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The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation would like to congratulate Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique on their grand opening in Rio Grande City. The Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce hosted the event on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

“On behalf of myself and my family, we express our sincere appreciation to all who have generously helped us make this

event possible,” said Tracy Solis, owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics and Boutique. “Our goal is to take this established national brand and make it grow in our community.

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“We congratulate and welcome the Solis Family and Merle Norman Cosmetics to beautiful Rio Grande City,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal.

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Roma Little League election of 2019 Board on Wednesday November 21st, 2018, 6pm, City of Roma Fire Department.

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Congratulations to all the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator UIL Academics Team members that competed and placed at the meet this weekend in Palmview!

Following are the results: Calculator - Airam Garcia, 4th Place (Veteran Division), Ricardo De Anda, 6th Place (Veteran Division); Computer Science - Mike Guillen, 1st Place (Novice Division), Leonardo Ponce, 2nd Place (Veteran Division), Abel Ochoa, 4th Place (Veteran Division); Current Events - Rian York, 6th Place (Veteran Division); CX-Debate - Catalina Galvan and Danelo Gonzalez, 1st Place, Jose Torres and Brianna Alaniz, 2nd Place; Informative Speaking Andrick Garcia, 3rd Place (Veteran

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On Behalf of the Rio Grande City Police Department & Crime Stoppers we would like to Thank all our Sponsors and Volunteers who helped make our recent National Night Out such a huge success.

• Khit Chiropractic & Wellness Center • Pediatric Practice Association • Role’s Wrecker Service • Heritage Development • Super Star Storage Units • The Pediatric Care Center • RGC Municipal Court Judge Lopez

• Starr County Teachers Federal Credit Union • Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc • Idea Rio Grande City • Rodeo Dental • Family Health Center • EDC Rio Grande City • JF Trenching & Paving Construction • Trans Starr EMS • Law Office OF Margil Sanchez Jr

• Sign Works • Starr County Town Crier • Victor Canales Jr, Starr County Attorney • Omar Escobar, District Attorney 229th Judicial District • R&R Collision • Car Care 1 • J&K Loan • Rio Delta Engineering • L&F Distributors • Rio Bank • Merle Norman • Eddie Ramirez Law Firm • Smile & Shine

Donations By: Starr County Commissioner Ruben Saenz, Grande Butane Co., Pizza Hut, Valle Bakery, McDonalds, Reyna Bakery, Wal-Mart, Chilis, AMC Rio Grande 10, Constable Javier Vela Pct. 4, Roel “Role” Valadez

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Roma ISD Congratulates November 2018 Wall Of Fame Honorees Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities.

The November 2018 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at the school board meeting. The honorees include: Orlando Garza, Jimena CantuRios and Daiana Salinas of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Yaritza J. Garza-Garcia, Samantha Rodriguez and Andrea Torrecilla of Emma Vera Elementary School; Keziah Crus, Brissia Gonzalez and Karolina Valdez of F.J. Scott Elementary School; Anthony Garcia, Edgardo Gonzalez and Evelyn R. Saldana-Rivera of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Naylea Gonzalez and Josue Pena of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; Yoselyn Barron, Eden J. Garcia and Natalie Garza of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Adan Barrera, Daisy Molina and Chaylem Pena of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Grecia De La Garza, Cesar Lopez and Alec Vasquez-Kanhere of Roma Middle School; and Rebecca Canales, Daniela Elizondo and Abel Ochoa-Garcia of Roma High School. Congratulations To All Students!

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Team Hope would like to Salute and Thank the many Veterans from Starr County and the rest of the Nation who have served and sacri�iced in the name of Country and State. It is because of their countless sacri�ices that we are able to exercise our right to vote and experience true freedom in the United States. We would also like to THANK the many supporters and voters who participated in the democratic process and voted and let their voice be heard. Power should always belong to the people, and through your vote your voice was heard loud and clear. We cannot Thank you enough for your faith and con�idence in what we stand for. Together we will effectuate the Hope we want for the Students, Staff and Constituents of RGCCISD. On behalf of Basilio, Eddie and Noe we sincerely THANK YOU for believing in us and keeping Hope in your hearts.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CLASS OF 1966 DECEASED MEMBERS

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DPS Issues Statement on Veterans Day Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw issued the following statement regarding Veterans Day: “On Veterans Day, we all have the distinct privilege of honoring the courageous men and women who have valiantly answered the call to serve in our country’s military both at home and abroad.

We join together in showing our appreciation for those who have fought bravely to protect us against threats to our liberty and our way of life. We must never forget that these patriots selflessly and willingly embraced the many sacrifices that come with serving in the U.S. Military.

“Our military members will always be celebrated as heroes, because their service has afforded precious freedoms and safety to Americans and countless others across the globe.

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join the DPS family; their unique expertise and experience greatly contribute to the mission of our department – to protect and serve Texas. They have answered the call to serve not once, but twice, and the department and the entire state of Texas are grateful for them.

“We also recognize the family members and loved ones who stand behind every Soldier, Sailor, Guardsman, Airman and Marine, sharing in the sacrifices.

We are extremely thankful for the vital and special role these families play in supporting our military men and women.

“So to all U.S. Military Veterans: you will always hold a place of reverence in our hearts for all you have done for us and our great nation. Thank you for your selfless service, your bravery and your sacrifice.”

ROMA UIL Continued from Front Page

Paulina Guerra, 1st Place (Novice Division), Lizette Villegas, 2nd Place (Novice Division); Number Sense Leonardo Ponce, 2nd Place (Veteran Division); Persuasive Speaking - Maritza Garcia, 5th Place (Veteran Division); Science - Ruben Garcia, 3rd Place (12th Grade Division), Lauro Salinas, 5th Place (12th Grade Division), Andrea Trevino, 6th Place (12th Grade Division); Social Studies - Ana Avila, 2nd Place (Veteran Division), Juan Division), Leonardo Saenz, 6th Delgado, 2nd Place (Novice Place (Veteran Division).

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Happy Birthday To Our Precious Angel

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

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Roma ISD District Librarians Meet to Plan Activities RGCCISD Transportation Department Emergency Evacuation Team visited Alberto & Celia Barrera Elem.

A Safe Ride! Members of the RGCCISD Transportation Department Emergency Evacuation Team visited Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary for the annual bus safety presentation.

According to the National Safety Council, approximately 25 million students board a school bus every school day. As high as these numbers are, the number of school bus accidents is remarkably low due in large part to the countless hours of training Did you know that there is ALOT of planning that goes into providing Library Services at Roma ISD? school bus drivers must have.

District librarians meet at least once a month to plan activities and coordinate lessons for students. They Alberto & Celia Barrera also are involved in many other activities that make their campuses run smoothly. Here are our district Elementary students, staff, librarians at their October meeting at Roma Middle School. (Photo courtesy Dora Guillen-Salinas.) and administration would like to THANK the RGCCISD Transportation Department for their commitment to safety

TxDOT Urges Drivers To ‘End The Streak’ Of Daily Deaths On Texas Roads November 2018 marks grim milestone of more than 66,000 roadway deaths since 2000 Not all anniversaries are happy and Nov. 7 is one of the saddest of all. Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roadways every single day. In an effort to end this deadly 18-year milestone, the Texas Department of Transportation, through its #EndTheStreakTX campaign, reminds drivers it’s a shared responsibility among roadway users and engineers to keep our roads safe.

“We all have the power to end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways,” said Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan. “Don’t drink and drive; put away the cell phone; buckle up; and obey traffic laws.

Be the driver you would want next to you, in front of you or behind you. Together, we can end the streak.”

“It’s heartbreaking to know that every day for the past 18 years someone has lost a spouse,

child, friend or neighbor on our state’s roadways,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass.

“Ending this deadly daily streak is a shared responsibility. We will continue to engineer our roads to be more forgiving of drivers’ errors, but we all must work toward ending such preventable contributing factors as distracted driving, speeding and drunk driving. Let’s make it a priority to be safe, focused and responsible behind the wheel. Let’s end the streak.”

To help raise awareness of this tragic, daily statistic, TxDOT is asking people to share personal stories of loved ones lost in car crashes on their social media pages using photo and video testimonials with the hashtag, #EndTheStreakTX. The agency also will be posting startling statistics for the public to repost on social media outlets to help share this important message.

Since Nov. 7, 2000, fatalities resulting from vehicle crashes on Texas roadways have numbered

more than 66,000. The leading causes of fatalities continue to be failure to stay in one lane, alcohol and speed. To decrease the chances of roadway crashes and fatalities, TxDOT reminds drivers to: ·Buckle seatbelts – all passengers need to be buckled ·Pay attention – put phone away and avoid distractions ·Never drink and drive – drunk driving kills; get a sober ride home ·Drive the speed limit – obey speed limits and drive slower when weather conditions warrant

The information contained in this report represents reportable data collected from the Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR3). This information was received and processed by the department as of Oct. 11, 2018.

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Music Legend Johnny Canales visits Starr County Texas Students Encouraged to Participate in

2019 Letters About Literature Competition

Legendary Tejano Music singer Johnny Canales came to Starr County to invite the community to participate in a taping of his show “The Johnny Canales Show” in Starr County to honor all of the local veterans.

Attending the meeting were; Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes, Commissioner Roy Pena, Cynthia Garcia Fuentes-Public Relations Director, Ramiro Sarabia-Planning Coordinator, Luis Rios – Housing Authority Director, Johnny Canales, his wife Nora and Ricardo (Richie) Salazar from the Group “Manada”.

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The Texas Center for the Book has launched the 2019 Letters About Literature contest, a program that invites students in Texas to respond to authors of books or poetry that has touched their lives. Letters About Literature is a Library of Congress program administered in Texas by the Texas Center for the Book.

The contest opened Nov. 1, 2018 and is open to students in the fourth-12th grades.

Participants select a book, poem or play that has made a lasting impact on their lives.

They then write a personal letter to the author that reflects how they have been changed, inspired or motivated by the work they selected. State winners receive $100 and a trip to the 2019 Texas

Library Association Conference, and their letters will be submitted to the national Letters About Literature competition. National winners receive $2,000 and travel assistance to Washington D.C. for a special awards ceremony.

“My students can all name a book that changed their life in some way,” said Hill Country Middle School teacher Brenda Mosher. “The contest enables my students not only to reflect on how books shape their thinking, but it also encourages them to put into words what swirls in their minds and in their hearts as they read and after they close the book at the last page. “ All submissions for the 2019 contest must be submitted on the new online submission platform

by Dec. 14, 2018. A permission form is required for all students who will be younger than 13 on Nov. 1, 2018.

Two Texas entries received honorable mention designations in the national Letters About Literature competition in 2018.

To learn more about the contest, how to submit and to view winning entries from previous years, visit www.tsl.texas. gov/lettersaboutliterature. The website also features a teaching guide and other resources for Texas educators.

For more information on Texas Center for the Book initiatives, a project of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, visit www.tsl.texas. gov/centerforthebook or contact Rebekah Manley, Texas Center for the Book Coordinator, at rmanley@tsl.texas.gov or 512936-2505.

Thanksgiving!

GRACIAS SEÑOR

Padre mío pongo en tus manos mis ilusiones, mis problemas, mis necesidades.

Tú sabes lo que es mejor para mí.

Hágase tu voluntad ¡Amen!

Gracias Dios mío por los momentos buenos y también por los difíciles. Por los que me quieren y también por los que no. Por todo lo bueno que tengo y por lo que está por venir. Por los errores cometidos te pido perdón, pero sobre todo te doy gracias por estar siempre a mi lado Señor.

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Make CHEVY BMW BUICK DODGE FORD

Model CRUZE X3 VERANO CHALLENGER EXPLORER

Sale Price $15,795 $17,995 $16,995 $25,995 $21,595

(956) 487-2582

SALE HOURS: M-F 8:30AM-8PM • SAT 9AM-7PM Plus TT&L and doc fees with approved credit Art for placement only. See dealer for details. Expires 11-20-18

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LEGAL NOTICE

Owners of Mesquite Grill & Country Store joined RMS in celebrating National School Lunch Week

Delia G. Garcia Elementary School Hosts AR Rally

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: AD MERCANTILE LLC dba BORDER TOWN FOODS #5 to be located at 1533 E. GRANT ST., ROMA,STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officer of said Limited Liability Company AMANDO PEÑA JR./ The Owners of Mesquite Grill & Country Store joined RMS in MANAGER, AMANDO celebrating National School Lunch Week. Mr. Ricardo Hinojosa and his daughter, Miss Annette Hinojosa, donated their time to help serve PEÑA III/MANAGER. lunch to our students. A special thank you to the Hinojosa Family!

The Warriors at Delia G. Garcia Elementary School hosted a wonderful AR Kick Off Rally. The students enjoyed seeing their teachers pose as different types of leaders and readers!

Sales Event People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company for big savings and family- friendly service! www.riomotors.com

2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE HATCHBACK LT

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE BONUS CASH

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE

STK# 19297

Conditional Offers:

$24,440 -$ 1,445 -$ 2,500 -$ 750

STK# 20011

Conditional Offers:

$24,195 -$ 950 -$ 2,500

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,750 ** GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $750 ** GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000

$ 19,745

$ 20,745

2018 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB LT

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE BONUS CASH

$16,995 w/ Conditional Offers

$16,995 w/ Conditional Offers

STK# 19830

Conditional Offers:

$24,345 -$ 3, 1 38 -$ 3,238

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $974

$17,969

$16,995 w/ Conditional Offers

STK# 20146

Conditional Offers:

$4 6 , 1 70 -$ 3,750 -$ 5,000 -$ 1,750

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $2,500 ** GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000

$35,670

$31,170 w/ Conditional Offers

*Must qualify and finance through GM Financial. Residency restrictions apply. **Available to customers who have a current qualifying GM lease; see dealer for details.

Artwork for illustration purposes only. All vehicles are subject to pre-sale. All prices plus tax, title and license. Expires 11/20/2018.

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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 4, 2018, 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 10:30 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 Fuente, By: _______________ Date ___________ Cause No. TS-07-91; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS.ESEQUIEL CORTEZ A/K/A EZEQUIEL CORTEZ, ET AL; Foreclosed 08/17/09; Acct. No. 0055742 (101500000000100000000); All that certain tract of land being Lot 1 and consisting of 0.16 acre, more or less, Hackberry Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 253, Official Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, 0.032 acre, more or less, described in Volume 606, Page 370, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.128 acre, more or less, Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-09-26; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LEONEL E. MORAIDA, JR., AKA LEONEL ERNESTO MORAIDA, JR. AKA LEONEL MORAIDA, JR. AKA LEONEL MORAIDA, ET AL; Foreclosed 07/01/14; Acct. No. 0068825 (124500000001200000000); 0.154 acre, more or less, being Lot 12, Moraida Subdivision, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 719, Page 660, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-13-41; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. V C GUERRA ESTATE ; Foreclosed 05/31/16; Acct. No. 0013247 (003251040009200000200); Abstract 325, Porcion 104, J De La Garza, Share 92, .4470-08475- 03000-000000.

Cause No. TS-15-233; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EISAI PEREZ VECCHIO, JR. A/K/A EISAI P. VECCHIO; Foreclosed 03/24/17; Acct. No. 0057625 (000840720001485000000); 0.215 acre, more or less, out of Share No. 16-B, Porcion No. 72, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 14, 1989, from Yolanda Perez Vecchio to Eisai Perez Vecchio Jr., in Volume 600, Page 178, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-98-133; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR- ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 VS. FELIX CONTRERAS; Foreclosed 08/17/09; Acct. No. 0004051 (168000000200700000000); LT 7 BLK “ B “ SOLIS-Subdivision, Town of Grulla, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 1, Page 135, 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0054466 (132000100000100000000); 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, Deed 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0054467 (132000100000200000000) ; 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, Deed 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0054468 (132000100000300000000); 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, Deed 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0054469 (132000100000400000000); 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, Deed 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0054470 (132000100000500000000); 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, Deed 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0054477 (132000100001200000000); 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, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-156; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. ROSA ACEVEDO, AKA ROSA M. ACEVEDO A/K/A ROSA ANA ACEVEDO, ET AL; Foreclosed 08/25/16; Acct. No. 0046019 (000820780000000054000); .0745 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 78, D. Garcia Survey, Abstract 82, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 17, 1986, from Ageo Morales, et al. to Rosa M. Acevedo, et al., in Volume 529, Page 854, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-27; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FELIBERTO GONZALEZ; Foreclosed 12/09/15; Acct. No. 0080070 (119800100000301000000); A portion of Lot 3, known as Lot 3-A, Block 10, Mike’s Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 903, Page 150, Official Records of Starr County, Texas and Acct. 0068378 (11980100000300000300); Improvements only situated on Lot 3, Block 10, Mike’s Subdivision, located in 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0002356 (145000490000400000100); 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0062374 (145000490000500000100); Lot 5, of the South half 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0062376 (145000490000600000100); Lot 6, of the South half 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 03/02/17; Acct. No. 0002358 (145001120000900000000); The East one-half of Lot 9, Block 112, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 832, Official Records of Starr County, Texas and Acct. No. 0062372 (145001120001000000000); Lot 10, Block 112, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 832, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-114; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VERONICA CASAS, ET AL; Foreclosed 12/15/11; Acct. No. 0055139 (096000010000800000000); Lot 8, Block 1, Gomez Addition, an addition to the City of Rio Grande City , Starr County, Texas, as described iin Volume 578, Page 702, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-11-68; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EVA T. ALVAREZ, ET AL; Foreclosed 05/19/16; Acct.

No. 0000716 (157000000000200000000); Lots 2 and 3, San Antonio Subdivision, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 443, Page 861, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-14-77; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RODOLFO ELLERT (DECEASED); Foreclosed 12/20/16; Acct. No. 0005701 (000820780006450000000); All that certain tract of land situated in Porcion No. 78, Abstract 82, Ancient Jurisdiction of Camargo, now Starr County, Texas, and described as 0.50 acres, more or less, being the Second Tract, in deed dated December 20, 1980, from Ruben Ellert to Rodolfo Ellert, in Volume 435, Page 281, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.19 acre tract, described in Volume 435, Page 281, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; leaving herein a residue of 0.31 acres, more or less.

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.

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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.

ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLDAS IS, WHERE IS,AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE CONSTABLE’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.

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.

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.

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7917 www.lgbs.com

***************************************************** 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

Doctors Say Vaccinations Key to Preventing a Deadly Flu Season

The bottom line: Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.

The flu can cause fever and chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, and body aches, and thousands of people die from severe cases. The best way to prevent flu is by getting an annual flu shot, which scientists develop to target the flu strains predicted to dominate the season.

Look out: Here comes flu season. Even though the flu is an annual occurrence, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) branded the 2017-18 flu season as one of the worst in recent years. According to CDC, 11,000 Texans died of flu-related illnesses last season.

Oct. 1 marks the traditional start of flu season. The Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Texas Medicine magazine reports physicians are urging patients not to get complacent, and to take preventive steps now.

“People of all ages are at risk,” said Lenore DePagter, DO, a member of TMA’s Be Wise — Immunize Physician Advisory Panel. “The flu can be deadly, especially for the very young, the very old, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses,” said the McAllen internal medicine specialist. The flu causes misery in its victims — fever and chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, and body aches. Thousands of people die from severe cases every year.

Statistics on the total number of flu cases are sketchy because neither Texas nor the federal government requires clinicians to report them. Still, anecdotal evidence and available data confirmed that 2017-18 was a deadly flu season. A record 172 children younger than age 18 nationwide died last year, surpassing the old record of 171 in 2012-13. Texas saw 16 pediatric flu deaths in 2017-18, up from eight in 2016-17 and

seven in 2015-16, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

Last year’s flu season was so severe for several reasons.

Jennifer A. Shuford, MD, DSHS’s infectious disease medical officer and a consultant to the TMA Committee on Infectious Diseases, said the most prevalent strain last year was H3N2, and vaccines typically don’t protect well against it. “Just having an H3N2-predominant year was going to make it a more severe year,” Dr. Shuford said.

“Usually, when it’s an H3N2predominant season, we see more hospitalizations, more severe influenza, and more deaths. And it certainly happened that way last year.”

Dr. Shuford also said last year’s vaccine was not a perfect match for all the flu strains that appeared. (Scientists develop each year’s flu vaccine to target the strains predicted to dominate the season.) In a typical flu season, flu vaccine can be up to 60-percent effective. The 2017-18 vaccine was 36-percent effective, one CDC study found.

Nonetheless, physicians maintain the best way people can avoid the flu and reduce the severity of flu season is by getting a flu shot, especially children 6 months and older, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions, and seniors over 65, who are most at risk. “Even if [scientists are] not totally correct [about the vaccine matching the prevalent strain], the flu shot still prevents serious illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths,” Dr. DePagter said.

Doctors point to an expanded list of flu shot types this year, including the nasal spray FluMist that would make it easier to vaccinate young children. Also, this year’s U.S. vaccine is designed to improve protection against two of the strains that were not well matched in last year’s vaccine.

“There’s a sense that it’s not

a big deal, but it is a big deal,” said Trish Perl, MD, chief of the division of infectious diseases at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and a member of TMA’s Committee on Infectious Diseases. “It may not be a big deal to you because you’re young and healthy. But it’s a big deal to the people around you. It’s a big deal for the health system.”

This release is part of a monthly TMA series highlighting contagious diseases that childhood and adult vaccinations can prevent. Diseases covered thus far are: Measles, Pneumococcal disease, Human papillomavirus (HPV), Chickenpox and shingles (varicella), and Hepatitis A. TMA designed the series to inform patients of the facts about these diseases and to help them understand the benefits of vaccinations to prevent illness.

Visit the TMA website to see efforts to raise immunization awareness and how funding is used to increase vaccination rates.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 51,000 physician and medical student members.

It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

Be Wise — ImmunizeSM is a joint initiative led by TMA physicians and medical students, and the TMA Alliance. It is funded in 2018 by the TMA Foundation thanks to H-E-B, TMF Health Quality Institute, Pfizer Inc., and gifts from physicians and their families.

County of Starr Texas Community Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) 2017-2018 Contract No. 7217440 Advertisement and Invitation for Bids The County of Starr will receive bids for the Texas Community Block Grant Program 2017-2018 for Street Construction and Reconstruction until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 26st of November 2018 at Starr County Annex Building (100 N. F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582). The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 26st of November at Starr County Annex Building, 100 N. F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582.

The project will consist of the construction of Eagle St., Mikeʼs 7th St. and reconstruction of El Tanque Rd. Bids are invited for, but are not limited to, the items and approximate quantities as follows: 1.

8,253 SY of 11/2 in. of HMAC

2.

9,128 SY of 6 in. Subgrade & 8 in. caliche flex base

3.

720 SQFT Concrete Valley Gutters

Bid/Contract Documents, including Technical Specifications are on file and may be viewed at the Starr County Federal and State Programs, located on 100 N. F.M. 3167(Suite 220), Rio Grande City, TX, 78582 during normal business days or may be obtained by interested parties for Fifty Dollars ($50.00), non-refundable, per set or copy, by contacting Rio Delta Engineering, 309 N. Corpus St. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, or by calling (956) 263-1041 or requests by facsimile can be made to Rio Delta Engineering by calling at (956) 2361112.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 16th, 2018 at Starr County Annex Building (100 N. F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582).

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety is required with each bid for those contracts that exceed $25,000. A certified check or bank draft payable to the County of Starr or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis Bacon and Related Acts) wage rates, as issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin. Adherence to the grant recipientʼs Section 3 Policy is required for contracts and subcontracts in excess of $100,000.00.

The County of Starr reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by County of Starr for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders' qualifications prior to the contract award.

County of Starr

By: Honorable Eloy Vera , County Judge Date: November 1, 2018

All contractors and/or subcontractors who are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project. All contractors/subcontractors must be enrolled in SAM.gov and shall have a DUNS number.

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CONGRATULATIONS To all my friends on their Victory!!!

November 6, 2018

Roma City Comm.

RGCCISD • Gilberto Ramirez Jr. • Bacho Villarreal • Joel Hinojosa • Eddie Ramirez • Lupe Cantu Jr. • Noe Castillo • Clyde Guerra

Roma ISD • Ricky Perez • Rey Rodriguez • Clarissa Alvarez

County Comm. Pct 2

• Roy Peña III

NOW THE REAL TEST IS ON ALL OF US!!!

Serve with honor and in the best interest of our kids future and the Starr County Community.

I challenge everyone to put their political agenda aside and work together to achieve the best results for our community.

Tu Amigo y Servidor

Chuy

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R.T. Barrera Elementary School Roque Guerra Elementary students Eagles Engage in Bus Safety Training were addressed by Mr. Melvin Adams

Our students were addressed by Mr. Melvin Adams. He talked to kids about his past experiences and making wise choices as a youth to become exceptional parents, wife or husband and become successful in Thank you to the Roma ISD Transportation Department for giving a great, informative Bus Safety every area of life. Melvin Adams is a Former Harlem Globetrotter whose passion is to change the school Presentation at R.T. Barrera Elementary School! student culture in America and he has spoken to over 4 million kids worldwide.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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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 2, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in DECEMBER, 2018, the same being the 4TH day of said month, at the Southside Doors of the Courthouse of said the County, located at 401 North Britton, in the City of 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 a.m., 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-97-34, Account No(s). 0061831 (14850-00000-04000-000100) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 VS. JUANA CASTRO Improvements consisting of Building Only situated on Lot 40, Robinson Subdivision, located in Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $51,240; TS-07-22, Account No(s). 0020187 (05150-00500-00600-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GREGORIA R. GARZA (DECEASED) Lot 6, Block 5, Alvarez Subdivision, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 176, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $17,400.00; TS-08-25, Account No(s). 0046651 (06100-00100-00900-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, RIO GRANDE CITY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE, ET AL VS. OSCAR MARTINEZ LOPEZ A/K/A OSCAR M. LOPEZ, ET AL Lot 9, Block 1, Charco Blanco Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 523, Page 408, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $18,220.00; TS-08-25, Account No(s). 0046650 (06100-00100-00800-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, RIO GRANDE CITY AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE, ET AL VS. OSCAR MARTINEZ LOPEZ A/K/A OSCAR M. LOPEZ, ET AL Lot 8, Block 1, Charco Blanco Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 523, Page 408, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,610.00; TS-09-69, Account No(s). 0054307 (17425-00000-01330-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RONNIE AL SOLIS A/K/A RONNIE SOLIS, ET AL All of the surface only to Lot 133, of the Valle Vista Subdivision, Phase No. 1, a subdivision being the South 14.54 acres out of Tract 108 of the Partition of Porcion 93, Camargo Jurisdiction, Starr County, Texas, recorded in Volume 2, Page 241-A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $4,990.00; TS-10-61, Account No(s). 0017285 (15609-00002-01200-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LEONEL J. LOPEZ 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. with an adjudged value of $80,020.00; TS-10-61, Account No(s). 0046622 (06200-00010-00700-001000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LEONEL J. LOPEZ 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. with an adjudged value of $122,330.00; TS-12-78, Account No(s). 0015926 (14500-09301-01100-000000) 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 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. with an adjudged value of $18,260.00; TS-12-78, Account No(s). 0056268 (14850-00000-04000-000000) 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

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. with an adjudged value of $8,630.00; TS-14-71, Account No(s). 0007662 (00082-07800-05780-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LUIS RENE GARCIA (DECEASED) All of the interest and ownership owned by our parents Isauro Garcia and Amparo Garza Garcia have in any land and residence in Starr County, Texas and specifically the house where he lives at 1603 West Main Street in Rio Grande City, Texas, and more particularly described in deed dated July 23, 2002 from Gerardo Garcia, et al to Luis Rene Garcia, in Volume 0936, Pages 454 - 456, Starr Records of Starr County, Texas, and carried on the Tax Roll as Abstract 82, Porcion 78, Diego Garcia, 1, House, Land, Gerardo Garcia. with an adjudged value of $11,580.00; TS-15-145, Account No(s). 0057654 (00165-07400-00900-002250) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSALBA B. CORTEZ 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. with an adjudged value of $25,990.00; TS-15-157, Account No(s). 0086303 (17412-00000-03300-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VERONICA PEREZ, ET AL Lot 33, Mountain View Subdivision, Phase I, an addition to the Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 456, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $145,230.00; TS-15-231, Account No(s). 0051538 (00197-07700-00945-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ARTURO JAVIER GARZA 8.55 acres, more or less, out of a part of Share No. 8-A, Porcion No. 77, Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tract 2, in Partition Deed dated November 6, 1974, from Everardo Garcia et al to Elodia Garcia Alvarez, in Volume 381, Page 262, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $28,860.00; TS-15-231, Account No(s). 0000712 (00066-07900-02010-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ARTURO JAVIER GARZA 0.23 acre, more or less, being all of Tracts 8-A and 8-B, Porcion No. 79, Ancient Jurisdiction of Camargo, now Starr County, Texas, as described, as the First and Second Tracts, in deed dated July 25, 1994 from Jesusa Imelda A. Garza to Arturo Javier Garza, in Volume 753, Page 655, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $45,000.00; TS-15-231, Account No(s). 0008589 (06200-00002-00600-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ARTURO JAVIER GARZA Lot 6, Block “B”, Clarks Subdivision, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 93, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,330.00; TS-15-231, Account No(s). 0035378 (00066-07900-02060-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ARTURO JAVIER GARZA Abstract 66, Porcion 79, J. Cisneros, Improvements Only, Old Ford Used Car Lot, 69001602-01 (Shed), Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $790.00;

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TS-15-239, Account No(s). 0032443 (00327-06500-00880-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE CORREA GUERRERO 0.32 acre, more or less, part of Porcion 65, Antonio Garcia Survey, Abstract 327, formerly in the Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, now situated in Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tracts 1 and 2, in deed dated September 19, 1996, from Raul Barrera, et ux to Jose Correa Guerrero, in Volume 764, Page 566, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,000.00; TS-16-34, Account No(s). 0034134 (00092-07800-01280-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. YOLANDA ALANIZ 0.4576 acre, more or less, out of Tract 57, Porcion 78, F. De La Garza Survey, Abstract 92, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated December 2, 2010, from Raudel Alaniz to Yolanda Alaniz, in Volume 1294, Page 401, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,250.00; TS-16-34, Account No(s). 0064395 (00092-07800-00077-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. YOLANDA ALANIZ 1.447 acre, more or less, out of Parcel 4 of Tract 4, Porcion 78, F. De La Garza Survey, Abstract 92, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 15, 1992, from Adan Garcia to Yolanda Alaniz, in Volume 655, Page 698, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $2,440.00;

TS-16-43, Account No(s). 0066054 (00150-07600-81900-000515) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. MARIBEL GARCIA GARZA A/K/A MARIBEL GARCIA PENA, ET AL 2.914 acres, more or less, out of Tract 19, Porcion 76, situated in the Jose M. Antonio Ramirez Survey, Abstract 150, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 18, 2002, from Gerardo Guerrero Delgado to Maribel Garcia Garza et al, in Volume 942, Page 72, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $65,360.00; TS-16-155, Account No(s). 0016190 (00130-08300-00000-032700) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROBERTO LEO LOPEZ 0.172 acre, more or less, being Lot 1 situated in that certain Ernesto I. Lopez 4.00 acres tract in the East one-half of Porcion 83, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 2, 1980, from Ernesto I. Lopez, et ux to Roberto Leo Lopez, in Volume 425, Page 812, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $34,020.00; TS-17-78, Account No(s). 0078987 (00042-07700-04505-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROGELIO HERRERA 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. with an adjudged value of $104,320.00;

(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.

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, November 2, 2018.

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. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANYWARRANTY, 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. 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:

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a twig. The palpi even look like a leaf petiole.

The caterpillars (larvae) are green with a yellow stripe along the top and another on each side.

Near the front, i.e., the thorax, are two, small black spots called tubercles. There’s apparently a second larvae form that’s more blackish.

Males and females are look-alikes except that, if you look very closely, you’ll discover that the two front legs of a male are short and they walk on only four legs; that’s something you’re not likely to see.

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