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The curfew issued by the Emergency Order related to COVID-19 has expired. However, the curfew for juveniles is still ACTIVELY ENFORCED. For juveniles 15 years old and under, curfew hours are 10PM-5AM all week long. For juveniles 16 years old, curfew hours are Sunday to Thursday 10PM-5AM; Friday and Saturday Midnight-5AM.

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $29,420 in federal funds for housing authorities in Starr County. These funds, awarded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will ensure people with disabilities have access to affordable housing during

the COVID-19 pandemic. Speciﬁcally, the Starr County Housing Authority received $17,552 and the Roma Housing Authority received $11,868. “All Texans deserve affordable, stable places to live but ﬁnding housing can be particularly challenging for people with disabilities,” said Congressman

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Obituary

MSgt. Gilberto Trejo United States Army, Korean War, Prisoner of War June 18, 1931 † April 23, 2020

Mr. Trejo peacefully passed onto the arms of his maker on April 23, 2020 at McAllen Medical Center; he was 88 years old. Mr. Trejo was born in Mission, Texas on June 18, 1931; he was an orphan at the age of four and was raised by his grandmother, Beatriz Garza and uncle, Viterbo Molina in Los Garzas. Soon thereafter, Mr. Trejo became a long-time resident of Rio Grande City, Texas. He was a great leader, beloved teacher, was intelligent, and talented and had an unparalleled work ethic. Mr. Trejo’s talent included the ability to build homes and build and repair just about anything in them. He also had a talent for playing the guitar beautifully and had inherited a wonderful voice; his family could often be found enjoying their father singing the most beautiful Latin ballads throughout their lives. Mr. Trejo was loved unconditionally by his family and was admired and highly respected by his students and colleagues. He was a husband, son, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man who has left a legacy for his family, community and this country. On May 24, 2013, a plaque unveiling ceremony was held for Mr. Trejo. The Korean War Marker was dedicated in honor of his heroism and service and is currently located at the

Starr County Courthouse Annex. Mr. Trejo graduated from Rio Grande City High School in 1950, the year he enlisted into the army. He voluntarily served various tours in the Korean war conﬂict and received many accolades and medals of honor for his bravery and heroism. Mr. Trejo was head of artillery and led his platoon while commissioned to the battle of White Horse from 1950-1953. In 1953, he and his platoon were held captive for several months until the war ended, when all prisoners were released. After a lengthy hospitalization at a military hospital, he returned to Starr County in 1953. He married Ernestina Hernandez Trejo in 1955 and raised 6 children. He worked as a building contractor in the Rio Grande Valley for 20 years. In 1968, he received a Mathematics degree from Texas A & M and retired after serving 28 years as a high school teacher and building trades instructor at RGC CISD. Throughout the years, Mr. Trejo served in various leadership capacities, including Commander for Disabled American Veterans & Veterans of Foreign War posts in Starr County. He led hundreds of burials for Starr County veterans, including gun salutes and serving families with the American ﬂag. He also received many awards from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After retirement, he spent the last years of his life playing the lottery with the critical analysis of a true mathematician. Mr. Trejo loved

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attending the activities with his wife and participants at the Senior Center. Mr. Trejo is preceded in death by his parents, Cosme Trejo of Alice and Rosenda Molina of Los Garzas. He is survived by his wife, Ernestina Hernandez Trejo, his 6 children, Mr. Gilberto Trejo, Jr, Dr. Evangelina (Nina) Trejo, Mr. Adalberto Trejo (Elizabeth), Mrs. Baudilia Trejo Montalvo (Ricardo), Mr. Heberto Trejo (Veronica) and Mr. Humberto Trejo (Melissa), his sister Mrs. Emma Trejo Barrera (Heberto), 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 11 AM-6 PM. Viewing will continue Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 8 AM-9 AM. Interment will follow at 10 AM with a military burial service at the City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sanchez Funeral Home of Rio Grande City. The family of Mr. Trejo would like to extend their sincerest and unending gratitude to the personnel and medical staff of the Alfredo Gonzalez Veterans Home in McAllen, El Cenizo Senior Center in Rio Grande City, Starr County Memorial Hospital and McAllen Medical Center in McAllen for their kindness and great care of Mr. Trejo. A special gratitude is offered to the Commissioner’s Court of Starr County and the historical commission members, to, Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Maria Elia Ramos of Rio Grande City. In the end, our prayer is for all to ﬁnd peace. “We shall ﬁnd peace. We shall hear the angels; we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds”, Anton Chekhov Pallbearers will include Mr. Daniel Trejo, Mr. David Trejo, Mr. Humberto Trejo Jr., Mr. Dagoberto Trejo, Mr. Omar Montalvo, & Mr. Mario Rodríguez.

WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ARACELY LOPEZ DE GARCIA (15TH AN.) by Honorio & Petra Garza †PATRICIA ALANIS by Family †RAUL RESENDEZ by Family †RENE MOLINA, SR. by Thelma, Rene Jr., Michelle & Family †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ by Thelma, Rene Jr., Michelle & Family THURSDAY MAY 7TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY MAY 8TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JOHN A. POPE, III by Wife & Children †ELOY & MARIA MONTALVO by Pope Family †EDNA M. HERNANDEZ by Husband, Son & Family †LUCIA ACEVEDO DE SALINAS (1ST AN.) by Family †DONALD MICHAEL WHITE by Wife Stella White SATURDAY MAY 9TH - I.C.C. MOTHER’S DAY 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

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If I knew as a child what I know now, Mom, I probably wouldn’t have made things so hard for you. I would have understood that you were looking out for my best interest. Even though it may not have seemed so at the time. I would have known how difficult it is to let go, to stand back and let someone you love learn from their mistakes. I would have realized how fortunate I was to have a mother who was always there for me, even after an argument, even after I’d said things I shouldn’t have. While it’s too late for a lot of things it’s not too late for me to tell you that I appreciate how loving you are, how giving you’ve always been and that even though I may not always be good at showing it, I love you very much.

Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the ﬁrst time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas. · Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favorite morning treats. · Enjoy a movie at home with

mom. Let her pick the ﬂick and share her favorite ﬁlm with you. · Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings. · Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family. · Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history. · Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear containing her photo. · Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo. · Treat mom to a day off from

her chores. Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family. · Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour. · Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them. · Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone. · Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared. · Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom. · Tackle a task that she may

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Mother’s Day Prayer

Lord, thank you for all mothers. For the new ones, who endure sleepless nights with infants in arms. For the busy ones, who juggle the pressures of home and family life. For the steadfast ones, who nurture and care for our special vulnerable children. For the patient ones, who always seek to forgive and engage with their pre-teens. For the persistent ones, who cleverly ﬁnd new ways to connect with their mini-adults. For the mother aunts, who step in to cradle and care for nieces and nephews. For all grandmas, who love and support their precious grandchildren. For the foster mums that are called to gather and cover the fragile ones. For the Sunday mums who care for our children and lead them in faith. For the mums who give far beyond their own resources, who overcome disability to cherish and love. Thank you Lord for all our beautiful mothers. Help us to support them and keep them in our prayers. May you bless them. Amen.

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STC First in Texas To Earn NACEP VMS Celebrated National Library Accreditation for Dual Credit Programs Week with Online Activities

South Texas College Dual Credit Programs is the ﬁrst in the State of Texas to receive a prestigious accreditation by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) reaching a historical milestone in May 2020. “We are pleased to welcome the great state of Texas to the ‘accredited programs’ map, and trust that your program will be both a champion and hallmark of accredited programs,” said Michael Beam, Chair for the NACEP Commission. STC has successfully attained accreditation by following a rigorous two-year process that will make its Dual Credit Programs a model for dual credit across the nation. NACEP is the sole national accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnerships, and

represents best practices of educational partnerships as well as a guarantee that an institution has met the rigorous national standards. “Throughout the past 20 years, our College has worked diligently to establish a well-developed Program that strives to form and maintain strong partnerships, create a college-going culture, and student success,” said Dr. Rebecca De Leon, Dean for Dual Credit Programs and School District Partnerships. “The success of our Program has only been possible through the on-going support that has been received by the College’s Administration, Faculty and Staff and our 23 partnering School Districts.” STC was able to receive accreditation by adhering to NACEP’s concurrent enrollment

standards and ensuring that: •College courses offered in the high school are of the same quality and rigor as the courses offered oncampus at the sponsoring college or university •Students enrolled in concurrent enrollment courses are held to the same standards of achievement as students in on-campus courses •Instructors teaching college courses through the concurrent enrollment program meet the academic requirements for faculty and instructors teaching in the sponsoring postsecondary institution and are trained in course delivery and provided ongoing discipline-speciﬁc professional development •Concurrent enrollment programs display greater accountability through program STC, page 8

T h e Ve t e r a n s M i d d l e S c h o o l L i b r a r y celebrated National L i b r a r y Week with some fun and exciting online activities! Students and staff participated in an online scavenger hunt using Google Classroom, the Follett Destiny Online Card Catalog, and interesting websites that sent them scouring for clues and information. They also submitted book selﬁes showing their favorite books. Winners and participants were entered into rafﬂes using Wheel of Names in order to win several Amazon eGift cards that will be

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Middle School Essential Services Provided by Appointment Only; STC Food Pantry Also Open for Eligible Students Veterans South Texas College has Plummer said. “All of these are to get limited essential services a curb-side system on select days. Students of the Month for March

received authorization to open limited, essential services by appointment only, at its campuses. Appointments will be available for students dealing with issues they are unable to clear online or remotely including enrollment, ﬁnancial aid, counseling, and advising. “We are not open for normal business,” said Dr. David Plummer, Vice-President of Information Services, Planning & Strategic Initiatives. “We have received approvals to provide limited essential services that can’t be done online, and Hidalgo and Starr Counties are also allowing some of our limited technical programs to conduct labs that have a required handson component like welding and allied health programs,” Dr.

by appointment only as we need to limit the amount of students on campus at any one time.” STC will still be ensuring it is following local, state, and federal guidelines for scheduled appointments including making sure there are no more than 10 people per group, social distancing, and the use of personal protective equipment. “We are working with health departments within the counties to make sure we adhere to work safe measures,” said Matthew Hebbard, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. “In my area, we have appointments for limited essential services for admissions and ﬁnancial aid, we have virtual services online and call center support. That’s what we are doing at this point. The goal is

at our campuses but they are not ofﬁcially opening.” Students can ﬁnd a range of services at www. southtexascollege.edu, by clicking on the COVID-19 Updates banner. To request an appointment for student support services: https:// www.southtexascollege.edu/go/ appt. For open labs and computer reservations, visit: https://library. southtexascollege.edu/services/ reservations STC’s student food pantry will also be available to eligible students. The Department of Student Activities and Wellness will be placing calls to students registered with the pantry who are seeking to make an appointment to receive food assistance, and will distribute pantry items using

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“We have a pantry at Pecan, Starr, and Mid Valley Campuses, and we will open them by appointment only for students,” said Elibariki Nguma, Director of Student Activities and Wellness. “We already have students who are registered with the food pantry so those are the students we are going to call to make an appointment. We also plan to enroll new applicants.” For additional information on pantry services please email your full name, address, phone number, and student “A” number to tamarsha@ southtexascollege.edu at the Mid Valley Campus, clopez74@ southtexascollege.edu at the Pecan Campus, or elopez1@ southtexascollege.edu at the Starr County Campus.

VMS proudly announces the Students of the Month for March 2020! Congratulations to these outstanding students and their parents! Thank you for being part of our VMS family! These remarkable students are: Lainy Jorja Fuentes, Issaul Mendez, Jayleen Delgado, Joshua Rodriguez, Liani Itzelle Villarreal, Deseny Aguirre, and Raul Portillo.

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Emergency Farm Loan Applications Being Accepted Applications for emergency farm loans for damages and losses caused by drought occurring March 3, 2020 and continuing are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) ofﬁce located in Edinburg, Karla L. Garza said. Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties are four of twenty-two counties in Texas recently named by Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue eligible for loans to cover part of

actual production and physical losses resulting from drought that occurred March 3, 2020 and continuing. Karla L. Garza said farmers may be eligible for loans of up to 100% of their actual losses or the operating loan needed to continue the agricultural business, whichever is less. For farmers unable to obtain credit from private commercial lenders, the interest rate is 3.375 percent.

“As a general rule, a farmer must have suffered at least a 30 percent loss of crop production or suffered any physical loss to be eligible for an FSA emergency loan under this disaster designation”, Garza said. Producers participating in the Federal Crop Insurance program will have to consider proceeds from those programs in determining their production loss. Additionally, any insurance proceeds received by producers as a result of

the physical loss will have to be considered in determining their total loss. “Applications for loans under this emergency designation will be accepted until November 18, 2020 but farmers should apply as soon as possible. Delays in applying could create backlogs in processing, with possible delays into the new farming season”, Garza said. FSA is a credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is authorized to provide disaster emergency loans to recognized farmers who work at and rely on farming for a substantial part of their living. Eligibility is extended to individual farmers who meet U.S. citizenship requirements and to farming partnerships, corporations, or cooperatives in which U.S. citizenship requirements are met by individuals holding a majority interest. http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

STC Continued from page 3 evaluation “Parents and students can rest assured STC’s program is truly exceptional,” states Dr. Shirley A. Reed, STC President. The Dual Credit Programs at South Texas College collaborates with 23 school districts and 70 high school partners across Hidalgo and Starr Counties. The Dual Credit Programs offers four options for high school students to earn college credit hours and/ or a college credential. Since the inception of Dual Credit Programs, South Texas College has served over 115,000 dual credit students and has awarded over 11,000 certiﬁcates and/ or associate degrees. Since inception, South Texas College has saved dual credit students and families over $278 million dollars in tuition and fees. “I’m very pleased to recognize the concurrent enrollment

program at South Texas College as one of a select group of one hundred and sixteen concurrent enrollment partnerships nationwide accredited through NACEP’s extensive peer-review process,” said 2019-20 Chair of NACEP’s Accreditation Commission Dr. Diana Johnson of NorthWest Arkansas Community College. “South Texas College has demonstrated to its peers that the college courses it offers in high schools are of the same high quality as college courses offered on campus.” STC will be ofﬁcially recognized at NACEP’s National Conference in St. Louis, MO on Oct. 25-28. For more information on NACEP’s standards and the criteria used for the accreditation process please visit http:// www.nacep.org/accreditation/ standards/ .

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2018 Chevy Camaro Coupe

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2017 Chevy Traverse LS

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2019 GMC Yukon

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2018 Ford F-150 STX

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2019 Chevy Cruze

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2020 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4

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2018 Jeep Compass

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 6, 2020, PAGE 11

Confused About COVID-19 Tests? Patients Might Learn From TMA’s How-To Testing Guide With the internet full of promotions hawking dozens of different lab tests for COVID-19, Texans rightfully might wonder what those tests measure and what the results mean. And as many Texans begin to mingle with each other after six weeks of extreme social distancing, the need to get tested for the virus is growing. While the Texas Medical Association (TMA) recommends that patients get COVID-19 tests only at the direction of a physician, the association’s newly released COVID-19 Quick HowTo Testing Guide for Outpatient Clinics offers some basic information all Texans should understand. The Quick How-To Testing Guide examines the two most common COVID-19 test types, the PCR (molecular) test - which is most often administered with a swab in the patient’s nasal cavity - and the serology test (also known as an antibody or antigen test), which uses a patient’s blood sample. The guide: • Lists PCR tests as “the most accurate” tests currently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and •Emphasizes the serology test “should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose” COVID-19. David L. Lakey, MD, a member of the TMA COVID-19 Task Force and vice chancellor for health affairs for The University of Texas System, said the PCR test detects the virus in the body. “The test that most doctors need right now is the PCR test. The PCR test will help them determine whether a patient, in their clinic right now, is infected with COVID-19,” Dr. Lakey said. On the other hand, the TMA guide notes the accuracy of antibody testing is “varied and uncertain,” and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

recommends a follow-up with a PCR test for more accurate results. Dr. Lakey said a single positive COVID-19 serology test result, meaning the patient was exposed to the virus and now has antibodies for COVID-19, would not guarantee the patient is immune from getting the virus later. “We don’t know yet that a [positive] antibody test means the person is protected from the virus in the future,” Dr. Lakey said. “That’s information that’s going to have to be sorted through over the next year.” The TMA COVID-19 Task Force released the Quick How-To Testing Guide to help physicians understand what tests are available, how to check to see if a test is authorized by FDA, and

where to access testing, and it provides guidance for payment. TMA’s guide also cautions physicians to conﬁrm their test kits have FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). If the test does not have an EUA, it has not been fully validated. Dr. Lakey says if doctors in outpatient clinics get more information, the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity will improve. “Primary care physicians are on the front lines, and they have patients coming in with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19. Hopefully, the HowTo Testing Guide for Outpatient Clinics will simplify the process,” Dr. Lakey said. “They will know what different types of tests can be helpful, where they are not, and what tests they can rely upon.”

Did you know? There’s no way to attribute the invention of beer to a particular individual, culture or time period, but historians believe fermented beverages have a very deep history. According to History.com, the ﬁrst fermented beverages likely emerged when the development of cereal agriculture began roughly 12,000 years ago. Historians believe that the shift from hunter-gatherer tribes to agrarian civilizations based on crops like wheat, barley and rice led to the discovery of fermentation. That discovery paved the way for beer to be brewed. History.com notes that the ﬁrst barley beer was most likely created in the Middle East, and ceramic vessels that date back to 3400 B.C. were discovered in Mesopotamia. These vessels, which might be considered a precursor to the modern beer mug, still contained some sticky substance that

archaeologists believe was the residue of beer. Beer lovers who have ever found themselves loudly touting the virtues of beer, especially after having a few of these beloved

beverages, should know that such boasts also are deeply rooted in tradition. The 1800 B.C. “Hymn to Ninkasi,” an ode to the Sumerian goddess of beer, includes a beer recipe.

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El Consejo Maternal Olegario Víctor Andrade

Ven para acá, me dijo dulcemente mi madre cierto día; (aún parece que escucho en el ambiente de su voz la celeste melodía). Ven, y dime qué causas tan extrañas te arrancan esa lágrima, hijo mío, que cuelga de tus trémulas pestañas, como gota cuajada de rocío. Tú tienes una pena y me la ocultas. ¿No sabes que la madre más sencilla sabe leer en el alma de sus hijos como tú en la cartilla? ¿Quieres que te adivine lo que sientes? Ven para acá, pilluelo, que con un par de besos en la frente disiparé las nubes de tu cielo. Yo prorrumpí a llorar. Nada, le dije; la causa de mis lágrimas ignoro, pero de vez en cuando se me oprime el corazón, y lloro. Ella inclinó la frente, pensativa, se turbó su pupila, y, enjugando sus ojos y los míos, me dijo más tranquila: LLama siempre a tu madre cuando sufras, que vendrá, muerta o viva; si está en el mundo, a compartir tus penas, y si no, a consolarte desde arriba... Y lo hago así cuando la suerte ruda, como hoy, perturba de mi hogar la calma: ¡Invoco el nombre de mi madre amada, y, entonces, siento que se ensancha el alma!

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2020 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB

2020 GMC CANYON CREW CAB

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2020 GMC TERRAIN SLE

2019 GMC YUKON XL SLE

MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2

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buyers when financed w/GM Financial. Monthly payment is $11.90 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 4.5%. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. See Dealer for details. Residency restrictions apply. All prices plus tax, title and license. Take delivery by 06/01/2020.

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Historical Starr County

MAY 6, 2020 PAGE 12

An End of an Era as Train Tracks Inside the City Limit are Removed

On June 15, 1925, the first passenger train rolled into Rio Grande City over the newly constructed line of the Rio Grande City Railroad. The special event and dedication included a christening ceremony, where a levy of attractive young women and children took part. When the train came to a complete stop, a beautiful floral wreath was placed above the head light and a bottle filled with water from the Rio Grande River was broken on the prow. The event was sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. James S. Monroe. A barbecue and rodeo were features of the day. It was estimated that more than 1,200 people attended the event on that day. Visitors from around the state joined in the festivities as well. Prominent Railroad officials included W. T. Eldridge, President of the Sugarland Railroad, H.P. Safford, Executive Vice President of Gulf Coast Line and International Great Northern, W.G. Choate, General Manager, Gulf Coast Line, builders of the Rio Grande City Railroad Co. and others.

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Since 1925 Rio add a rail system. Last month April 2020, railroad tracks are being removed as part of to relocate the Starr-Camargo gravel harvesting site. This is truly an end of an Era for Rio Grande City as Rail service train tracks removed. The end of the Sam Fordyce rail and passenger rail way came to Rio, brought soldiers to Fort Ringgold and took passengers to connecting lines in the lower valley. The tracks are behind the Dairy queen, Stars, Burger King. Rio will no longer have the visible train delivering and/or picking up gravel from the Sam Vale Gravel Yard. Today in Los Garcias a western section of the city you can still see the mounds where once the train line would run through and even if you venture through the brush ﬁeld behind Canales Grocery store you can still see the left over cement pads of a once small bridge. /Colonel (R ) Ross Barrera

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New meeting, party and gathering space for Starr County. Isolated with plenty of parking. For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard). Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.