022, to be considered. The City of Roma reserves the right to negotiate with any and all proposers, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Roma is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Roma plans to apply for the upcoming Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant(s) from the Texas Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas Water Development Board (TWDB, and/or other sources, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, and/or Flood Mitigation Assistance Accordingly, the City of Roma is seeking to contract with a qualified engineering firm to conduct an engineering study if applicable, determine scope of work and prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the City of Roma in its pre-award and post-award engineering services of its proposed HMA project(s). Please submit seven (7) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to Mr. Alejandro Barrera, City Manager, 77 Convent Street, P.O. Box 947, Roma, Texas 78584. Proposals shall be received by the City of Roma no later than 2;00 p.m. on Friday May 20, 2022 to be considered. The City of Roma reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Roma is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Public Relations Specialist City of Rio Grande City Job Title & Classification: Public Relations Specialist, City of Rio Grande City Administration Department, Full-Time Permanent Position.

Job Description: This position will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive image for our City. Will establish and contribute to several social media accounts for the City. Will be in charge of establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee and public interest groups by writing press release and other media communications. Responding to request for information and press conferences, and coaching client representatives in the correct way of communicating with the public, customers and other municipal/governmental entities. Will also need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements: Some experience in design and communication field or in a related area preferred. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Experience in news/live broadcasting preferred.

Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.

Valid driver license is required.

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

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Driscoll Health Plan Makes $1,000 Contribution to Help Fund Roma ISD Easter Hunt Ringgold

Roma ISD would like to sincerely thank Driscoll Health Plan for their very generous $1,000.00 donation to help fund candy for the Roma ISD Superintendent’s Easter Egg Hunt, which is an annual event for district Pre-K, Kinder and Life Skills students. The event provided some holiday joy for children who may not otherwise be able to enjoy Easter fun at home. This year, the event served approximately 700

students.

“Driscoll Health Plan continues to work closely with Roma ISD and collaborate in wonderful activities that impact positive family-schoolcommunity values. At Driscoll we understand that events, such as the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, are important for the development of the students in the environments where they live, learn and play,” said Rose Santos, Driscoll Health

Plan Outreach Manager. “Having a solid foundation affects a wide range of positive outcomes with social skills and social systems.

We are excited to see the children celebrate this important time of the year.”

Driscoll Health Plan is a nonprofit, community-based health insurance plan offering healthcare coverage to over 230,000 children, pregnant women, and other adults in its service area that includes 24 South Texas counties and 25,000 square miles. Its vast network of pediatric, adolescent and adult providers ensures every individual receives the right care for his or her needs. Driscoll Health Plan is part of the Driscoll Health System, which includes Driscoll Children’s Hospital that has served the children of South Texas for more than 65 years.

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Middle School One Act Play Team Earns First Place

Congratulations to Ringgold Middle School One Act Play team for earning First Place at the One Act Play District Meet on Saturday, April 2, in Roma, Texas. The RMS One Act Play team is under the direction of first-year coach, Isaac Daniel Garcia. The team earned several accolades with Reyli Bazan, earning Honorable Mention, Kendall Rodriguez and Adam Nguyen earning All-Star Performance, and Jay C. Pena earning Best Male Performer.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1069 22-23-1001

Description Travel Services Property and Casualty Insurance

Date Due May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022

Time 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

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. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

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