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In Style Beauty Salon wants to thank everyone who helped in the success of our 25th year celebration. We are glad that the whole community was able to help celebrate 25 years of excellence with our local business and see the renovations done. Petra Garza wants to thank God ﬁrst, her loving husband Honorio Garza Jr., her son Honorio Garza III and the rest of her family and friends. If it was not for everyone none of this would have been possible In 1988 Petra Garza, owner, decided to go into the Cosmetology course at Rio Grande City High School where Ruth Salinas was the

On August 20, 2018, I filed for re-election to the RGCCISD School Board of Trustees, Place 6. I first successfully ran for this position in 2014. At the time, I knew that I was taking on an important role and that we were facing real and complex issues. I knew it would not be easy but I also knew that I wanted to focus my talents and energy on bringing about solutions for RGCCISD. In 2014, the school district was facing a financial crisis left to us by the outgoing board who had spent more money in recurring debt than in the history of the district. At the same time, the State had begun to have its own fiscal crisis which resulted in huge cuts to education for every district. But, instead of complaining, we got to WORK. First, we addressed the most pressing issues we inherited, which was the TEA monitor placed on the district in 2014 due to YEARS of lack of implementation of state mandated requirements and incorrect use of federal funds. It took us over a year, but we did correct the issues and once TEA left our district they were very pleased with the progress we made. We then

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highest fund balance on record at RGCCISD, an unprecedented amount of over $35 MILLION DOLLARS IN OUR FUND BALANCE. Then why all the fuss? Why did the board create a deficit? A deficit simply means that we spent more that we allotted in our budget. Did we have the money to avoid a deficit? Yes, we did. Why then allow a deficit? I believe it is in the BEST INTEREST of the DSITRICT to not touch our hard earned fund balance in order to leave funds available should a real crisis arise. We instead opted to spend money to address issues in the district and pay for them over time, slowly, instead of all at once thus depleting the funds we worked so hard to accumulate. So what are we spending money on that created this short term deficit? As a board member, I know that our district has MANY NEEDS. I wish we could address them all at once. But, I also know that we need to prioritize. As such, I voted FOR EMPLOYEE RAISES for this year, and am committed to another next year. We knew that our employees work hard and wanted to see a raise in

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in the of situation. domestic violence their pay scale. The stipends weprevention aid on the I voted to hire awarded every year since I have E3 solutions, a TASB sponsored a comprehensive been on board were one of the company, to takeAuditorium Fort Ringgold problem. reasons we were able to safely approach to the HVAC Rio Grande Texas fix, andCity, maintain manage the district’s funds but We will look and Wednesday, 20 singleOctober unit. 17, You we knew that we needed to help properly, every 6:30exhaustive, pm. employees with a raise. We also can imagine this is realized that the employees would and expensive, but truly worth it. need a raise to off set the surging The money we spend now, will rise in health insurance. Again, this eventually help provide better was a problem the district inherited environments for our students and way before my time when the then staff, and in the long run save the VICTOR CANALES, JR., school board chained our district to district money! STARR COUNTY ATTORNEY I also voted for new turf for our TRS health care. There is no option ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS VICTIMS stadium and practice fields. Why? to leave this, believe me we haveJENNIFER L. VASQUEZ AS PEREZ the turf, while DELIA B. PE knew that costing tried! Only the Texas legislationLORIIPETERSON VENTUR can allow the districts in TRS to us money now, will result in long term savings. The turf will have leave. paid for itself in ten years with We also spent money on making certain improvements that we the savings we will see in water felt were good for our school and and maintenance. It allows ALL community. We have a monster of students to use it YEAR ROUND. an HVAC problem in this district. The grass fields, while nice, were Many of our A/C units are old, off limits for our band to practice out of date, and hard to fix and on during marching season or for maintain. Alas, even some of our our schools to use for field days newer units are not quality and hard most times. This practical solution to keep running properly. Every also conserves one of our most year we would fix one problem, and important resources, water! Again, ten more would pop up at the same we should always look to the future time. We realized we needed to fix and the turf offered benefits that are units, and make sure they stayed so much better for us. I also voted SOLIS, page 4 fixed instead of just putting a band

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15th Anniversary In Loving Memory of

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A million times we’ve missed you, a million times we’ve cried. If love could have saved you, you never would have died. Things we feel most deeply, are the hardest things to say, our dearest one, we have loved you, in a very special way. We often sit and think of you, and think of how you died. To think we couldn’t say good-bye, before you closed your eyes. No one can know our loneliness, and no one can see us weeping, all our tears from aching hearts, while others are sleeping. If we had one lifetime wish, a dream that could come true, we’d pray to God, with all our hearts, For yesterday and you!

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With all our love, your family parents: Jose De La Cruz, Jr. & Lamar R. De La Cruz. Sisters: Jessie D. De La Cruz & Lianna De La Cruz. Brother: Jose E. De La Cruz, Niece Arianna Valdez The honor of your presence or prayers will be greatly appreciated

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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.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 20TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †DANIEL ALBERTO GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 21ST - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †NORMAN CAMUNGOL by Jose & Nona Calderon †NICOLASA & MIGUEL GUZMAN by Marie Guzman †REYNALDO MOLINA, III by Molina & Bazan Families †MARIA LYDIA GARCIA by Amanda Solis & Family †RUBEN REYNA by Wife & Children †JUSTIN VANDERVORT by Zena Vandervort

5:00 P.M. †ELISA HAWKINS by Family †NINFA S. GUERRA by Family †ORALIA CRUZ by Family †LUIS R. GUTIERREZ (13TH AN.) by Wife & Children

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SOLIS Continued from Front Page for a new swimming pool that our entire community can enjoy. Our community does not offer many options for families in the summer and this will be one. We did contract a company that assured us that unlike the swimming pools constructed in the past, this swimming pool is, to quote the contractor, “earthquake proof”! Finally, I voted for the security initiative that will address an issue, nationwide, school safety. We are fortunate to not have encountered a school violence issue like seen in other schools, but we must be prepared! We decided to be PROACTIVE and not reactive. We allotted ONE MILLION DOLLARS to install new, state of the art security camera systems in each campus; install gate arms at the schools; fit every door with a latch to prevent intruders from entering classrooms; doors in the elementary schools in which one must first be buzzed in to enter. These measures are costly, but worth every penny and I would gladly create a deficit in order to have peace of mind. The future of our district looks

great! I am a PROUD PRODUCT of this district. I came home after completing my law degree because I love the community that helped raise and mold me! I strive to be a POSITIVE reﬂection of this district! No matter what happens, I will not bash the good people of this district and I will always ROOT FOR RGCCISD! At the end of the day, we are all in this together. I am always available to listen to valid criticism or to hear sound advice. I have learned so much in the four years on this school board, and I am asking for one more term to continue to move this district ONWARD! I often say being on the school board is like a second job, only it does not pay. I spend hours away from the job that does pay, my law oﬃce, to try to do the work that needs to be done to ensure that our district can compete with any other one out there. I am happy to do it and truly appreciate the opportunity it has given me to get to know so many of you tied to the district. I humbly ask for your vote for a second term this upcoming election. Pd. Pol. Ad by Candidate

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What is the TRUTH about RGCCISD? Paid between $20,000 - $50,000 dollars to keep El Cenizo and the Alto Bonito Center open for the 2016 School Board Election.

Conducted a forensic audit on the past school board which = cost the district between $300,000 - $500,000 Have paid attorney fees to the tune of MILLIONS and MILLIONS of DOLLARS in Lawsuits and other school business matters.

RGCCISD spent $7.29 MILLION in LIGHT BULBS an ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

They don’t care about the East Side of the RGCCISD School District. They are creating voter suppression by closing El Cenizo in la Casita and the Alto Bonito Community Center for the 2018 School Board

Election. The voting for the East Side will take place at Grulla High School. Where HIGH SPEED (65mph) could cause DANGEROUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS FOR VOTERS!

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Our school air conditioners don’t work and our roofs are leaking MORE WATER than the TITANIC! If the district has Energy is saved by so MUCH MONEY chillers and central in the FUND air units that BALANCE then function properly WHY ARE THEY not by installing PAYING $580,000 NEW WINDOW for 15 YEARS and UNITS in many $1.5 MILLION in class rooms and INTEREST? offices.

After well deserved raises our employee received in 2014-2015 our expenditures were $108,433,835.00

Today’s Estimated Expenditures are $117,802,678.00 which means we are spending $9.36 MILLION DOLLARS more than in 2014-2015 even though we lost 400 to 600 students to Idea Charter School. Our Approximately $10 Million Dollar Deficit is due to runaway spending of 9.36 MILLION DOLLARS (Not to RGCCISD Raises)

RGCCISD SPENT $2.6 MILLION on = ARTIFICIAL TURF

If the district has for 15 YEARS? Yet so MUCH MONEY campus budgets in the FUND are being cut and BALANCE then students have WHY ARE THEY LIMITED ACCESS PAYING $220,000 to TUTORIALS!

Para Professional Coaches are NOT second class coaches as SOME MAY CLAIM

They are some has ever had of the most and live in the dedicated and memory of hard working many former coaches students/ RGCCISD players

RGCCISD eliminated all Kinder, elementary and middle school promotions that many parents looked foward to every year

Celebrations costly well should rehearsed be about festivities = showcasing that never students and existed NOT about (State of the creating District)

Does this look like a district with the HIGHEST = GENERAL FUND BALANCE IN HISTORY

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Learn from the past, Live for today and Hope for tomorrow Election site’s for early voting for RGCCISD School Board Election Fort Ringgold (Old Cafeteria), Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary (Formerly known as North Grammar Elementary) and Grulla High School (They haven’t decided what building) Two (2) sites in Rio Grande City and one (1) site in the East Side If you had the BIGGEST FUND BALANCE IN HISTORY what is your excuse for opening one site in the EAST SIDE GATOR NATION DEMANDS WHAT IS FAIR AND JUST FOR THEM (2 SITES)

I guess RGCCISD made HISTORY AGAIN by making it more diﬃcult for EAST SIDE VOTERS to VOTE!

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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 October 2018 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at the regular school board meeting. The honorees include: Aylin Garcia, Yamilet J. Garza and Ivana Lopez of Delia G. Garcia Elementary School; Dariana Aguillon, Nailea Garcia and Raul A. Jasso of Emma Vera Elementary School; Nina Guillen, Sophie Mont and Alonso Salinas III of F.J.

just the way nature made it, but it also has the possibility to become something arguably more “valuable”, like apple sauce or hard apple cider. For ranchers, adding value to their products means adding revenue to their businesses. This is especially true with the current prices of beef cattle and the blessing of recent rains. Adding value and diversifying operations could add a little more money in producer’s pockets. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Starr Soil & Water Conservation District, USDANRCS, USDA-FSA, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Prairie View Scott Elementary School; Gilberto A&M Cooperative Extension Fernandez Jr., Lidyahn Garcia and Program and Texas Mexico Sebastian Garcia of R. & C. Saenz Border Coalition will be having Elementary School; Isaac Requena and Mayte Pena-Vazquez of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; Oziel Cortez, Deyra I. Marroquin and Melanie Rodriguez of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Elizabeth Garcia, Roberto Garcia and Juan J. Garza of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Marcos Banda, Anna C. Benitez and Edna J. Cantu of Roma Middle School; and Viviana Cantu, Andrea Martinez and Hector Zuniga of Roma High School. Congratulations to all students!

Novillos Ranch approximately 9.3 miles north on FM755 (from the blinking light at the new Rio Grande City High School) in Rio Grande City, Texas. The rancher’s program will feature demonstrations, information on beef market outlook, reproductive eﬃciency in cattle, and chronic wasting disease. The program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. with a noon meal sponsored by Medina Electric. The program is free of charge and will oﬀer continuing education units to those ranchers with a TDA private applicator license. There will also be many door prizes sponsored by Capital Farm Credit and Texas Farm Bureau. The sponsors are very excited

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 17, 2018, PAGE 10 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. Padre Nuestro, Ave María y Credo.

Grulla High School ACE – Cosmetology Students Participate in “Grease” Themed Homecoming Parade

Mrs. Gloria Gonzalez’s After-school centers in education students that are preparing for their state board licensure as cosmetologist, dressed up in 50’s attire with poodle skirts, pink jackets and leather jackets. They enjoyed posing for pictures and participating in the Grulla High School bonﬁre festivities on October 11.

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I understand two things; the creation of a successful business and hard work. In 1997 I became a barber and ran my mother’s business out of necessity. Part of the steps I took to become a master in my craft included becoming an educator. It allowed me to grow my business and Excel in my profession. In 2006 I was able to fulfill my dream of having my own product line. After dedicating myself for 15 years to my clients, in 2012 I started construction on what is now Esco Spa. The journey of any successful entrepreneur is molded in hard work, dedication, and sacrifices but there is a unique acquired skill gifted to those that can endure the path; to sculpt a successful business out of nothing. A school district may have a different mission and several factors that can make it successful, but business sense is an essential piece to any board. It is my expertise in business that I know brings value to Rio Grande City CISD. As a board member and parent, I will do everything in my power to work with others cohesively and create the best district for our students. I humbly ask for your support and vote this November.

Son de mi conocimiento, la fundación de un negocio exitoso y el trabajar duro para lograr mis metas y seguir sueños. En 1997, obtuve mi licencia de barbero y me encargue del negocio de mi querida madre, debido a mi situación financiera. Esta oportunidad me ayudó a convertirme en un experto en las técnicas de mi profesión incluso estas mismas lograron que me convirtiera en educador de mi carrera. Así comenzó a crecer mi negocio y el día de hoy puedo destacarme entre los mejores. En el 2006, pude realizar uno de mis sueños y empecé a promover un producto de mi creación. Después de dedicarme 15 años a mis clientes, en 2012 Dios me bendijo y otra de mis metas se hizo realidad, la construcción de Esco Spa era un hecho. El camino de todo empresario exitoso esta moldeado por arduo trabajo, dedicación y sacrificios sin embargo existe un talento, y este es adquirido solo por aquellos que puedan subsistir en el camino: empezar un negocio exitoso con mucho sacrifico y esto especialmente cuando financieramente solo se cuenta con el deseo de triunfar. Cada distrito escolar tiene una misión diferente y varios factores que pueden hacerlo exitoso, pero el tener conocimiento empresarial es la clave para cualquier candidato al comité escolar. Si me lo permiten apoyando con su voto, mi experiencia en los negocios traerá valor al Distrito de Rio Grande City. Como miembro del comité escolar y padre de familia haré todo lo que este a mi alcance para trabajar en equipo y crear el mejor distrito para nuestra comunidad y sus estudiantes. Humildemente les pido por su apoyo y su confianza, voten este noviembre.

EARLY VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 22ND

POL. ADV’T PAID FOR BY ALBERTO ESCOBEDO, JUDY SOLIS, BENITO SAENZ

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Roma High School JROTC Program Participates in Pre-Raider Training Texas Delta Theta Master Launches Chapter Year

By: Roma High School JROTC Program Instructor Luis C. Barrera, LTC, USA (Retired) The Roma High School Gladiator Army JROTC Battalion ventured into the South Texas brush country with 65 cadets to conduct a preraider training initiation Field Training Exercise at La Copa Ranch, Ed Rachell Foundation, near the Falfurrias check point. The new members of the Raider Teams were exposed to all of the rigors of being a JROTC Raider, including the Army Modiﬁed Physical Fitness Test, an obstacle course, rope bridging techniques, knots training, Jacob’s Ladder, the log-jam, a Tomahawk Bridge and lots of walking in the South Texas brush. The upper level cadets served

as team captains and instructors for all the events, supervised by the Army instructors. The instructors trained on all of the events prior to the FTX and were well versed on their tasks. Most are former participants of the La Copa Ranch Raider Challenge that takes places annually, at which Roma High School has had two back-toback championships. With this training freshmen cadets now have a new outlook on what Roma JROTC is all about. Thanks for making this training possible goes to Roma High School Army instructors LTC(R) Luis Barrera and 1SG(R) Juan Cruz; Roma ISD bus driver Mr. Torres; Roma High School JROTC Program alums Crystal Campos, Daniela Barrera and PFC Eleazar Hernandez who

served as chaperones; and the staﬀ at the ranch, Mr. Hugo Bazan (Army Retired), who was amazed by the performance of the RHS trainees and instructors. They invited Roma High School back to bring more JROTC units to the greatest outside classroom in South Texas!

Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi held their ﬁrst meeting of the chapter year at Casa de Adobe Restaurant with Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez serving as hostess. Josie Guerra, program chairman, distributed the chapter yearbooks and reviewed them with the members in preparation for the 2018-19 programs and projects. In carrying out the International theme, “A Quilt of Friendship,” the chapter’s programs will all focus on historical people and places in Starr County and the Rio Grande Valley. The ﬁrst program, given by Josie Guerra, told of the many accomplishments of Maxine Guerra of Roma. President Diana Peña presided during the business session.

Fast and professional care for illness, injuries and non-life-threatening emergencies, Pediatrics and Adults, No appointment necessary. General Medicine • Cold & Flu • Ear Infections • Eye Infections • Lacerations Sore Throat • Sinus Infection • Burns • Sprains • Allergies • Physicals • & More

To Better Serve the Needs of Our Patients and Our Community, Rio Grande City Urgent Care

Welcomes Gustavo Vela PA-C

PTO Fall Festival Sat., Oct. 27th San Isidro Stadium Fun begins at 5:30pm

Richard Coleman FNP-BC

Judjee Diaz FNP -BC

Valerio Amper FNP-BC

EXPERIENCED PHYSICIANS • ON-SITE LAB WORK • MOST INSURANCE PLANS WELCOME

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-FRI 9AM-9PM SAT&SUN 12PM-8PM

Games

Lots of Fun for Everyone!

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5322 E Hwy 83 Bldg C Ste 4 (Next to CVS Pharmacy) Rio Grande City, Tx.

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Smart Tech at Delia G. H-E-B Buddy League encourages students to “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully” The annual takes students through five training order free H-E-B Buddy League respect, courage and inclusion. Garcia Elementary School program teaches tasks that demonstrate bullying Kits at heb.com/league. Teachers can nominate students kindness, respect, courage and inclusion during National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and H-E-B invites Texas students to join the H-E-B Buddy League, challenging them to “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully.” Inspired by H-EB’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the effort promotes kindness and respect and discourages harmful behaviors such as teasing, exclusion and bullying. In its third year, the H-E-B Buddy League kicked off a statewide tour of the H-E-B Buddy SMART Technologies Boards are installed in all classrooms at Roma League Training Academy. Using song and animation, the live show ISD’s newest campus, Delia Gonzalez Garcia Elementary.

Juan Garcia

Alejandra Tello

Manager

behaviors and show ways to stand up to bullying and promote unity. The live performance hit the road and will stop at 27 elementary schools across Texas throughout the month. Additionally, H-E-Buddy and H-E-B Partners (employees) will visit ﬁrst-grade through thirdgrade classrooms at more than 300 schools to engage students in a variety of anti-bullying activities and conversations. Teachers will receive an H-E-B Buddy League Kit ﬁlled with bilingual materials to continue the dialogue of kindness and inclusion. For schools not scheduled for visits, teachers can download a free activity guide paired with an interactive H-E-B Buddy League Training Academy video and

Bullying is a widespread issue that can cause negative physical, social and mental-health issues. It’s estimated that between one in four students has been bullied at school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics. Children who are bullied more often experience depression, anxiety, and feelings of sadness and loneliness as well as experience lower academic achievement and school participation. In addition to the presentations and online resources, ﬁrst-grade through third-grade students are eligible for the H-E-B Buddy League Student Advocate Award, which recognizes children who demonstrate acts of kindness,

online at heb.com/league now through Feb. 28. Winners will be recognized and receive an H-E-B Buddy League Prize Pack. “H-E-B is a passionate supporter of education and understands that children are successful and learn best when they have safe learning environments,” said Sonia Quirino Canales, H-E-B Diversity & Inclusion Manager. “Since we launched the program, tens of thousands of Texas elementary students have participated in the H-E-B Buddy League and we hope to reach even more children this year.”

Jocelyn Rodriguez CSR

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company for big savings and family- friendly service!

2018 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE

MSRP $20,400 REBATE -$ 2,500 BONUS CASH -$ 750

STK# 19891

$24,345 -$ 1,138 -$ 3,238

www.riomotors.com

STK# 19629

Conditional Offers:

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $750 ** GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000 *** COSTCO MEMBER BONUS CASH $500

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,974

$19,969

$ 17,150

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB LT

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE BONUS CASH

$13,900 w/ Conditional Offers

$17,995 w/ Conditional Offers

STK# 18882

$32,430 -$ 3,500 -$ 750 -$ 2,000

Conditional Offers:

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $750

$26,180

$25,430 w/ Conditional Offers

STK# 19264

Conditional Offers:

$45,735 -$ 4,990 -$ 5,000 -$ 1,750

* GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,500 ** GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000 *** COSTCO MEMBER BONUS CASH $500

$33,995

$29,995 w/ Conditional Offers

*Must qualify and finance through GM Financial. Residency restrictions apply. **Available to customers who have a current qualifying GM lease. ***Available to eligible Costco members; see dealer for details. Artwork for illustration purposes only. All vehicles are subject to pre-sale. All prices plus tax, title and license. Expires 10/31/2018.

“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!” (956) 487-2596 1-800-509-0003 • www.riomotors.com

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 17, 2018, PAGE 15

People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company for big savings and family- friendly service! www.riomotors.com

2018 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SLT

2018 GMC YUKON SLE

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE CASH BACK

MSRP

STK# 20232

$49,495 -$ 3,500 -$ 4,500 -$ 3,000

(22” Wheels) +$6,995 DEALER PRICE -$59,315 DISCOUNT -$4,500 BONUS CASH -$1,500 CONDITIONAL OFFERS: *GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,500 **GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000 ***COSTCO MEMBER BONUS CASH $500

38,495 $34,995

$52,320

GM ACCESSORIES

CONDITIONAL OFFERS: *GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,000 **GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,000 ***COSTCO MEMBER BONUS CASH $500

STK# 19603

w/ CONDITIONAL OFFERS

53,315

$49,315

2018 GMC CANYON CREW CAB

2018 GMC ACADIA SLE

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE BONUS CASH

MSRP $34,490 DISCOUNT -$ 3,495 BONUS CASH -$ 1,000

STK# 19588

$30,170 -$ 2,175 -$ 500 -$ 2,500

CONDITIONAL OFFERS: **GM LEASE LOYALTY $1,500 ***COSTCO MEMBER BONUS CASH $500

24,995 $22,995

w/ CONDITIONAL OFFERS

STK# 19936

CONDITIONAL OFFERS: *GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $500 **GM LEASE LOYALTY $2,500

29,995 $26,995

w/ CONDITIONAL OFFERS

“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!” (956) 487-2596 1-800-509-0003 • www.riomotors.com

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 17, 2018, PAGE 16

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

HABLEME:

CONSULTA GRATIS

OMAR REYES (956) 533-9001

Historical Starr County 1950’s Photo

OCTOBER 17, 2018 SECTION II, PAGE 1

You’re in good hands.

Auto • Home • Business • Life Hablamos Español

956-488-0160

1926 W US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

YA NO CAMBIES A MODO AVIÓN Usa tu teléfono en México cuanto quieras. Sin costo extra.

Requiere plan calificado (mín. $55/mes). Aplican restricciones, incluyendo de uso y de velocidad de internet. Cobertura no disponible en todas partes. Visita una tienda para más detalles.

RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625 2688

New meeting, party and gathering space for Starr County. Isolated with plenty of parking.

For more information, please contact: Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914 1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard). Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 17, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 2

Healthy Halloween Treats and Eats Halloween is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you have to be spooked by the sweets your child will be consuming. With preparation and help, you can ensure that child makes smart healthy choices this Halloween.,

comments Yolanda Morado County Extension Agent – Family Community Health. The holidays are a perfect time to provide valuable teaching lessons with your child about the importance of eating in

moderation and what can happen if you consume too many sweets. This Halloween, explaining to your child that the candy they receive while trick or treating does not have to be eaten all at once, but can be spread out over time. Rather

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Escobares plans to apply for the 2019-2020 TxCDBG Community Development Fund. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/Architectural/ Surveying Firm (individual/firm) to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the City in its application preparation and project implementation of a TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support eligible activities in the City of Escobares. Please submit 4 copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: Attn: (Mayor Noel Escobar, P.O. Box 907 or 4829 Old Highway 83 Roma, TX 78584. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 2PM on October 29th, 2018 to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Escobares is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

than keeping all the candy, you can also have your child pick out their personal favorites and then donate the rest to a food bank or put in a care package to be sent to those serving our country overseas.

Not all Halloween treats have to be candy, either. Instead oﬀer something that provides health beneﬁts and has nutritional value. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends mixing in

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. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

healthy alternatives in your candy bowl that are full of whole grains, vitamins, 100 percent fruit juice, and fiber. Below are some examples you can find at your local grocery store: Whole-grain cheddar flavored crackers; Fruit snacks made with 100 percent fruit with added vitamin C; Fruit leathers made with 100 percent fruit; Sugarfree gum; Animal crackers made without trans fat; Mini rice cereal bars; Cereal bars made with real fruit; Individual fruit cups; Mini 100 percent fruit juice boxes; Lowfat pudding; Mini bags of pretzels The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics also recommends avoiding snacks that contain nuts in case a child suffers from food allergies. In such circumstances, non-food treats such as pencils, erasers, stickers, can act as a fun alternative. In addition to limiting the amount of sweet treats your child eats this Halloween, finger foods are also a great option and help to encourage healthy eating, Yolanda Morado. Butternut Squash Nachos are the perfect Halloween treat packed full of vitamins and flavor. You can also get creative by making a jacko-lantern out of cantaloupe, kiwi and blackberries, or a skeleton out of veggies and a low-fat dip. To learn more about the recipes, visit https://bit.ly/2P7avj5

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 17, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 3

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

LEGAL NOTICE

Rose-bellied are attractive little lizards In over ten years, I had seen rosebellied lizards only a couple of times, but last week I saw two. I feel fortunate because they’re not commonly seen and are very attractive. Only from 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches long and generally brown in color, they’re easily missed as they scurry about in the leaf litter looking for small insects and other arthropods. They do climb trees and bushes but prefer to hunt on the ground. If you get a good look, they’re easy to identify. The top of the head is plain brown and the upper lip is near white. A distinct, light line runs along each side from

Ò A DAY OF REMEMBRANCEÓ CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

Join us in remembrance of victims who have lost their lives due to domestic violence and to identify victims that need assistance in the prevention of domestic violence

Auditorium

Fort Ringgold Rio Grande City, Texas Wednesday, October 17, 2018 6:30 pm.

VICTOR CANALES, JR., STARR COUNTY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS JENNIFER L. VASQUEZ LORI PETERSON PEREZ

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE. PROGRAM DELIA B. PEREZ, PROGRAM COORDINATOR VENTURA HINOJOSA, DATA ENTRY

the eyes to the tail. There’s a less distinct central line which is bordered on each side by a row of dark brown spots each edged on the posterior side by a light line. At the point where each front leg is attached there is a black spot. Unless you capture a male lizard and turn him over, you won’t see why he’s

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.

RFP 19-15 Repairs & Maintenance for Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration for Food Service Department 10:40 A.M.

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.

called rose-bellied. Each side of the belly is rose, bordered blue and black with a mid-belly white line. Quite attractive. Rose-bellied lizards are found from lower Texas down into Central America. Because they’re uncommon, they’re protected by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife. Do take time to stroll through our brush land, there are so many delightful things to see.

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

RFP NOTICE

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

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER R E TA I L E R ’ S O F F PREMISE PERMIT by: JOSE A. PEREZ dba A AND F MART to be located at 5298 FM 1017, SAN ISIDRO, S TA R R COUNTY, TEXAS.

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.

19-08 19-09 19-10 19-11 19-12 19-13 19-14

Commercial Carpet Vinyl Tile Concrete Plumbing Supplies Electrical Supplies Janitorial Supplies Construction Materials

9:30 A.M. 9:40 A.M. 9:50 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:10 A.M. 10:20 A.M. 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 informalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

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

Jesus Rios

Sales Manager/ La Joya Cell: (956) 862-8857

Rick Barrera Salesman / Roma Cell: (956) 739-8468

RIO GRANDE CITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

ALL ISD EMPLOYEES COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL DISCOUNTS!!! SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. 2019 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB LONESTAR 4X2 2018 FORD F150 XL

Aaron Mascorro Salesman/ Roma Cell: (956) 573-5297

29,995

$ $

TOTAL SAVINGS

9,250

Manuel Gonzalez Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 353-1697

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE

MILITARY SAVE EXTRA $500

$ $

TOTAL SAVINGS

6,954

Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 298-0674

25,995

Eddie Garza

Salesman/ Alto Bonito Cell: (956) 500-2040

TOTAL SAVINGS

+TTL

4,780

MSRP $30,775, PAYNE DISC. $1,234, MILITARY APPRECIATION BONUS CASH $500, FORD REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $2,500

MSRP $39,130, PAYNE DISC. $2,500, DODGE REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $6,750 ALL REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

STK#D204943

Eloy Garcia

STK#JKE58124

+TTL

Salesman/ Roma Cell: (956) 500-3258

Raul Garza

Sales Manager/ Roma Cell: (956) 437-1871

OCTOBER CLEARANCE $ALE

STK#N581880

Raudel Saavedra

RIO GRANDE CITY FORD

2018 FORD FIESTA STK#M124709

19,995

13,799

Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 534-0284

+TTL

TOTAL SAVINGS

3,075

MSRP $16,874, PAYNE DISC. $75.00, REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $3,000

MSRP $26,949, PAYNE DISC. $704, DODGE REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $6,250

Sam Rodriguez

Ruben Longoria FOR MILITARY MEMBERS SAVE AN EXTRA $1,000

Salesman/ RGC Cell: (469) 969-4798

HOT HOT PRICES ON PRE-OWNED

Mario Moreno Salesman / Roma Cell: (956)-263-3865

Stk# P548068 P122805 T255102 P278916 P158148

Year 2017 2018 2017 2018 2018

Make DODGE CHEVY CHEVY CHEVY CHEVY

Model JOURNEY MALIBU CRUZE SILVERADO 4X4 SILVERADO 4X4

Sale Price $18,995 $18,995 $14,195 $38,295 $35,195

5353 US HWY 83 RIO GRANDE CITY, TX

www. payneautogroup.com

Stk# P154910 TD11643 P110066 P123586 TC48817

Year 2017 2014 2017 2018 2015

Make CHEVY BMW BUICK DODGE FORD

Model CRUZE X3 VERANO CHALLENGER EXPLORER

Sale Price $15,795 $18,495 $17,195 $26,595 $21,995

Jose A. Hernandez (Cornut) Salesman / Mission Cell: (956)-862-8266

(956) 487-2582

SALE HOURS: M-F 8:30AM-8PM • SAT 9AM-7PM Plus TT&L and doc fees with approved credit Art for placement only. See dealer for details. Expires 10-31-18

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 17, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 4

NICE SIZE - 2 STORY

LOT FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE 3 bdrm., 2 ba. Corner lot. 306 W. Canales Bro. St., RGC

Alto Vista Subdivision Financing Available

500-0148 • 500-1463

956-487-0303

For more info. contact: L. Saenz

For more information call:

FOR SALE BY OWNER

New Beautiful Stone House 3 bdrm., 2-1/2 ba. 2- Car Garage Sullivan City

956- 257-1755

2 REC. $450 AL MES 74 ALVAREZ AVE., RGC EL QUIOTE SUBD.

FINANCIAMIENTO DISPONIBLE

¡QUE ESPERAS!

FOR RENT 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 ba.,

AUTO FINANCIAMIENTO EXPRESS

PH. (956) 467-8904 MISSION, TEXAS

APTS. FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

1bdrm. $300 • 2 bdrm., $325 per mo. Stove & ref. included. Located behind Caro’s Restaurant in RGC. For more info. call:

Newly remodeled. 3bdrm., 2 ba., washer/dryer connections. Los Alvarez Rd., RGC. $600 mo. + $300 dep. 1yr lease.

LECTURA DE CARTAS

HOUSE FOR RENT

573-8613 (956) 437-1709 • (832) 715-6805

20 Años de Experiencia HAZ TU CITA

(956) 573-8613

3BDRM., 2 BA.

$600MO. + $350 DEP LOCATED IN LOS SAENZ (956) 437-1709 • (832) 715-6805

SAN ROBERTO APTS. Spacious 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath with appliances including washer & dryer in units. Walking distance from schools at 399 San Roberto Rd.

(956)454-1043

APARTMENT FOR RENT

2 bedroom 1 bathroom kitchen, dining room, living room and laundry room, includes stove and refrigerator (close to Veteran Middle School)

For more info call:

500-5250 or 500-4102

STK# P22228

REDUCED!!!

2016 Chevy Colorado LT Z-71

$PECIAL

19,995

STK#20028A

LIKE NEW!

27,995

2016 Chevy Cruze LT

STK# P2242

REDUCED!!!

STK# 19666A

LIKE NEW!!

STK# 19366A

REDUCED!!!

For more info call

956-735-2157

956-263-1862

2- RANCHES FOR SALE 48 acre & 140 acre Las Lomas Blanca Rd. Call Johnny for more info.

956-966-0777

Se vende dos ranchos uno de 48 acres y uno de 140 acres

Llame a Juan para mas informacion

956-966-0777

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PHLEBOTOMIST South Texas Mobile Testing Applications available at

205 W Main Street, Suite 100 Rio Grande City, Texas Or e-mail resume to southtexasmobiletesting@gmail.com

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•A/C TECHNICIAN

WITH SOME EXPERIENCE

•INSTALLERS •HELPERS

(SULLIVAN CITY)

956-252-5676 •956-257-7044

2017 Nissan Rouge

$PECIAL

23,995

2015 Chevy Camaro RS

$PECIAL

15,995

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2017 Ford Explorer

$PECIAL

Looking for driver with CDL drivers license.

Call for more information 956-739-4268

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2017 Chevy Impala LT V-6

Central air/heat, Large backyard fenced, Car porch.

1 mile from Roque Guerra Elem $650mo. + Dep. - 1yr lease Los Garcias - Old Hwy 83, RGC

832-755-9306

ENGANCHE DESDE

1,500

735-3295 • 487-5050 • 422-8771

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APARTAMENTO DE RENTA

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V.F.W. HALL RENTALS

STK# P2237

EXTRA CLEAN!!!

19,995

2018 Mazda CX-5

$PECIAL

19,995

$PECIAL

STK# 19903A

LEATHER - SUN ROOF!!!

$PECIAL

25,995

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