November 24, 2021 by Starr County Town Crier

STARR VISION CENTER

487-2440

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

488-0808 487-7000 280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.

The Law Ofﬁce Of

J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 36, No. 47 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Ofﬁce (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds

956-317-1167 206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. jmchemagarza@gmail.com

RGCGISD Mariachi Program Excels in National Escobares City Council Broke 487-2596 Ground for New City Hall Vocal Auditions with the most qualiﬁers! 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

Installment Loans 311 E Main St Rio Grande City TX 78582-4448

Phone (956) 487-3925

Michelle Meraz

The Escobares City Council broke ground on Monday November 15 for the new City Hall. The event was conducted by Mayor Ivan Escobar and Mayor Pro-Tem Lorena Cantu. Construction is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks. The much-needed building will have approx. 5,000 sq. ft. of space and will house both the City Hall and the Escobares Police Department. Mayor Ivan Escobar welcomed everyone in attendance and thanked them for their good wishes. Former Mayor Noel Escobar said this project has been in the works for many years and was happy to be a part of this celebration. The other members of the City Council are Fernando Garza, Artemio Nava, Luis Garcia and Javier Salazar.

Roma High Mighty Gladiator Volleyball Team Earns Playoff Spot Dr. Raymond Cruz Best

Carolina Rodriguez

Arleth Garcia

Congratulations to both the Rio Grande City High School Mariachi Cascabel and Grulla High School Mariachi Grulla de Plata for having vocalists chosen for the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition. Dana Flores Nayelli Pena Collectively, RGCGISD had five vocalists make the finals, making our district shine with the most students making the cut. This is a huge accomplishment being that this is the largest and most competitive national mariachi vocal competition. It is the only one of its kind judged by members of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Out of hundreds of audition entries sent in, the talents of these five young ladies outshined the rest of the competition. Congratulations to Michelle Meraz (RGCHS), Carolina Rodriguez (GHS), Arleth Garcia (GHS), Dana Flores (GHS), and Nayelli Pena (GHS). They will be competing at the Finals which will be held on December 4, 2021 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. (Write Up Courtesy of Diana Salinas).

RGC HS Band Students Perform at 2021 TMEA Region Orchestra Concert

FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

487-2999 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

RGCGISD would like to congratulate the following Rio Grande City Congratulations to the Roma High Mighty Lady Gladiators on being play off bound for the 2021 season! High School Band students on their SENSATIONAL performance at the 2021 TMEA Region Orchestra Concert: Daniela Garcia-French The Gladiator Nation is super proud of you! These ladies are set up for more success this season. Horn, Ximena Hinojosa-Bb Clarinet, Jose Perez-Percussion, and Victoria Villarreal-Percussion! RGCGISD would like to recognize the following RGCHS Directors for helping the students achieve their goals: Mr. Gabriel Hernandez, Mr. Eduardo Hinojosa, Mr. Gumaro Barrera and Mr. Levi Landin. Also, would like to congratulate and thank the parents for their help and support. OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION

WE HAVE A NEW LINE OF DOORS AVAILABLE

956-487-2140 5470 E. HWY 83 R.G.C. TX 956-519-3237 • 6601 W. HWY 83 - MISSION, TX

• Individual • Partnership • Corporations • LLC’s • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements • Form 2290 • IRS Audit Representation

Mario A. Méndez, EA Licensed to practice before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

(NEW LOCATION)

201 S. San Antonio. St. Rio Grande City, TX (956)

317-1124

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2,500.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

Sanchez Funeral Home

301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

(956) 487-2525

METAL CASKET

CALL JEFF OR SONATA SANCHEZ

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

Prayer to St. Anthony

“Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints” O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be. Publicize after favor is granted.

L. C.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 24TH - I.C.C. THANKSGIVING 6:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

Sanchez

Memorial Funeral Home 101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr. Roma, Tx. 78584

(956) 847-7008

La Oración del Milagro Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, vengo ante ti, así como soy. Estoy arrepentido por todos mis pecados, me arrepiento por todos mis pecados, por favor perdóname. En tu nombre, yo perdono a todos los que me hayan hecho algo a mi. Yo renuncio a Satanás, todos los espíritus diabólicos y todos sus trabajos. Yo me entrego a ti totalmente, Señor Jesucristo, ahora y por siempre. Te invito a mi vida Señor Jesús. Te acepto como mi único Dios y Salvador. Sáname, cambiame, fortalece mi cuerpo, alma y espíritu. Ven Señor Jesús, cúbreme con tu sangre preciosa, y lléname con tu Santo Espíritu. Te adoro Señor Jesucristo. Te alabo Señor Jesucristo. Te doy gracias Jesús. Te seguiré todos los días de mi vida. Amen. María madre mía, Reina de la Paz, todos los Ángeles y Santos por favor te imploro, ayúdame. Amen. Diga esta oración ﬁelmente, no importa como se sienta. Cuando usted llegue a un punto donde usted diga con sinceridad cada palabra con todo su corazón, algo bueno le pasara, espiritualmente. Usted tendrá una experiencia con Jesús y El cambiara su vida totalmente en una manera muy especial usted lo vera.

L. C.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25TH - I.C.C. THANKSGIVING 10:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. †PEDRO JR. & CARMEN PEÑA (3RD AN.) by Their Children †SUSIE GARZA by Her Mother & Sisters †JOSE GUADALUPE BRICEÑO by Family †ARNOLDO RODRIGUEZ by Rodriguez & Vasquez Family †DAVID OLIVAREZ GARZA by Family

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. 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 S. G. Espíritu Santo. Amen.

†EMMA GLORIA (14TH AN.) by Angie Guerra & Family SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †GUADALUPE M. CASTAÑEDA (4TH AN.) by Wife Alicia & Family †ARACELY MATANCILLAS by Family †DAGOBERTO LOPEZ, SR. by Mr. & Mrs. Abel Porras †DELFINO GARZA by Ramona Olivares & Family †LEONARDA GONZALEZ by Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Martinez †INEZ O. & RODOLFO MARTINEZ by Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Martinez SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †MARIA ELENA PEÑA by Su Esposo e Hijos †CRUZ GARCIA by Su Esposa e Hijos †MANUEL GARZA SAENZ by Family †JOSE GUADALUPE GARZA by Family SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †NOE GUTIERREZ by Wife & Children †LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA (5TH AN.) by Letty & Valerie †BIENVENIDO B. VILLENO (1ST AN.) by Cadavez Family †BELEN RESURRECCION by Calderon Family 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

MONDAY NOVEMBER 29TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by Family †HERALDO “LALO” GARCIA by Garcia & Alaniz Family TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †JACINTO GARCIA by Osbelia Garcia Note: Parish ofﬁce will be closed on November 25 & 26, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular ofﬁce hours will resume on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Have a safe Thanksgiving to all!

3rd Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Carmen A. Peña November 15, 1956 † November 26, 2018

Memories We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you, in silence we often speak your name, all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which We’ll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Loving you and missing you always, Brenda, Alaa, Omar, Belle, Victoria, Natalia, & Daniela

Peña Family

Advertisement and Invitation for Bids:

The County of Starr, is soliciting sealed bids to be received by the Honorable Starr County Judge, Eloy Vera at 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Starr County’s normal business days are Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Advertisement and Invitation for Bids:

The County of Starr, is soliciting sealed bids to be received by the Honorable Starr County Judge, Eloy Vera at 100 N. FM 3167, Suite #202, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Starr County’s normal business days are Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Bids should be addressed to:

Starr County

c/o Judge Eloy Vera

100 N. FM 3167

100 N. FM 3167, Suite #202

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Bids shall be received until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Shortly, thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the Starr County Annex Conference Room to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. The sealed envelope shall be marked with the following on the lower left hand corner: Material: Asphalt The project in general, includes, but is not limited to the following:

Bids shall be received until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Shortly, thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the Starr County Annex Conference Room to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. The sealed envelope shall be marked with the following on the lower left hand corner: Transport: Asphalt Material to Starr County Precincts The project in general, includes, but is not limited to the following: a) Cost per ton

a) Asphalt…. Price per ton

b) Cost per mile

PLEASE SUBMIT BID PER UNIT ITEM.

The project shall be a complete and operational system capable of providing the functions intended. Bid awarded should be honored for 3 months. Bids shall be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of bid envelope with the project title. Please direct your questions regarding this project to Mrs. Reyna G. Guerra, Starr County, Administrator at (956) 716-4800

Roma High School Celebrates 2021 Homecoming Court

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RGCGISD Mariachi Grulla de Plata Earn 13 Spots in All Region Mariachi Competition

Congratulations to Mariachi Grulla de Plata from Grulla High School for earning 13 spots in the All Region Mariachi Competition. Students went head to head with other talented musicians from the Rio Grande Valley. After weeks of intense practice, these Grade A musicians excelled in this competitive event. Grulla High School was among the schools that had the most students make the cut. The following are the student’s earned placements: Carolina Rodriguez-1st Chair Alto Voice/5th Chair Violin, Anali Hinojosa-1st Chair Soprano Voice /11th Chair Violin, Nayelli Pena-1st Chair Alto Voice, Eleazar Garza12th Chair Violin, Danaii Elizondo- 1st Chair Violin, Arleth Garcia-6th Chair Violin, Isidro Otero-1st Congratulations to our Roma High School 2021 Homecoming King Gilberto Barragan and Queen Mariela Chair Vihuela, Joziah Escamilla-1st Chair Guitar, Jordan Lazo-3rd Chair Guitar, Jesus Martinez-2nd Garcia, as well as to the entire court! Chair Guitar, Elian Villarreal-2nd Chair Guitarron.

From your Senator, Judith Zaffirini, and her darling grandsons, Asher and George! Senator Judith Zaffirini embraces two of her favorite blessings. What she works for and hopes for Asher and George is what she works for and hopes for all children. May you and yours enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving!

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DPS Increases Trafﬁc Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday There is a lot to be thankful for this year, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to ensure people are able to get to and from their holiday celebrations safely. Texas Highway Patrol Troopers

will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28. DPS Troopers will be looking for people not wearing seat belts, driving while intoxicated, speeding and failing to follow

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 TJ’s Star & Olivarez Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicle 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 vehicle in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Raul Olivarez at 956-4886682 or 956-735-8883, 930 W. Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

1956 CHEVY BEL AIR NOMAD VIN# 56S035620

the Move Over, Slow Down law, among other trafﬁc violations. “This Thanksgiving more people will be out and it’s important to remember it’s up to each one of us to keep the roads safe,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “DPS will do its part to keep Texas safe by holding people accountable, and we want everyone who may be driving for the holiday to do their part by obeying all trafﬁc laws, so everyone gets to their destinations unharmed.” DPS participates annually in the nationwide Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) initiative for the Thanksgiving holiday. During

Gulf Towing and Recovery, LLC 776 E. GRANT ST. ROMA, TX 78584 (956) 849-3420 or (956) 849-3177 In reference to the following vehicles: 1. A 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, Blue in color, Vin#1GNEC13T21R107435 with license plates from California – 5T1K777 was accepted for storage in our facility on November 2, 2021. The vehicle was towed from FM 649 El Sauz, Texas. Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol authorized the tow.

the 2020 enforcement effort, a total of 36,902 warnings and citations were issued, including 5,287 for speeding; 752 for driving without insurance; 513 for seat belt and child seat violations; and 245 violations for Move Over, Slow Down. Last year’s enforcement efforts also resulted in 395 felony arrests, 205 DWI arrests and 120 fugitive arrests. DPS offers the following safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday: •Don’t drink and drive. Make alternate plans if you are consuming alcohol. •Move Over or Slow Down for police, ﬁre, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated. Show the same courtesy to fellow drivers who are stopped on the side of the road. This year alone, between Jan. 1 and Nov. 12, DPS issued 11,165 warnings and citations for violations of this law. •Buckle up everyone in the vehicle — it’s the law.

•Slow down, especially in bad weather, heavy traffic, unfamiliar areas or construction zones. •Eliminate distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices. Texas law prohibits the use of portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message unless the vehicle is stopped. •If you’re using a navigation device or app, have a passenger operate it, so you can keep your eyes on the road. •Drive defensively, as holiday travel can present additional challenges. •Don’t drive fatigued — allow plenty of time to reach your destination. •On multi-lane roads, use the left lane for passing only. Not only is it courteous and avoids impeding traffic, Texas law requires slower traffic to keep to the right and to use the left lane for passing only (when posted). •Don’t cut in front of large trucks, and try not to brake quickly in front of them. They can’t maneuver as easily as passenger vehicles and pickup

trucks. •If you can Steer It, Clear It: If you are involved in a noninjury crash and your vehicle can be moved, clear the traffic lanes to minimize traffic impact. Leaving vehicles in a traffic lane increases traffic congestion and leaves those involved with an increased risk of harm or a secondary wreck. On some highways, if you don’t move your vehicle when it’s safe to do so, it’s against the law. •Check your vehicle to make sure it’s properly maintained and always ensure your cargo is secure. •Report road hazards or anything suspicious to the nearest law enforcement agency. •Monitor weather and road conditions wherever you are traveling. For road conditions and closures in Texas, visit Drive Texas.

You will need to come by 1824 E. Grant Street Ste. B in Roma, TX regarding the release of the vehicle. The Daily Storage rate is $35.00. Total charges cannot be computed until the vehicle is claimed. The storage fee will accrue daily until the vehicle is released. Once the vehicle has been here for 10 days it will be DECLARED ABANDONED. Within 7 days after the vehicle has been deemed abandoned, this notice will be sent to the local law enforcement. The local law enforcement will send you a notice and if you do not reclaim the vehicle within 20 days of their notice, you waive all rights, title and interest in the vehicle and you consent to the sale of the vehicle at a public auction. If you do not intend to reclaim the vehicle, please Sign and forward the title to this facility. VEHICLE RELEASE are seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Vehicle Storage Facility, Lic. Number 0650950VSF. Complaints may be directed to: Texas Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Division 125 East 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 1-800-229-1700 Under Texas Civil Statutes Article 6701g you have the right to challenge the legality of the tow involved. Gulf Towing and Recovery, LLC Manager

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualiﬁcations for the following: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence Two Story Residential Fire Training Structure

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualiﬁcations for the following: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES For Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence Skills Pad and Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Lighting

Sealed responses to this Request for Qualiﬁcations will be received until 3:00 p.m. December 09, 2021 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Sealed responses to this Request for Qualiﬁcations will be received until 2:00 p.m., December 09, 2021 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501.

Request for Statement of Qualiﬁcations packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas or by calling (956) 872-4681.

Any informational questions for the Request for Statement of Qualiﬁcations may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Any informational questions concerning this Request for Qualiﬁcations may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses on the basis of the technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work.

Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses to this Request for Qualiﬁcations on the basis of the published criteria outlining the respondent’s technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work

A pre-qualiﬁcations conference will be held on December 02, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

A pre-qualiﬁcations conference will be held on December 02, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All prospective parties are encouraged to attend.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/ afﬁrmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Response packages must clearly show the following:

RFQ No. 21-22-1028 Request for Qualiﬁcations Architectural Services

RFQ No. 21-22-1027 Request for Qualiﬁcations MEP Engineering Services

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Miss Starr County Pageant

Texas Preceptor Pi Beta is proud to present the Miss Starr County / Miss RGC Royal Court. This sorority takes great pleasure in showcasing the beauty of Starr County, and offering girls and young women a platform to demonstrate their empowerment, diversity, intelligence, and leadership qualities. This prestigious pageant provides an opportunity for our youth to promote their social platforms and to encourage others to become more involved in their schools and community. Preceptor Pi Beta would like to congratulate the winners and their proud families.

Preceptor Pi Beta is proud to announce this year’s Miss Starr County and her court!

Tiny Miss Starr Co Amayranni Barrera, Little Miss Starr Co Danely Soza, Little Miss RGC Samantha Lopez, Jr Miss Starr Co Cecilia Claret Hinojosa, Miss Starr Co Mia Nicole Gutierrez, Miss RGC Annakaren Ivette Peña

Queen division: Miss Starr Co., Mia Nicole Gutierrez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Felix (Didi) Gutierrez; Miss RGC, Annakaren Pena, daughter of Mr & Mrs Jay (Monica) Pena; 1RU Velia Canales, daughter of Mr & Mrs Victor (Vanessa) Canales; 2RU Nicole Delgado, daughter of Mr & Mrs Nicholas (Christina) Delgado; 3RU Aylani Toscano, daughter of Mr & Mrs Homero (Mayra) Toscano.

Jr Miss division: Jr Miss Starr Co., Cecilia Claret Hinojosa; daughter of Mr & Mrs Jose (Cindy) Hinojosa; 1RU Andrea Carolina Munoz, daughter of Mr & Mrs Rene (Barbara) Munoz; 2RU Hailey Lopez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Jorge (Letty) Lopez; 3RU Eliana Janae Mendoza, daughter of Mr & Mrs Eduardo EJ (Cynthia) Mendoza.

Little Miss division: Little Miss Starr Co., Danely Soza , daughter of Mr & Mrs Santos (Darlyn) Soza; Little Miss RGC, Samantha Lopez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Jorge (Letty) Lopez; 1RU Aleeah Alaniz, daughter of Mr & Mrs Albino (Nelly) Alaniz; 2RU Amanda Benitez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Roel (Chloe) Benitez; 3RU Kayden Alyssa Requenez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Rene (Katrina) Rodriguez.

Tiny Miss division: Tiny Miss Starr Co., Amayranni Barrera, daughter of Mr & Mrs Cesar (Adeline) Barrera; 1RU Debanhy Alya Guerrero, daughter of Mr & Mrs Hernan Guerrero III; 2RU Deyla LeeAnn Rodriguez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Jonathan (Emily Ann) Rodriguez; 3RU Noree Lyn Pena, daughter of Mr Noel Pena and Mrs Nancy Villarreal.

People’s Choice Award went to Mia Nicole Gutierrez, daughter of Mr & Mrs Felix (Didi) Gutierrez of Rio Grande City

PHOTOS BY: BTA PHOTOGRAPHY 956.353.9613

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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 07, 2021, 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 Fuentes By: CAUSE NO. TS-12-78; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. REGALADO FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; FORECLOSED: DECEMBER 04, 2018; ACCT. NO. 14500-09301-01100-000000; TRACT 1: LOT 11, BLOCK 93-A, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE TO THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 689, PAGE 786, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-15-212; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HERON A. GUERRA; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 15000-06000-00400-000000; LOT 4, BLOCK 60, CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1282, PAGE 471, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-15-214; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROXANA FALCON MORENO A/K/A ROXANA LISSETTE RODRIGUEZ; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 0008507000-02815-000000; 0.50 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF PORCION NO. 70, SHARE NO. 47, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED APRIL 30, 1990, FROM CONRADO G. GUERRA ETUX TO ROXANA FALCON MORENO, IN VOLUME 613, PAGE 793, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS AND CARRIED ON THE TAX ROLL AS ABSTRACT 85, PORCION 70, R. GONZALEZ, SHARE 47. CAUSE NO. TS-16-142; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROLANDO B. LONGORIA, ET AL; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 08600-00000-03500-000000; LOT 35, RIO VISTA ESTATES, INC., FALCONAIRE SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 181, DEED AND PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS CAUSE NO. TS-16-160; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR SALINAS, A/K/A HECTOR C. SALINAS; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 0007508100-00240-000775; TRACT 2: 0.50 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF TRACT 5, PORCION 81, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF CAMARGO, MEXICO, NOW STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED NOVEMBER 22, 1999, FROM STARR COUNTY COLONIA ASSISTANCE CORPORATION, INC. TO HECTOR SALINAS, IN VOLUME 1013, PAGE 858, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS AND CARRIED ON THE TAX ROLL AS ABSTRACT 75, PORCION 81, J J DE LA G, FPT, TRACT 5. CAUSE NO. TS-16-163; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NOE N. VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 03, 2019; ACCT. NO. 11800-00005-00200-000000; LOT 2, BLOCK “E”, MADRIGAL ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 65, PAGE 50, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-78; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROGELIO HERRERA; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 04, 2018; ACCT. NO. 00042-07700-04505-000000; 0.907 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF SHARE 98, PORCION 77, ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF MIER, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED NOVEMBER 18, 1994, FROM CONCEPCION DELAO TO ROGELIO HERRERA, IN VOLUME 895, PAGE 715, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-189; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA DEL CARMEN Z. PENA (DECEASED); FORECLOSED

DECEMBER 03, 2019; ACCT. NO. 14500-09800-00800000000; LOT 8, BLOCK 98, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 341, PAGE 153, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-239; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VICENTE ZURITA, JR., A/K/A VICENTE J. ZURITA; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 13000-00400-00500-000000; TRACT 1: LOT 5, BLOCK 4, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION # I, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 213A, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-239; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VICENTE ZURITA, JR., A/K/A VICENTE J. ZURITA; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 13000-00400-00400-000000; TRACT 2: LOT 4, BLOCK 4, NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION # I, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 213A, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

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.

WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. ************************************* * ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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STATE OF TEXAS

NOTICE OF SALE X

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2021

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 5, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December, 2021, the same being the 7th day of said month, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit: TS-96-70, Account No(s). 0024338(051500020003400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 VS. JORGE CANO, ET AL 120.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.33057 acre, more or less, being Lots 32 and 33, Block 2, Alvarez Subdivision, a subdivision in 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 $83,490.00 TS-11-74, Account No(s). 0053569(107250000003800000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LUIS E. GARCIA ZAVALA, AKA LUIS EDUARDO ZAVALA AKA LUIS GARCIA ZAVALA Lot 38, Las Flores Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 239-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $11,520.00 TS-16-134, Account No(s). 0037011(109000000005200000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE ISABEL CASTANEDA Lot 52, La Puerta Subdivision, No. II, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 533, Page 185, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $4,930.00 TS-17-262, Account No(s). 0062215(131000040001300000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EUSEBIO GARCIA, JR., A/K/A EUSEBIO J. GARCIA Lot 13, Block 4, Olivares Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1166, Page 829, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,830.00 TS-17-284, Account No(s). 0016281(069000010000400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TEODORA R. LOPEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL Lot 4, Block 1, Dyno’s North Grammar School Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 75, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,060.00

TS-18-105, Account No(s). 0033251(094000000000900000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VELMA B. LOPEZ, ET AL Lot 9, Garza & Salinas Subdivision #2, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 2, Page 196, Map/ Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $4,680.00 TS-18-105, Account No(s). 0045750(094000000000900050000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VELMA B. LOPEZ, ET AL, IMPROVEMENTS ONLY SITUATED ON LOT 9, GARZA SALINAS #2, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS AND CARRIED ON THE TAX ROLL AT LOT 9, GARZA SALINAS #2, BUILDING ONLY, LOCATED IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. with an adjudged value of $36,840.00 TS-19-30, Account No(s).

0084656(141850000009200000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE ISMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL Lot 92, Rancho Vista Subdivision IV, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 449, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,230.00 TS-19-94, Account No(s). 0014473(002830610019700000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERMIN HINOJOSA A/K/A FERMIN VIDAL HINOJOSA, JR. ET AL 150.00 feet by 100.00 feet, containing 0.344 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 61, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 874, Page 503, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $13,020.00 TS-19-195, Account No(s). 0014677(145000340000500000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HECTOR YZAGUIRRE (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL Lot 5, Block 34, City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 97, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,080.00 TS-19-258, Account No(s). 0053736(106500000005300000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. WILLIAM E. REDDEN, AKA WILLIAM ELMER REDDEN, ET AL Lot 53, Lago Vista Estates, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 242, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $21,000.00 TS-19-289, Account No(s). 0016448(145000220000700000000), RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOHN LUND (DECEASED) Lot 7, Block 22, City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 372, Page 48, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,600.00 TS-20-267, Account No(s). 0050480(001500760081910000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ADAN HERNANDEZ, ET AL 0.1424 acre, more or less, out of Tract 19, Porcion 76, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 2, 2011, from Rolando Garza Lopez to Adan Hernandez etux, in Volume 1479, Page 762, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $16,310.00 TS-20-289, Account No(s). 0052806(001790820005200000337 and 062750020003500000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALMA OLGA REYNA GARZA, AKA ALMA OLGA GARZA 0.10 acre, more or less, out of Share 52, Porcion 82, Starr County, Texas, being Lot 35, Block 2, Colonia, an unrecorded subdivision; said 0.10 acre as described, as Tract II, in deed dated August 16, 1999, from Eden Garza Lopez to Alma Olga Reyna Garza, in Volume 844, Page 23, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,540.00

TS-20-289, Account No(s). 0052805(001790820005200000336 and 062750020003600000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALMA OLGA REYNA GARZA, AKA ALMA OLGA GARZA 0.10 acre, more or less, out of Share 52, Porcion 82, Starr County, Texas, being Lot 36, Block 2, Colonia, an unrecorded subdivision; said 0.10 acre as described, as Tract I, in deed dated August 16, 1999, from Eden Garza Lopez to Alma Olga Reyna Garza, in Volume 844, Page 23, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,550.00 TS-20-289, Account No(s). 0057677(000750810000243000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALMA OLGA REYNA GARZA, AKA ALMA OLGA GARZA 0.52 acre, more or less, out of Tract 5, Porcion 81, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 16, 1999, from Eden Garza Lopez to Alma Olga Reyna Garza, in Volume 844, Page 27, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $13,030.00 TS-19-207, Account No(s). 0015710(145000750000600000100) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BLAZA R. LOPEZ A/K/A BLASA ROSAS LOPEZ, ET AL The East 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 75, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 399, Page 219, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $21,830.00 TS-19-230, Account No(s). 0084180(141260030101600000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALEJANDRO C. CAMACHO, AKA ALEJANDRO CAMACHO-CASTILLO Lot 16, Rancho Alto Vista, Phase 3-A, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1090, Page 595, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $11,020.00 TS-19-254, Account No(s). 0046321(177500000000900000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALVARO BARRERA (DECEASED), ET AL Lot 9, Villa de Munoz Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1148, Page 435, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $38,680.00 TS-19-299, Account No(s). 0084329(172770000101200000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL SERNA A/K/A MANUEL SERNA III, ET AL Lot 12, Block “A”, Trophy Plex Subdivision, Phase V, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 440, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,200.00 TS-20-153, Account No(s). 0026995(142300210000300000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MELITON VALADEZ (DECEASED), ET AL 0.1774 acre, more or less, out of Share 14-A, Porcion 71, now known as Lot 3, Block 21, Rau-Con Addition No. 3, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 23, 1971, from Octavio Gonzalez etux to Meliton Valadez etux, in Volume 369, Page 746, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $31,500.00

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 24, 2021, PAGE 9 (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.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, November 5, 2021.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

___________________________________ Deputy

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CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value for Children The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its blood lead reference value (BLRV) from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL in response to the Lead Exposure Prevention and Advisory Committee (LEPAC) recommendation made on May 14, 2021. The BLRV is intended to identify children with higher levels of lead in their blood compared to most children, based on the 97.5th percentile of the blood lead level (BLL) distribution in U.S. children ages 1–5 years. “No level of lead is safe and yet, more than half of our nation’s children are at risk of lead exposure, often in their own home,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Today’s action by CDC is a reminder of how important it is for parents to ask their child’s doctor about early blood lead testing, so parents can take steps to keep them safe from the toxic and irreversible effects of lead exposure.” Based on the CDC’s updated BLRV, federal partners, health departments, health care providers, and others are encouraged to focus resources on children with the highest BLLs

compared to most U.S. children ages 1-5 so more prompt actions can be taken to 1) reduce their levels, 2) mitigate health effects, and 3) identify and eliminate sources of exposure. “Lead exposure at all levels is harmful to children and can be detrimental to their longterm health,” said CDC Acting Principal Deputy Director Debra Houry, M.D., M.P.H. “Protecting the health and wellbeing of children as they grow and develop is of the utmost importance, and I am conﬁdent this update will allow us to further safeguard the health of the next generation.” Despite the overall decline in BLLs, lead exposure remains a signiﬁcant public health concern for some children because of persistent lead hazards in the environment. Sources of lead include housing contaminated with lead-based paint, soil contaminated by historical sources of lead including automobile gasoline and activities such as lead mining or smelting, drinking water lead service lines, and lead in household plumbing materials. Children may also be exposed to lead through ingestion of contaminated candies and food packaging; some folk

remedies, cultural products, and consumer products; and lead dust that caregivers might bring home on their clothing from their workplaces. Children of non-Hispanic Black or African American race, those living in low-income households and those who are immigrants or refugees, are more likely to live in communities where lead is pervasive. By updating the BLRV, CDC continues its commitment to health equity by striving to protect children who are at higher risk for exposure to lead. No safe BLL in children has been identiﬁed and even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect learning and academic achievement, and some effects may even be permanent. Preventing exposure before it occurs is essential, and if caught early, there are steps parents, healthcare providers, communities, and others can take to prevent further exposure and reduce damage to a child’s health. For more information about Blood Lead Levels in Children, visit Blood Lead Levels in Children | Lead | CDC.

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

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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ATTORNEYS AT LAW

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS South Texas College (STC) hereby requests sealed qualifications for the following: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES For Technology Campus Welding Lab Building F Sealed responses to this Request for Qualifications will be received until 3:00 p.m. December 07, 2021 at the South Texas College Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste 145, McAllen, Texas 78501. Request for Statement of Qualifications packets may be obtained at the STC Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Ste. 145, McAllen, Texas or by calling (956) 872-4681. Any informational questions for the Request for Statement of Qualifications may be directed to Ricardo de la Garza, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, at (956) 872-3737 or email at rickdlg@southtexascollege.edu. Responses received after the aforementioned deadline shall not be considered. The College will evaluate responses on the basis of the technical ability, experience and ability to perform the work. A pre-qualifications conference will be held on November 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the STC Purchasing Department, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Bldg. N, Conference Room 142, McAllen, Texas. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Response packages must clearly show the following: RFQ No. 21-22-1017 Request for Qualifications Architectural Services

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WELDING SERVICE SHOP & MOBILE General Welding, Fabrication & Repair

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South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

JOB OPENING Position: Full Time/Part-Time Bookkeeping Clerk Qualifications: • Proficient typing, computer, and office management • Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills • Bilingual: English and Spanish • QuickBooks software experience required • Bookkeeping experience required • Knowledge in payroll and sales tax reports (preferred) but not required

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Sorority Enjoys October Meetings Roma High Culinary Students

Urge

Food

Prep

Safety

Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi enjoyed two meetings in October, both held at Jesse’s Enchanted Place. Items discussed were the fall service project of providing money for uniforms or sweaters for students at local elementary schools and the Sweetheart Dance of Starr County Council of Beta Sigma Phi set for February 5, 2022. Vangie Anderson, president, reported on the October Council meeting. Rosie Garcia served as hostess for the October 18 meeting, and programs were presented on It’s a great time to freshen up on food safety and preventing food poisoning. Roma High Culinary Arts October 4 by Elia Perez and October 18 by Diana Pena. Following the Beta Sigma Phi theme, “90 Years students, and their teacher Mrs. N. Martinez, want to remind everyone to wash their hands, utensils, and surfaces often when you cook. Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving !!! to Shine,” each told about “My Favorite Shining Moment.”

¿Necesitas ayuda de PROVIDER en tu casa, o conoces a alguien que necesita PROVIDER? Pero, tienen miedo a pedir por temor de perder su propiedad. Sabias que existen cosas a su favor para que eso no suceda.

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Bring chairs and tables. Under a covered pavilion, no canopy needed $25 per booth per day/ Food trucks $50.00 per day Food trucks – bring power generation Vendor applications Available – Contact COL (R ) Barrera

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Happy anksgiving

We’re overflowing with best wishes and gratitude for the many people who have visited us this past year. Here’s hoping your Thanksgiving is wonderful in every way. Thanks!

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All the Best at

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Thanksgiving

A bount� of well wishes to you and your loved ones at this special time of year. We hope the holidays bring you enough peace, joy and content�ent to last the whole year.

Chuy Alvarez

Family and Staff

Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving Your trust and kindness fill us with gratitude, and we hope the spirit of the season fills you with joy!

Lopez Family & Staff

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Happy Thanksgiving From our family to yours go our very best wishes for a festive Thanksgiving holiday filled with the graces of good friends good food and the love of family members. For your support we are deeply thankful.

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A Message of Thanks For The Holiday Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many blessings we enjoy today including the friendship of people like you.

We thank you for your support this past year and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Judge Jose Luis Garza Family & Staff 381ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STARR COUNTY, TEXAS

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