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J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 36, No. 40 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 6, 2021 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com
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Roma Cross Country Team Continues Winning Pace
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Congratulations to the Gladiator Cross Country runners who placed on Sept. 25, 2021 at The Peace XC Invitational at Lasara, TX! The following team members placed in their respective divisions: Naitza Ramirez - 5th place, Alaissa Alaniz - 8th place, Lynette Garcia - 10th place, Zuleika Sánchez - 10th place, Gael Rodriguez - 12 place, Nardo Saenz - 13th place, Alberto García - 14th place, Jesus Vargas - 20th place, Ayram Benitez - 20th place, and Janaila Johnson - 25th place. Way to go Gladiators! Congrats also goes to the Gladiator Cross Country High School runners who placed at Rio Hondo Meet! The following team members placed in there respective divisions: Naitza Ramírez 1st place, Irvin Guevara - 3rd place, Alaissa Alaniz - 6th place, Narrdo Saenz - 6th place, Fernando Gallardo - 7th place, Gael Rodriguez - 8th place, Zuleika Sánchez - 9th place, Pete Eguia - 10th place, Cesar López - 12th place, Janaila Johnson - 14th place, Jesus Pena - 15th place, and Itzamara González - 21st place. Way to go Gladiators!
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Noe Ricardo (Dickie) Gonzalez announces candidacy for Starr County Commissioner Pct. No. 4
I, Noe Ricardo (Dickie) Gonzalez am pleased to announce my candidacy for Starr County Commissioner Pct. No. 4. I have decided to run for this position, being I consider myself qualified to carry out and fulfill the duties required for this position. I have the education and work experience to guide Pct. 4 forward for the future as I have done in other elected capacities. Served as RGCCISD School Board member, Served as Director for Tri-County Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation Dept. for Starr, Jim Hogg and Duval Counties, served in numerous Commissions for Land Partition. Raised from humble beginnings; born to Jesus Gonzalez Jr. “Chucho” from RGC and Emma Trevino Gonzalez from Los Saenz, Roma TX Graduated from RGCCISD in 1974, attended University of Houston and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Criminal Justice. As a native born citizen of RGC, I am familiar with the deficiency and challenges that currently exist in our precinct and can envision an optimistic and bright future for Pct. 4.
I PLEDGE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE VOTERS TO ENVISION AND MOVE PCT. 4 FORWARD TO A HIGHER STANDARD, IN FORMING AND BRINGING FORTH AND DEVELOPING NEW IDEAS AND PLANS IN ORDER TO MAKE PCT. 4 A BETTER AND SAFER PLACE TO LIVE. “LET’S WORK TOGETHER TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” VOTE NOE R. (DICKIE) GONZALEZ FOR STARR COUNTY COMM. PCT. 4 MARCH 2022
6th Annual Summer Sports RGC Fire Department reminds residents Camp at San Isidro ISD to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
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San Isidro ISD hosted the 6th Annual Summer Sports Camp sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Bryan, Texas. Students from around the area and nearby communities were actively engaged in bible storytelling, arts and crafts, dance and swimming. The volunteers from Bryan, Texas have been hosting this event for six years; also involved in organizing this event were the First Baptist Church of San Isidro, Texas, the Starr County Commissioner PCT #4 Mr. Ruben Saenz and Justice of the Peace Veronica Alaniz. Thanks to the many volunteers that helped put this educational and fun camp together. The First Baptist Church has been instrumental in aiding the community on various programs for the past few years, from building ramps for the elderly and handicap to building beds and helping with repairs to local community member’s homes while assisting with school supplies for the students and teachers of the local school district. We are so honored to have the First Baptist Church of Bryan, Texas come to our community. OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
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The Rio Grande City Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® ( N F PA ® ) - t h e official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years-to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™·” This year’s campaign, October 3- 9th, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. “What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm? Knowing the difference can save you, your home, and your family,” said Lorraine Carli, vice-president of outreach and advocacy at NFPA.
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The Rio Grande City Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme. “It’s important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. When an alarm makes noise-a beeping sound or a chirping sound-you must take action!” said Fire Chief Manuel Muñiz. “Make sure everyone in the home understands the sounds of the alarms and SOUNDS OF FIRE SAFETY, page 2