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Affordable Home of South Texas, Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony on their model home in Morning Star Subdivision in Rio Grande City.

The event marked the beginning of a 5-year development commitment from the nonprofit to build on 49 lots in the subdivision.

“Home ownership is the cornerstone of a strong community,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal. “Thank you Affordable Homes of South Texas for partnering with the Rio Grande City EDC and the City of Rio Grande City in helping families realize the dream of home ownership.”

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compared to traditional lenders and builders. The financing structure that AHSTI uses enables the home to become affordable for low to moderate-income families. Also, since AHSTI is the builder, lender, and loan servicer the program is a little more flexible in some of its requirements. The program is specifically designed for households earning 80% of the area median income or below which, for example, is about $40,700 for a household size of 3.

Also joining the celebration was the first AHSTI homeowners in the subdivision. Mr. And Mrs. Cayetano

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Arevalo closed on their home just a few weeks before the ribbon cutting.

In addition to the 49 lots, a subsidiary entity of AHSTI, Framework Homes also owns an additional 38 lots in the neighborhood. They build homes that are in a slightly higher price range for families that exceed the income limits of the AHSTI program.

For more information about Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc., please call (956) 687-6263, email info@ahsti.org or visit www. ahsti.org. For more information about the Rio Grande City EDC, call (956) 487-3476 or visit www.rgcedc.com.

Los Tigrillos, a very popular Regional Mexican group will be the headliner live entertainment at The Fajita Cookoff this year. The Cookoff is scheduled for Saturday October 20th at the Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park in Rio Grande City. Other groups appearing at The Fajita Cookoff will be Los Igualados, Country singers Lauren Corzine and Chris Marshall as well as Tejano group La Realeza.

The Fajita Cookoff will also

feature crazy cooking teams, family games and activities, kiddie carnival, arts & crafts and lots of food and beverages.

The best part about The Fajita Cookoff is it’s a totally free event with free parking, free admission and free concert.

For more information on the event call The Fajita Cookoff hotline at 956-682-5566 or go to www.thefajitacookoff.com and like us on Facebook.

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That is a 300% increase over the dona�ons raised from August 2017.

The Gladiator Na�on is proud of the generosity of our family reaching out a helping hand to benefit our fellow ci�zens.

Congratula�ons to the employees of Roma ISD for banding together to raise money for The United Way of South Texas! Together the staff raised $27,818!!

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Dentist visits General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary

General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary kinder students participated in the Texas Department of State Health Services Oral Health Surveillance Dental Program. Dr. Mathew Williams and dental hygienist, Cynthia King completed a dental screening to kinder students to evaluate their oral health. The students were anxious to participate!! A special thank you goes out to our school nurse and her assistant, Mrs. Anna Rios and Mrs. Brenda Gonzalez and also our district Health Coordinator, Mr. Rolando Barrera for organizing this event.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ANGELA RAENELL REYNA by Family †REYNA DECEASED FAMILY MEMBERS by Family THURSDAY OCTOBER 11TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †ELI TOMAS VILLARREAL (7TH AN.)

by Parents & Family

†GILBERTO GARZA (2ND AN.)

by Sons & Daughters †MANUEL DAVID FALCON

by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo †GUILLERMO & DOMINGO BENAVIDEZ, JR. (10TH AN.) by Mom & Brothers †FELIZ GALVAN by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †JOSE OZUNA JR.

by Jose Rodriguez y Familia †EMMA P. MARTINEZ (8TH AN.) by Family

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †ENRIQUETA G. SAENZ (45TH AN.)

by Saenz Family †FELIPE R. SAENZ (8TH AN.)

by Saenz Family †ALBERTO BARRERA

by Wife Celia Barrera & Children †GUILLERMO & DOMINGO BENAVIDEZ (10TH AN.) by Mom & Brothers

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †BLAS PEDRO SAENZ

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †SANTIAGO OLIVAREZ JR.

by Villarreal & Olivarez Families

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †NORMAN CAMUNGOL

by Jose & Nona Calderon †LAUDINO FERNANDO (AN.)

by Jose & Nona Calderon †JUSTIN VANDERVORT

by Zena Vandervort †CHARLES CHRISTESSON

by Friends †FLAVIO CANALES, JR.

by Wife & Children †NICOLASA & MIGUEL GUZMAN

by Marie Guzman 1:00 P.M. †FELIPE LEONEL BARRERA (AN.)

by Sisters †LILIA H. MARTINEZ (27TH AN.) & JOSE MA. MARTINEZ

by Daughter Blanca †J.M. MARTINEZ, JR. by Sister Blanca

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by Sisters Maricela & Belinda †ABEL S. SAENZ by Wife & Family 5:00 P.M. †MARIA DEL SOCORRO MARIN

by Family †ORFELINDA TANGUMA (3RD AN.)

by Familia Tanguma INTENCION ESPECIAL POR LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE TANGUMA

by Parents MONDAY OCTOBER 15TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JESUS PEÑA by Sus Hijos TUESDAY OCTOBER 16TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †HARVEY & POMPILLO VALERA, JR.

by Patiño Family †JOSE JUAN ACEVEDO

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Starr County Fair Looking for a New Logo; All May Enter Community Celebrates Constitution Day The Starr County Fair Association is announcing a new contest, apart and separate from the annual theme/logo contest for students. This contest is for anyone of any age from Starr County, not just students. It is

to adopt a new logo for the Fair Association which will be used for all publicity and on awards, such as ribbons.

This logo will replace the star shape that featured the Starr County high schools. We are

Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

San Juanita B. Garcia October 2, 1950 † September 24, 2018

He Only Takes The Best God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you and whispered, ‘Come with Me.’ With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us...

He only takes the best.

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many relatives and friends for their presence, flowers, cards, food, and comforting words during our deepest grief for the loss of our beloved one.

looking for something easy to reproduce without too much detail.

Please submit entries to starrcountyfair@aol.com, inbox them to the Starr County Fair page on Facebook, or drop them off at the law office of Lori Peterson Perez, 400 N. Britton Avenue, on or before Monday, November 5, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

The winner will receive a buckle with the new logo along with two 3-day passes to the 2019 fair. Good luck to all!

Some logos from other fairs were posted on facebook as samples.

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Reynaldo Alvarez January 24, 1941 † September 26, 2018

WE’LL NEVER SAY GOODBYE I cannot see you with my eyes, or hear you with my ears, but thoughts of you are with me still and often dry my tears. Your whisper in the rustling leaves that linger in the fall and in the gentle evening breeze I’m sure I hear your call. A part of you remains with me, that none can take away.

It gives me strength to carry on at dawning of new day. I think of happy times we shared and then I softly sigh. But this I know - we’ll meet again and never say goodbye.

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our many relatives and friends for their presence, flowers, cards, masses, food, and comforting words during our deepest grief for the loss of our beloved one. A Special Thanks and Appreciation to Dr. Gauri Kanhere for taking excellent care of our father, Rio Grande Regional Hospital Doctors, Nursing Staff, Starr Home Health Agency, Sonata Sanchez and Michael Olivarez and Sanchez Funeral Home Staff, Men & Women ACTS (Roma) Father Artemio Jacob, and Deacon Mike Villarreal.

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The Starr County Republican Chair Retired Colonel Ross Barrera and the Starr County Democratic Chair Judith Solis jointly hosted the first annual Starr County Constitution Day commemoration. The event was hosted in the historic district of Britton Avenue and county courthouse.

Several community members attended the event and listened to conversations about the constitution and how we apply it

Our Lady of Fatima Anniversary Rosary Rally

Please join the October 13th 101-Year Fatima Anniversary Rosary Rally.

As we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.

Please join us in praying for our nation this Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 12:00 noon. The local Fatima Anniversary Rally will take place at the Guadalupe Plaza, Roma, TX.

For more information please contact: Mrs. Clara B. Salinas at 849-9815 (please leave a message)

veteran and historian Mr. Sam Ramos spoke about the military oath of office many service members take to the constitution and not to a political party.

Judge elect Baldemar Garza spoke about the role he is about to undertake in which the constitution is his legal document, which will guide him daily. Balde also mentioned that future jurors have a service to do as well. Jurors should take their service seriously and should always see this as a service to our community and our constitution.

Local Attorney Abel Villarreal’s law office provided free copies of the constitution to the attendees.

A short luncheon was hosted by attorneys Abel Villarreal Jr. and Martie Garcia-Vela.

Next year the event will grow and will include student participation.

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My name is Benito Saenz and I am running for a seat on the RGCCISD School Board. I am sure that a question that many voters in any election face is WHY should they vote for one candidate over another?

I want to let the voters of this district know why I believe I am the better candidate to choose in my race. First, I am a lifelong educator. I think that it is very useful to have someone on the board who has worked for a school district in different capacities. I believe my experience as a CLASSROOM teacher, an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, PRINCIPAL, and ADMINISTRATOR gives me insight into what is necessary to help schools reach their full potential.

Education has been the cornerstone

of my life. My crowning achievement is that three of my four children followed in my footsteps and are in the field of education.

I want to dedicate my passion and energy into helping shape policy and make decisions that are based on the BEST INTEREST OF THE DISTRICT. As a retired educator and a member and officer of the RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF STARR COUNTY, I continue to involve myself with educational matters. I served on the RGCCISD school board for 19 months. During that time, I was able to get approval of my proposal that all retired employees be allowed to attend any and all local school activities free of charge. Among them are all sporting events, performances and other events that charge an entrance fee. During my time on the school board, I arranged three meetings with officials from The University of Texas—Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and South Texas College (STC) to explore the possibility of offering Master’s degrees for teachers and Bachelor’s degrees for instructional assistants in Rio Grande City.

Both institutions told us that they were ready to offer them. I would like the opportunity to continue to pursue this plan. But we need to provide the proper incentives for our teachers and teacher-aides to make it worthwhile for them. I will be proposing a much bigger stipend than the current one.

Our area is rich in history and fine arts.

I would like to see our district expand our award-winning Mariachi program by adding a folklorico program.

In addition, I will be pushing for the building of a State-of-the-Art Performing Arts facility that will highlight appropriately our students. One of the strong components of effective schools is an effective Parental Involvement program—one that provides opportunities for parents to get involved with the education of their kids. We should have an Advisory Committee of Parents that meets periodically with school officials. We should have a parental involvement coordinator in every campus. We should have Make-and-Take meetings with parents where we show them how to help their kids at home. I believe that we need a strong UIL Academic program in ALL our schools. We should be providing opportunities to all our students to compete and be competitive. We should also compensate adequately our teachers who work with UIL students.

I am a strong proponent of summer school activities. I think that since our area has very little to offer our students during summertime, it is up to our school district to provide the opportunities. We should expand our summer programs to include a Gifted/ Talented component, a summerrecreation program that encourages competition, a vocational program that offers hands-on activities. We should also have some programs that focus on Science and astronomy.

I also would like for our school district to begin forming partnerships with local businesses to provide apprenticeships for our students in areas such as: the car industry, agriculture, healthrelated fields, fast food services, retail merchandizing, entrepreneurships, and much more. We need to invest in the future of our students by establishing the building blocks NOW. POL. ADV’T PAID FOR BY ALBERTO ESCOBEDO, JUDY SOLIS, BENITO SAENZ

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47th Annual “Leo Najo Day” Alto Bonito Elementary Celebrates Reunion October 13, 2018 National Security Officer Week “LEO NAJO DAY” is an annual event to honor former South Texas baseball players, coaches, umpires and related personnel that contributed so much enjoyment to the many that enjoy the game of baseball.

Vicente Estevis, President of the Leo Najo Oldtimers Baseball Organization and members of the committee, invite you and your family to attend the 47th annual “Leo Najo Day” reunion, Saturday October 13, 2018 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Mission Community Center 1402 E. Kika De La Garza, Mission,Texas.

Admission is free. Brisket plates with all the trimmings will be served for $7.00 per plate.

Drinks (water and sodas) will be available for a $1.00 donation.

The event honors the memory of Leo “Najo” Alaniz of Mission (1899†1978), one of the first ballplayers of Mexican -American heritage to play professional baseball in the United States in the 1920’s.

In 1925 he played 142 games for Okmulgee,Oklahoma of the

Western Association; where he batted .381 with 213 hits and 34 homeruns. After the season, league president J. Warren Seabough told the Chicago Daily Tribune: “Leo Najo, is one of the greatest players of all time in the Western Association.”

In 1939 he was the first ballplayer to be inducted into Mexico’s Baseball Hall of Fame, in Monterrey Mexico, where he was awarded “Best Baseball Player” of the half century in 1950.

The first “Leo Najo Day” was celebrated October 12, 1971 in Mission, Texas and Reynosa, Mexico. The Mission High School baseball park and 7th Street where he lived were named after him.

Leo Najo died in 1978. He was a devoted member of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church where his funeral mass was celebrated. He is interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Mission,Texas.

In 1988 he was inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame.

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On National Security Officer Appreciation Week, Mr. Gene Vera, security officer at Alto Bonito Elementary was treated to a cake and Chili’s gift card for all of his hard work. He is new to the campus, but is a tremendous asset to the ABE staff. Thank you Gene for all you do!

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Roma ISD Hosts Lunch for Delia G. Garcia

Roma ISD’s School Board and Administration had the honor of hosting a luncheon for Delia G. Garcia, Roma ISD’s 1st Valedictorian. Mrs. Garcia shared her wisdom from her 50+ years of dedicated service as a teacher and administrator in school districts across Texas. Special thanks to the Roma ISD Orchestra Program for providing wonderful entertainment for the event!

Job Announcement For a 2-Parks Crewmen

Rio Grande City Parks & Recreation Department Job Title & Classification: Crewman, Rio Grande City Parks & Recreation Department. The position is a non-exempt, permanent, full-time position.

Job Description: Manual labor and general maintenance work to include, brush/ trash pickup, grass mowing Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, valid drivers license. Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Salary & Compensation: $ 9.00 p/hour. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E US HWY 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956-487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com

City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Announcement City of Rio Grande City Clerk Full-Time Regular Position

Job Title & Classification: Clerk, City of Rio Grande City.

This is a full – time regular position.

Job Description: The individual will perform general office duties and tasks required in the Department. Individual must keep time records and prepare monthly reports. Employee will be responsible for maintaining general office equipment, dealing with the public and other duties as assigned.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED is required.

Must have a valid Texas Drivers License (Class C) with satisfactory driving record. Clerical courses are desirable.

Correct English usage is required. Must possess computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets. Must be bilingual English/Spanish. Applicant must pass a background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test.

Salary & Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E HWY 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Also featuring Chris Marshall & La Realeza

CRAZY COOKING TEAMS KIDDIE CARNIVAL As seen on the reality tv show FAMILY GAMES & ACTIVITIES ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS FOOD & BEVERAGES For more information go to www.TheFajitaCookoff.com or call 956.682.5566

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Roma ISD School Board Approves New Air Conditioning Systems for All Elementary School Gyms “It is extremely hot outside with the board leadership and if it was possible to get AC and some of the principals spoke Superintendent Guzman asking units installed in their gyms,” explained Roma ISD School Board President Raul P. Moreno Jr. “With these hotter and hotter Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: temperatures every year, the board leadership felt it was important to make these requests 19-08 Commercial Carpet 9:30 A.M. a priority and do the research to 19-09 Vinyl Tile 9:40 A.M. ensure we could make it happen for every school.”

19-10 Concrete 9:50 A.M. “Mr. Alfonso Perez looked at 19-11 Plumbing Supplies 10:00 A.M. our budget and did some price 19-12 Electrical Supplies 10:10 A.M. comparisons,” added Moreno.

19-13 Janitorial Supplies 10:20 A.M. “When he came back to us he told

BID NOTICE

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10:30 A.M.

Bid Specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed bids must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

Oración a San Expedito

Mi San Expedito de las causas justas y urgentes, intercede por mi junto a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, para que venga en mi socorro en esta hora de aflicción y desesperanza. Mi San Expedito tú que eres el Santo guerrero. Tú que eres el Santo de los afligidos. Tú que eres el Santo de los desesperados. Tú que eres el Santo de las causas urgentes, protégeme, ayúdame, otorgándome: fuerza, coraje y serenidad. ¡Atiende mi pedido! (hacer el pedido).

Mi San Expedito, ayúdame a superar estas horas difíciles, protégeme de todos los que puedan perjudicarme, protege a mi familia, atiende mi pedido con urgencia. Devuélveme la Paz y la tranquilidad. ¡Mi San Expedito! Estaré agradecido por el resto de mi vida y propagaré tu nombre a todos los que tienen Fe. Muchas Gracias.

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us it was completely possible to make these AC units a reality at every elementary gym, not just the schools that requested it.

So that’s why I asked for it to be added to the Sept. 27, 2018 agenda. And I’m very happy to report that the board voted to approve the AC units. Thanks to Mr. Tony Saenz for bringing the motion to a vote and to Mr. Dago Salinas for seconding that motion.”

AC units will be installed in the gyms at Emma Vera Elementary School, R. & C. Saenz Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Elementary School, R. T. Barrera Elementary School and in the Jesus Chuy Guerra Gym for F.J. Scott Elementary School.

The brand new gym at Delia G. Garcia Elementary School was built with an AC unit included in the building costs.

“I really want to thank our School Board leadership for listening to the needs of our principals and working with us patiently to ensure we had the proper budget and plan in place to make this goal a reality,” said Mr. Guzman.

The installation of the new AC units across the district will be complete by February 2019.

Cuellar Announces Paid Honors Internships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Selected students will work with Special Agents and Intelligence Analysts Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will be accepting applications for its 2019 Honors Internship Program. The 10week program runs from June 10th to August 16th and is a great opportunity for students to work with special agents, intelligence analysts, and professional staff.

Interns that participate in this paid internship gain valuable career experience and many use the program to springboard to an FBI career.

“Experiences like these during collegiate years are what shape lives and career paths,” said Congressman Cuellar.

“Internship programs provide opportunities to network and gain leadership skills. I strongly encourage students who are interested in this field to take this opportunity to complement their education with hands-on experience.”

The program offers paid

internship positions for students in Field Offices across the country as well as in the Headquarters divisions in and around Washington, D.C. To qualify, applicants must: · Have U.S. Citizenship; · Attend a college or university full time as an undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior), graduate or postdoctorate student. Students are not eligible if graduating before the program start date; exceptions are permitted to students continuing their education in the semester immediately following; · Have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or better at the time of application, throughout the application process, and the duration of the internship program; and · Pass all of the FBI employment background investigation requirements and be able to receive a Top-Secret security clearance.

The application closes October 14, 2018. Interested students can apply online at: www.fbijobs.gov

Job Announcement For Animal Control Officer City of Rio Grande City Planning Department

JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Animal Control Officer, with the City of Rio Grande City Planning Department, this is a full-time regular position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for enforcing City ordinances and State Laws concerning the quarantine, control, impoundment, welfare, licensing of animals, issue municipal citations to violators and euthanization.

REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED, Texas Driver License, and able to obtain the following licenses for employment: Basic Animal Control Officer, Euthanasia Technician Certification.

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until fill.

Application may be picked-up at City Hall Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 5332 E HWY 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Announcement For a Director Rio Grande City Public Utility Department JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Director, Rio Grande City Public Utility Department. This is a permanent full-time position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning of PUD department. Work involves familiarity with TCEQ rules and regulations, developing and executing approved budget, establishing priorities, standards and measurement tools for determining progress, optimization of staff and operations, meeting goals and objectives, multi-tasking, coordinating and evaluating program activities and supervising the work of others.

REQUIREMENTS: Experience in the management and direction of programs relevant to the job assignment. Experience in reviewing and evaluating operations. Bachelor in business or related field, five year experience in business management.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred. Experience with Public Utilities. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

SALARY & COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holiday, sick and vacation leave.

Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 10, 2018, PAGE 9

Is rgccisd GOING BROKE??

10 MILLION DOLLAR Deficit APPROXIMATELY A

In 2018-2019 School Budget.

And still hiring non teacher positions

(Public Relations Of�ice & getting paid a high salary)

The Real TRUTH Behind the Letter GRADE of

C

We are ranked 35 out of 41 Schools in Region One in Academics according to the 2018 State Accountability

We have the teachers and students to get an A as we have shown in the past.

(All Schools Exemplary or Recognized in the Past)

Let’s focus on STUDENTS and TEACHERS and give them ALL the RESOURCES they need to ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS.

When the COWBOYS Football Team failed in the past they didn’t get rid of the players, they REPLACE the COACHES and GENERAL MANAGER.

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Roma ISD Police Department Holds Mass Shooter Training How alcohol impairs driving ability The Roma ISD Police Department engaged in mass shooter trainings, as well as firearm trainings and certification this summer to prepare for the 2018-2019 school year.

“We pray we never have to use a firearm in a school or face something like an active shooter situation, but we must remain vigilant and understand that every community must be prepared,” explained Roma ISD Police Chief Benjamin Gonzalez.

“Complacency is not our mind set; we are always finding ways to train and learn new tactics that will keep our students, staff and community safe. We sincerely appreciate the support we have received from Superintendent Guzman to secure the resources and information we need to prepare.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol and other drugs of impairment are involved in approximately 40 percent of all traffic crashes in which someone is killed each year. Men and women who drink as well as people under the age of 21 who consume alcohol illegally may mistakenly assume that consuming a couple of drinks won’t impair their ability to safely operate a vehicle. But the NHTSA points out that alcohol and other drugs reduce various skills drivers need to safely operate motor vehicles. Even a slight reduction in any of the following skills can prove deadly to those who drive while consuming alcohol and/or the people with whom they share the road.

· Judgment: The NHTSA notes that alcohol adversely affects areas of the brain that control judgment. Even the most experienced drivers may not judge situations like traffic or poor road conditions after consuming alcohol as they might when they have not had a drink. · Vision: Few drivers would willingly drive with blurred vision, but that’s precisely what drivers do when getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, which can blur vision.

Vision helps drivers determine the distance between their vehicles and objects such as other cars, medians and pedestrians.

Alcohol reduces drivers’ ability to accurately assess that distance and also can adversely affect drivers’ ability to determine the

speed of vehicles with which they’re sharing the road. · Color distinction: Alcohol can reduce drivers’ ability to distinguish colors, which can put the lives of drivers, their passengers, pedestrians, and fellow motorists in serious jeopardy.

In addition to compromising their ability to understand stoplights, alcohol can make it hard for drivers to see road markings, traffic signs and other vehicles’ turn signals. · Reaction time: Alcohol impairs drivers’ ability to process information quickly, which can make them especially vulnerable to sudden developments on the road, such as other drivers stopping suddenly or pedestrians crossing roadways outside of crosswalk

We have scorpions here in the Valley Most people rightly fear scorpions.

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It was small, rather thin and delicate looking although it was able to run rather fast. I got Pal a safe distance away and, with a flashlight, took a close look.

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It’s relatively easy to identify a striped bark scorpion.

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One interesting feature is that their carapace (hard body covering) contains a chemical which is fluorescent blue when you shine a black light (ultraviolet) on it. That makes finding them at night a little easier.

Be careful when encountering scorpions.

stinger. On the head, which is actually a cephalothorax (head and thorax fused) is a rather indistinct black triangle. Being not insects but arachnids, they have 4 pairs of legs.

While they’re called “bark” scorpions because they’re so well camouflaged on a tree, they spend most of their time on the ground in the leaf litter hunting for small insects and other arthropods.

Their activity is nocturnal.

The crucial feature is of course is the stinger which can inject a venom. If you’re stung, it can be quite painful, cause swelling and a variety of side effects. While the sting of a striped bark scorpion is not lethal, the discomfort can last for days. Stripe bark scorpion stings can be treated with ice packs.

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TX ACE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO OUR GRULLA HIGH SCHOOL PARENTAL MEETING

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Date: Monday, October 15,2018 Place: RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA Time: 5:00-7:00 P.M For more information please call the TX ACE Office @ (956)716-6869

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 10, 2018, PAGE 14

R. & C. Saenz Elementary School Spartans Sept. 16th Celebrations

LEO NAJO

Continued from page 7

The 2018 inductees to the Leo Najo Baseball Hall of Fame: Fernando De La Garza - Edinburg, Norman “Norm” Gautreau McAllen, B.R. “Poppy” Rodriguez - Pharr, Leocadio B. Estrada - Abram, Tony Villarreal lll - Brownsville, Buddy Walsh - McAllen, Richard Walsh McAllen, Albert Guerra - McAllen, Arturo Gonzalez - Mercedes.

Special Recognition: Santos “Tito” Guerra - McAllen, Jesus “Jesse” Alaniz - Mission, Jim Caldwell- Mission, Rick Perez Roma, Eliseo Pompa Jr. - Mission.

Special Guests: The 1972 Mission Bronco League Team and The 1950 & 1951 Mission American Legion Teams.

For more information contact: Vicente Estevis (956) 381-4844, Roberto Zamora (956) 458-5754, Pikey Rodriguez (956) 687-1636, Bert Lozano (956) 778-7199, The R. & C. Saenz Elementary School Spartans held awesome Sept. 16th celebrations around campus. Carlos Villarreal (956) 240-6066.

Roma Fire Department Trains Roma ISD Bus Drivers

Thanks to the City of Roma Fire Department for providing fire safety and fire extinguisher trainings to our Roma ISD Transportation Department this summer. The department is always looking for ways to help employees grow as professionals and learn more.

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

RFP 19-15 Repairs & Maintenance for Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration for Food Service Department 10:40 A.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

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RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

RFP 19-16 Repairs & Maintenance of Plumbing Work and Electrical Work 10:50 A.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

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RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following:

RFP 19-17 Work To Complete Swimming Pool Project 2:00 P.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

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Rio Grande City Hosts Ruta 54 Initiative

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 10, 2018, PAGE 15

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Rio Grande City hosted the 6th Meeting of Mayors and Industry Leaders of the Northeast Region of Nuevo Leon and the Border Region of Tamaulipas and South Texas at South Texas College Starr Campus in Rio Grande City.

The Ruta 54 Initiative is a coalition of government and business representatives from Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico and the United States that aims to increase and promote commercial and tourism traffic of the route in Mexico through to the United States by way of Starr County.

“Let us continue working together, forging lasting partnerships and collaboration that are mutually beneficial.

Flags of two great nations, flying together and standing united under one goal, one direction and for the greater good of our communities,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal in his remarks.

Industry experts from various organizations showcased accomplishments implemented from previous discussions and gave in-depth analysis of opportunities in trade and tourism.

With the proximity of Rio Grande City to the route and the newly finished FM 755 realignment, city officials are looking to promote the city as the focal point of the region.

An advantage Rio Grande City offers is the Unified Cargo Processing implemented last October at the port of entry. The first on its kind in the Rio Grande Valley, the partnership between

Customs and Border Protection and Mexican custom officers to jointly inspect cargo thus reducing wait times and ensuring efficient transporting of safe and secure commerce.

On hand to give a testimonial of the success of the Ruta 54 initiative was Mr. Gerardo Delgado Rubio, M.V.Z., owner of DCM Nutrition & Pharma.

“For over a year, we have been transporting our products utilizing the route,” said Mr. Delgado Rubio. “We encourage others to invest with confidence in Starr County and the United States and use the route with peace of mind.”

The next meeting is set to take place in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

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THE TRUTH BEHIND THE FACTS OF RGCCISD SCHOOLS AND TEAM HOPE

• THE TRUTH IS COMMUNITIES and SCHOOLS are the nerve • THE TRUTH IS its either health insurance or pay raises. You can’t do center of our District, NOT THE MULTIPURPOSE building. The school much over something you have no control of but is so necessary. district is running very well with it closed.

• THE TRUTH IS THERE ARE millions of dollars in construction court awards and more to come, court awards given to repair our new schools.

• THE TRUTH IS anything that enchances student and community participation (artificial turf, swimming pool) enchances attendance and • THE TRUTH IS Mr. Villarreal was school board president when all these student retention. defective schools were built.

• THE TRUTH IS hiring paraprofessionals for professionals is a great • THE TRUTH IS TEAM HOPE is hoping to get its hands on this money model of low-educational expectations for students. Great recruiting tool a la 2010-2014 when millions were awarded to a particular contractor and companies. for Idea schools.

• THE TRUTH IS that when Mr. Villarreal left the school board there were only $7,000,000.00 in reserves, money in the general fund to barely run the district and a $5,000,000.00 deficit and bogged down in an insurance program with no escape.

• THE TRUTH IS we don’t need HOPE we need TRUST. Who do the taxpayers of the RGCCISD trust with millions of dollars to repair our recently built schools? Let’s move Onward together RGCCISD FAMILY. Do we really believe the past is going to give way to the present and the future? ALWAYS ONWARD, NEVER WAVER.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 10, 2018, PAGE 16

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Ac2E Elementary held its first PTO meeting. Mr. Peña, Principal, and Mrs. Carmona, Assistant Principal, discussed PTO expectations and goals for this school year. Several teachers and parents attended the meeting which led to exciting discussions about how we will make this school year the best at AC2E Elementary!! We are thrilled to announce our 2018-2019 PTO officers: President- Melissa Lopez, VicePresident- Alba Saenz, Secretary- Sandy Salinas, and Treasurer- Yvonne Berlanga. We’d like to thank all parents and teachers who attended and made our first PTO meeting a great success!! GO HAWKS!!

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Attorney shares legal tips with small businesses Startups and prospective business owners are invited to attend a free, legal workshop on October 16, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Rio Grande City Public Library, located at 591 E. Canales St. in Rio Grande City.

The “Legal Tips for Small Businesses” session covers information on business structures; signing contracts; negotiating a lease; hiring employees; workplace safety; intellectual property; and much more. Attorney Amber VanSchuyver with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid will present the session.

“This session provides crucial information for business owners, especially those who are just

launching businesses or that expect to have employees.

Owners will also have the opportunity to ask an attorney questions pertinent to their companies,” shares Marcela Arredondo, a Senior Business and Trade Advisor with the UTRGV SBDC. The session is sponsored by the UTRGV Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and hosted by the Rio Grande City Public Library, Rio Grande City EDC, RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Starr County Industrial Foundation.

There is no fee to attend but pre-registration is required. To register for this workshop, please call the UTRGV SBDC at (956) 665-7535.

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PARADE- Among some of the first parades of the company station here during the early days of Rio Grande City. When the soldiers came to Rio Grande City parades before inspections and other local events were not unusual. Pictured above is the 16th Calvary, as they prepare to inspect the border from Laredo to Brownsville.

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Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 10, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 2

Reduce instances of distracted driving

FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN THE U.S. -- Approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

Every 2 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 40,000 women and 200 men die from breast cancer each year. It is the Distracted driving is a problem distractions behind the wheel. second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country. Thanks to increased that results in injuries and claims Put away tech devices - One awareness, early detection, and improved treatments, death rates from the lives of thousands of people of the easiest ways to reduce breast cancer have decreased by 38 percent since 1989. In 2017, there each year. The National Highway distractions is to keep phones were more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.

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Traffic Safety Administration defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving. In 2015, 3,477 people were killed and 391,000 injured in the United States as a result of distracted driving.

It is relatively easy to avoid becoming a statistic by reducing

and tablets out of reach while driving. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sending or reading a text message takes a driver’s eyes off of the road for about five seconds, or long enough to cover a football field while driving at 55 mph. It removes a person’s attention from

the road; takes his or her hands off of the wheel; and it mentally engages the brain when a driver’s focus should be on driving.

Devices should be stowed away when driving. Drivers should pull over if they need to send a text or read a message.

Set the GPS ahead of a trip Global positioning systems have revolutionized the way motorists get to and from locations. They can help signal upcoming traffic and find the best routes possible.

Just like other devices, GPS can be a distraction, especially if drivers are taking their eyes off the road and constantly pressing buttons on the map.

Enter the destination address before departing and place the GPS in a position that it can be glanced at, which will not impede vision. Better yet, let a passenger navigate.

Limit or skip phone calls Many people find that making phone calls while on the road is an efficient use of time. Yet the personal injury experts at Lehmbecker Law say even when drivers use hands-free devices their brains can remain distracted for 27 seconds after using voice

commands to dial a number.

Engaging in phone conversations will continue to take drivers’ minds off of their driving responsibilities.

Drowsy driving is dangerous - Being tired can be a distraction as well. Geico insurance reports a U.S. government study showed that 37 percent of drivers have nodded off or actually fallen asleep at least once while driving.

Drowsiness increases the risk of a crash by roughly four times.

Those who become drowsy behind the wheel should pull over.

Skip the infotainment package New vehicle infotainment systems can take one’s attention off of the road for long periods of time.

According to research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers using in-vehicle technologies like voice-based and touch-screen features may find themselves unusually distracted.

Reducing distractions can save lives.

Bid Notice

General Contractor The Starr County Self Help Center has received a grant from (TDHCA) Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Self Help Center is requesting sealed bids from Qualified General Contractors for the rehabilitation of (4) four homes. Contractors must also provide proof of General Liability Insurance.

Bid Packets may be picked up on October 12, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Self Help Center at 10 Mayorga St Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (La Casita next to Fire Dept).

Mandatory Pre-bid conference will be conducted for the purpose of discussing contract requirements and answering questions of prospective bidder on October 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Self Help Center at 10 Mayorga St Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (La Casita next to Fire Dept).

Bid Opening will be held on October 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Self Help Center at 10 Mayorga St Rio Grande City, TX 78582 (La Casita next to Fire Dept).

Individual contracts will be awarded per home For more information, please contact Anna Villarreal or Manty Montalvo at (956) 487-7353 or at (956) 488-2025 The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Women and minorities are encouraged to participate.

Starr County Self Help Center reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS Falcon Rural Water Supply Corpora�on is reques�ng compe��ve sealed Bids on the following contract funded by Communi�es Unlimited Incorporated: 1. Water System Improvements.

Falcon Rural WSC will receive compe��ve sealed BIDS from qualified proposers un�l 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Falcon Rural WSC main office located at 2679 North Highway 83, Roma Texas 78584.

Only a bona fide sealed BID(s) will be considered at bid opening �me. ALL BIDS received a�er the s�pulated �me for bid opening will be returned to the bidder unopened. Falcon Rural WSC reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formali�es in the bidding or to accept the bid to the best and most advantageous to the Corpora�on. Bids may be held by the Corpora�on for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and inves�ga�ng the bidder’s qualifica�ons prior to the contract award. The request for compe��ve sealed bids including construc�on documents, project scope, BID schedule and other informa�on that contractors may need in order to respond to the request may be obtained from: Fulcrum Consul�ng Services 207 E. Magnolia Ave. La Feria Texas 78559 PH: 956-797-3411 FAX: 956-797-3400 All prospec�ve bidders reques�ng plans and specifica�ons must pay a non-refundable amount of $100.00 dollars for each set of plans and specifica�ons for each contract. Checks should be made payable to Fulcrum Consul�ng Services.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 10, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 3

2019 Starr County Fair Theme/Logo Contest Open to All Students The Starr County Fair Association is announcing our annual theme / logo contest for students! We are accepting entries for our theme and logo contests for the 2018 fair. Students from 1st through 12th grade who attend school in or reside in Starr County can enter in either (or both) categories.

A winner will be chosen in each category and will receive a $100 cash prize, along with two 3-day passes to the fair.

The entry can have both a theme and a logo incorporated together (and will compete in both categories) or can be just a theme or just a logo. We look forward to seeing the creativity of our local students!

Please submit entries to starrcountyfair@aol.com, inbox them to the Starr County Fair page on Facebook, or drop them

off at the law office of Lori Peterson Perez, 400 N. Britton Avenue, on or before Monday, November 5, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

Good luck to all!

Some photos of themes / logos from past years were posted to facebook.

Starr County Fair Parade Themes 1974 Ol’ Spanish Trail 1975 Deep in the Heart of Texas 1976 Westward Ho! The Wagons 1977 A New Spirit—A New Frontier 1978 Starr County Resources for Progress 1979 The Best of Both Worlds— Our Rich Heritage 1980 How the West Was Won 1981 Urban Cowboy—Country Comes to Town 1982 Rodeo—Starr County Style 1983 A Tribute to Starr County Youth 1984 Youth at its Best

1985 Down on the Rio Grande 1986 Texas Our Texas—150 Years 1987 Pride in our Past 1988 Roundup on the Rio Grande 1989 Farm Animal Festival— Down on the Farm 1990 Silver Starr Celebration (25 Years) 1991 Proud to Be an American 1992 Pride in our Youth 1993 The Starr County Fair—an Educational Experience 1994 Starr County—Then and Now 1995 Women—Stars in the Starr County Fair 1996 Gone Country—Back to our Roots 1997 God Blessed Texas 1998 Celebrating our Historical Past 1999 Memories of the Millennium 2000 Kick’n Off a New Century 2001 Building Bridges to a Bright Future 2002 God Bless the USA (9-11-01 Emphasis)

2003 Cactus, Boots and Wide Open Spaces 2004 An All-Starr Salute to the 12th Cavalry 2005 An All-American Fair 2006 Hitch your Wagon to a Starr 2007 Remembering James Peterson: Farmer, Rancher, Volunteer 2008 Celebrating 100 Years of Texas 4-H 2009 Hats Off to our Youth 2010 A Good ol’ Starr County Roundup 2011 Our Youth—Our Future 2012 Blue Jeans & Country Dreams 2013 Building on our Traditions 2014 A Country Salute to our American Heroes 2015 Proud of our Past ~ Ready for the Future!

2016 Starr over Texas – Expanding our Horizons 2017 Country Pride and Family Time

2018 Honor * Courage * Sacrifice – Honoring First Responders

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

DEPARTAMENTO DE AGRICULTURA

Rural Development

Rural Development

City of La Grulla: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

Ciudad de La Grulla: Aviso de Disponibilidad de una Evaluación Ambiental

AGENCY: Rural Utilities Service, USDA

AGENCIA: Servicio de Utilidades Rurales, USDA

ACTION: Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment

ACCIÓN: Aviso de Disponibilidad de una Evaluación Ambiental

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) in connection with possible impacts related to a project proposed

by City of La Grulla, Starr County, Texas. The proposal is for construction of water system improvements at its water treatment facility. City of La Grulla has submitted an application to RUS for funding of the proposal.

RESUMEN: Se da aviso de que el Servicio de Utilidades Rurales (RUS), según lo exige la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental, está emitiendo una evaluación ambiental (EA) en relación con posibles impactos relacionados con un proyecto propuesto por la Ciudad de La Grulla, Condado de Starr, Texas. La propuesta es para la construcción de mejoras al sistema de agua en su planta de tratamiento de agua. La ciudad de La Grulla presentó una solicitud a RUS para financiar la propuesta.

City of La Grulla intends to seek financial assistance from RUS for water system improvements. The proposed project is described below. The project locations include the corner of East Second Street and Division Street for the new treatment plant and at the location of the existing water treatment plant. If implemented, the proposed project will convert floodplains. In accordance with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management and USDA Departmental Regulation 9500-3, Land Use Policy, the purpose of this notice is to inform the public of this proposed conversion or effect and request comments concerning the proposal, alternative sites or actions that would avoid these impacts, and methods that could be used to minimize these impacts.

La ciudad de La Grulla tiene la intención de buscar asistencia financiera de RUS para las mejoras del sistema de agua. El proyecto propuesto se describe a continuación.

Las ubicaciones del proyecto incluyen la esquina de East Second Street y Division Street para la nueva planta de tratamiento y en la ubicación de la planta de tratamiento de agua existente. Si se implementa, el proyecto propuesto convertirá las llanuras de inundación. De acuerdo con la Orden Ejecutiva 11988, Administración de Inundaciones y la Norma Departamental 9500-3 del Departamento de Agricultura, Política de Uso de la Tierra, el propósito de este aviso es informar al público de esta conversión o efecto propuesto y solicitar comentarios sobre la propuesta, sitios alternativos o acciones que evitar estos impactos y los métodos que podrían usarse para minimizar estos impactos.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: To obtain copies of the EA, or for further information, contact: Terry Czerwien, State Environmental Coordinator, 101 South Main Street, Temple, Texas 76501, at 254-742-9789 or terry.czerwien@tx.usda.gov.

The EA is also available for public review at Edinburg Area Office, 2514 South Veterans Blvd., Suite 4, Edinburg, Texas 78539.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: City of La Grulla proposes to rehabilitate and upsizing the water intake structure, add 14,200 linear feet of transmission line, add 14,800 feet of intake water line, and construct a 4.0 MGD pour-in-place water treatment facility. The existing water treatment facility will be decommissioned as a treatment plant and used as a transfer station.

Fulcrum Consulting Services, an environmental consultant, prepared an environmental assessment for RUS that describes the project, assesses the proposed project’s environmental impacts, and summarizes as applicable any mitigation measures used to minimize environmental effects.

PARA OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN: Para obtener copias de la EA, o para obtener más información, comuníquese con: Terry Czerwien, Coordinador Ambiental Estatal, 101 South Main Street, Temple, Texas 76501, al 254-742-9789 o terry. czerwien@tx.usda.gov. El EA también está disponible para revisión pública en la Oficina de Área de Edinburg, 2514 South Veterans Blvd., Suite 4, Edinburg, Texas 78539.

INFORMACIÓN COMPLEMENTARIA: La ciudad de La Grulla propone rehabilitar y ampliar la estructura de toma de agua, agregar 14,200 pies lineales de línea de transmisión, agregar 14,800 pies de línea de agua de admisión y construir una instalación de tratamiento de agua de vertido de 4,0 MGD. La instalación de tratamiento de agua existente se cerrará como una planta de tratamiento y se utilizará como estación de transferencia.

RUS has conducted an independent evaluation of the environmental assessment and believes that it accurately assesses the impacts of the proposed project. No significant impacts are expected as a result of the construction of the project.

Fulcrum Consulting Services, un consultor ambiental, preparó una evaluación ambiental para RUS que describe el proyecto, evalúa los impactos ambientales del proyecto propuesto y resume, según corresponda, cualquier medida de mitigación utilizada para minimizar los efectos ambientales.

Questions and comments should be sent to RUS at the address provided. RUS will accept questions and comments on the environmental assessment for 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.

RUS ha llevado a cabo una evaluación independiente de la evaluación ambiental y cree que evalúa con precisión los impactos del proyecto propuesto. No se esperan impactos significativos como resultado de la construcción del proyecto.

Any final action by RUS related to the proposed project will be subject to, and contingent upon, compliance with all relevant Federal environmental laws and regulations and completion of environmental review procedures as prescribed by 7 CFR Part 1970, Environmental Policies and Procedures.

A general location map of the proposal is shown below.

Las preguntas y comentarios deben enviarse a RUS a la dirección indicada. RUS aceptará preguntas y comentarios sobre la evaluación ambiental durante 14 días a partir de la fecha de publicación de este aviso.

Cualquier acción final de RUS relacionada con el proyecto propuesto estará sujeta al cumplimiento de todas las leyes y reglamentaciones ambientales federales pertinentes y al cumplimiento de los procedimientos de revisión ambiental según lo prescrito en 7 CFR Parte 1970, Políticas y procedimientos ambientales.

A continuación se muestra un mapa de ubicación general de la propuesta.

Date: October 3, 2018

Fecha de publicación: 3 de octubre de 2018

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