STARR VISION CENTER
487-2440
Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist
CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds
488-0808 487-7000
300 East Main St. R.G.C.
280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.
The Law Office Of
J.M. “Chema” Garza
Dr. Raymond Cruz Best Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted
487-2999 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.
Vol. 32, No. 48 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 29, 2017 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com
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“Ramirez Para Servirles”
PERSONAL INJURY CASES • AUTOMOBILE WRECKS • 18-WHEELER COLLISIONS • CRIMINAL CASES (STATE& FEDERAL) • FAMILY LAW CASES (DIVORCES, ADOPTIONS ETC.)
505 N. Britton Ave. Rio Grande City, Texas • RGVRAMIREZLAW.COM
RGC Main Street Nominates Veterans as 2017 Christmas Parade Marshals
Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds
956-317-1167 206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. Fax: 866-922-4714 jmchemagarza@gmail.com
New Officer for Roma PD
487-2596 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.
Installment Loans 668 E. Grant St. Ste A&B Roma TX 78584-5312
Phone (956) 849-4497
TEXAS
CAR WASH
& STEAM CLEANING
SHAMPOO • WAX • PICKUP & DELIVERY
500-2950 615 West 2nd St. R.G.C.
The City of Rio Grande City, and the RGC Public Library partnered with several local businesses, groups and individuals to host an appreciation dinner for all Starr County veterans at the VFW Post 8526 on Thursday evening, November 9. At the event, the RGC Main Street Program also nominated all RGC veterans to serve as Parade Marshals for the 2017 RGC Christmas Parade, happening Friday, December 8. The RGCMSP will also host it’s annual tree lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 6. The event began with the
Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem by Kassandra Falcon, and Maddison Olivarez. Pastor Bob Alderman offered the invocation, and Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal offered the official welcome. All veterans were then recognized, and thanked for their service. The event also featured a musical presentation by the Rio Grande City High School Mariachi Cascabel. The City of Rio Grande City was able to organize the event in collaboration with the Rio Grande City VFW Post# 8526, Pediatric Practice Association Dr. Stanley, Starr County Town Crier, Citizens
NOW ACCEPTING COMMERCIAL FLEET CARDS
BENNY
New Addition to Roma Police Department Officer Jesse Alvarez was sworn in by Mayor Roberto Salinas. Officer Alvarez was accompanied State Bank, Elsa State Bank, by his family on that special ceremony of oath. Role’s Wrecker service, Starr Telecom in memory of Miguel G. Lopez and Roberto J. Tijerina, APC Homemaker Services, Border Enterprise, Chili’s, Denny’s, Fred’s Pharmacy, Friends of the Rio Grande City Public Library, Guerra Family Dentistry, RE Supplies, RGC Economic Development Corporation, Rio Grande City Public Library, Rodeo Dental, Sanchez Funeral Home, Stripes, Subway, Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen, and Viviana Gonzalez Riojas Farmers Insurance.
When it comes to your Insurance needs... there is only one name to TRUST
GARZA
INSURANCE AGENCY
956-487-5555 956-487-0100 414 E Main Street,R.G.C.
Est. 1970
Roma ISD Choir Students Earn Awesome Ratings at District Competition Congratulations to the Ramiro Barrera Middle School and Roma Middle School Choir students who participated in the District Vocal Solo Contest in November! All 20 students from Roma Middle School and 11 students from Ramiro Barrera Middle School earned a 1st Division Rating of “Superior”. A total of 7 students from Ramiro Barrera Middle School earned a 2nd division rating of “Excellent”! These students are taught by Alicia Pena and Miguel Martinez. A big thanks to their parents for their support throughout the preparation process for the competition!
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)
107 N Flores St. Rio Grande City, TX (Inside Macias Law Firm)
(956)
317-1124
RIO TITLE LOANS “SIMPLEMENTE COBRAMOS MENOS”
LOANS (956) 263-1040 • (956) 263-1047 TITLE
ENSEGUIDA DE LA PIEDAD PAWN SHOP EN R.G.C.
RGCCISD Recognizes Two Students For Their Selfless Donation
The Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District would like to recognize two of its own students for selflessly donating 8 inches of their hair to the American Cancer Society at the ACS Relay For Life of Starr County held at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium. Mariana Elizabeth Garcia a 1st grade student at Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary and Laura Estrada a 5th grade student at Ringgold Elementary were inspired to donate they hair. With the permission of their parents, they went on stage and joined a group of 8 ladies who’s hair was cut and styled by volunteers from the RGCCISD Cosmetology Dept. Thank you Mariana and Laura for showing your charitable spirit and willingness to help others with this truly inspiring donation.