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MARTIE GARCIA-VELA ANNOUNCES HER INTENTION TO BE 229TH DISTRICT JUDGE
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Accompanied by her husband, Osbaldo Vela III and their two daughters, Madelyn and Ava, Martie Garcia-Vela formally filed for the position of District Judge of the 229th District Court. “The 229th courtroom is a very special place for me. It is where I was sworn in as an attorney by Judge Alex W. Gabert, had my first jury trial as prosecutor, presented to grand juries and received jury verdicts here. Now, my wish is to be a full-time and hardworking Judge both on and off the bench! I love the law, and as one of my role models – Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated,
“If you love law the way I do... you’re given the job of a lifetime. You’re permitted to address the most important legal questions of the country, and sometimes the world. And in doing so, you make a difference in people’s lives.” I have advocated for people from all walks of life and understand that justice is a right we all share equally regardless of social or economic status. I have sat and grieved with victims offering encouragement through the rule of law. After graduating Rio High and then receiving my BA and Law degrees, I returned home to serve you as an attorney and prosecutor. I appreciate the work of law enforcement all the while balancing rights afforded to all by our constitution. My interest in leadership didn’t begin in my 30’s. As a member of the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session, I learned at a young age the importance of organization and the rigors of outreach. By senior year, I was
elected class president by my peers at Rio Grande City High School. While in college, I worked canvassing block walks for a congressman and was elected as a senator for the college of liberal arts. While in law school, I was again elected by fellow students as class officer. During my career as an attorney, I have devoted myself to public service. I have been active in my community and have been blessed with mentors who are trailblazers. I want to follow the path of my role models – Mrs. Diane Shaffer, Hon. Ricardo Hinojosa, Hon. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez, Justice Eva Guzman, Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez, Hon. Diana Saldana, and Hon. Ana Lisa Garza. With
Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Marching Band Ranks 2nd at Regional Bands of American Competition
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Congratulations goes to Roma High School’s Mighty Gladiator Marching Band for earning 2nd Place Overall out of 27 competing marching bands at the 2017 Bands of America South Texas Regional Championship held in McAllen, Texas. The band was also named the 2017 Class 2A Regional Bands of America Champions! The students earned all 3 possible performance awards in their class,
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very thankful to the parents who have provided awesome support for these students and the great faculty, without whom this fine program would not be possible. In sum the proud marching band tradition of Roma High School continues because we have a wonderful community highly committed to music education. Thank you to everyone who made this possible for our students. Way to go Gladiators!!”
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your support, I will serve Starr, Jim Hogg and Duval counties as your District Judge. My intent is to be a Judge who will reach out to our communities with youth programs; establish a Drug Court, a Mental Health Court and provide continuing education courses for state prosecutors, public defenders, defense attorneys, probation and compliance departments. I will render fair and honest justice. As former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright said, “Women can’t do everything at the same time, we need to understand milestones in our lives comes
in segments.” I have reached milestones including getting married and having two daughters while in public service for the 229th District Court. I am humbled by the experiences I have shared with so many of you who have been jurors, grand jurors, audience members, media, and witnesses with me in the courtroom. With your support on election day, we will continue, together, to create milestones for all of us in the 229th District Court! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT VOTEMARTIE@GMAIL.COM
Honorable Ana Lisa Garza Steps Down as 229th District Judge Surrounded by members of her family, Judge Ana Lisa Garza made the following announcement: “For the last seven years I have had the honor to serve Starr, Jim Hogg, and Duval Counties as your 229th District Court Judge. Of the numerous cases I have presided over – felony criminal, civil, and family law -- I have worked hard to ensure that justice was served in every case. I wake up every morning proud to serve in the job you elected me to do.
I have been fortunate to get to meet so many people during my two terms as Judge in the courtrooms, in the community, at official functions, in our schools, hospitals and places of worship. You have spoken to me about your concerns including job scarcity, crime, healthcare, education, business, infrastructure, our veterans, the justice system and our future--and our children’s future. I have made the very difficult decision of leaving this job that I love in order to continue to serve you in a position where I know I can speak for all of you.
Corona Brothers Jazz it Up at ATSSB All Region Competition By Cynthia Ybarra/ GHS Public Relations
Grulla High School Jazz players participated at the ATSSB All Region Jazz competition in Port Isabel, Texas. Kristian Corona, sophomore, plays the Alto Saxophone and received 1st place at the competition. Itzhak Corona, junior, plays Bass and placed 2nd at the competition. JAZZ, page 6