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Over 100 participants signed up for the walk against cancer, City of Roma 4th Annual “Walk All Over Cancer” Event was a total success. Each year we work hard on raising awareness by walking 1 mile down Hwy 83 from Citizens State Bank to Roma Municipal Park, with the hopes of getting the message across. Roma Parks and Recreations Committee wants to thank everyone that participated in the walk and to our sponsors La Piedad Pawn Shop and Riverview Family Center.

Rio Grande City Welcomes Expansion Of Mighty Gladiator Marching Band Takes Affordable Homes Of South Texas Inc. Home Top Prize at Donna ISD Contest First time expanding into Starr County for non-profit Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. (AHSTI), in partnership with the City of Rio Grande City, has officially announced its expansion into Rio Grande City. The expansion, which has been about a year in the making, will start with building homes in Morning Star subdivision. The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation has

also shown its support through a grant incentive to AHSTI for this program. “We are very excited Affordable Homes of South Texas will implement the very first affordable homeownership program in Rio Grande City. Home ownership is important to the growth of our city and with the support and investment of the Rio Grande City EDC, a total of 50 homes constructed over the next 5 years

will help spur job creation, commercial business attraction and the improvement of the quality of life in Rio Grande City” said Mayor Joel Villarreal. AHSTI plans to build on 50 lots with its’ subsidiary Framework Homes building on another 32 lots. Aﬀordable Homes of South Texas, Inc. will be building for households that make 80% of the area median income (AMI) or less AHSTI, page 8

Mission Veterans Patriots Hold Off Determined Rattler Comeback Effort 26-24 By Kenneth Roberts, Freelance Writer The Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots used a fast start and clutch turnover-forcing defense to hold off a determined comeback effort by the Rio Grande City Rattlers and emerge with a hard-fought 26-24 triumph in a District 31-5A battle at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium Friday night. The undefeated Patriots jumped out to a 13-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and built their advantage to 20-0 before the Rattlers scored their first touchdown. Veterans scored another touchdown before the Rattlers scored the final 10 points of the first half to cut the margin to 26-17 going into intermission. The Rattlers scored again early in the third quarter and had several opportunities to take the lead, but the Veterans defense thwarted

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Congratulations to the Mighty Gladiator Marching Band! Recently, the Roma High School Band traveled to the Donna ISD Marching Competition and earned Best 5A Band, Best 5A Percussion, Best 5A Color Guard and Grand Champion of the entire contest, including all 6A high schools!! (Photo and information courtesy Dina Laurel.)

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Representative Ryan Guillen (DRural South Texas) would like to remind everyone that early voting for the November 7th election has started, and to encourage all Texans to do their civic duty and vote. “Voting is an important power entrusted to us, and I hope that there is a large turnout for this very important election,” Guillen added. In addition to the various local issues up for election, there are seven constitutional amendments on the ballot, giving Texans a say in amending the Texas Constitution. The amendments cover a wide range of issues from taxes to charities, and are as follows: • Proposition 1 provides a property tax exemption for the charitably donated home of disabled veterans or their surviving spouse. • Proposition 2 cuts red tape on home equity loans by updating 20year old laws. • Proposition 3 puts limits on the terms of certain governorappointed positions. • Proposition 4 requires courts to notify the Texas Attorney General of any constitutional challenges to state law. • Proposition 5 allows more professional sports teams to conduct charitable raffles. • Proposition 6 creates property tax relief for the surviving spouse of a first responder who was killed in the line of duty. • Proposition 7 allows banks and other financial institutions to promote and encourage savings by awarding prizes by lottery. “Now is the time to let the voice of South Texans be heard on these important issues, so I hope more people than ever turn out and vote this year,” added Guillen. Election Day is November 7, 2017, but early voting started on October 23, 2017 and runs through November 3, 2017.

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Border Patrol Makes Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary 3rd Congratulations to Roma School Presentation at I&G Center Grade Students Received A Donation Floats Placing in City of Roma Parade

The Instructional and Guidance School had Border Patrol Agents A. Pena and R. Reyes from the Rio Grande City Station give a presentation, Operation Detour RGV, to our students. The presentation was set up by our counselor, Mrs. Selma Cantu, as part of our comprehensive Guidance and Counseling program for our school. The presentation video highlighted students from the Rio Grande Valley who made the wrong choice and are now incarcerated serving anywhere from 10 to 40 years. The students were all under the age of 16 at the time of making the wrong decision, came from different family households, and were average to above average students. The agents stressed to our students that if friends or even family members (as was the case with one of the students in the video) “insist that you or someone you know get involved with an illegal activity because it’s easy money or nothing will happen to you” that you take a Detour! According to the Agents, Operation Detour RGV is designed to encourage students to make the right decisions and choices so that they do not ruin their lives. The presentation is available to all schools and a huge Thank You to Mrs. Selma Cantu for being proactive and reaching out to our community partners such as Border Patrol. Also, Thank You Agents Pena and Reyes for making a difference in our Roma ISD community. (Write up and photo courtesy Maria Teresa Ramirez.)

Thank you to all the students and staff that participated in the 2017 Roma Fest Parade! We appreciate all students who participated and thanks to everyone who came out in support of our students!! Congratulations to the float winners selected by the City of Roma, including 1st Place - F.J. Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary administration and 3rd grade teachers Scott Elementary; 2nd Place and students would like to thank Peter Piper Pizza for their donation R. & C. Saenz Elementary; and of dictionaries and bookmarks. School and community working 3rd Place - Veterans Memorial together to make our students future a brighter one. Elementary.

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Ringgold Middle School Celebrated National Custodian’s Day

Ringgold Middle School students and staff would like to thank all of our wonderful custodial staff for working so hard behind the scenes day after day. They are the quiet heroes of the school. They are always the first to arrive each day and the last ones to leave. Our school would be a mess without you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Retired Teachers Fall Convention

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera welcomed the TRTA District ONE participants to the Fall Conference held at the UTRGV Annex campus in Rio Grande City. District ONE is comprised of units of retired school personnel from the school districts from Brownsville-toLaredo. President Ofelia Estevis

introduced Texas Representative Ryan Guillen, who in-turn informed the large group of more than 100 of the details involved in addressing Texas’ state budget limits in reference to health care changes that aﬀect retired school employees. The 2017 Fall Conference agenda also included the yearly goals and needs that

impact TRTA (Texas Retired Teachers Association). Any retired school employee from the San Isidro ISD, Roma ISD or Rio Grande City CISD is invited to join the local unit of (SCRSEA) Starr County Retired School Employees Association by calling Bitsy Margo at 735-9444 or Edna Gonzalez at 844-8714.

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John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary Held a Parental Meeting General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Held a Show and Tell Day

John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary held a Parental Meeting. The meeting was very informative and a great Meeting. The meeting was very informative and a great success! The following topics were discussed: Title 1, Migrant Program, Attendance/ Truancy,

the latest drug trends and the importance of literacy. Principal Marissa Saldivar was very pleased with the turnout. She would like to thank all the parents who attended and all the district personnel who presented during the meeting. A special thank you to Virginia

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Veterans Middle School Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month

Veterans Middle School has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15, 2017 through October 15, 2017, all month at the VMS library. VMS students have participated in a number of literary activities while learning about prominent Hispanics and their culture. Daily contests have been held at the VMS library, including “A Hispanic to Know” displays which are read aloud during morning announcements, and a Hispanic Loteria Bingo which the students have enjoyed playing during lunch time. Pictured above are some of the Hispanic Heritage Month activities that the students have enjoyed at the VMS library.

AHSTI Continued from Front Page while Framework Homes will be targeting households that earn more than the 80% AMI threshold. “We are excited about expanding into Rio Grande City,” says AHSTI Executive Director, Bobby Calvillo, “We have had requests in the past, but had not been able to make it happen until now.” AHSTI will kick oﬀ the expansion on Saturday, November 4, 2017 with its inaugural WELCOME HOME! Event. The launch event is focused on not only providing program information, but meeting with attendees to determine if they are eligible for the program. If eligible then the attendee

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La Grulla Elementary School 1st 6-wks Honor Roll Mrs. Liliana Olivarez Principal at Grulla Elementary School is proud to announce the 1st 6-wks Honor Roll for the school year 2017-2018 PRE-KINDER Melissa Bermudez “A” Alessandro Luis Acevedo, Donovan Rene Aguirre, Tony Ayden Alaffa, Mila Bermudez, Sofia Bermudez, Jose Jonnatan Campos Jr., Cesar Alberto Corona-Vazquez, Juan Manuel Garcia III., Aurora Lucero Garza, Sasha Marie Garza, Danica Faith Guerra, Jesica Sarai Ibarra, Israel Lopez, Eden Olivares, Mario Alberto Pena, Rosa Elvia Resendez, Victor Alfonso Rios Jr., Eduardo Salinas Jr., Jorge Salinas Jr., Zoraya Zarate, Camila Zarazua Elvia Estrada “A” Jorge Luis Adame Jr., Jaquelynn Nicole Andrade Adriel Isidro Carrillo, James Castillo, Emma Lou Estrada, April Garcia, Alayna Genesis Garza, Anna Elizabeth Garza, Brianna Itzayanie Garza, Maria Liliana Garza, Salome Gonzalez IV, Jasmine Gonzalez, Evelyn Guajardo, Joshua Nathan Hernandez, Ezequiel Lopez Jr., Jasmine Monique Lopez, Jeremiah Lopez, Erik Pena Jr., Sholanny Rodriguez, Alexa Cristal Roman, Melayne Izeray Ruiz, Breanna Sofia Salinas, Derek Joel Villarreal Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Jesus Adrian Martinez Araceli Olivarez “A” Andy Alaniz Jr., Saul Barrera III., Kenya Nicole Barrera, Natalia Diaz, Ricardo Antonio Diaz, Yamilexi Yudith Flores Rubalcaba , Aile Georgette Flores, Kairi Jade Flores, Aneisy Leeann Garcia, Krystina Yvette Garcia, Fabian Antonio Isaguirre, Danaitzel Lopez, Jzebelle Lopez, Roel Lopez, Javier Alonso Marroquin,

Aaron Omar Ortiz Jr., Khloe Yzabella Ramon, Alyson Arleth Ramos, Jesus Emilio Salazar Garza, Delahyla Salinas, Audrey Ava Solis, Jayden Zarazua Irma Garcia “A” Keyleen Flores, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Susana Amy Garcia, Destiny Dee Gomez, Bella Valentina Gonzalez, Victor Hugo Guerrero, Alani Ixchel Martinez. Jaylah Lamar Ortiz, Fabian Salinas, Dylan Lee Zarate “A&B” Chelsea Guerrero, Johnathan Matthew Jimenez, David Leal, Issac Jose ReyesGarcia, Emmanuel Jay Rios Lucia Catalina Gonzalez “A” Edenn Lee Benavides, Ayssa Naime Cantu, Analease Yaricxa Martinez, Destiny Faith Quiroz, Pedro Santiago Rosales “A & B” Laylah Monique Avalos, Dayaly, Gonzalez Villarreal, Samarah Lopez, Hailey Nevaeh Morin, Bryan Villarreal, Rogelio Villarreal, Yahaira Zarazua Daniel Martinez Jr. “A” Dante Alberto Alaniz, Juliana Jaylee Andrade, Li-Rey Garcia, Jahaziel Garza, Jovan Javier Garza, Nevaeh Alexandra Garza, Lisa Maree Hasbun, Ethan Oskar Hernandez, Javier Pena Jr., Jade Joelle Rivera, Eric Ayden Rodriguez, Everardo Salinas, Damian Jaiel Vergo “A & B” Elian Rae Farias, Brianda Nelly Hernandez, Yamilex Medina, Elaine Itzel Trevino Mary Lynn Rodriguez “A” Sasha Deleon, Justin David Garza, Jocelyn Marroquin, Madelyn Martinez, Jasleen Lynnette Serna “A & B” Renzo Barrera, Gabriel Issac Garza, Alexandra Yolitza Lopez, Aleina Ramirez, Idani Gabriel Salinas,

Abran Vera Jr., Diana Villarreal, Rogelio Zarazua Jr., Mario Alberto Salinas III 1ST GRADE Priscilla Garcia “A & B” Ezeguiel Isaiah Gonzalez, Javier Ignacio Gonzalez Deyanira Ozuna “A” Jose Maria Barrera Jr., Sergio Contreras Jr., Ethan Anthony Elicerio, Gloria Margarita Gonzalez, Savannah Gizelle Gutierrez, Jesus Omar Lezama, Liliana Imelda Martinez, Sebastian Resendez, Odalys Rios, Roel Solis III., Nicole Marie Trujio, Anngella Vasquez “A & B” Jose Sebastian Cantu III., Daisy Samai Gonzalez, Damian Ovidio Lopez, Yadiel Montelongo Jennette Pena “A” Meleni Vianey Adame, Lauren Ashley Barrera, Jesus Alberto Corona-Vazquez, Adalnetzy Garcia Cantu, Krystal Lynette Garcia, Luis Lauro Garza Jr., Analee Delia Leal, Michel David Limon Jr., Jayden Pablo Martinez, Ranndy Joan Salinas, Eric Lee Salmon Jr., Victoria Roel Tamez “A & B” Nicolas Guel Jr., Liam Scott Loreen Nikita Danielle Pena “A” Daisy Lee Davila, Aaron Garcia, Briceiry Isaguirre, Julie Ann Lopez, Airam Emmanuel Saenz, Kaylee Salinas, Ry-Lee Milez Soliz, Ivan Zarazua “A & B” Mia Valeria Gonzalez, Gianna Lexi Nunez, Mia Eleyna Rodriguez, Nancy Edith Salinas, Jesus Silva Brenda Salinas “A” Carlos Armando Belmares, Devanie Yazmin Diaz, Briella Garza, Liliana Garza, Filiberto David Martinez, Ivan Cristobal Salinas Grulla Elementary Honor Roll Continued next week- Nov. 8, 2017

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Veterans Event & Exhibit RGC Kelsey-Bass Museum Corner of Washington & Main Street 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Veterans Exhibit can also be viewed daily Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Rio Grande City Community Events

Sunday, November 5th

Veterans Recognition Mass 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Immaculate ConcepJon Church

Wednesday November 8th RGC IDEA School Veterans Program 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM FM 3167 /Monarch Street

Thursday, November 9th

STC Starr Campus Ceremony 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Starr County Campus FM 3167

City Appreciation Dinner 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM RGC VFW Hall

RGC’s Hope Lodge will post and display US ﬂags on Main and 2nd Streets from November 5-12, 2017.

Friday, November 10th

Veterans Honor Wall Veterans Middle School 8:00 AM– 9:15 AM

Saturday, November 11th VFW Community Event

RGCCISD School District Luncheon Ringgold Elementary - Fort Ringgold 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Meet & Greet/Photos 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Luncheon 12:30 PM - Veteran’s Group Photo (Outside Auditorium) 12:50 PM – Veterans Line up, Enter Auditorium

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Don’t take any chances. Get your flu shot now By Bob Moos, Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The flu is nothing to sneeze at, especially if you’re an older adult. Anywhere from 140,000 to 710,000 Americans are projected to land in the hospital this year as a result of the flu and its complications, and 12,000 to 56,000 are expected to die from flu-related illnesses. Adults 65 and older will account for as many as 70 percent of the hospital stays and 85 percent of the deaths. As people age, their immune system typically weakens and their ability to ward off diseases declines. That puts older adults at increased risk of the flu. Moreover, the virus can cause complications for those already struggling with chronic health problems.

As flu season gets underway, you’ll want to wash your hands and stay away from sick people to reduce the spread of germs. But as useful as those preventive steps are, an annual vaccination remains the best way to help protect yourself against the flu virus. You have several flu shot options. Besides the traditional flu vaccines that help protect against three strains of the virus, there are now “quadrivalent” vaccines that help protect against four strains. This year, there are two vaccines designed specifically for people 65 and older. Both the “highdose vaccine” and the “adjuvant vaccine” are supposed to provide a stronger immune response and, therefore, better protection against infection when you’re exposed to the flu virus. Talk to your doctor about which

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to fight that season’s most likely strains. Despite the higher risk that flu and its complications pose to older adults, the vaccination rate within this age group remains much lower than it should be. Only 63 percent of adults 65 and older are vaccinated each year, far short of the public health goal of 90 percent for this group. Why? Some older adults don’t understand that the flu can be serious and life-threatening, so they don’t think a flu shot is worth their time and effort. Others resist annual vaccination because they believe it’s risky, even though decades of experience have shown flu shots to be safe and effective. If you’re concerned about a serious allergic reaction or some other medical condition that may make the flu vaccine unsafe for you,

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Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Triple J Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within forty-five (45) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan J. Lopez, Jr. at 956-735-5144, 6511 E. US Hwy 83, Unit A, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

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KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 1W. The proposed injection well is located 7.1 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3500 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Waterflood Unit, Well Number 3W. The proposed injection well is located 6.1 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3500 to 4700 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspects of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone: 512-463-6792).

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 4W. The proposed injection well is located 5.9 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3500 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 5W. The proposed injection well is located 7.2 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3500 to 4700 feet.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 6W. The proposed injection well is located 6.7 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3500 to 4700 feet.

KA Energy Op. Co., LLC, 25420 Kuykendahl Road, Suite E-100, The Woodlands, TX 77375 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and gas. The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Frio – 4700 Sand Formation, Fuerte Vida Unit Lease, Well Number 7W. The proposed injection well is located 6.4 miles southwest of San Isidro, Texas, in the Strong (4700) Field, in Starr County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 3500 to 4700 feet.

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Application is being made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by Dolgencorp of Texas, Inc. d/b/a Dollar General Store #18184 located at 5993 E US Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Starr County, TX 78582. Oﬃcers of said Corporation are Steven R. Deckard, CEO, John Garratt, CFO, and James W. Thorpe, Secretary/CMO.

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