November 13, 2019

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487-2440

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Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

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STARR COUNTY, TEXAS — On November 4, St, Ives Realty and Rio Grande Village, LLC, a Dallas based group of national developers held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rio Grande Village mixed-use retail site. Local, federal and state officials gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction for the long awaited and sought after project.

“Rio Grande Village will transform our region for generations to come; it is a game changer. This historic development in beautiful Rio Grande City will provide tremendous opportunities to many individuals by providing hundreds of jobs and simultaneously increasing our tax base to the tune

of hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal.

This historic undertaking began its strategic development planning over seven years ago, but is expected to move forward swiftly. Aside

from creating hundreds of jobs the project is also anticipated to infuse millions of dollars of new sales and ad valorem tax into the community.

Phase I of the project has broken ground with expected construction of store fronts to begin in late spring

2020.

“This project is a result of years of extensive negotiations and productive collaboration that was made possible with the support and partnership of the City of Rio Grande City, RGCEDC and the County of

Starr, the impact will revolutionize our landscape and expand the development opportunities in our community. We have seen a glimpse of the future and it leads to Starr County,” said Rose Benavidez, president of the SCIF.

Immaculate Conception School 2020 Spirit Award recipient It is with great pride, that Immaculate Conception School recognizes Mrs. Marlo Canales as the 2020 recipient of the Spirit Award.

Through support of Catholic schools, recipients of this award share in the work of the Spirit by providing an opportunity and environment in which the Pictured above left to right: Mrs. Lisa Margo, ICS Parent; Mrs. Marlo teachings of Jesus can be passed Canales, Spirit Award Recipient; and Mrs. Maria Elena Olivarez, Principal on to the next generation. The

word SPIRIT is symbolic of the energy, enthusiasm and sense of service that Mrs. Canales has exhibited in support of Immaculate Conception School.

All recipients of the Spirit Award will be recognized at the Spirit Award Banquet that will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in McAllen, Texas on January 24, 2020.

Congratulations to Rio Grande City High School student Kayla Pena for becoming District 315A girls MVP in team tennis!

On November 7th the City of Rio Grande City and VFW Post 8526 hosted a dinner for all local veterans in appreciation for their service.

Many local businesses provided door prizes that were raffled at the event. Attendees also enjoyed music from Rio Grande City High School Mariachi Cascabel and a

catered turkey dinner. This is the forth consecutive year this event is hosted before Veterans Day. The intention is to continue hosting this event every year.

Starr County Veterans Honored at Appreciation Dinner

“This event was possible through the collaboration of many city departments and our local VFW”, said RGC Tourism and Promotions Director, Sara Hernandez. “We OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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are extremely grateful to all the veterans who attended this event and want to continue to honor our veterans every year”, said Rio Grande City Mayor, Joel Villarreal.

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Congratulations to Roma High School 2019 Homecoming Court! John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary Veteran’s

Day Placemat Decorating Contest Winners

Medina EC Accepting Applications for Youth Tour Contest High School Sophomores and Juniors Eligible to Apply Medina Electric is accepting applications for the 2020 Youth Tour trip. Three winners will receive a $500 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C. The trip will take place June 17 – 26, 2020.

The students will join

1,500 students from electric cooperatives across the nation on this once in a lifetime trip. This “trip of a lifetime” offers students experiences visiting monuments and museums, meeting elected officials and making new friends.

Youth Tour winners join an alumni of 50,000.

High school sophomores and juniors whose parents or

legal guardians have an active membership with Medina Electric are eligible for the program. Get more details on eligibility and access the online application at MedinaEC.org/YouthTour or contact us at YouthTour@ MedinaEC for more information.

Applications must be submitted

by December 13, 2019.

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary would like to congratulate all the students who participated in the Veteran’s Day Placemat Decorating Contest. The top 15 winners are: Bottom (L-R) Roberto Garcia, Sophia Espericueta, Shalomi Guerrero, Ximena Rodriguez, Angela Flores, Lyselle Carrillo. Top (L-R) Dilany Garza, Arizel Espinoza, David Rodriguez, Herbey Rodriguez, Lynette Carrillo, Alonso Espinoza, Yaretzi Rivera. Not Pictured are Kaylee Gonzalez and Jose David Sandoval. The top 15 placemats were used at the Veteran’s Day luncheon. Thank you for your support and congratulations!

Judge Richard Daniel Gonzales and Kareena Arlen Garza November 16, 2019

Dr. Kareena Arlen Garza daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jorge and Blanca Garza graduated from The University of Texas Pan American with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in the year of 2011.

She then pursued her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2013 from The University of Texas Pan American. She then graduated from the University of Lynchburg with a Doctor of Medical Sciences.

She is currently practicing medicine specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology in McAllen, Texas.

Judge Richard Daniel Gonzales son of Mr. and Mrs. Luis and Norma Gonzales graduated from The University of Texas Pan American with a Bachelor of Political Science degree in the year of 2006. He then pursued his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He is currently practicing Law out of his own Law Firm in McAllen and Edinburg Texas. He serves as the municipal Judge for the city of Edcouch.

Richard proposed to Kareena on Bakers Beach in San Francisco, California, November of 2018.

They are tying the knot at Alamo Heights Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas November 16, 2019.

Reception to follow at The JW Marriot Hill Country Resort and Spa.

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& Meet the Superintendent and Administration in an interactive session to strengthen partnership between schools, community and parents.

Using your cell phones you will be able to submit questions and concerns and have them addressed.

NOVEMBER 13

6:00 p.m. at Grulla H.S. Cafetorium

NOVEMBER 14

6:00 p.m. at Ac2E Elementary Cafeteria

Refreshments and childcare will be provided For more information contact Norma Mckee, Parental Involvement Director, Office: (956)716-6801 e-mail: nmckee@rgccisd.org

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WEDNESDAY NOV. 13TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ROBERTO VERA by Familia †GUADALUPE ALANIS (3RD AN.)

by Family FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

by Benedictine Sisters THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Wife & Children FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †GUADALUPE RAMIREZ (22ND AN.)

by Family

†JUAN GUERRA

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez †EMMA T. GLORIA by Angie Guerra SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †BLANCA C. GUERRA (20TH AN.)

by Familia Guerra-Canales †AMANDO GUERRA (15TH AN.)

by Familia Guerra-Canales †LAURO GUERRA (17TH AN.)

by Familia Guerra-Canales †ROY L. LUND (7TH AN.)

by Familia Guerra-Canales †JOSE NOEL BERMUDEZ by Su Familia †JUAN GUERRA

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

†EMILIA LOPEZ (7TH AN.)

by Gilberto Lopez & Family †GUADALUPE & VICENTE SAENZ

by Gilberto Lopez & Family †ALVARITA LOPEZ

by Gilberto Lopez & Family †MARIA LETICIA CARRION

by In-Style Beauty Salon †TERESA C. RODRIGUEZ (6TH AN.)

by Family

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †JAIME GUERRA, JR.

by Mr. & Mrs. Benito Muñoz †AMBROCIO SALAZAR (1ST AN.)

by Daughter & Sons †YOLANDA G. ROSA

by Alphonso & Jennifer Porras †FEDERICO NOEL GUERRA (1ST AN.)

by Wife, Sons & Grandchildren †NOEMI GUERRA

by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Ariel Porras & Family

MONDAY NOVEMBER 18TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †MARIA DE JESUS VILLARREAL

by Honorio & Petra Garza †BLANCA C. GUERRA (20TH AN.)

by Familia Guerra-Canales TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †MATTHEW CLARKE

by Salazar Family

5:00 P.M. †BENJAMIN GARCIA “BENNIE”

by Mr. & Mrs. George Garcia & Family

Great American Smokeout – November 21, 2019 RGC Public Library joins national effort to What is Great American Smokeout?

The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November (November 21, 2019), challenging smokers to

give up cigarettes for 24 hours.

If you or a loved one smokes cigarettes, consider joining the movement, and take the first step toward quitting cigarettes forever!

For more information, contact

Starr County Community Coalition at 956716-1795.

Misa De Requiem

Hoy hace 20 años que simplemente no esta, pero nos acompaña su legado de vida y su amor por nosotros. Las Personas solo se van cuando se les olvida y su recuerdo permanecerá por siempre. Gracias por todo su inmenso amor.

Se o�iciaran misas en sufragio de su alma para conmemorar el 20o Aniversario del fallecimiento de

Blanca E. Canales de Guerra 02-29-1952 † 11-18-1999

encourage health insurance enrollment Rio Grande City Public Library is doing its part to help people in the Starr County area connect to affordable health insurance.

During the open enrollment period in Texas for coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Nov. 1 - Dec. 15, 2019, RGC Public Library is taking

steps to encourage enrollment in the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.

Whether you’re getting health insurance for the first time, or renewing a plan you have now, the healthcare.gov marketplace has everything you need to shop for coverage that works for you,

2,500.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

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“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

Sanchez

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(956) 847-7008

Las misas seran el 16 de noviembre a las 5:00p.m. y el lunes 18 de noviembre a las 6:00p.m. en la Inmaculada Concepcion de Rio Grande, Texas

1st year Anniversary Mass

Ofrecen la misa, Su Esposo Amando Guerra, Sus Hijos: Amando Guerra Jr. (Soraida), Alejandra Davis (Justin) y Adriana Gonzalez (Paul) Sus Nietos: Aylinn Ytzel, Amando Nairam(†), Arian Amando, Eden Emiliano, Paul Jr., Benjamin Andrik, y Gabriella Anali

Noel Guerra

Happy Birthday To Our Precious Angel

Lourdes (Lou Lou) Reyna November 13, 1999 † November 26, 2010

A Special Memory

On Your Birthday

What once was such a happy day brings many painful sorrows a day when silent tears are shed for all your lost tomorrows No special birthday cards or gifts just a message fond and true to say that not a day goes by without precious thoughts of you And as time passes by, it seems that you’re missed more and more.

Reyna ~ Barba Family Parents Veronica and David, Brother's David Jr., Daniel and Baby Sister Faith

In Loving Memory of

July 21, 1929 † November 25, 2018

God Took Him To His Loving Home God saw him getting tired a cure was not to be. He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered ‘Come with me.’ He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend. He faced his pain with courage until the very end.

He tried so hard to stay with us but his �ight was not in vain, God took him to His loving home and freed him from the pain.

Mass will be celebrated on November 17th at 11:00a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City, Tx.

Wife Minerva, Son Alejandro Guerra & Family

pick a plan, and enroll. Go to www.healthcare.gov today and get covered.

The RGC Public Library is here to help learn about and enroll in health insurance coverage plans!

The library has partnered MHP Salud and South Texas Insurance Advisors to help you find health coverage that meets your needs.

To set up and appointment at the library with MHP Salud call Maria Salgado at 956-532-2458 and for South Texas Insurance Advisors call Jeremiah Sosa at 956-357-4120.

RGC Public Library the only Texas recipient and other public libraries and library systems across the U.S. have received grants from the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association, to do this work as part of a national partnership funded by Community Catalyst and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Oración a San Expedito

Mi San Expedito de las causas justas y urgentes, intercede por mi junto a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, para que venga en mi socorro en esta hora de aflicción y desesperanza. Mi San Expedito tú que eres el Santo guerrero. Tú que eres el Santo de los afligidos. Tú que eres el Santo de los desesperados. Tú que eres el Santo de las causas urgentes, protégeme, ayúdame, otorgándome: fuerza, coraje y serenidad. ¡Atiende mi pedido! (hacer el pedido).

Mi San Expedito, ayúdame a superar estas horas difíciles, protégeme de todos los que puedan perjudicarme, protege a mi familia, atiende mi pedido con urgencia. Devuélveme la Paz y la tranquilidad. ¡Mi San Expedito! Estaré agradecido por el resto de mi vida y propagaré tu nombre a todos los que tienen Fe. Muchas Gracias.

Padre Nuestro, Ave María y Credo.

3rd Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Anfernee Grant Bermea September 21, 1997 † November 11, 2016

Until We Meet Again

Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still �low. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can �ill. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear, But always a precious memory of the days when you were here. If tears could make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Avila, Bermea, and Flores Families

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Roma High Students Engage in New EMT Training Program

NO CREDIT CHECK WITH CLEAR TITLE! TEXAN CREDIT

Roma High School is excited to announce that the first class of the Emergency Medical Technician Program is fully underway! The 2-semester course will prepare Roma High seniors on the knowledge and technical skills they will need to take the EMT-Basic Certification State Exam. The free course is offered to seniors who have an interest in the Health Science Field, and have taken and passed the required health science prerequisites. EMT is identified by the Texas Education Agency as a high wage, high skills, and high demand career, and is one of the fastest growing health careers in the state. Southern Star Health Education is providing the preparation for these dedicated students who have a bright future in the healthcare field. Congratulations to all the students!

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*all loans subject to our normal credit criteria. Must have verifiable income & residence. Title must be in customer’s name and vehicle must be registered and running.

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1 Not available with special finance, lease or some other offers. 2 Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. 3 Not available with lease and some other offers. 4 Must qualify and finance

through GM Financial. 5 Available to customers who currently own a 2005 or newer Non-GM vehicle; must have owned for a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale of new vehicle. 6 Available to customers who currently own a 2005 or new GM vehicle; must have owned for a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale of new vehicle. See Dealer for details. Residency restrictions apply. All prices plus tax, title and license.

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RIO GRANDE VILLAGE RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY NOVEMBER 4, 2019

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Intended Uses: The group will master develop the mixed-use property to include retail, commercial, national restaurant chains, lodging, office space and industrial facilities, among other potential prospects.

Vital Pre-Development Stages: Construction of realignment of FM 755 had to be finalized and

operational Secure FEMA approval of CLOMR to remove site from Flood Zone Federal Agency Support: US Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Administration Matching Grant to RGC/RGCEDC for 1.2 MIL to assist with site development infrastructure.

Total Project Investment: Completion of all phases will result in

$50MIL-$70MIL of direct investment.

Creation of Jobs: Approximately 500-700 jobs to be created with nearly $10MIL of new Annual Salaries.

Economic Impact: Direct project impact will generate an estimated $1.4MIL in ad valorem taxes and over $1.1MIL of sales tax annually when completed in its entirety.

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STARR COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ESSAY WRITING CONTEST 1ST PLACE SENIOR WILL RECEIVE A $500 SCHOLARSHIP

TOPIC: “WHERE WOULD WE BEE WITHOUT POLLINATORS”

3G’s

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(956) 317-1099 • (956) 263-1770 EPA Certified Technicians • Lic#TACLB023317C

• MAXIMUM OF 500 WORDS • ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2019 • EACH ENTRY MUST HAVE AN ENTRY FORM ATTACHED WITH STUDENTS CONTACT INFORMATION Essay Topic: “Where would we BEE without pollinators”, judges will be required to read, and score submitted essays for the 42nd Texas Conservation Award Program Essay Writing Contest and select the top two essays to advance and compete at area level. Senior 1st place winner will be awarded a $500 scholarship on behalf of the Starr County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Essays will be submitted from High School students within our District ages 14 – 18.

A Todos los Usuarios de Gas Natural

To: All Natural Gas Customers: If you smell the odor of natural gas outdoors or indoors, contact the Company at (956) 849-1411 IMMEDIATELY. There is a dispatcher on duty Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a serviceman is on call after hours and weekends. After hours call (956) 847-7006. The Company will respond to natural gas leaks regardless if the leak is on the Company’s gas lines or your piping. If it appears that escaping gas has entered a building so that an explosion or fire is imminent, then vacate the building without turning light or other switches on or off and call “911” from a nearby phone.

The City of Roma Gas Department does not maintain your buried aboveground pipe beyond the gas meter. If the pipe is not maintained, it may be subject to potential hazards of corrosion and leakage.

You, as a natural gas customer, are responsible for the maintenance of the gas piping from the gas meter to and throughout the building and all piping and equipment up to the appliances. Your pipe should be periodically inspected for gas leaks, active corrosion and pitting, especially any buried pipe. To ensure your safety, repairs should be made if any unsafe conditions are discovered. A qualified plumber or a corrosion control specialist can assist in locating, inspecting and repairing your underground and aboveground piping to insure safe and dependable natural gas service.

If any excavating is to occur near your buried pipe, the pipe should be located in advance and the pipe excavated with tools to avoid damages using powered machinery.

This information is being furnished to you to help prepare your response to natural gas leaks and natural gas related emergencies and to advise you of recommended maintenance on your home line piping.

Mary Pilon Gas Manager

Si en interiores o exteriores le dá el olor a gas natural, lláme a la compañia al (956) 849-1411 INMEDIATAMENTE. Hay una recepcionista a cargo de Lunes a Viernes de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m. y personal de servicio las 24 horas, los 7 dias de la semana. Despues de horas llame al (956) 847-7006. La compañia responderá a fugas de gas natural, no importando si la fuga se encuentra en el sistema de la compañia o en el suyo. Si existe la posibilidad de que el gas haya entrado dentro de una area cerrada y pueda causar una explosión o incendio, evacue el area sin encender la luz o ningún otro switch y llame al “911” de un telefono cercano.

El Departamento de Gas de la Ciudad de Roma no da mantenimiento a su sistema de gas mas alla del medidor. Si las tuberias no reciben mantenimiento, pueden estar sujetas a peligros potenciales de corrosión y fuga.

Usted, como usuario de gas natural, es responsable por el mantenimiento de la tuberia de gas desde el medidor hasta su casa u oficina, de toda la tuberia en interiores y la que conecta a sus aparatos domesticos. La tuberia debe ser periódicamente inspeccionada para evitar fugas, corrosion y picaduras, especialmente tuberia enterrada. Para su seguridad, deben hacerse reparaciones si encuentra alguna anomalia. Un plomero calificado o un especialista en control de corrosión puede ayudarle a localizar, inspeccionar y reparar su sistema de tuberia para asegurar un servicio seguro y confiable de gas natural.

Si va a excavar cerca de la tuberia de gas, localize primero la tuberia y descubrala con herramientas de mano para evitar daños usando maquinaria pesada.

Esta informacion es traida a usted para ayudarle a prepararse en caso de fugas y emergencias de gas natural, y aconsejarle del mantenimiento recomendado en su sistema de tuberia de gas natural.

Mary Pilon Gas Manager

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Roma Port of Entry Sponsors Blood Drive U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers from the Roma Port of Entry recently sponsored a blood drive in coordination with Vitalant Blood Services.

Vitalant, one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit community blood service providers, supplies comprehensive transfusion medicine services to nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care partners for patients in need across 40 states.

“Our frontline officers not only diligently work to protect the homeland, but take great pride in participating in assisting the community,” said Port Director Andres Guerra, Roma Port of Entry.

“This was a great opportunity for our officers to support the local Blood Bank and ensure that this live-saving commodity is available

in times of need.”

The blood drive broke Roma Port of Entry’s previous d o n a t i o n s records.

CBP officers, along with officers from the Roma Police Department, City of Roma employees and Texas DPS Troopers contributed to the success of the blood drive.

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RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY NOVEMBER 4, 2019

RIO GRANDE VILLAGE

The Rio Grande City EDC celebrated the longawaited groundbreaking ceremony to build a multimillion mixed use retail development with the City of Rio Grande City, Starr County Industrial Foundation, County of Starr, developer St. Ives Realty, elected of�icials, community leaders and partners.

“2019 has been a very good year for Rio Grande City in investment and

employment. The last six months alone roughly 14 million dollars have been invested in approximately 240,000 sq. ft. of commercial construction.

Our city is growing. We’ve also experienced our lowest unemployment rate in Starr County. The opportunity this new project brings with new jobs and wages will be great for our city and county residents,” said Rey Ramirez, Rio Grande City EDC President.

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RATTLERS END HISTORIC SEASON WITH SOLID 33-22 VICTORY OVER BROWNSVILLE PACE VIKINGS

By Kenneth Roberts - Freelance Writer The Rio Grande City Rattlers ended one of the greatest regular seasons in school history with a solid 33-22 victory over the Brownsville Pace Vikings Thursday night at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium that guaranteed them at least a share of the District 16-5A Division I championship.

The Rattlers finished the regular season with a 9-1 overall record, an 8-1 district mark and six straight wins. They achieved nine regular season victories for the first time since the early 1970’s. The Rattlers will host Flour Bluff in their home stadium next weekend in the first round of the playoffs.

The Vikings, who entered the game assured of a playoff berth, jumped out to an early 7-0 lead, but the Rattlers responded with two touchdowns to seize a 13-7 advantage by the end of the first quarter.

The Rattlers increased their halftime margin to 19-7, but the Vikings narrowed the lead to 26-22 by the end of the third period.

Rattler tailback Marc Perez provided the clinching score with a third down 58-yard touchdown romp with just over a minute remaining in the game. Quarterback Mario Garza threw two touchdown passes to Allan Garcia, and tailback Angel Galvan ran for two touchdowns lined up as a “wildcat” quarterback.

Although Pace had sporadic offensive success, the Rattler defense performed at a stellar level for most of the game and made two crucial stops in the fourth quarter when the Vikings were seemingly close to seizing control of the contest.

The Rattlers drove to the Viking 21 on the game’s first possession as Angel Galvan scampered for gains of 10 and 11 yards. A defensive holding penalty against the Vikings gave Rio a first down at the Pace 21, but two false start penalties against the Rattlers stalled the march. Robelin Montez then attempted a 48yard field goal, but the kick was

short with just over eight minutes left in the first period.

The Vikings then gained early momentum with a 69-yard scoring drive. After a 14-yard completion to Elijah Solis, quarterback Jose Banda, on a third and three play, connected with Jaylun Garcia near the left sideline just short of the Rio 40, and the receiver broke loose down the sideline into the end zone for a 48-yard scoring pass with 5:39 left in the opening quarter to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead.

The Rattlers responded with a 63-yard scoring drive in just two plays. Galvan took a screen pass to the Rio 49 for a 12-yard completion. On the next play, quarterback Mario Garza arched a pass toward the left sideline just over the fingertips of a Viking defender into the hands of Allan Garcia, who broke free down the sideline and tightroped his way into the end zone for a 51-yard touchdown pass with 5:10 left in the first quarter to tie the score at 7-7.

On their next possession, the Rattlers seized the lead with a quick 80-yard scoring drive. On the fifth play, a second and eight situation at the Rio 32, Garza threw a deep pass down the right sideline that Aaron Marroquin caught inside the Pace 35, and the receiver darted to the 25 for a 43-yard completion.

On the next play, Galvan caught a swing pass to the left and scampered to the 5 for a 20-yard completion. On third and goal, Galvan lined up at quarterback in the “wildcat” formation, darted through right guard, and lunged across the goal line for a three-yard scoring run with 10 seconds left in the opening period. The Rattlers’ lead remained 13-7 when the extra point attempt was wide.

The Vikings drove to the Rio 18 after Banda connected with Elijah Solis for a 27-yard completion and Matthew Cuellar broke free for a 14-yard gain. The Rattler defense stiffened, and on fourth and 10 the

Vikings attempted a 35-yard field goal into a stiff north wind that was wide to the left.

The Rattlers unleashed another 80-yard scoring drive as Aaron Marroquin took a swing pass to the right, cut back to the left, broke several tackles, and scampered toward the left sideline for a 37-yard completion to the Pace 32. After a chop block penalty set Rio back 15 yards, Garza was heavily rushed on a third and 17 play, but lofted a deep pass down the right side and Marroquin caught the ball for a 28-yard completion to the 11.

After a face mask penalty against the Vikings gave Rio a first and goal at the 4, Galvan took a wildcat snap around right end and darted into the end zone for a four-yard scoring scamper with 5:55 left until halftime. An attempt to run for two points was stopped short, leaving the Rattlers with a 19-7 edge.

A short squib punt by Pace enabled Rio to take over at the Viking 37. On fourth and five, Garza connected with Ricky Falcon for a seven-yard completion to the 25.

Two plays later, a Garza pass was intercepted inside the 20 to end the threat. The Vikings hammered out two first downs with two 13-yard runs, but the first half clock ran out and the Rattlers went into intermission still holding a 19-7 lead.

On the third quarter’s opening possession, the Vikings drove 54 yards for a score. Banda found Jaylun Garcia for a 13-yard completion to start the drive. On a first down play, Dylan Barron romped through a huge hole at left guard into the end zone untouched for a 16-yard scoring run with 7:45 left in the third period. The Vikings then ran for two points to narrow the deficit to 19-15.

The Rattlers found themselves in poor field position when a block in the back penalty on the kickoff forced them to start at their 9. Garza started an eventual scoring drive with a nine-yard completion to Al-

lan Garcia to the 20. On third and 11, Galvan caught a swing pass to the left and raced down the sideline for a 15-yard completion to the 34.

After Rio carved out two more first downs, Garza connected with Galvan and Marroquin for completions of 9 and 11 yards to advance the ball to the Pace 20.

Five plays later, in a third and goal situation, Allan Garcia caught a short pass behind the line of scrimmage, darted through the middle, and sidestepped several defenders into the end zone for a 10-yard scoring pass to finish a 91-yard, 16-play scoring drive with 2:54 left in the third quarter to boost the Rattlers to a 26-15 advantage.

The Vikings quickly countered when Banda connected with Elijah Solis across the middle just past midfield and he raced into the end zone untouched for an apparent 70yard scoring pass, but the receiver was called for unsportsmanlike conduct, nullifying the touchdown and moving the ball back to the Rio 17.

Two plays later, Banda found a receiver near the right sideline for a 15-yard completion to the 1. On first and goal, Banda kept the ball through the middle for a one-yard scoring run with 1:10 left in the third stanza to reduce Rio’s lead to 26-22.

The Rattlers achieved two first downs on their next possession, but could only advance to their 49. On the first play of Pace’s next possession, Dylan Barron hammered out a 14-yard gain to the Viking 35, but two running plays and a swing pass were stopped for minus four yards.

Marc Perez then ignited a promising march with a 21-yard romp to the Pace 48. On a third and 19 play, however, a Garza pass toward the right sideline was intercepted at the Viking 45.

Rio’s lead seemed very much in jeopardy as Barron scampered to the Rio 43 for a 12-yard gain. On the next play, however, a 15-yard

unnecessary roughness penalty forced the Vikings back to their 44.

On third and 16, Banda was sacked at the Pace 48 for a four-yard loss.

On fourth and 20, the Vikings decided to gamble, attempting a lateral and a deep forward pass, but Allan Garcia made the interception at the Rio 25 with just under three minutes left.

Three plays later, Marc Perez lined up as the “wildcat” quarterback, darted through left tackle, broke loose down the left sideline and motored into the end zone untouched for a 58-yard touchdown romp with 1:07 remaining to give Rio a 33-22 advantage.

On the second play of Pace’s ensuing drive, Marc Perez snuffed out the Vikings’ last hopes with an interception at the Rattler 48. The Rattlers then walked off the field with a 33-22 victory and at least a district co-championship.

The Rattler offense had another productive evening as Mario Garcia connected with Allan Garcia for touchdown passes of 51 and 10 yards. Aaron Marroquin hauled in catches of 43, 37 and 28 yards to help set up two touchdowns. Marc Perez broke a 58-yard scoring run out of the “wildcat formation” with slightly more than a minute left to put the game out of reach, and Angel Galvan scored two touchdowns on “wildcat” runs of three and four yards.

No individual or team statistics were available as of late Friday afternoon, Nov. 8.

The Rattlers ended the 2019 regular season with six straight wins, a 9-1 overall record, and a district cochampionship. They will play their first round playoff game at home against Flour Bluff, a District 155A Division I opponent this coming Friday. The 2019 season will be remembered for many years as one of the greatest years in Rattler football history.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

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DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2019

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on November 1, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December, 2019, the same being the 3rd day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit:

TS-08-29 Account No(s). 0045116 (00151-08600-00950-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE, ET AL VS. VICENTE MEDELEZ, ET AL 0.90 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 86, F. X. Rodriguez Survey, Abstract 151, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 21, 1985 from Blas Chapa, et ux. to Vicente Medelez, et ux., in Volume 515, Page 479, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. and carried on the tax roll At .10 of an Acre, Abstract 151, Porcion 86, F X Rodriguez, Pt Tr 1 (Camargo Chico Area)., Starr County, Texas with an adjudged value of $9,970.00 TS-16-163 Account No(s). 0042769 (11800-00005-00200-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NOE N. VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL Lot 2, Block “E”, Madrigal Addition, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 65, Page 50, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $22,500.00 TS-17-189 Account No(s). 0019820 (14500-09800-00800-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA DEL CARMEN Z. PENA (DECEASED) Lot 8, Block 98, Original Townsite of the City of Rio Grande, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 341, Page 153, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $41,690.00 TS-17-215 Account No(s). 0055637 (13400-00002-00100-000100) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARITZA TREVINO, A/K/A MARITZA DE TREVINO, ET AL Lot 1, Block “B”, Narciso Pena, Jr. Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1445, Page 435, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $28,560.00

TS-17-368 Account No(s). 0069412 (16650-00000-03100-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALBERTO A. HINOJOSA, AKA ALBERTO AYON HINOJOSA Lot 31, Sierra Subdivision, Phase 1, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 304, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,100.00 TS-18-107 Account No(s). 0025915 (172000-05000-05000-00000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SARA SUAREZ, NKA SARA S. VILLARREAL (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Lot 5, Block 5, Trevino Subdivision, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 361, Page 902, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain East 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 5, Trevino Subdivision, described in Volume 722, Page 111, Official Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of the West 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 5, Trevino Subdivision, Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $2,400.00 TS-18-111 Account No(s). 0076554 (00184-08400-00303-000505) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ELIZABETH G. GONZLAEZ, AKA ELIZABETH GONZALEZ 0.1928 acre, more or less, situated in Share 3-C, Porcion 84, Abstract 184, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 26, 2000 from Elodia Valadez to Elizabeth Gonzalez, in Volume 854, Page 122, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $28,100.00 TS-19-5 Account No(s). 0080975 (14128-00000-01100-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSUE PREZA Lot 11, Rancho Alto Vista, Phase 1, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1100, Page 724, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,190.00 TS-19-95 Account No(s). 0085598 (11755-00000-02700-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ARTEMIO CHAPA, AKA ARTEMIO MENDIOLA CHAPA, ET AL Lot 27, Trophy Plax Subdivision, Phase VI, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 462, Map Records of Starr County, Texas, and carried on the tax roll as Lot 27, Block C, Trophy Plex S/D Ph VI, Deed 12, Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,750.00 TS-19-99 Account No(s). 0067438 (00127-09400-03055-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THELMA O. GARCIA, AKA THELMA ODILIA GARCIA, ET AL 1.08 acre, more or less, out of Parcel 4C, Tract 76, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 12, 1998, from Arnoldo Maldonado etux to Thelma O. Garcia, in Volume 979, Page 511, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,500.00 TS-19-121 Account No(s). 0053466 (15250-00000-00343-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOE LUIS GARZA Lot 343, Roma Creek Subdivision, Phase 3, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1352, Page 579, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $64,930.00 Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, November 1, 2019.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas _______________________________ Deputy

NOTES:

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.

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HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. ********************************************************

Did you know Shakespeare invented more than 1,700 words?

Shakespeare wrote some of the most beloved and revered pieces of literature the world has ever known, but

ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

in order to craft his plays and poems, he sometimes resorted to making up his own words.

In fact, the Bard is said to have come up with more than 1,700 words including moonbeam, laughable, eyeball, bump, puking,

champion, bedroom, excitement, and zany.

‘Neither a borrower nor a lender be; for loan oft loses both itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.’

(Hamlet Act 1, Scene 3).

NOTICE CITY OF ROMA GAS SYSTEM

The City of Roma gas system would like to advise the people of Roma-Los Saenz and its surrounding areas that we have a damage prevention program under Section 192.61 federal standards Gas Pipeline Safety Rules. This program is being implemented for the safety of the public in general. If any person or individual has plans of excavating in or around Roma–Los Saenz please call the number below before digging and we will gladly spot out pipelines in the area with yellow paint and if necessary physically uncover pipe lines and show it to you. The number to call is 1-800-344-8377 (DIG TESS) or City Hall (956) 849-1411 24 hours emergency telephone number (956) 847-7006 or 9-1-1.

Mary Pilon City of Roma

AVISO PUBLICO

La compañía de gas de la ciudad de Roma- los Saenz desea darle a conocer al publico de este pueblo y comunidades circunvecinas que estamos implementando un programa para prevenir danos a nuestras linas de Gas Natural. Este programa esta bajo las leyes federales de la Sección No. 192.614. Esto es para protección del publico en general. Si alguna persona tiene intenciones de escarbar en la comunidad de Roma–Los Saenz o área cincurvecinas haga favor de hablar al numero mencionado abajo de este mensaje, antes de escarbar. Con gusto iremos a enseñarles la localización de nuestras linas de gas y marcaremos con tinta amarillo. Si es necesario se la descubriremos completamente para que sepa donde están. El numero telefónico es el siguiente: 1-800-344-8377 (DIG TESS) 0 a la cuidad al (956) 849-1411, 24 horas emergencia llame al numero telefónico (956) 847-7006 o 9-1-1.

Mary Pilon City of Roma

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End The Streak: 19 Years Of Daily Deaths On Texas Highways

By Laura Ryan, Texas Transportation Commissioner You’re standing in the kitchen when she runs in to put a soft kiss on your cheek. She’s smiling.

She’s excited. It’s a holiday weekend and your daughter is going to a party.

She is a straight-A student who seems to flood the world with love. You are so proud of the woman she’s becoming.

“Don’t worry, Mama,” she says. “I won’t be late.”

In an hour, she will be dead.

In Texas, horrifying scenarios like this become someone’s reality every single day. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. Every day for the past 19 years someone has died in a traffic crash.

In each of those 19 years, the lives of more than 3,500 mothers, fathers, husbands, wives and children have perished. That’s almost 67,000 people who have died in crashes in Texas; 3,647 people just last year, and each of them left behind a trail of broken hearts. TxDOT has launched the annual #EndTheStreakTX campaign, asking all Texans to join the effort to end this deadly 19-year streak.

An average of 10 people die

every day, and because of them, I am challenging you to tell 10 people right now about our effort to #EndTheStreakTX. Text them or share it on social media and tag at least 10 people. Challenge them to share the message with 10 of their friends. We are calling this the Texas Tag 10 Challenge, and we need your help to create a wave of commitment and a surge of support for ending this fatal trend.

It is painfully frustrating to know that curing this deadly epidemic doesn’t require a labyrinthine system of algorithms or some miraculous scientific breakthrough. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 94 percent of all traffic crashes are preventable – they are caused by our mistakes, like speeding, texting and driving or drinking and driving.

Each of us holds the power and the responsibility to keep ourselves, our families and our fellow drivers safe. The leading causes of traffic deaths in 2018 were speeding, distracted driving, failure to stay in a single lane and impairment due to alcohol and drugs – all preventable factors.

In May 2019, the Texas Transportation Commission

voted to adopt two substantial goals regarding transportation system safety. The first one is to reduce the number of deaths on Texas roadways by half by 2035.

The second is to have zero traffic deaths by 2050.

This “Road to Zero” is a big goal that will require the support of local governments, law enforcement and every driver on Texas roadways. And one of our first steps is to simply end the streak of daily deaths on our roadways by choosing better.

TxDOT will dedicate an additional $600 million in more safety improvements along Texas roadways over the next two years. At TxDOT, we spend an ample amount of time, money and energy to keep our fellow Texans safe. We will continue to engineer our roads to be more forgiving of drivers’ errors.

You can make a difference, too.

Be responsible. Be an example to your kids. Be the driver you would want next to you, in front of you or behind you on the roadway. We must all work together to #EndTheStreakTX.

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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE Sheriff Rene Fuentes Pursuant to a resolution by Commissioners Court, Starr County, as authorized by Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on December 3, 2019, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Starr County, Texas, to wit: Sheriff Rene Fuentes By: _____________________________ _____________

Cause No. TS-04-41; Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Jaime Rios, Jr.; Foreclosed: July 07, 2009; Acct. No. 210000060000100000000; 0.344 acre, more or less, being Lot 1, Block 6, Community of Salineno, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 830, Page 786, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102; Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 132000100000100000000; Tract 2: Lot 1, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102; Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 132000100000200000000; Tract 3: Lot 2, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 132000100000300000000; Tract 4: Lot 3, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 132000100000400000000; Tract 5: Lot 4, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 132000100000500000000; Tract 6: Lot 5, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 132000100001200000000; Tract 7: Lot 12, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-61;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Leonel J. Lopez; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct. No. 156090000201200000000; Lot 12, Block ‘B’, Sanchez Subdivision, an addition to the City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1210, Page 73, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-61;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Leonel J. Lopez; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct. No. 062000001000700001000; Lot 7, Block ‘J’, Clarke Subdivision, an addition to the City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 522, Page 492, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-112;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Block Investment Corporation; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 145000490000400000100; Tract No. 1: Lot 4,of the South half of Block 49,Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 848, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-112;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Block Investment Corporation; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 145000490000500000100; Tract No. 2: Lot 5,of the South half of Block 49, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 848, Official Records of Starr County, Texas Cause No. TS-10-112;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Block Investment Corporation; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 145000490000600000100; Tract No. 3: Lot 6,of the South half of Block 49, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 848, Official Records of Starr County, Texas Cause No. TS-11-73;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Manuel Everardo Garcia Lopez; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 163000080000900000000; Lot 9, Block 8, Santa Cruz # 2 Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 207, Map Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain South 10.00 feet of said Lot 9, as described in deed dated December 26, 1989, from Glenn H. Ramey to Manuel Everardo Lopez Garcia, in Volume 606, Page 590, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-12-78;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, Roma Independent School District, City of Roma, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Regalado Family Limited Partnership; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct. No. 148500000004000000000; Tract No. 2: 0.1650 acre, more or less, out of Tract 71, Porcion 74, Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, Starr County, Texas, being Lot 40, Robinson Subdivision, as described in deed dated April 25, 1997, from Javier C. Sanchez to Fred Regalado, in Volume 786, Page 770, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-97-34;Roma Independent School District and Starr-Zapata County Education District No. 27 vs., Juana Castro; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct.

No. 14850-00000-04000-000100; Improvements consisting of Building Only situated on Lot 40, Robinson Subdivision, located in Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-12-78;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, Roma Independent School District, City of Roma, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Regalado Family Limited Partnership; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct. No. 145000930101100000000; Lot 11, Block 93-A, Original Townsite to the City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 689, Page 786, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-15-145;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Rosalba B. Cortez; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct. No. 001650740000900002250; 0.119 acre, more or less, out of Tract 63, Porcion 74, Geronimo Saenz Survey, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 8, 2007, from Alonzo Emede Barrera to Rosalba B. Cortez, in Volume 1161, Page 145, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-16-91;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Mario Guadalupe Diaz; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 099250000002300000000; Tract 1: Lot 23, Guadalupe Guerra Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 243, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-16-91;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Mario Guadalupe Diaz; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 099250000002400000000; Tract 2: Lot 24, Guadalupe Guerra Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 243, Map Records of Starr County, Texas Cause No. TS-16-91;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Mario Guadalupe Diaz; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 099250000002300002400; Tract 3: Building located in Lots 23 and 24, Guadalupe Guerra Subdivision.

Cause No. TS-16-142;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Rolando B Longoria, Et. Al.; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 086000000003500000000; Lot 35, Rio Vista Estates, Inc., Falconaire Subdivision, Unit 2, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 181, Deed and Plat Records of Starr County, Texas Cause No. TS-16-180;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Ines Pena, a/k/a Inez P Pena; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 104750000001100000000; 0.1515 acre, more or less, being Lot 11, Jose F. Villarreal Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 16, 1995, from Javier Garcia Flores et al to Ines Pena, in Volume 776, Page 216, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-17-78;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Rogelio Herrera; Foreclosed December 04, 2018; Acct. No. 000420770004505000000; 0.907 acre, more or less, out of Share 98, Porcion 77, Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated November 18, 1994, from Concepcion Delao to Rogelio Herrera, in Volume 895, Page 715, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-17-136;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Minerva Trevino, a/k/a Minerva M. Trevino; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 094100050000400000000; Lot 4, Block 5, Garza-Salinas Subdivision No. 3, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1029, Page 212, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-17-201;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Raciel Reyna, a/k/a Jesus Raciel Reyna; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 163500000002300000000; Lot 23, Addition No 1, Santa Cruz Industrial Park Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 249-A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-17-239;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Vicente Zurita, Jr., a/k/a Vicente J. Zurita; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 130000040000500000000; Tract 1: Lot 5, Block 4, Northwest Industrial Park Subdivision # I, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 213A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-17-239;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Vicente Zurita, Jr., a/k/a Vicente J. Zurita; Foreclosed July 03, 2018; Acct. No. 130000040000400000000; Tract 2: Lot 4, Block 4, Northwest Industrial Park Subdivision # I, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 213A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas,

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Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Starr County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the “Adjudged Value” as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Starr County Appraisal District.

Payment must be made by cashiers check or money orders. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. ************************************************ ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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Schott’s Whipsnakes are quick, fast and agile About once every couple of years I’m lucky enough to see a Schott’s whipsnake. Each time, I’m made aware of how quick, fast and agile they are.

Schott’s whipsnakes can slither amazingly fast, dart into animal burrows or climb into trees or bushes where they freeze amongst similarly colored branches or sprawl on the branches of the highest crown, too high to reach and maybe even to be seen.

I’m truly amazed at how well they climb. It takes very little to provoke their retreat.

There are people who make their living capturing animals for zoos and the wild animal trade. They attest to the Schott’s whipsnake’s ability to elude capture and prefer to spend their valuable time on other more likely catches.

Schott’s whipsnakes are fairly common but not abundant in the Rio Grande Plain, the southern tip of Texas, and into northern Mexico. They’re found in arid, brushy, rocky terrain, usually near a water source like a small pond or stream. They enjoy the Tamaulipan thorn scrub.

They’re long, slender snakes with an adult length of about 4 to 4 1/2 feet and a thickness similar to your index finger. Their dorsal color is bluish-gray. The ventral (belly) side is off-white becoming pinkish-salmon under the tail.

Along each side of the front-half of the body are two thin, light stripes. Each of the scales on the top of the body have white on the

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With their eyes on the sides of the head, and not both in front like ours, a snakes depth perception is limited. For them, that makes chasing fast moving prey through the brush difficult.

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as seems to be the case with most of our wildlife, thanks to the inexorable loss of wild habitat. I hope you can enjoy the thrill of seeing one.

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STK#20147A

ONLY 8K MILES

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MO

Payment based on 72Mo., $1,000 down @ 7.9% WAC 72 mo. • STK# P2359 - $15,988, STK# 21270A - $7,988, STK# 20588B - $13,988, STK# 20476A - $26,988, STK#20219A - $19,988, STK# 20427A - $18,988, STK#20147A - $26,988

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2019 Compass Sport 4x4 2019 Renegade Latitude 4X2

4,720

$

OFF MSRP

Stk# KT847866 MSRP $28,480 - SWNPRBC $750, CC2019BC $750, SW2019RBC $1,000, SW2019BC $500, EPFA $1,720

2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew

$

12,000

OFF MSRP

Stk# N902526 MSRP $52,975- SWBCRCC $1,000, SWNPRBC $750, CC2019BC $500, TOCRBC $1,000, SW2019BC $2,250, EPFA $6,389

5,568

$

OFF MSRP

Stk# KPK76329, MSRP 26,015- SWBCRCC $1,250, SWCCAPRBC $1,000, SWNPRBC $750, CC2019BC $500, SW2019BC $500, EPFA $1,568

2019 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2

$

6,331

OFF MSRP

Stk# C819959 MSRP $39,635- SWBCRCC $750, CC2019BC $1,000, EPFA2019MY $2,581, SW2019BC $2,000

2018 Wrangler Unlimited Sport 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4

8,000

$

OFF MSRP

Stk# JW185620 MSRP $46,715, Payne Discount $8,000

6,414

$

OFF MSRP

Stk# D124037 MSRP $40,905- SWBCRCC $1,000, SWNPRBC $750, CC2019BC $1,000, SW2019BC $500, EPFA $3,164

2016 GMC TERRAIN SLT

2016 FORD EXPLORE XLT

2016 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON

$259/MONTH

$289/MONTH

$449/MONTH

$17,995

Stk#TG6307029 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

$19,995

Stk#TGD1926 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

$29,995

Stk#TL176360 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

2017 GMC Acadia SLE $309/MONTH 2017 GMC Acadia SLE $359/MONTH

$20,995

Stk#TZ170363 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

$22,995

Stk#TZ201006 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

2018 Nissan Frontier $319/MONTH

2017 Ford F-150 STX $399/MONTH

$20,995

$26,995

Stk#PN700011 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

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Stk#TGD01926 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 WAC

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