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Mr. Samuel Franklin Vale has been selected for the honor of serving as Parade Marshal of the 2019 Rio Grande City Greater Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, set for Friday, December 6, at 7:00 pm. Mr. Sam Vale is the son of Arnold Joseph and Miriam S. Vale. Arnold Vale was a teacher at Starr County School District whom later graduated from San Antonio School of Law, now St. Mary’s University Law School, a practicing attorney, and a State Representative for 16 years. Miriam Smith Vale, a graduate of Texas Women’s University was a teacher and later became a dietician and worked for the Rio Grande City CISD as well as the Roma Independent School District. Mr. Sam Vale a1961 graduate of Rio Grande City High School, attended the University of Texas at Austin and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and

US History and Minored in International Trade. South Texas business leader Sam Vale is the president of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company, a privately owned international bridge port of entry spanning the Rio Grande River and connecting Rio Grande City, Texas and Ciudad Camargo, Tamaulipas. Vale is a founding board member of the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) and served two

terms as chairman. Vale’s ﬁrst term as chairman was in 1999 and later chaired the organization in 2012 for a second term. He currently serves as a chair of the Public Policy Committee. Established in 1986, the BTA is a tri-national organization advocating for public policy that advances secure trade and travel across the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.Canada borders. In addition to the international port of entry, Vale’s business ventures include border region trucking and rail operations, and he serves in leadership in his region’s workforce development efforts. He is also a co-founder and former president of KTML-TV, the Telemundo afﬁliate for South Texas. Mr. Sam Vale has been an exemplary business leader in our community, and Rio Grande City is proud to honor him as Parade Marshal.

Congratulations to the San Isidro ISD High School Lady Tigers selected for District 32AA Volleyball Honors. Mia Alvarado - Defensive Player of the Year, Jordan Garcia - 1st Team All District, Nicole Delgado - 1st Team All District, Karina Perez - 2nd Team All District, Kenya Ortiz 2nd Team All District, Maria Rendon - Honorable Mention, and Roma Elizondo - Honorable Mention.

A New Event to Hit RGC NAVIFEST - a new event to hit RGC. The event will feature a full size carnival, live music, cookoff, poker run, vendors, softball tournament, car show, contests and much more. For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please call 956-353-

3010. Spread the word and spread Holiday cheer in our community by supporting this event. Proceeds from the event will all go to beneﬁt the Rio Grande City Crime Stoppers Toys for Rio Kids event. FREE ADMISSION Mark your Calendars!!!

RGCCISD Employees Receive Thanksgiving Baskets

Rio Grande City CISD Superintendent Mrs. Vilma Garza along with RGCCISD Program Directors donated Thanksgiving Baskets to eight RGCCISD employees from the Maintenance, Cafeteria, Security and Transportation Department. She spoke to the employees about their hard word and dedication, and she thanked them for their support and commitment to the RGCCISD departments and schools. She wished every employee and family a safe, happy and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday! Special thanks to the Federal ProgramParental Involvement Department staff for placing all the baskets and arrangements together.

Sheriff Fuentes announces the purchase of 5 vehicles through “Operation Stonegarden” Grant Starr County Sheriff Rene “Orta” Fuentes announces that ﬁve (5) brand new fully equipped vehicles were awarded to his department at no cost to Starr County Tax Payers through a grant from Homeland Security’s “Operation Stonegarden”. The vehicles will be utilized by Sheriff’s Deputies in their pursuit to secure the border. Fuentes and his staff

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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!

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Group Plans General Ricardo Sanchez Statue San Isidro ISD Honor Veterans A recently formed Committee dedicated to the building of a statue honoring General Ricardo Sanchez met at the Kelsey-Bass Museum, in Rio Grande City, on Thursday, November 7, to kick-off what is expected to be a yearlong process. At the meeting, the ninemember committee discussed everything from funding sources to the statue’s public unveiling date. The committee agreed to accept both corporate and individual sponsorship pledges over the next three months and hopes to host a public unveiling ceremony on Veterans Day, 2020. A proposal by the committee to commission an artist to sculpt the eight-foot tall bronze statue is set at just under $40,000, with an additional budget being established to cover additional expenses such as the statue’s base, and a dedication plaque. Once completed, the stature will be permanently located just South of Highway 83, on Britton Blvd. where the statue will be complimented by the three large ﬂag poles which currently stand at that location. Corporate sponsorship for the statue is divided into three option; Gold $5000, Silver $3000, and Bronze $1,000. Individual

San Isidro ISD honored veterans with a Veterans Day Program. Many were in attendance as the students sang patriotic songs and read poems. Guest speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Leonel Farías, recognized local veterans, thanking them for their service.

Benedictine Monastery Invites the Community to Their Presentations A series of very important presentations will be given at the Benedictine Monastery on December 7th. IN SPANISH: Las Cuatro Ultimas Cosas: Muerte, Juicio, options for the statue, residents are Cielo e Inﬁerno 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 IN ENGLISH: The Four encouraged to call 956-488-8728 or attend the public committee meetings to take place the 1st, and 3rd Thursdays of every month at the Kelsey-Bass Museum located on 101 S Washington in Rio Grande City, starting at 2:00 pm.

Committee for the General Ricardo Sanchez Statue: Alejandra GonzalezLone Star National Bank, Yvette Hernandez-E-Tax Solutions, David Porras-President, KBM Museum, Roel Smith Comet Cleaners, Sara Hernandez-RGC Tourism Director, Patricio Hernandez-Grande Garbage Collection, Elisa Y Beas RGC Dev. Serv. Director. Not Pictured: Edna De Saro and David Deanda Jr. sponsorships spots range between $100 and $999. Pledgees will be recognized for their generous contributions on a plaque to be set at the base of the statue, or on printed promotional material depending on the pledge amount. To inquire about sponsorship

Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell from 3:00 – 7:30 p.m The Presenters are: Deacon Rudy Sepulveda, McAllen and Deacon Juan Martinez, Eagle Pass Their input will cause us to be

very serious about the choices we make day by day! Please call (956) 486-2680 for more information and to register. A free will offering will be taken. Directions: FM 3167, 705 Monastery Lane, Starr County.

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27TH -I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. VIGIL MASS FOR THANKSGIVING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28TH- I.C.C. THANKSGIVING 9:00 A.M. THANKSGIVING MASS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †GUADALUPE & ROSE MARIE GUERRERO by Family SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †FRANCISCA GUERRA (AN.) by Ella Saenz & Sister †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL by Wife Rosario Villarreal & Family

†JAMES LEWIS MARGO (AN.) by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo †JOSE PEREZ OLIVAREZ by Dalia, Daughters & Sons †SILVIA SALINAS DE RAMIREZ by Jose Antonio Ramirez Sr. & Children SUNDAY DECEMBER 1ST - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †CRUZ GARCIA by RGC Class of 1978 †STEPHANIE NICOLE GIBSON by Hector & Humberina Flores †KINA IBAÑEZ VILLARREAL (5TH AN.) by Rosalinda Lopez †OLIVIA L. LOPEZ & CONNIE L. HURLEY (AN.) by Rosalinda Lopez SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1ST - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Patiño Family †PONCIANO & BELEN CALDERON by Family †CORNELIO MIANA, SR. by Miana Family †CORNELIA RIVERA by Miana Family †HAROLD HINOJOSA by Family 5:00 P.M. †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad †LUIS GUERRERO OLIVAS by Su Familia †ISIDRO PANTOJA by Daughter Maricela

†BENJAMIN GARCIA by Gregoria Villarreal †ELISEO & GUADALUPE SMITH by Roel & Gloria Smith & Family MONDAY DECEMBER 2ND – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE by Antonio & Amparo Gomez TUESDAY DECEMBER 3RD - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 & 29, 2019 IN CELEBRATION OF THANKSGIVING. THANK YOU!

DPS Offers Tips for Safe Thanksgiving Travel The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all drivers to practice safe driving habits and exercise extra caution while traveling on Texas roadways during the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement starting Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. DPS Troopers will be on the lookout for drivers failing to wear seat belts, violating the Move Over, Slow Down law, speeding and driving while intoxicated, among other

traffic violations. “As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, you will play a key role in keeping everyone safe as you travel on our roadways this holiday,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “We urge drivers to celebrate the holiday responsibly by obeying traffic laws and monitoring weather conditions when traveling. DPS Troopers will also work to protect Texans by increasing traffic enforcement over Thanksgiving.” DPS offers the following tips to

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Alto Bonito Elementary 2nd Six Weeks Principal’s Award

RGCCISD CTE Department Hosted Their Annual Thanksgiving Meal

The Rio Grande City High School CISD, CTE department recently hosted their departments annual Thanksgiving meal in Mrs. Lupita Cruz’s home economics classroom. The delicious feast was prepared by the CTE teachers and culinary arts students. Joining them was Ms. Vilma Garza superintendent of RGCCISD schools and Mrs. Cynthia G. Bazan Academics Director . Alto Bonito Elementary had its 2nd Six Weeks Awards Assembly on November 21, 2019. Thirty-two students were awarded with the Principal’s Award Medal. These students were chosen from each homeroom based on overall academics, behavior, and daily attendance. As an added treat, they experienced having breakfast with the school principal and received a goodie bag. Congratulations to these students and keep up the great work! Go Roadrunners! (Pictured with these students is Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena).

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Welcomes Two New Physicians Starr County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors and Administrative Staff are proud to announce that Rodolfo Lozano, MD and Luis Ramirez, MD are now practicing at Starr County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lozano and Dr. Ramirez are credentialed/ certiﬁed in Obstetrics and Gynecology. They are both very experienced and dedicated physicians. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (956)-317-1001.

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RGCCISD Family Engagement ACE Program gives thanks to Grulla & Rio Grande City community by celebrating a traditional parent/student/ community involvement holiday dinner prepared by Texas ACE students & staff The ACE students & staff shared a bountiful Thanksgiving Meal on November 19-21, 2019 with their parents and family. The celebration was part of the Family Engagement Specialist community involvement initiative for Grulla & Rio Grande City ACE Grant recipients. The traditional Thanksgiving feast was shared with nearly 500 community members at each school the entire week. Present on all occasions to welcome the ACE parents and students was Ms. Vilma Garza -Superintendent of RGCCISD schools, Mrs. Cynthia G. Bazan, Executive Academic Director as well as the principals of the grant host schools. Mr. Rene Pena, Grulla Middle School Principal, Mr. Adolfo Pena, Jr. Grulla High School Principal, Mr. Enrique Cantu- Veterans Middle School Principal and Ringgold Middle

School Principal, Ms. Lillian Jones. Special thanks to All the ACE staff from (Nigel Hamilton). Have a wonderful season and create memories to cherish the four schools as well as the ACE site coordinators Mrs. Lucila (Lucy) Garcia, a lifetime on behalf of the RGCCISD School Board Members. Mr. Pedro Martinez, Jr., Mr. Rodney Jones and Mrs. Yvette Gonzalez. Special thanks to Mrs. Maribel Villarreal-Family Engagement Specialist, for preparing all the sides for all the days and making all arrangements and planning to assure everything was prepared to perfection for the parents and students. The ACE students enjoyed planning & preparing the meal and assisting their ACE teachers. The ACE administrative staff consists of Mr. Salvador Hernandez, Jr., Mrs. Martha S. Barrera & Mrs. Maria Adelina G. Villarreal-ACE Director. A Happy Holiday Season to all! And Remember, Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude

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Leticia O. Lopez Vice President

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Secretary

Basilio D. Villarreal Member

Noe Castillo Member

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Vilma Garza Superintendent of Schools

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Immaculate Conception School says THANK YOU to the following persons and businesses who gave so generously to make our FIRST ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH a success: Tina Arredondo Alaniz , N & L Transport LLC, Dr. Jake and Lisa Margo, Lori Garza, Sophia Garza, Runner’s, Borrega’s Electric, Dr. Raul and Esmeralda Hernandez, Dr. Alma for Congress District 23, Las 3 Marias Ranch, Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez, Joana Velasquez, CCE Volunteers, ICS Alumni Volunteers, Mr. Eli and Mrs. Maricela Ramirez, Starr County Town Crier, Clarissa Gonzalez, La Pistolera ...and finally to all the parents, faculty, staff, and the entire Immaculate Conception School family without whom Catholic education in Starr County would not exist! “...upon this rock I shall build my Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” xMatthew 16:18 (ASV)

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Following encouragement of family members and members of my community, I am excited to announce my candidacy for County Commissioner for Precinct 1. Three years ago, the citizens elected me and entrusted me with the honor of serving as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 8. During this time serving my community I have safeguarded the promises I made of keeping peace and order, listening to our citizens and ensuring everyone is treated impartially and fairly. Today, I humbly come again to ask for your support to serve as your next County Commissioner. My goal is to accomplish great things in our community, and I am conﬁdent that together they can be achieved. As many as you know, I have owned and operated Perez

Construction for many years. Throughout those years and throughout my job I have been given an incredible opportunity to become skilled and knowledgeable in the areas of road maintenance, budgeting, and safety; all essential skills that are proven assets for this position. I have seen firsthand the needs of our county and I am confident that with your support we can make a difference. I promise I will support any policies that encourage growth, projects that promote safety and ensure that all county funds are used efficiently an allin effort to improve our community.

of community in mind. My open-door policy will remain to encourage the citizens to express concerns and ideas and will continue to carry my duties with transparency. I ﬁrmly believe that trust is the most valuable gift that the people can offer a candidate and I promise I will work hard every day to maintain y o u r trust.

If you elect me as your county commissioner I vow to lead with openness and honesty. I guarantee that every decision will be taken keeping the best interest

Con el apoyo de mi familia y miembros de mi comunidad, me siento honrado en anunciar mi postulación como Comisionado del Condado para Precinto 1. Hace tres años los ciudadanos me eligieron y con honor les he servido como Juez de Paz de el Precinto 8. Durante este tiempo sirviendo mi comunidad he resguardado mis promesas de mantener paz y orden, de atender las necesidades de los ciudadanos, y asegurar que todos sean tratados justamente y con imparcialidad. Hoy, humildemente de nuevo vengo a pedir su apoyo para servirles como su próximo comisionado del condado Estrella de el precinto 1.

Mi meta sera construir grandes logros en nuestra comunidad y me siento conﬁado que juntos lo Podemos lograr. Como muchos de ustedes saben que durante varios años he operado mi compañia, Perez Construction, la cual me ha brindado la oportunidad de obtener conocimientos en las áreas de el mantenimiento de Carretera, mantenimiento de presupuesto y lo mas importante en seguridad; todos cuales son esenciales para esta posición. Yo, de primera mano he sido testigo de las necesidades de nuestro condado y me siento conﬁando que con su apoyo Podemos hacer la diferencia. Les prometo que apoyare las pólizas que promuevan

crecimiento, y proyectos que se enfoquen en incrementar la seguridad, y principalmente me asegurare que todos los fondos designados al condado sean usados eﬁcientemente y con el único motivo de mejorar la comunidad. Si me brindan su voto y me elijen como su próximo Comisionado de el Condado Estrella de el Precinto 1 yo prometo dirigirme con franqueza y honestidad. Les garantizo que cada decisión tomada sera tomada

manteniendo el bienestar de la gente. Mi Puerta siempre estará abierta para todos los ciudadanos que quieran expresar sus preocupaciones y ideas. Yo seguiré llevando mi puesto con transparencia porque estoy consciente que la conﬁanza es el regalo mas valioso que los ciudadanos le puedan ofrecer a un candidato. Y por esa razón yo prometo que trabajare arduamente cada día para mantener su conﬁanza.

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Roma ISD Highlights November Subway Hosted Census Recruitment for Staff 2019 Wall of Fame Honorees Roma ISD’s Gladiator Wall of Fame Program shines the light on exemplary students, who are selected for the honor based on citizenship, leadership, academics and extracurricular activities. The November 2019 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at the School Board Meeting. The honorees include: Alexa Barrera, Adrian Garcia and Rafael A. Ruizof Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Rosbel A. Canales, Jose Carmona Ill and Diego F. Mataof Emma Vera Elementary School; Saul Acosta, Thiago Garza and Soﬁa Gonzalez of F. J. Scott Elementary School; Carolina Garza, Gael A. Pena and Gael A. Solis of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Sixto Flores IV, Victoria Garcia and Yahindee Moreno of R. T. Barrera Elementary School;

Gobble Up This Turkey Trivia As families dig into Thanksgiving delicious meal, some may wonder more about the delicious bird before them. Here are some known and lesserknown facts about Tom Turkey. * The taste of turkeys has to do with their age. An older male is preferable to a younger male, because the young “tom” is stringy. Conversely, younger female hens are preferred to older ones. * A turkey less than 16 weeks old is called a fryer. An older turkey between 5 and 7 months of age is known as a roaster. * The skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck is known as a wattle. The ﬂeshy growth on the base of the beak is known as the snood. * Wild turkeys are able to ﬂy for short durations and up to 55 mph. However, domesticated turkeys raised on farms for food are bred to be fat and meaty, which prevents their ability to get airborne. * A mature turkey will have about 3,500 feathers. That’s a lot of plucking to do before the bird can be eaten.

Alyssa Rostro, Kayleen Segura and Yuridiana Torres of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Arantza I. Cab, Leo R. Canales and Justin E. Elizondo of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Eduardo

Rosa E Gonzalez, owner of Subway in Starr County hosted a Census Recruitment meeting for her Subway Staff. Mr. Lopez of the Starr County Census shared job opportunities for the 2020 Census kicking off soon. Hiring will be done by December 1st to start the 2020 Census Count. Also presenting was Cindy Barrera Insurance offering several supplemental products within her newly opened business on Main Botello, Brianna Maldonado Street. and Galia Ramirez of Roma Middle School; and Aaliyah M. Garza, Eliud Garza and Arely Molina of Roma High School. Congratulations to all students!

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The sight of a Gray Cracker will captivate you

They’re rare here but when you see one it captivates you. You can’t help but stand, almost in disbelief, admiring its color pattern. The pattern looks like intricate ripples and reflections in a pond. You’re not likely to see the underside of the wings since crackers perch with wings open showing the dorsal side. You’ll also notice that they always perch facing down. Gray crackers are medium The Roma ISD Transportation Department is doing an excellent job as always reviewing bus safety with sized butterflies with wing spans the students! of 2 and 3/4 inches to 3 and 1/2 inches and are colored a grayishbrown. They prefer to perch on tree bark where their coloration provides camouflage.

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If you get a close look at the wings, you can detect a little, curvy, reddish cell along the leading edge of the forewing and a touch of red in the eyespots on the trailing edge of the hindwing. A gray cracker possesses a number of unusual features. One of the strangest results in its name “cracker.” As a male takes flight, perhaps to defend its territory, it emits a click or crack. The sound is percussive as it strikes it’s wings together. It has tiny auditory organs which can hear the sound. Unlike most butterflies, they sometimes gather in groups at dusk and then as night approaches disperse to nearby trees to roost for the night. Also unusual is the fact that the adult butterflies don’t drink nectar from flowers but instead feast on tree sap, rotting fruit and animal dung. The larvae feed on leaves of Euphorbias such as noseburns and dalecampias both of which are common noxious weeds,

some of which are stinging to touch. Cracker eggs are laid, singly, on the underside of a host plant’s leaves. The hatched caterpillars, during their feasting and growing stage, strangely, build resting sites out of their dung pellets --- ugh, but to each his own. Their range extends from Argentina through Mexico but they may be seen, on rare occasions, in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. They’re so rare here that in nearly 20 years I’ve seen but three. There’s also a similar variable cracker that I’ve seen only once. So, if you’re exceedingly fortunate enough to also see a cracker butterﬂy, stand, captivated, for as long as you can to absorb its visual wonders.

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Did you know that children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about underage drinking or other drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Talk to your kids about underage drinking, for tips log on www.samhsa.gov Message from Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN

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They have put their life front and center to defend and protect our country and constitution so we can live in freedom. Thanks to all the soldiers that have severed in the Military on this Thanksgiving Day!

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Science: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism, But Physicians Fight to Reassure, Immunize The bottom line: Vaccines do not cause autism. Despite claims to the contrary, more than 25 scientific studies conducted over decades show no connection between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine (or any other vaccine) and the neurological condition. However, physicians seeking to immunize patients to reduce the threat of a major measles outbreak fight an uphill battle against the debunked myth about vaccines and autism. Physicians repeat it over and over: Vaccines like the measlesmumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine do not cause autism; they are safe and effective. Yet the decades-old false claim that vaccines do cause autism has convinced millions of parents not to give their children potentially lifesaving shots and could lead more to opt out, according to Texas physicians. “There is no connection that we can find between vaccines and autism,” said Jennifer Shuford, MD, infectious disease medical officer for the Texas Department of State Health Services. “There’s been a lot of research that has looked at this question, because we want to make sure that something we are recommending for an entire population is not causing devastating health consequences.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the MMR vaccine to protect children against measles, mumps, and rubella. Texas, however, is one of 16 states that permits exemptions based on philosophical beliefs, not only on medical reasons, from the vaccines required to enter school. Despite dozens of scientific studies showing no link between MMR and autism, antivaccine advocates have repeated the claim that a link exists, contributing to the spike in unvaccinated children since the exemption went into effect in 2003.

The MMR vaccine is a welldocumented defense against infectious diseases including measles, reports the Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Texas Medicine magazine. However, in 1998, British thengastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield, MD, coauthored a study published in The Lancet claiming to have found a link between MMR and autism. The British Medical Journal later called Dr. Wakefield’s report an “elaborate fraud,” and The Lancet retracted the paper. It found Dr. Wakefield had skewed his research results, abused the children he was studying, and hid his financial reasons for the report. Since then more than 25 scientific studies have found no link between the vaccine and the disorder. (The United Kingdom has barred Andrew Wakefield from practicing medicine.) Yet antivaccine advocates repeating the debunked claim have contributed to a drop in vaccination rates in the U.S. and Europe Since 2003, Texas vaccination exemptions have soared more than 2,000% to 64,176 statewide. Yet the state’s overall exemption rate is 1.2%, meaning more than 98% of students statewide are vaccinated. Roughly 95% of people must be vaccinated in a region to preserve community immunity (sometimes called “herd immunity”), in which immunizing enough people in a group protects those who can’t get vaccinated. Having more vaccine opt-outs in a local area, however, increases the likelihood of a disease outbreak, especially a highly contagious virus like measles. A report by the Texas Department of State Health Services says 69 Texas accredited private K-12 schools have exemption rates in double digits. Those areas with higher

exemption rates are more vulnerable to outbreak. “When about 95% of a population is covered by the vaccine, we won’t see ongoing transmission of measles in that community – it might spread to one other person, but then it’ll stop,” said Dr. Shuford. “That’s what we hope for when we look at vaccine campaigns for whole populations.” Texas saw 21 measles cases in 2019 as of September, and doctors warn more cases are on the way. Three Texas counties – Harris, Tarrant, and Travis – were ranked among the top 25 counties nationwide considered most likely to see a measles outbreak, according to a May 2019 study by The University of Texas at Austin and Johns Hopkins University. Thus far in 2019, El Paso County was the only Texas county to have a measles outbreak – deﬁned as three or more related cases. “We see how devastating measles can be to people. It kills an enormous number of children around the world every year, so measles is dangerous; that is well documented,” said Dr. Shuford. “And that’s what we want to protect against.” This release is part of a monthly TMA series raising awareness about vaccines and addressing common concerns about them. TMA also highlighted contagious diseases that childhood and adult vaccinations can prevent, including measles, chickenpox and shingles, pertussis (whooping cough), and many others. Visit the TMA website to see efforts to raise immunization awareness and how doctors are ﬁghting back against false claims that hamper immunizations.

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San Isidro 4th Grade Students Create Dioramas

San Isidro ISD -- Mrs. Vela’s 4th grade class wraps up their reading of Charlotte’s Web by each creating a diorama of their favorite scene. Students then presented their work to their classmates and parents, complete with an introduction and follow-up Q&A. Congratulations to the 4th grade on their wonderful work.

Childhood Food Allergies Linked to Skin Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says four out of every 100 children has a food allergy, and such numbers are on the rise. While the mechanisms by which a person develops an allergy to speciﬁc foods remain something of a mystery, new research points to the skin as a likely culprit. And certain products that unsuspecting parents use on

infants and children may make matters worse. A study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine says the factors contributing to food allergy include genetics that alter skin absorbency, skin exposure to allergens in dust, use of infant cleansing wipes that leave soap on the skin, and skin exposure to food from those providing infant

care. These factors may be the ideal recipe for a food allergy to emerge. Even if a child has yet to ingest a certain food, it can still enter the body through the skin. Baby wipes containing the synthetic cleanser sodium lauryl sulphate may be partially to blame. The top layer of the skin is made of lipids that create a protective barrier against allergens. Soaps and wipes can disrupt that barrier, explains Joan Cook-Mills, a professor of allergyimmunology who was involved in a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Children with genetic skin-barrier defects also may be vulnerable to food allergies. When touched after an adult or sibling has handled peanut butter, eggs, soy, shellﬁsh, or one of the other common food allergens, such children may experience a reaction. Adults should wash their hands before picking up or tending to infants and rinse off areas where wipes or other cleansers are used to avoid potential problems with decreasing lipid barriers against allergens.

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NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CRESENCIO SOLIS, JR., DECEASED AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 308.051, TEXAS ESTATES CODE Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Cresencio Solis, Jr. were issued on the 18th day of November, 2019, in Cause No. PR-17-027, pending in the County Court at Law of Starr County, Texas, to ORLANDO SOLIS. Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the Independent Executor, addressed as follows: Orlando Solis, Independent Executor of the Estate of Cresencio Solis, Jr., Deceased c/o JOSHUA A. CUMMINGS ATLAS, HALL & RODRIGUEZ, LLP P.O. Box 3725 McAllen, Texas 78502 All persons having claims against the Estate being administered are required to present the same within the time prescribed by law. DATED the 19th day of November, 2019. JOSHUA A. CUMMINGS ATLAS, HALL & RODRIGUEZ, LLP 818 Pecan McAllen, TX 78501 Attorneys for the Independent Executor

Scams Targeting Ranchers on the Rise Warn Special Rangers Scott Williamson, the director of law enforcement for Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), urged all ranchers to be on high alert, but especially those who do business via websites and social media. He says con artists prefer the anonymity of electronic or even phone communications and that it is more difﬁcult for law enforcement to track down and prosecute the perpetrators. One popular scheme over recent years is for a prospective buyer to inquire about cattle, hay or equipment that is for sale by the rancher. The buyer will send a check or cashier’s check that is more than the agreed price. The buyer will ask you to cash the check and give the extra money to someone else to pay for transportation and delivery. The check is often counterfeit, designed to look legitimate for just long enough that it can be cashed and the money wired. Sometimes

the scammer will even attempt to obtain the items before the check has ﬁnally cleared and found to be counterfeit. In either case, the victim is liable for the funds while the crook enjoys the ill-gotten proceeds. Another common scam targets ranchers who are buying cattle, hay or equipment. The con artist will falsely advertise the items using misleading descriptions and fake photos or video, only to deliver inferior products. According to Williamson, the perpetrators of these schemes are often very good at crafting the transaction into a civil action. That means law enforcement cannot ﬁle criminal charges, and a lawsuit would be your only recourse. Also, if you deliver the payment before receiving the property, you may not receive the delivery at all, he warns. Tips for avoiding fraud: •Verify the person you are

attempting to do business with a trusted source. •When selling items consider payment options such as an escrow service or online payment system. •Never accept a check or cashiers check for more than the value of the sale. •Conﬁrm checks are valid by contacting your bank or the issuing bank. •When buying items never issue payment until the items are received unless you have complete trust in the seller. •Always inspect and document livestock or items before taking delivery, and remember, you have the right to refuse delivery. •If you believe that you are a victim of a bait and switch purchase, act quickly. The more time that lapses, the more it appears that you were initially agreeable to the transaction and the ability to remedy the problem erodes.

Ringgold Elementary 1st Six Weeks Honor Roll Ms. Idani Salinas is proud to announce the Honor Roll for 1st Six Weeks for Ringgold Elementary KINDER Mrs. L. Guerrero A Honor Roll Valerie Dela Garza, Ximena Gonzalez, Lexy Gutierrez, Avah Hinojosa, Aubrey Huerta, Azalia Martinez, Kylie Pena, Adalyn Perez, Mariajose Rodriguez, Ares Saenz, Haven Saenz, Jonathan Saenz, Amy Valdez A & B Honor Roll Jayden Falcon, Michael Falcon Genesis Luna Mrs. M. Lopez A Honor Roll Mario Galvan, Ruben Hernandez, Justin Nguyen, Audrey Urrutia A & B Honor Roll Thiago Aguilar, Leilani Contreras, Alvaro Gomez, Leanne Guajardo, Paola Lopez, Ian Luna, Heriberto Rodriguez, Miranda Rodriguez, Jorge Salinas, Krytzel Sanchez Mrs. A. Moreno A Honor Roll Jahir Corpus, Dante DeAnda, Aldo Hinojosa, Jayden Mendez, Alfredo Olivarez A & B Honor Roll Abdiel Alvarez, Lizandro Garcia Jossaley Garza, Modesto Gonzalez, Alexander Hernandez, Michelle Ortiz, Aiyden Pena, Lizy Rios, Valentina Rodriguez 1ST GRADE Mrs. L. Garcia A Honor Roll Ruby Bazan, Santos Chapa, Ava Dela Torre, Bridgette Garza, Brittney Garza, Nathan Lopez, MacKenzie Ponce, Gerardo Portillo, Julian Saenz, Assilen Vela A & B Honor Roll Jose Garza, Marilyn Hernandez, Martha Moreno, Ramon Palacios, Jocelyne Pena, Noel Pena, Jose Ponce, Emmanuel Ramos,

Damian Velez Mr. R. Rios A Honor Roll Angela Garza, Ezra Rodriguez A & B Honor Roll Yaretzi Chapa, Ruben Garza, Iker Lara, Valentina Lopez, Bayron Rios, Brenda Sanchez 2ND GRADE Mrs. R. Leal A & B Honor Roll Andrea Coronel, Ashley Hernandez, Jose Pena, Anthony Rojas, Melanie Valdez, Damian Villavicencio Ms. P. Weiler A Honor Roll Marisol Estrada, Aidan Gantt, Miguel Ortiz A & B Honor Roll Drake Dela Cruz, Dylan Garza, Isaiah Guzman, Osiel Moreno, Lunna Ramirez 3RD GRADE Mrs. M. A. Gonzalez A & B Honor Roll Angelyk Barrientos, Jose Hernandez, Jacob Pena Edwin Rios Ms. R. Macias A Honor Roll Roselyn Rodriguez A & B Honor Roll Valeria Rosas Miss. J. Salinas A Honor Roll Lydia Nevaeh Garcia, Valerie Pena, Dante Daniel Ruiz, Yaretzi Segundo, Alan Zamora A & B Honor Roll Laritza Yamilet Dela Cruz, Deeandra Nicole Garza, Lexis Villarreal 4TH GRADE Mrs. C. Guerrero A Honor Roll Nahum Ramirez A & B Honor Roll Sara Coronel, Pedro Garcia, Natalie Garza, Hector Hernandez, Julia Lieck, Isaih Ramirez, Kendra Ramirez, Aram Rodriguez,

Issac Rodriguez, Manuel Saenz, Abigail Trevino Mrs. L. Villarreal A & B Honor Roll Dayra Amaro, Angel Barron, Shawn Bermea, Renata Bravo, Brandon Castillo, Jennifer Chapa, Diana Dela Cruz, Edlyn Flores, Cesar Gonzalez, Jose Guerra III., Marco Lopez, Yousef Montano, Elizabeth Morin, Zharyk Ramon, Rossmery Saenz, Nathan Sepulveda, Camila Zurita Mrs. J. Zamora A & B Honor Roll Cynthia Bautista, Madison Chapa, Leandro Elizondo, Elmer Galarza, Kimberly Gallegos, Yahima Lopez, Khang Ma, Dayana Moreno, Jasmin Moreno, Angel Ortiz, Andres Perez, Aylin Rios, Kaylee Rodriguez, Maria Fernanda Rodriguez, Valdemar Rodriguez, Alanigh Roiz, Alexis Ruiz, Rey Trevino, Gerardo Villarreal 5TH GRADE Mrs. A Dela Garza A Honor Roll Karina Gaytan A & B Honor Roll Hatan Aguilar, Luis Becerra, Audry Flores, Betsy Garcia, Isaac Garcia, Devin Martinez, Luis Mijares, Alexa Moreno, Raul Reyes, Mariana K. Rodriguez, Noah Rodriguez, Zaydeth Silva, Yaretzi Varela, Regina Villarreal Mrs. D. Lopez A & B Honor Roll Hailey Paige Dela Torre, Mauricio Estrada, Joseln Arianna Lugo, Mildred Ortiz Mrs. S. Rios A & B Honor Roll Ashley Camacho, Rogelio Gaytan, Erick Luna, Daniela Mejorado, Alyssa Ortiz, Dorian Ozuna, Alice Rios, Edith Ruiz, Yaritza Segundo, Abril Trevino, Jesus Villarreal

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Roma High, Roma ISD Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Refurbished Swimming Natatorium LEGAL NOTICE

The Roma High Mighty Gladiator Swim and Diving Team was excited to celebrate the completion of the Roma High School Swimming Natatorium Refurbishment Project, which included the repaving of the pool, the addition of rubber ﬂooring around the entire pool, and the replacement of the facility roof. In summer 2018 the re-plastering of the pool occurred along with the replacement of the diving boards at a cost of $165,000.00. In summer 2019 the retractable roof at the pool facility was replaced at a cost of $470,000.00. For less than $80,000 the district added the colorful rubber siding through the entire facility. The air conditioning and humidiﬁcation system was also updating the fall 2019. “A high school is at the heart of a community like ours. We work to bring everyone together to celebrate and promote our youth and look to our alumni to keep on our traditions of excellence. The Natatorium Project is a

culmination of that dedication to our tradition of excellence and a promise for our youth,” said Roma High Principal Ildefonso Saldivar. “Thank you to everyone who worked diligently to make this dream a reality.” “I want to thank you administration and board members for being here to help us celebrate and for helping us,” said Roma High School senior and Swim Team Captain Israel Gudino. “I

can tell you that this new facility, this new roof and this new ﬂoor, really facilitates our workouts. It really motivates us to come here in the morning; it makes it a really light and good atmosphere, which is something that has been missing. I have been swimming since I was an 8th grader, but now it is really nice, bright and lively in here. So thank you for all you have done for us. We really appreciate it.”

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S PERMIT ( B G ) & R E TA I L DEALER’S ON PREMISE LATE HOURS LICENSE ( B L ) b y : O S C A R V. GONZALEZ JR. dba CHE’S WINE & TAPA BAR, to be located at 601 E. MAIN ST., RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER OSCAR V. GONZALEZ JR.

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

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Fall In Love With Your New Look

November Specials * Highlights & Haircut Starting at $65.00 *Keratin Treatment Starting at $75.00 *Mani & Pedi Combo $45.00

1402

Tints • Highlights • Keratin Treatment • Manicures • Pedicures • Facials • Waxing

(956) 256-6628 1402 N. Garza St., Rio Grande City

2017 Chevy Malibu

STK# P2347 ONLY 16K MILES!!!

2015 Chevy Trax

2017 Chevy Impala LT

$PECIAL

263

STK# 20882A

LIKE NEW!

$PECIALO

263

2014 jetta GLI

STK# 20735B

ONLY 61K MILES!

STK# P2337

NICE!

2015 Chevy 1500 Crew

$PECIAL

189

2013 Dodge Grand Carvan SXT

$PECIAL

228

STK#

NICE!

STK# 20476A

ONLY 46K MILES!

211

465

2014 GMC Sierra Crew Z71 4x4

$PECIAL MO

$PECIAL

STK#

LOADED

$PECIAL

566

Payment based on 72Mo., $1,000 down @ 7.9% WAC 72 mo. • STK# P2347 - $14,988, STK# 20882A - $14,988, STK# P2337 - $10,995, STK# 2179C - $25,988, STK#20735B - $12,995, STK# - $11,988, STK# - $30,988

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

(956) 487-2596 · 1-800-509-0003