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The Rio Grande City Rattlers came out victorious at the Starr County Super Bowl against the Roma Gladiators on Thursday, September 28, with a final score of 17-14. The nail-biting game could have gone either way. The Gladiators capitalized on critical plays early in the game, giving them the momentum entering the second half. However, the Rattler defense held their ground and gave every opportunity for the offense to take control. Fans on both sides, cheered passionately for their teams uncertain of who would be crowned the Champions of Starr County. The final quarter showed the Gladiators and the rest of the District 31-5A that the Rattlers are a team that will not go down without a fight. The Rattlers are now 3-0 in district and are preparing for their next game in Laredo against Laredo Cigarroa on Friday.

ICS Recognized Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez for Dedicated Many Hours of Volunteer Work

The Roma Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Texan Credit Corporation on their grand opening located at 1895 E. Grant St Ste 5 in Roma, Tx. The Roma Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone that accompanied us in welcoming this new business into our community. City of Roma Mayor Roberto Salinas and businesses IBC, Family Center/AMCLO, Bright Star, Peña Motor Mart, and Tio Luz.

Roma High Choir Named to TMEA District Choir, Advance to Region Auditions

Congratulations to Mr. Eli Ramirez and Mrs. Maricela Ramirez, parents of Immaculate Conception School. Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez have dedicated many hours of volunteer work during the time that their children have been enrolled at ICS. They will be recognized at the Annual Spirit Awards Banquet on Friday, January 26, 2018. The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Brownsville have an annual awards banquet to publicly acknowledge those individuals who have dedicated themselves to the values and guiding principles underlying Catholic education and who have helped others achieve this goal.

Congratulations to the Roma High School Choir students who participated in the TMEA District Choir Auditions at Rowe High School in McAllen, Texas.

The following students were selected as members of the District Choir and now advance to the Region/Pre Area auditions in November: Joe Henry Doria (Tenor 2 voice) 2nd chair, Nestor Silva (Tenor 2 voice) 6th chair, and Sheila Mayne (Soprano 2 voice) 15 chair.

Congratulations to these students, their directors Alicia Pena and Miguel Martinez, and their proud parents!

Ringgold Middle School Students Received Masters Awards

RGCCISD Announces the Migrant Parent Advisory Council Officers

Ringgold Middle School kicked off the year by recognizing students that received Masters in the 2017 STAAR test as well as those students who met progress measures. These results were received during the summer, but it was important to acknowledge their hard work. Congratulations to all them and to their teachers for a job well done!

The RGCCISD Title 1 Migrant Education Program proudly announces the 2017-2018 School Year RGCCISD Migrant Parent Advisory Council (MPAC) Officers: Nery Guerra –President, Veronica Martinez-Vice President, Sandra Gamez-Secretary, Maria D. Puente-Parliamentarian, and Christina Saenz-Treasurer.

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Senior Citizens that attend Pct. 1 Alvarez Starr County Community Coalition Nutrition Center participated in Wellness Course Holds Their Annual Family Fun Fair

Starr County Pct 1 Nutrition Center’s Senior Citizens received certificates of participation for attending S ECommissioner P T E M B EJaime R 2Alvarez, 9 - OMrs C TIrene O BSolis E R and 3 1the, staff 2 0work 1 7 continuously to a Wellness Course. provide the seniors that attend Pct 1 Alvarez Nutrition Center with educational and recreational programs to help them to stay healthy. After the awards presentation the members were treated to a healthy and nutritious meal. Mrs solis would like to thank Ms. Anabel Garza and her staff for their kindness towards Starr County’s senior citizens.

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was held at Colonias Unidas in Las Lomas, hence making it the 10th year we have been collaborating with the Community to give much needed school supplies

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Kids enjoyed a fun filled day with face painting, cake walk and learned to make their own slime. Families were also given information on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and various Health Care information.

Special thanks to Driscoll, RGC Crime Stoppers, and Starr County Sheriff Office for providing the school backpacks and The Pediatric Care Center for providing the Moon Jump. School supplies and other donations from RGCCISD Parental Involvement, R & R Collision Center, Rodeo Dental, Starr County Juvenile Probation, Rio Grande Valley Empowerment Zone, Templo La Hermosa (Estela Alvarez), Molina Health Care, United Health Care, Health Care Unlimited, Denta Quest, TMC, District Attorney Omar Escobar, County Attorney Victor Canales, Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, MHP Salud, Star Plus, APC Homemaker Services, and Department of State and Health Services.

Last of all, I would like to express gratitude to Colonias Unidas for allowing us to use their facilities and all of YOU that gave time and effort to make this event possible.

Sandra Garza-Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN, Inc.

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3rd Annual Psych Science Majors Orientation General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Receives Sorority Donation

The 3rd Annual Starr County Campus Psychological Science Majors Orientation took place at the auditorium in RGC. The purpose of the orientation was to provide more information about the field of psychology to those students who attended.

Mr. Alex Sarabia (STC Psychological Science Faculty) served as Master of Ceremonies and introduced Ms. Rose Benavidez (STC Board Member & Starr County Industrial Foundation President) for Opening Remarks. Dr. Janene Israel (STC Psychological Science Department Program Chair & Faculty)

elaborated on “Great Expectations for Psychological Science Majors.”

Mr. Alex Sarabia talked about the Associate of Arts in Psychological Science Degree Plan, including “Math Course Options for Psychological Science Majors” (TSI & Non-TSI complete), since Algebra is not their only option and many students aren’t aware of that.

Mr. Eli Sarabia (STC Psychological Science Faculty) then provided an overview of the different psychological science courses offered at STC and which semesters the psych courses are offered at Starr County Campus.

The students also learned about the careers in psychology, including the detailed requirements in becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)—explained

by Mr. Eli and Alex Sarabia respectively—who also provided information on scholarships and college resources.

Attendees also learned about the benefits of joining the Starr County Campus Psychology Club, with Vice-Presidents Raul Rivas and Victoria Benavidez addressing those benefits. There were also some door prizes (STC goodie bags with supplies). Over 150 students were in attendance.

Principal Adela Rivera and Counselor Judy Ramirez were proud to receive a donation check from Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta sigma Phi sorority. They are pictured with a class of third graders who were enjoying a lesson in the library. The donation is to be used to help provide uniform shirts for students at General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary of the RGCCISD. Presenting the check are Rosie Garcia and Tissa Peterson, chairman and member respectively, of the group’s service committee.

PUBLICATION DIRECTOR ELECTION AND NOTICE. The Starr County Soil and Water Conserva�on District No. 332 Board of Directors hereby orders and gives no�ce of an elec�on for the purpose of elec�ng one director for Subdivision 5. In accordance with provisions of V.T.C.A., Agriculture Code, Sec�on 201.073, qualified voters of the above named district will assemble October 12th, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. at the USDA, NRCS Office located at 708 W. Main St., Ste. D, Rio Grande City, Texas to conduct the elec�on. Early vo�ng by personal appearance for eligible voters will begin on, Monday, September 25th, 2017, and con�nue each weekday through Friday, October 6th, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the USDA, NRCS Office located at 708 W. Main St., Ste. D, Rio Grande City, Texas. Early vo�ng shall also be conducted on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 708 W. Main St., Ste. D, Rio Grande City, Texas. Addi�onal elec�on informa�on is available by contac�ng Starr County SWCD at 708 W. Main St., Ste. D, Rio Grande City, Texas or by calling (956) 487-5598 extension 3.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †PEDRO CONTRERAS (3RD AN.)

by Wife & Daughters IN THANKSGIVING TO SACRED HEART by Melba Alaniz

†ESTELA G. GUAJARDO by Family †ARTURO & MATILDE GARCIA (AN.)

by Family SATURDAY OCTOBER 7TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

THURSDAY OCTOBER 5TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

by Mr. & Mrs. Jesse M. Garza

FRIDAY OCTOBER 6TH - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †ARTURO O. TREVIÑO, SR. (AN.)

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ in memory of Danny Gomez, Jr.(†) †DOMINGO V. PEÑA by Su Esposa y Familia †ELIDA R. GARZA by Family

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †EUGENIA R. & JESUS PORRAS

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SCRSEA Officers and Committee Chairs Held Their Yearly Organizational Meeting

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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Nicanor Acevedo April 6,1933 † September 6, 2017

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.

The Starr County Retired School Employees Association (SCRSEA) officers and committee chairs held their yearly organizational meeting at the UTRGV Annex building in Rio Grande City. The purpose of the meeting was finalize the details in hosting the District One area Fall Convention taking place on Thursday Oct. 19. All the registered units of retired school district personnel from Brownsville through Laredo are invited to attend this important Fall Convention in Rio Grande City. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and State Representative Ryan Guillen have made plans to attend this convention as guest speakers. District One President Ofelia Estevis encourages all District One units to register for this important convention, and the President of SCRSEA (Bitsy Margo) invites all retired school employees from the Roma ISD, San Isidro ISD, and the Rio Grande City CISD to call her at 735-9444 or call Edna Gonzalez at 844-8714 in order to join the Starr County unit.

Happy Birthday In Heaven

Oralia Cruz 10-02-1957 † 05-05-1997

The family of Nicanor Acevedo wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many acts of kindness, and for the condolences and support that we have received throughout our time of grief.

We also send our gratitude and appreciation to everyone that attended his services. Many thanks to all who sent flowers, donations, food, and prayers.

Acevedo Family

Birthday wishes sent to Heaven from your family below, we miss and love you dearly and we wanted you to know.

Your Birthday’s not forgotten and your memory lives on, we celebrate the life you had even though you’ve gone.

If we were given just one wish, one that would come true, we’d wish you back beside us to spend this day with you.

We will always love and miss you and will often shed a tear especially on your special day, year after year.

Cruz & Leal Families

Card of Thanks

¡Las clases de Inglés pueden cambiar a la familia entera!

Raul Ruben Villarreal “El Chino” October 5, 1948 † September 21, 2017

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy during the loss of our loved one. Our heartfelt thanks to those who came by his side while he was at the hospital and to those who attended the services. Our appreciation goes out to everyone for your expressions of love through prayers, masses, rosaries, �lowers, and food. And lastly, during our time of sorrow, you gave us much needed strength.

Villarreal, Garza, & Rivera Families

MONDAY OCTOBER 9TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †BLAS PEDRO SAENZ by Lydia Garza Saenz †ROLAND MANCHA (9TH AN.)

by Mom & Sisters TUESDAY OCTOBER 10TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

FAFSA registration begins Oct. 1 Students at South Texas College may begin applying for their Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Oct. 1.

For those who want to file as early as possible, students are urged to go online to https://fafsa. ed.gov/ to get started on their free application.

Current and continuing students are reminded that they must reapply every year for financial aid.

“There is no reason to wait, the FAFSA now requires income information from two years prior. So, students and parents should have already filed their 2016 income tax returns by now. We encourage students to submit the FAFSA now and avoid the lines,” said Juan Miguel Galvan, STC Director of Student Financial Services. “Students can come to any campus with the required documents and we have knowledgeable staff available to guide them through the FAFSA process.

“We would like to send this message to all high school seniors, returning and continuing college students to apply now and have a peace of mind that their funds will be available when they begin registering for classes in fall 2018.” Galvan said.

STC will also hold a free event in November to assist students

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In Loving Memory of

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by Flerida Guerra & Family †OLIVIA R. TREVIÑO (AN.)

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez †PORFIRIO GONZALEZ, JR. (AN.)

by Silvestre & Alma Gloria Gonzalez †SOFIA MOLINA (4TH AN.)

by Daughter & Grandchildren INTENCION ESPECIAL POR LUIS ALBERTO ANDRADE TANGUMA

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with registering students for financial aid. The college will hold its fall Super Saturday event at its three main campuses; Starr, Pecan and Mid-Valley on November 11 from 9 am to 2 pm.

The event will be a one stop shop for students to complete their FAFSA or their Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to avoid long lines or delays.

“This event is about promoting the 2018-2019 FAFSA and TASFA submission,” Galvan said. “We are partnering with RGV Focus and other higher education institutions so students can begin working on their FAFSA or TASFA now instead of waiting until later.”

For more information, please contact STC Student Financial Services at 956-872-8375.

NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer” Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine.

Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted.

Never known to fail.

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TRS Health Care Judge Vera travels to Morgan’s Wonderland with Super Saturday at South Texas Information Session the children that attend Nuevos Horizontes Center College Takes Place Nov. 11 The Starr County Retired School Employees Association invites all Starr County TRS retirees enrolled in the TRS Health Care Insurance Program to attend an internet information session dealing with upcoming changes in the insurance program.

Membership in the Starr County Retired School Employees Association is not required.

Representative from TRS and licensed agents will present the information. You will learn more about your TRS-Care Medicare Advantage PPO benefits and health resources included in the plans, for example: *2018 TRSCare benefits changes; *Customer Care; *Clinical Care Programs; and * Wellness initiatives.

The internet sessions will be held at the Campus of South Texas College Starr County Campus on October 17, 2:00 p.m., and October 24 , 2:00 p.m., in Bldg C, Room C316. Please call Bitsy Margo 956-487-2348, 956-7359444 or Edna Gonzalez at 956844-8714 to register for either session.

Information sessions will also be held throughout the state. The nearest one will be at Mercedes, Texas at the Hynes Event Center (Creative Arts Building), 2215 East West Boulevard, on October 23, 9 a.m. to noon, and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required. Call 1-800850-1992 (TTY:711), Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Central time.

To register for an online presentation at your own computer, go to Humana.com/ TRS and you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to sign in and view the live online presentation and Q&A session. Of course, as stated above, you are welcomed to attend the online session at STC Starr County Campus. If you have any questions please call Bitsy Margo at 956-735-9444.

Now is the time to get your flu shot

Texas Influenza Awareness Day is Oct. 1 As flu season approaches, the Texas Department of State Health Services encourages everyone 6 months old and older to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from getting the flu.

“The flu vaccine causes your body to make antibodies to fight influenza, but it takes about two weeks for this to happen. So, it’s important to get the flu vaccine early, before influenza hits your community,” said Dr. Jennifer Shuford, DSHS Infectious Disease Medical Officer. “By getting the flu vaccine every year, you can help protect yourself from influenza, and thereby prevent spreading it to vulnerable people in your family or community.”

It is especially important for people with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the people who live with them to get vaccinated in order to minimize the risk of developing serious complications from the flu. Family members and others around babies should get vaccinated to protect the babies and themselves since infants under 6 months of age cannot get vaccinated.

Influenza is an illness caused by one of a number of related viruses. Symptoms usually start suddenly and include fever, body aches, chills, a dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches and extreme fatigue and can last a week or longer. It is important to note that not all flu sufferers will have a fever.

People can help stop the spread of illness and reduce their chance of catching the flu by getting vaccinated, washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home if they’re sick. Additional flu information and tips are at TexasFlu.org.

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South Texas College will hold its fall Super Saturday event at its three main campuses; Starr, Pecan and Mid-Valley on Nov. 11 from 9 am to 2 pm.

The event will be a one stop shop for students to complete their Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) or their Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to avoid long lines or delays.

“This event is about promoting the 2018-2019 FAFSA and TASFA submission,” said Juan Miguel Galvan, STC Director Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Luis Rios both members of the Alhambra Organization, traveled to of Student Financial Services.

Morgan’s Wonderland with a group of children and their parents from Nuevos Horizontes Center in Rio Grande City. The park is located in San Antonio, Texas and is designed for God’s special children and their families and equipped to accommodate children with disabilities. The Alhambra members work diligently throughout the year to bring smiles to children by hosting various events for children with disabilities such as providing Christmas Gifts to all local Middle School Children, BBQ,’s and many other activities.

“We are partnering with RGV Focus and other higher education institutions so students can begin working on their FAFSA or TASFA now instead of waiting until later.”

“Students just have to stop by with the required documents, and we help them with the rest.

We will have knowledgeable staff available to help at all three campuses,” Galvan said.

For more information, please contact STC Student Financial Services at 956-872-8375 or go online to http://studentservices. southtexascollege.edu/finaid/ index.html.

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A Roundtable Discussion on Hunger Prevention Initiatives Was Held

Starr County Officials were among the participants invited to a roundtable discussion to present on the initiatives that are taking place in Starr County to address hunger issues. Mrs. Elaine Hernandez-Texas Hunger Initiative Regional Director invited the representatives from all of the entities present to give an overview of the efforts that are in place to serve the Starr County Community. The committee will continue to work together in an effort to do an outreach in the community and provide information to anyone who needs assistance.

Grulla High School Held Their “Meet the Teacher Night”

was presented to parents giving them a breakdown on the funds that are received and how they are allocated.

The event concluded with the ACE program having a Loteria - Bingo with prizes for all the winners. The “Meet the Teacher Night” was a complete success with a record number of parents in attendance.

Grulla High School to make it a little easier and we A special thank you to the administration and staff held decided to have all the teachers Mariachi Grulla de Plata for their “Meet the Teacher Night” in in the gym so parents could visit providing the audience several the gymnasium. Mr. Julio Eguia with them in one location.” musical numbers.

(GHS Principal) along with Mr. Eguia, went on to say that administrators and staff greeted GHS administrators and staff are parents as they entered the gym. always available to help students Continued from page 5 “Grulla High School welcomes and parents with anything they All flu vaccines this season you to Meet the Teacher Night,” may need. Counselors were also are made to protect against said Mr. Julio Eguia. “This year on hand to provide brochures and viruses similar to the strains A/ we wanted to do something pamphlets on a variety of topics.

Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1), A/ different for parents. We wanted A Title I program power point Hong Kong/4801/2014 (H3N2) and B/Brisbane/60/2008 (B/ Victoria lineage). Some vaccines include an additional vaccine virus strain, B/Phuket/3073/2013 (B/Yamagata lineage).

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Roma ISD Announces September Grulla High School Volleyball 2017 Gladiator Wall of Fame Honorees Held Their Parent’s Night 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 September 2017 Roma ISD Gladiator Wall of Fame honorees were highlighted at the regular school board meeting.

The honorees include: Alexander Guerra, Fernando Lozano and Emily Ramirez of Emma Vera Elementary School; Thair Alaniz, Mario Canales and Eleina Pena of F.J. Scott Elementary School; Madelyn A. Garcia, Ruben E. Gomez and Alan A. Morales Pena of R. & C. Saenz Elementary School; Luis Barrera and Gerardo Tamez Jr. of R.T. Barrera Elementary School; Yoselyn Retana, Melany Siller and Alexa Verastegui of Veterans Memorial Elementary School; Rafael A. Bustamante, Jobonnie L. Gonzalez and Valeria Reyes of Y.B. Escobar Elementary School; Casey Y. Cabriales and Emily Del Moral of Ramiro Barrera Middle School; Madelyn Teodoro, Eleno E. Garcia and Leighna M. Silva of Roma Middle School; and Daniela Barrera, Margil Guerra Jr. and G. Nicol Olivares of Roma High School. Congratulations to all students!

Grulla High School Volleyball had their Parents Night presentation. The Lady Gator players and their parents were presented right before the Grulla Lady Gators and the Progreso Lady Red Ants had their game. Pictured are the senior players and their parents.

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Ringgold Elementary School beetles live most of their lives underground Received School Supplies Stag A few sets of wings. The front or days ago we observed a large, black beetle crawling about in the leaf litter. It was what we call a stag beetle.

There are many species of stag beetles; this one, after a bit of research, was found to be a Stenodontes chevrolati. I don’t know if there’s a common name other than just “stag beetle.”

They lead rather different and surprising lives.

outer pair is thick and hard for protection. The second or inner set is membranous and folded under the outer pair except when extended and used to fly.

Being insects, they have 6 legs and three body parts: head, thorax and abdomen. They have a pair of long antennae, about 1 inch, and a pair of jaw projections called mandibles. The males have large mandibles to do battle with rivals. The females have rather short mandibles. The beetle we observed had short mandibles and, so, was a female.

It’s a stag beetle’s life cycle that I found so interesting. The female Ringgold Elementary extends their appreciation to Rio Grande City Pizza Hut employees for visiting our digs about a foot into the ground Raider family. Thank you for taking the time to help pass out the Pizza Hut donated school supplies to to lay it’s eggs, after which it dies. all our student body. This kind gesture will surely assist our students and teachers in accomplishing their The location for the egg laying is 2017-2018 educative goals! selected to be near rotting wood.

After a few weeks the eggs hatch; the emerging larvae spend the next 5 to 6 years underground munching on rotten wood. In that time, they grow to about 3 inches, At 2 1/2 to 3 inches, they attract shed their skin several times and your attention. Being a beetle, build up a reserve of lots of body e.g., a Coleoptera, they have two fat.

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During their last fall season as larvae, they enter the pupal stage during which they are transformed into adult beetles.

Interestingly, as newly formed adults, they don’t then crawl to the surface but spend the winter resting underground. It’s in the spring that they emerge above ground to live life as adults.

Adults have only one function: reproduction. The adults we may see live only 2 or 3 months during which it’s all about mating. They don’t eat but use the fat stored as a larva for energy. They may sip a bit of fruit juice, sap or water.

Stag beetles are considered beneficial because as larvae they help decompose rotting wood which recycles nutrients. They might pinch but, otherwise, are harmless. You might enjoy seeing one.

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IDEA Public Schools Receives A $67 Million Grant to Support Growth and Expansion The US Department of Education announced that it is awarding IDEA Public Schools a $67 million grant to support growth and expansion under its Charter Schools Program (CSP), which funds the creation and expansion of public charter schools across the nation.

IDEA Public Schools—a threetime grantee under this program, a 2015 Bright Spot in Hispanic Education, and the recipient of the 2016 Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools—will use the award to support the creation of 46 schools which includes 20 expansion schools in Austin, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio the opening of IDEA Tarrant County. In total, the grant will help IDEA Public Schools expand to serve nearly 30,000 additional students.

“Closing the achievement gap means educating as many students to and through college as possible,” said Tom Torkelson, IDEA’s CEO and Founder. At“ IDEA, we are committed to preparing our students for college and life. We are grateful for the support of the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program that will help us achieve our goal of educating 100,000 students by 2022.”

By 2022, IDEA will operate 173 schools in ten regions educating 100,000 students on their road to and through college. IDEA Public Schools is expanding to Southern Louisiana and El Paso, Texas in 2018 and Tarrant County (Fort Worth/Arlington),

Texas in 2019. In the exploration of new regions for IDEA Public Schools, no communities made larger impressions than Southern Louisiana and Tarrant County and El Paso, Texas. In all three communities, the achievement gap is starkly present - thousands of students are in need of a highquality education and families want more quality educational options for their children.

“We are extremely grateful for the grant IDEA was awarded and are excited about the additional opportunities these funds will provide for students across the communities we serve,” said Lindsey Schaefer, the Vice President of National Advancement at IDEA Public Schools. “The Department of Education is committed to supporting college matriculation and the continued growth of excellent public schools like IDEA that are closing equity gaps and improving student outcomes.”

The Department of Education provides funds to charter management organizations (CMOs) on a competitive basis to enable them to replicate or expand one or more high-quality charter schools. The goals of the grant include achieving college-ready student results, building a strong and sustainable organization, and achieving IDEA’s mission of College For All at scale.

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Largest Traveling Dinosaur Museum Exhibit Coming to PalmFest 2017 From a 150 dinosaur bone collection, to live snakes and raptors, to a coastal studies touch tank and a new exhibit of robots, Palmfest’s “Into the Wild” program this year is destined to be an exciting and fun-filled educational family day out! Activities have been specifically aligned to state TEKS. “It’s like going on four different field trips all on one day!” said one teacher last year, regarding the diverse opportunities for children to experience handson STEAM learning. This kind of “STEAM” isn’t the powerful water vapor that propelled engines of the past, but rather a powerful set of educational goals that can propel a student into a successful future: S= science, T = technology, E= engineering, A=arts, and M=math.

More than 20 organizations will be offering Science learning opportunities at Palmfest. Danny Connor’s Reptiles, The Texas Zoo, the UTRGV Coastal Studies Lab, Sea Turtle Inc, and Sky King Falconry are just a few organizations bringing in live native creatures. Naturalists from the World Birding Centers, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the US Fish and Wildlife will have an array of creature models on display, along with furs, tracks, bones and other features for hands-on, up close science investigation.

For Technology and Engineering, visitors won’t want to miss the exciting new Robotics display. Thanks to STC, Sylvan Learning, and other local engineering entities, children and

adults can not only practice moving robots, but also learn how to code their movements. Others may wish to explore the engineering displays of the Hidalgo Pumphouse or the KMB and McAllen Recycling Center.

Art displays can be found in every area of Into the Wild, including the “500 Wild-Bird Art” exhibition on the walls of Room 103, Room 102 and the main hall. Room 101 will have a photographic display of the heritage of our city, and The McAllen Public Library will have an art project to take home.

And you will definitely want to dive into the Math at the McAllen Public Utilities booth where rainfall patterns and water conservation issues are more easily understood with the city’s newest large-scale Google Earth topographical map model of the LRGV. Gather the family and head into the wild this year….full STEAM ahead! “Into the Wild” at Palmfest is on October 7 & 8 inside the McAllen Convention Center, from Noon-7 pm. Adults: $5; Children under 12 free.

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Media Partner of The Fajita Cookoff

This year’s media partners for The Fajita Cookoff are KTLMTV40 Telemundo and R Communications. The Cookoff is scheduled for Saturday October 21st at Basilio V. Municipal Park in Rio Grande City. Telemundo will be providing television air time and promotion as well as having their news department on-air anchors on location for meet & greet & photo with cookoff fans. They are so excited about this event they have asked their network to send a novellas star to the cookoff. R Communications will be providing promotional air time on 4 of their radio stations; KBUC102.1 Super Tejano, XAVO-101.5 Digital, XCAO-89.1 La Lupe & XHRR-102.5 La Ley.

They will also be on location with all of their on-air personalities.

The Fajita Cookoff is a Heritage event since 1976 and will feature crazy cooking teams, family games & activities, arts & crafts vendors, a kiddie carnival, live entertainment & lots of food and beverages.

And the best thing about The Fajita Cookoff is it’s a totally free event with free parking, free admission & free concert with Jamie Y Los Chamacos, The Hometown Boys, Monica Saldivar from Dallas and more.

For more information go to www.

TheFajitaCookoff. com & download the entry form or call The Fajita Cookoff hotline 956.682.5563