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Rio Grande City’s Viva Mexico Celebration was named on of the state’s Best Promotional Events at an awards ceremony held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on November 7th. The event had been selected as one of the five finalist for the Best Promotional Event Achievement Award by the Texas Downtown Association’s 2018 President’s Award Program. “This is the first time Rio Grande City has ever won this award,” said RGC Tourism Director Sara Hernandez. “This event is made

possible by all the hard work of city staﬀ, sponsorships by businesses, a partnership with our sister city Camargo, Tamp. and all the public who attends and supports this event. Thank you to our local Rio Grande City Main Street for nominating Viva Mexico and to the City Council for their unconditional support of the Tourism and Promotion Department.” The nomination for the award came after an application was submitted to the Texas Downtown

Association (TDA) by Rio Grande City Main Street program coordinator Nancy Perez. The Viva Mexico event was created in 2015 by the RGC Tourism Department to serve as a celebration of the region’s cultural heritage. According to the TDA website, 111 entries were submitted to the awards program in twelve different categories from communities across the state. Judges reviewed entries online and then met in person to make their final selection of award finalists and winners.

Senator Judith Zaffirini’s distinguished career as the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas Senate will be recognized at the 2018 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony in January, 2019. Governor Greg Abbott announced that Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, will be inducted into the 2018 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, along with former First Lady Laura Bush and five other groundbreaking honorees. Under the oversight of the governor’s office, the Governor’s Commission for Women created the Hall of Fame in 1984 to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Texas women. Other inductees are Olympic gymnast Simone Biles; singer Vikki Carr; philanthropist

Susan Dell; former ﬁghter pilot and commercial airline captain, Tammie Jo Shults; and former president of Our Lady of the Lake University, Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss. They will be honored in a January ceremony hosted by Governor Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott at the Governor’s Mansion. ZAFFIRINI, page 3

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Roma Little League Board Elections Mr. C. Miana, Ringgold Middle School Teacher and ACE Tae Kwon Do Instructor, held a belt ceremony on Thursday, November 15th for his Tae Kwon Do students. RMS is very proud of each of these individuals for their outstanding accomplishments and of Mr. Miana for instilling a passion for discipline in his students. OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

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The Roma High School Counseling Department has been very busy this school year providing several opportunities for students to prepare for entering college or the military, including organizing and hosting parent ﬁnancial aid events, a visit to Texas A&M University, and visits from several college and military recruiters. Thanks to the RHS Counseling Team for all they do for the students!

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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to comply with laws prohibiting drivers from passing stopped school buses. “DPS urges all motorists to make the safety of our schoolchildren a top priority year round, and to practice safe driving habits when traveling near school buses, in school zones and wherever children are present,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Drivers who disregard the law needlessly put children in danger, and that type of reckless behavior will not be tolerated by law enforcement.” According to the Texas Education Agency, more than 43,000 school buses transport approximately 1.6 million Texas children every school day. “A strong public education system starts with assuring our

students safely travel to and from school,” said Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. The moments when a student is entering or exiting the bus can be one of the most dangerous times of a child’s trip on the school bus. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal — either ﬂashing red lights or a stop sign — and those who violate the law could face ﬁnes of up to $1,250. In 2017 and year-to-date in 2018, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers have issued 1,394 citations and 685 warnings for passing a stopped school bus. According to Texas statute, a driver — traveling in either direction on a roadway — must stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal. The driver may not proceed until one of the following

occurs: the school bus resumes motion; the operator is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or the visual signal is no longer activated. If a road is divided only by a left-turning lane, drivers on both sides of the roadway must stop for school buses with alternating red ﬂashing lights activated. However, if the lanes are separated by an intervening space or physical barrier, only motorists traveling in the same direction as the bus are required to stop. (As a reminder, school buses, by law, must stop at all railroad crossings.) • Slow down and watch for children congregating near bus stops. • Be aware of student pedestrians and watch for children who may unexpectedly dart into the street without checking for traﬃc.

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Texas Preceptor Pi Omicron members meet to plan their 2019 community projects. 2018 fundraisers were a big success and they are preparing their traditional Christmas baskets for the needy. All the members are so thankful for the opportunity to help and serve our community. Happy Holidays to All! God Bless.

ZAFFIRINI Continued from Front Page “The Texas Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates remarkable Texas women not only for their individual achievements, but also for their contributions to the strength of the Lone Star State, and I am honored to welcome these seven accomplished women as this year’s inductees,” said Governor Abbott. “Each of the honorees is recognized as a trailblazer, an inspiration for the next generation of leaders who will follow in their footsteps in fields such as business, education, military service, philanthropy, public service, sports, the arts and sciences, and more. The First Lady and I would like to thank each of these distinguished honorees and their families for their enduring contributions to this great state.” Every other year, Texans submit nominations, and an independent panel of judges selects honorees who exemplify excellence across a variety of fields, including business, science, education, public service and the arts. Housed in the Blagg-Huey Library at Texas Woman’s University, the Hall of Fame’s permanent exhibit memorializes the contributions of Texas women and inspires future generations of female leaders. “I am grateful to Governor Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women for this deeply meaningful recognition,” said Senator Zaffirini, the second highest-ranking state senator and the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic state senator. “As the first Mexican American woman in the Texas Senate, I know the challenges women can face in

public service. These difficulties are not insurmountable, however, as I hope my career demonstrates to any Texan who wants to be a leader in her community but has hesitated to run for office.” Senator Zaffirini’s legislative accomplishments include reforming guardianship, Medicaid, nursing homes and welfare; improving access to justice, court security, organ donor programs and services for Texans with disabilities and mental illnesses; and strengthening drunk driving and public safety laws, including prohibiting textingwhile-driving. A passionate champion of higher education, she prioritizes academic excellence and focuses on improving accessibility, affordability, accountability and cost-efficiency while enhancing equal opportunities for success. Senator Zaffirini has received more than 1,000 awards for her legislative, public service and professional accomplishments, including more than 320 in communication. She was named Mr. South Texas by the Washington Birthday Celebration Association; made an Honorary Nun, Sister Judith, by the Sisters of Mercy; and inducted into the National Hispanic Heritage Hall of Honor by the Hispanic Sports Foundation for Education. A wife, mother and (recent) grandmother, Senator Zaffirini holds B.S., M.A. and PhD degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, which named her a Distinguished Alumna.

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Black Friday Though some might feel it’s a relatively recent phenomenom, the history of Black Friday might actually have originated several decades ago. The day following Thanksgiving that marks the unofficial beginning to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday is not an official holiday and theories abound as to its origins and even what its name means. One theory suggests the nickname has little to do with retailers making money, and more to do with local law enforcement dreading the day after Thanksgiving. This theory suggests police officers in Philadelphia as far back as the 1960s nicknamed the day Black Friday because they loathed the traffic jams and rise in misdemeanors that occurred when holiday shoppers converged

on local shopping districts. That theory counters the one that suggests the name stems from the onset of the holiday shopping season, when retailers saw their proﬁts increase heavily and they

were “in the black” for the year. Whatever its origins, Black Friday has now become such a phenomenon that the name ﬁgures to live on for many more decades.

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Avoid COPD One Step at a Time with Walk With a Doc Texas Could walking more save your life? Physicians say taking extra steps are beneficial, and can help prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic lung disease that hinders breathing. November is National COPD Awareness Month, and physicians say participating in regular aerobic exercise — like walking — can improve circulation, help the body better use oxygen, and improve COPD symptoms. “Walking can increase cardiorespiratory fitness, helping patients get less short of breath with activity over time,” said Amanda Green, MD, a Paris, Texas hospitalist. “Heart and lung disease go hand in hand, so improving baseline fitness can help with overall health and quality of life for all patients, especially COPD patients.” Dr. Green sponsors monthly Walk With a Doc Texas walks in her community, inviting patients

and other neighbors to take a hike — literally — with one another. She is one of dozens of Texas Medical Association (TMA) physician members who host Walk With a Doc Texas events in 40 cities across the state. “Regular physical activities such as walking are crucial to signiﬁcantly improving the symptoms that stem from COPD,” said Walk With a Doc founder and cardiologist, David Sabgir, MD. “Activities such as walking can do this by lowering your heart rate, your blood pressure and reducing anxiety, stress, and depression.” TMA physician members host monthly walks across the state with an educational talk before each stroll. Several topics in November focus on COPD: From “COPD in Women” to “What is COPD?” All Texas walks are listed on the Walk With a Doc website. Walk With a Doc Texas is funded by a grant from the TMA Foundation, TMA’s philanthropic

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Sorority Receives High Ranking for Yardstick South Texas College Announces Thanksgiving Hours for Fall 2018

Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi was notiﬁed by the International Executive Council of Beta Sigma Phi that the chapter achieved a Three Star Rating for 2017-18 indicating outstanding success in bringing friendship and social and cultural opportunities to each member. President Diana Peña is shown displaying the Yardstick Award from Beta Sigma Phi International as sisters gather for a recent meeting. Hostesses for the September and October meetings were Vangie Anderson, Diana Peña, and Elda Hinojosa. Mrs. Peña gave an educational program on Dr. Mario Ramirez, who received the 1978-79 Family Doctor of the Year Award at the White House from President Jimmy Carter and Congressman Kika de la Garza.

South Texas College will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day Nov. 22-23. Classes and services will resume on Nov. 26 through Dec. 14. Registration and online services are available 24/7 through the college’s online portal, JagNet. New and current students are

Tissa Peterson’s October program featured Mrs. Olive Hinojosa, educational icon in Rio Grande City. Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez gave a program on

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Roma ISD Secures New Tractor to Serve South Side of District DPS Graduates Five New Canine Teams The Roma ISD Maintenance Department is very happy to show oﬀ their new John Deere 5075 Model Tractor! The tractor will primarily serve the south side of the district, which includes Delia G. Garcia Elementary, R.T. Barrera Elementary, Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Veterans Memorial Elementary School

and R. & C. Saenz Elementary School. The tractor is extremely versatile and will ensure the team can perform many tasks much easier than before including maintaining school grounds and preparing new projects around school properties. (Photo courtesy Roma ISD Maintenance Department.)

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) graduated five Troopers and five canines from an eight-week training program. These canine teams will join 42 other DPS teams stationed throughout Texas, including seven explosive-detection teams stationed in Austin. “The department’s expertlytrained canine teams play an essential role in detecting and deterring drug trafficking and other criminal activity,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “The canine teams joining our ranks will be a tremendous asset, and we

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Special Token of Appreciation Presented to Mr. Oscar Zarate

Happy Veteran’s Day! Alto Bonito would like to say thank you to all the men and women who proudly served our country. We honor you today and everyday! On Friday, November 9, a special token of appreciation was presented to one of our own local veterans. Mr. Oscar Zarate, is a member of the ABE staﬀ and was given a gift basket to honor him for his service. Thank you Mr. Zarate and all other veterans for your service to our country!

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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

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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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A Todos los Usuarios de Gas Natural 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.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 21, 2018, PAGE 8

Impaired Driving: A Deadly Danger at Thanksgiving #BoycottBlackoutWednesday and #DitchDanksgiving Blitz to Prevent Alcohol and DrugImpaired Driving Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the National Highway Traﬃc

Safety Administration (NHTSA) have joined forces this Thanksgiving holiday to remind drivers that whether under the inﬂuence of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol, any

form of impaired driving is deadly and dangerous — and illegal. Their message is clear: If You Feel Diﬀerent, You Drive Diﬀerent. Drive Sober During Thanksgiving.

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“Too often, while celebrating with family and friends over Thanksgiving weekend, impaired drivers get behind the wheel,” warned Yolanda Morado. “But whether impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or anything else, it can be deadly to drive under the inﬂuence. No one should ever take that risk.” Drunk driving-related crashes spike during the Thanksgiving holiday. According to the NHTSA, from 2013 to 2017, more than 800 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday week — Wednesday, 6 p.m., to Monday, 5:59 a.m. — making it the deadliest holiday on not only

Texas roadways, but across the U.S. In fact, during 2017, more than one out of every three traﬃc fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday week involved an alcoholimpaired driver. Also, a new threat is emerging: Drug-impaired driving. From 2007 to 2016, marijuana usage doubled among drivers killed in crashes, and in 2016, 42 percent of the drivers killed in fatal crashes who were tested revealed to test positive for drug-use while driving. Excessive alcohol and drug intoxication are also prevalent over Thanksgiving, due in part to cultural phenomenon’s like “Blackout Wednesday” and

“Danksgiving,” which highlight and even encourage the heavy consumption of alcohol and marijuana throughout the holiday weekend. That is why this Thanksgiving holiday, the NHTSA and its partners are doing even more to save lives on the road. A nationwide social media blitz, featuring the hashtags #BoycottBlackoutWednesday and #DitchDanksgiving, will help deliver some new lifesaving messages into the public conversation and encourage positive actions that can help reduce the danger of impaired driving on the roadways. Impaired driving, in any form, is illegal in all 50 U.S. states. Whether a person is feeling a little high, buzzed, stoned, wasted, or drunk, he or she is impaired and should never get behind the wheel. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Watch UR BAC program recommends these simple tips to stay safe on the road while celebrating this Thanksgiving: ● Plan a way to safely get home before the Thanksgiving festivities begin. ● Always designate a sober driver. ● If you are impaired, take a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation. ● Download the NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, which helps identify a sober ride home and a location for pickup. ● Use the local community’s sober ride program, ● If a driver on the road appears impaired, contact local law enforcement. ● If someone you know is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make safe, sober travel arrangements to where they are going. By working together, everyone involved can save lives and help keep America’s roadways safe.

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Veterans Middle School Held its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Veterans Middle School held its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and donated 20 Thanksgiving baskets to our community’s families. Thank you to our generous VMS students, faculty, and staﬀ for participating in this campus eﬀort.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 21, 2018, PAGE 10

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.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 21, 2018, PAGE 11

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.

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Vaccination Strategy Can Prevent a Deadly Childhood Infection The bottom line: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious respiratory disease. The bacterial infection may be severe and deadly, especially for babies and small children. Violent coughing spells leave patients gasping for breath, resulting in the “whoop” sound. Vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough among infants, children, teens, and adults. The sound of pertussis, or whooping cough, is terrifying. It is the sound of someone coughing violently, and then gasping for air; the gasp is the “whoop” sound. Whooping cough is a highly contagious, potentially fatal respiratory disease, and a big problem in Texas. In 2013, 3,985 cases were reported in Texas, the highest annual case count since 1959. Five infants died from pertussis-related symptoms that year. Infants who are too young to be vaccinated are particularly susceptible to this deadly disease. Whooping cough is one of several vaccinepreventable diseases that has made a resurgence. The Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Texas Medicine magazine reports physicians are urging patients, especially mothers and close family members, to vaccinate to protect young infants from the life-threatening whooping cough infection. “The best way to protect young babies from whooping cough is for their mothers to get a booster vaccine called Tdap during pregnancy,” said C. Mary Healy, MD, who chairs TMA’s Committee on Infectious Diseases. She said adults, especially pregnant women and family members, should vaccinate to protect themselves from getting whooping cough and passing it on to their newborns who are too young for the shot. The shot gives protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular

pertussis. The signature relentless cough is haunting. “Now in anyone, that is unpleasant and exhausting, but in young babies, it can be very serious,” she said, “causing them to stop breathing, to turn blue, causing pneumonia, seizures, or even death.” In addition to mothers getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy, a vaccination “cocoon” strategy has been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since 2006, to prevent spreading the disease to a defenseless child. The cocoon strategy is simple: Until the baby is old enough for the vaccination, only people who have been vaccinated against the disease should be near the baby. That means ensuring everyone in the family has received the whooping cough vaccine recommended for their age group, including the Tdap booster vaccine if they are over age 11. For the expectant mother, the shot’s protection is two-fold: She is less likely to catch and pass whooping cough to her baby, and the baby gets protection from the disease until he or she can begin to get vaccinated. Because babies require a series of pertussis vaccinations once they’re old enough, they are not fully protected until they’re close to 18 months of age. The cocoon strategy includes any family members and others (aged 11 to 66 years) who come in contact with newborns. Parents, siblings, grandparents, childcare providers, and health care workers all are urged to get the shot. Pertussis symptoms in adults can be mild, so a close relative or caregiver might unknowingly spread pertussis to the baby. “Pertussis or whooping cough causes severe coughing ﬁts that can last for 100 days,” said Dr. Healy, “Of course, everyone

needs to be up to date on their whooping cough vaccines.” This release is part of a monthly TMA series highlighting contagious diseases that childhood and adult vaccinations can prevent. Diseases covered thus far are: Flu, Measles, Pneumococcal disease, Human papillomavirus (HPV), Chickenpox and shingles, 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’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 GRACIAS SEÑOR H-E-B, TMF Padre mío Health Quality pongo en tus Imanos n s t i t u mis te, ilusiones, mis Pfizer Inc., problemas, mis and gifts from necesidades. physicians Tú sabes lo que es mejor para mí. and their families. Be Wise — Hágase tu voluntad ¡Amen! Immunize is a service the Gracias Dios míomark por of los Texas Medical Association. 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. Jesús, cuando me falten fuerzas, fortaléceme. Cuando tenga dudas, aumenta mi fe. Cuando este triste, consuélame. Cuando me equivoque, guíame. Cuando te falle, perdóname. Cuando sienta soledad, abrázame. Cuando clame en ti, escúchame. Cuando sienta intranquilidad, dame paz. Cuando busque tu presencia, lléname con tu Espíritu Santo. Amen.

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While some people may be surprised to learn such scams are still eﬀective, a report from YouMail, a free robocall-blocking service, sheds some light on just how common robocalls are. According to YouMail, in July 2018, 1,591 robocalls were placed every second. That means roughly 137.5 million such calls are made every day. And the people behind these calls are very clever, sometimes using famous people’s actual voices to convince innocent people of a bogus charity’s

legitimacy. In 2017, the Connecticut Better Business Bureau issued a warning about robocalls using the voices of celebrities. The warning indicated that, after hearing the voice of a famous person, consumers were prompted to press a button to speak with a “donation agent.” Consumers concerned about being victimized by robocalls should heed the advice of watchdog organizations and never donate or agree to donate over the phone.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2018

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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Payment based on 72Mo., $1,000 down @ 7.9% WAC 72 mo. • STK# P2257 - $13,988, STK# P2254 - $20,988, STK# P2255 - $19,988, STK# 20429A - $12,988, STK# P2265 - $30,988, STK# P2253 - $15,995, STK# 20203A - $20,488

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Co. for big savings and family-friendly service!

No Matter Where You Live, Come Home! Ignacio Bernal Paco Cantu Ramiro Barrera Jose Fernandez 956-379-7752 956-208-1821 956-573-6526 956-225-3073 PRE-OWNED SALES MANAGER

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