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October is Cancer Awareness Month and Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Starr County Commissioners would like to promote awareness. Starr County Employees participated in a Cancer Awareness Meeting where April Chapa from The American Cancer Society made a presentation on cancer prevention techniques. Also invited to speak to the staff was Ms. Lorene Lara from geneXe health services who spoke on the benefits of genetic cancer screening to determine hereditary gene mutations that can lead to cancer. The staff was also provided with Mammograms on the Move Bus on the grounds of the Starr County Annex Building and at the Starr County Courthouse. Employees were able to take advantage of all three services at no cost to them. The Wellness Program is geared at providing information to help employees to live healthier lives. We would like to thank Ms. April Chapa and Ms. Myra Solis from American Cancer Society and Ms. Lorene Lara and Ms. Virginia Bodden from geneXe health for their very informative presentations.

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month the oﬃce of Starr County Attorney Victor Canales and his staﬀ held a candlelight vigil on October 17, 2018 in memory of those that have fallen victim to domestic violence and to raise awareness in our community. The FBI estimates that one woman is battered by her intimate partner every 15 seconds, this accounts

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Super Kidz learned about the dangers of tobacco Ms. Krystal Garcia Substance Abuse Specialist and SCAN representative Marie Solis stopped by John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary to meet with the J & O Super Kidz. Super Kidz were engaged in learning the dangers of tobacco. The goal of the Super Kidz Club is to model behaviors to other students positively and to Always Stand Against Bullying and Drugs.

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Mrs. Delia G. Garcia Reads to Students at Delia G. Garcia Elementary School It was wonderful to have Mrs. Delia Gonzalez Garcia visit with, read to and have lunch with students at the school named in her honor. The students really enjoyed meeting her, hearing her words of encouragement and listening to her read two books to them. It was an awesome experience for students and D.G. Garcia Elementary staﬀ members alike!

Roma Catholic Daughters Install New Oﬃcers

New officers of the Roma Court Oblates of Mary Immaculate No. 1978, Catholic Daughters of the Americas (C.D.A.) were installed by Delia Cardenas, District Deputy in an impressive ceremony officiated by Father Pablo Wilhelm, O.M.I., C.D.A. Chaplain. Pictured are Delia Cardenas, District Deputy; Nancy Guerra, Treasurer; Dalinda Pena, Vice-Regent; Father Pablo Wilhelm, C.D.A. Chaplain; Leticia Cadena, Regent; Ramoncita Guerra, Recording Secretary; and Cynthia Casas, Financial Secretary. By: Sylvia Canales Installation of new officers for Court Oblates of Mary Immaculate No. 1978 for the term 20182020 was the highlight for the Roma Catholic Daughters of the Americas on their last meeting.

Delia Cardenas, District Deputy, conducted the installation ceremony of new oﬃcers. The installation of oﬃcers took place in a special “Eucharistic Service” at the Capilla Santa Ana in Roma with Father Pablo Wilhelm, O.M.I.

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as officiant. Installed in a beautiful candlelight ceremony with each candle signifying the duties of its’ officers were Regent, Leticia Cadena; Vice-Regent, Dalinda Pena; Recording Secretary, Ramoncita Guerra; Financial Secretary, Cynthia Casas; Treasurer, Nancy Guerra; and Ceremonial Coordinator, Olga Escobar. Court Oblates of Mary Immaculate No. 1978 has actively started their new term with their participation in the annual church Jamaica as sponsors of the “Chalupa Bingo”. The “Quality of Life” committee headed by Lucila Pena, chairperson and C.D.A. member have successfully reached out to the elderly for spiritual enrichment with ‘Masses’ officiated by Father Pablo, O.M.I. who imparts on each the blessing and anointing of the sick. Looking onward, is the “Holiday Celebration” planned for everyone in our parish and surrounding communities. This exciting event will be hosted at the Parish Hall in December with a donation of $10.00. The proceeds of this event will go to spiritual enhancements for the numerous ministries performed by the C.D.A. such as religious, charitable and educational activities. Projections for the upcoming Court Oblates of Mary Immaculate No. 1978 for this coming year are diligently being planned.

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Over the past four years, I have had the privilege of serving you as a board member. I want to serve one more term. There is work to do and I’m ready to keep working to bring about solutions to RGCCISD. I cannot promise The voters that they will agree with me 100% of the time. I can’t promise the voters that every person at district will be happy with decisions made 100% of the time. What I can promise is that every decision made by me will be in the BEST INTEREST of RGCCISD 100% of the

(Pictured with me are my mom Amanda Solis, a retired teacher, and my brother Jesse Solis on the day I signed for re election.)

EARLY VOTING STARTS OCT. 22ND - NOV. 2ND

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time. I know at times what is best for the district as a WHOLE is inconvenient to some. I accept that people will criticize and second guess. But always know that I was raised to be honest, to work hard, to take responsibility for my decisions, and to be respectful of others opinions but never be a pushover. I believe that these values I carry make me the best choice for your vote. I humbly ask for your support this election.

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Misa de Cuarto Aniversario En Memoria de

Hortencia Barrera 08-23-1921 † 10-29-2014

No sabíamos esa mañana que Dios iba a llamar tu nombre. En vida te quisimos mucho, en la muerte lo mismo. Nuestros corazones se rompieron al perderte pero no te fuiste solo, parte de nosotros se fue contigo el día en que Dios te llamó a su casa. Nos has dejado recuerdos hermosos. Tu amor sigue siendo nuestra guía y aunque no podemos verte siempre estás a nuestro lado. Nuestra cadena familiar se rompió y nada parece lo mismo, pero cuando Dios nos llame uno a uno, la cadena se unirá de nuevo.

Se celebrara una misa el Sabado 27 de Octubre del 2018 a las 5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia San Pablo en La Puerta, Texas

Departe de sus hijos Juan Barrera, hermanos y hermanas, nietos, bisnietos

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Me fui sin despedirme pero no esten tristes por mí pues yo estoy entre los brazos de Dios recibiendo la paz eterna. No lloren por mí puesto que yo estaré triste viendolos así, quiero risas pues me haran feliz sabiendo que me están recordando y que me llevarán en sus pensamientos y sus corazones todo el tiempo. Sigan con sus vidas como si yo estuviera presente sin embargo, que haya resignacion y piensen que un día estaremos todos juntos para luego estar con Dios en este calmado y hermoso paraíso...

Deseamos expresar nuestro mas sincero agradecimiento a nuestros familiares, amistades, y vecinos por sus oraciones, misas, ofrendas �lorales, comidas, y muchas mas expresiones de condolencias que nos brindaron durante la reciente perdida de nuestro ser querido.

Llego de nuevo la fecha que nos dio el dolor tan inmenso de perderte. Se cumplen cinco años sin ti, parece que fue ayer cuando te fuiste dejándonos con este inmenso dolor, pero sabes para nosotros no has muerto y jamas lo estarás porque aunque tu corazón dejo de latir tu recuerdo jamas dejara de existir. Estamos aprendiendo a vivir de los recuerdos día a día aprendemos a lidiar con tu ausencia aprendemos a sobrevivir sin tu presencia aprendemos a sobrellevar este inmenso dolor.

October is Cancer awareness month and Starr County Employees would like to promote Cancer Awareness through early detection and encourage everyone to become more proactive in their health.

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Journey with us to the thrill of a lifetime without drugs! Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 - 31

Starr County Campus Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October. It serves as a vehicle for our community and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through commitment to drug prevention and a personal commitment to live drug free lives.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS SAN ISIDRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILTY RATING San Isidro Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:00 p.m., November 14, 2018 in the San Isidro I.S.D. Cafetorium, 5175 FM 1017, San Isidro, Texas 78588 The purpose of this meeting is to discuss San Isidro Independent School District’s rating on the State’s Financial Accountability System.

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Register for spring 2019 at STC’s Starr County Campus Registration for the upcoming spring 2019 semester is underway at all South Texas College campuses including the Starr County Campus located in Rio Grande City. The campus specializes in high demand and high wage technology programs including new courses in Electrician Technology, Heating, Ventilation AC and Refrigeration (HVAC&R), Automotive Technology, and Precision Manufacturing Technology (PMT). Additionally Starr County’s Welding program has doubled in size due to regional and state demands for the skill. Starr County is also utilizing its brand-new 55,000 square foot Health Professions Science Center that was completed in 2018. The new facility houses biology and chemistry labs,

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

IT’S TO EDUCATE CHILDREN!

They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words.

Letter = Grade of

IN ACADEMICS

We are ranked the lowest school district in Starr County and we are 37 out of 43 in Region 1 Your leadership gets a letter grade of

In the State of District Address, you don’t even mention or acknowledge our academic problems or provide a plan of action.

We need leadership to put RGCCISD back on track!

The sad truth is that we have the teachers and personnel to achieve academic greatness, if you would only provide our students and teachers with necessary resources!!!

Channel 5 news announces that RGCCISD has approximate a10 Million Dollar Deficit. A week later

Shazam! They announce they have a HUGE fund balance

HUGE FUND BALANCE

• Roofs that leak like the Titanic •Air Conditioners that don’t work (in areas like La Grulla) • 1 raise for teachers in 4 years • Reduced Tutorials • Broken Down Schools that need Repair • Aging Bus Fleet • Limited resources for students and staff • And the list goes on and on

We have never seen approx. 10 million dollars of artiﬁcial turf, swimming pool and energy saving light bulbs and devices lead to academic success

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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 (Rear Band Hall Entrances) Political Ad Paid By Candidates

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Los Ebanos Overpass Closure Due To Maintenance Career & Technology Precision Manufacturing Overpass will remain closed to Los Ebanos Overpass over Interstate to include painting. The work is through traffic until December 2 in Mission, TX will be closed to all being performed by IOC, a TxDOT Students Attend Manufacturing Day at STC 2018 through traffic until late December contractor. The Texas Department of 2018. The overpass will be going Drivers are asked to find alternate Transportation announces that the through scheduled maintenance routes for the duration of the closure.

Rio High School PM Teacher Mr. Robert Aberin took his students to the STC Technology Campus in McAllen, where they were able to interact and use the CNC Machines, Practice with the 3-D printers and experience manufacturing technologies latest trends. After lunch, the Rio Grande City High School students toured the Indenti-Pak manufacturing facility, where beauty sachets are packed for designer cosmetics like, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Paris Hilton to mention a few. Special thanks to Mr. Gary Rhea and Mr. Robert Aberin for their dedication and passion to the program. (RGCCISD CTE- Leading the Future)

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little time spent outside is sure to reveal one or more scampering about. They’re fairly easy to identify. First, you’ll notice that they’re very slender 6 to 11 inch lizards with a slim tail which is much longer than the body. Next, note that the top (dorsal) side has multiple light stripes running from the head back to the hind legs but which become indistinct or disappear on the tail. Along the sides you’ll see a row of light spots. Finally observe their gray-brown color which, on the body, very often has a very green cast. The underside

(ventral) is typically white. You may observe seasonal color variation, especially if it’s spring breeding time. Males may have a red throat and blue belly while females may show pink throats. They mate in late spring or early summer and lay 1 to 5 eggs which hatch in late summer. Texas spotted whiptails are not only fun to watch as they scurry about but they’re also harmless and beneﬁcial. They eat termites, caterpillars and insects. They can be found in a variety of habitats from grassy to rocky areas but prefer to be near a source

of water. Since they’re reptiles, they’re cold-blooded, which means they can’t control their body temperature. Their range is limited to our semi-arid southwestern states and down into Mexico. I should mention that there is a very similar lizard found here in the Valley. It’s the Laredo whiptail, a species which is entirely female. They reproduce by parthenogenesis, a process where unfertilized eggs develop and hatch. Their appearance diﬀers from Texas spotted whiptails by having stripes from the head all the way to the tip of tail and no spots on the sides. Treat yourself! Now that the temperatures are moderating, take time for an occasional hike to enjoy the delights of nature.

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2018 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS

MSRP DISCOUNT REBATE

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STK# 19891

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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

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Conditional Offers:

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$33,995

$29,995 w/ Conditional Offers

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 24, 2018, PAGE 11

10TH Annual 4-H Kids Fishing Day

2018 10TH Annual 4-H Kids Fishing Day – Tagged Fish Winners

Soﬁa Pena; R.G.C., Liam Mcbride; R.G.C., Ashley Romero;Mission, Angel Lopez; R.G.C., Moses Garcia; R.G.C, Jovan Hinojosa;Roma, Noah Gutierrez; La Victoria, Jesus Gonzalez; R.G.C, Roberto Carmona; R.G.C., Janette Vazquez; Roma, Jomar Hinojosa; Roma, Heron Alaniz Jr.; R.G.C

To view gallery of photos log on via Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Texas-A-M-AgriLifeExtension-Service-Starr-County of this year’s event as well as previous years.

Congratulations to Jhaziel Gonzalez, winner of the guided ﬁshing trip donated by Captain Aldo Garcia from Barracuda Fishing Services!

On behalf of the 10th Annual 4-H Kids Fishing Day we would like to thank our volunteers and especially our sponsors without them this event would not have been made possible. We would also like to give thanks to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries Division for donating 357 ﬁsh and to the Texas Game Wardens.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 24, 2018, PAGE 12

¿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

SPACE AVAILABLE CALL 956-487-6544 OCTOBER 24, 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

DOMINGO A LAS 9:30AM Y 6:00PM

Escriba los nombres de sus familiares para Oración y lleve a la dirección que esta abajo:

5342 E. US Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Suite 4, TX 78582 Al lado del City Hall de Rio Grande - Para más información llame al Tel: (956) 994-1936

Fajita• Short Ribs • Pork Chops • Riblets T-Bone •Finger Ribs • Agujas • Costilla de Pecho • Ribeye Steak • Sirloin • Cubed Meat (carne para guisar) • 7 Steak Ground Beef • Chuck Steak Milanesa • Split Chicken • Leg Quarters • Chicken Fajita • Chicken Breast Chicken Wings Whole Chicken • Hueso de Anillo • Costilla de Borrego Mollejas Menudo (cubed) • Liver

Expires October 9, 2018

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 24, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 2

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, OCTOBER 24, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 3

Did you know? The number of people who smoke is on the decline, as a 2018 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that the percentage of adults in the United States who smoke cigarettes declined from roughly 21 percent in 2005 to 15.5 percent in 2016. That decline has no doubt helped reduce overall cancer death rates, though the ﬁgures regarding smoking-related deaths are still staggering. According to the CDC, smoking accounts for more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States. The 2018 report from the CDC indicates that men (17.5 percent) are more likely than women (13.5 percent) to smoke cigarettes. In addition, the report notes a correlation between education and the likelihood of smoking

cigarettes. While smoking was lowest among people who had graduate degrees, with only ﬁve out of every 100 such adults being smokers, smoking rates were highest (40.6 percent) among adults with graduate education degree certiﬁcates, or GEDs.

While people who had no high school diploma were less likely to smoke cigarettes than GED recipients, the CDC report found that smoking rates declined the more education people received.

LEGAL NOTICE

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: MARINELI HINOJOSA dba EL VIEJON DRIVE THRU to be located at 5043 OLD ESCOBARES 83 UNIT RD. BARN, ESCOBARES, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

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.

LEGAL NOTICE

You are hereby notiﬁed that the City Commission of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, adopted the following Ordinance at a meeting duly held on September 26, 2018:

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2018-2019 CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 1, 2018 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ORDAINING OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SUBJECT MATTER THEREOF. Witness my hand and seal of oﬃce this the 26th day of September, 2018. /s/ Lyzette Peña City Secretary ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ You are hereby notiﬁed that the City Commission of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, adopted the following Ordinance at a meeting duly held on September 26, 2018:

You are hereby notiﬁed that the City Commission of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, adopted the following Ordinance at a meeting duly held on September 26, 2018:

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-7

AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCES NOS. 2002-5, 2003-1, 2004-14, AND 200523 REVISING SECTION 16-207(A)(1) OF CHAPTER 16 – UTILITIES, OF THE CODE OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY BY ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE FOR WATER RELATED RATES TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.

AN ORDINANCE OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS, LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AND FOR DEBT SERVICE OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS FOR THE 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY AND THE PROPERTY TAX CODE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR APPORTIONING EACH LEVY AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES; PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BECOME DUE AND WHEN SAME SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND ORDAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF.

Witness my hand and seal of oﬃce this the 26th day of September, 2018.

/s/ Lyzette Peña City Secretary ════════════════════════════════════════════════════

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-5

RIO GRANDE CITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM Jesus Rios

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

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

OCTOBER CLEARANCE $ALE

ALL ISD EMPLOYEES COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPECIAL DISCOUNTS!!! SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. 2017 DODGE CHARGER 2018 FORD F150 FX4 LARIAT

STK#H627653

STK#FA17116

22,995

+TTL

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

7,090

2018 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

Raudel Saavedra $

TOTAL SAVINGS

3,750

Eddie Garza

TOTAL SAVINGS

7,047

Sam Rodriguez

MSRP $57,600, PAYNE DISC. $4,547, FORD REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $2,500

MSRP $30,085, PAYNE DISC. $7,090

50,553

Raul Garza

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

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

+TTL

TOTAL SAVINGS

2018 FORD FOCUS SE

STK#T204390

Salesman/ Roma Cell: (956) 500-3258

RIO GRANDE CITY FORD

STK#L240281

24,030

Salesman/ RGC Cell: (956) 534-0284

16,515 +TTL

+TTL

TOTAL SAVINGS

5,000

Ruben Longoria Salesman/ RGC Cell: (469) 969-4798

MSRP $21,515, PAYNE DISC. $1,000, REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $4,000

MSRP $24,430, PAYNE DISC. $500, DODGE REBATES FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS $3,250

HOT HOT PRICES ON PRE-OWNED

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

Stk# P548068 P122805 T255102 P278916 P158148

NOW HIRING SALES PROFESSIONAL APPLY TODAY

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Year 2017 2018 2017 2018 2018

Make DODGE CHEVY CHEVY CHEVY CHEVY

Model JOURNEY MALIBU CRUZE sold SILVERADO 4X4 SILVERADO 4X4

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

Stk# P154910 TD11643 P110066 P123586 TC48817

5353 US HWY 83 RIO GRANDE CITY, TX

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Year 2017 2014 2017 2018 2015

Make CHEVY BMW BUICK DODGE FORD

Model CRUZE X3 VERANO CHALLENGER EXPLORER

Sale Price $15,795 $17,995 $16,995 $25,995 $21,595

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 24, 2018, SECTION II, PAGE 4

16+ Acres For Sale WATER & ELECTRICITY La Sagunada Rd. 2.7 mi. from FM 755

(956) 487-7094 • 533-4326

APTS. FOR RENT

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

573-8613

LECTURA DE CARTAS

20 Años de Experiencia HAZ TU CITA

(956) 573-8613

LOT FOR SALE

Alto Vista Subdivision Financing Available

SAN ROBERTO APTS.

V.F.W. HALL RENTALS

For more information call:

FORForPARTIES AND EVENTS info. call or text - Cell Phones:

956-487-0303

735-3295 • 487-5050 • 422-8771

APARTMENT FOR RENT

2- RANCHES FOR SALE

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

(956) 437-1709 • (832) 715-6805

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

(956) 454-1043

48 acre & 140 acre Las Lomas Blanca Rd.

www.riograndecityapartments.com

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

November 10, 2018

NOW HIRING Looking for driver with CDL drivers license. For more info call

956-263-1862

Property to sa�sfy Landlord’s lien. Sale is on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. Super Starr Storage, 215 North F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City Texas. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property unknown un�l day of the sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Armandina Bazan, Arturo Rivera Jr., Janet Rodriguez, Jose R. Islas, and Lorie Falcon.

2015 Dodge Jorney Crossroad

18,988 $

STK# 18967A

REDUCED!!!

$PECIAL

15,988

42,988

STK#19501A

LIKE NEW!

Doctor’s Clinic of Rio Grande City 208 N Britton Ave Rio Grande City, Tx.78582 fax Resume to: admin@doctorsclinicrgc.com

Call for more information 956-413-8786

NOW HIRING!!!

•A/C TECHNICIAN

WITH SOME EXPERIENCE

•INSTALLERS •HELPERS

REDUCED!!!

(SULLIVAN CITY)

956-252-5676 •956-257-7044

18,988$

STK# 19903A

Doctor’s Clinic of Rio Grande City 208 N Britton Ave Rio Grande City, Tx.78582 fax Resume to: admin@doctorsclinicrgc.com Call for more information 956-413-8786

Part time -Medical Assistant and Receptionist

$PECIAL

38,995

2015 Jeep Cherokee

Part time-Physician Assistant or NP

NOW HIRING 2 POSITIONS!

2017 Chevy Silverado 1500

NOW HIRING!

2016 Chevy Cruze

16,988

STK# P2242

LIKE NEW!!

2017 Nissan Rouge

$PECIAL $ 19,995

14,988

16,988

STK# 19666A

REDUCED!!!

EXTRA CLEAN!!!

17,988

2017 Chevy Impala

2017 Ford Explorer

$PECIAL $ 25,988

STK# P2237

$PECIAL

22,988

20,988 $

STK# P2228

LEATHER - SUN ROOF!!!

$PECIAL

17,988

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