September 11, 2019

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STARR VISION CENTER

487-2440

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

488-0808 487-7000

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

SPACE MENDOZ MELISANDRA A ATTORNEY AT LAW P.L.L.C. AVAILABLE

CASTAÑEDA

Real Estate • Property Tax Law Suits • LLC’s • Divorces • Immigration

CALL Tel. (956) 257-3717 956-487-6544 Misson, TX

Tel. (956) 352-3720

280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.

Rio Grande City, TX

The Law Office Of

J.M. “Chema” Garza

Vol. 34, No. 37 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

956-263-1639

Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

487-2999 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

487-2596 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.

TEXAS

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& STEAM CLEANING

SHAMPOO • WAX • PICKUP & DELIVERY

500-2950 615 West 2nd St. R.G.C.

NOW ACCEPTING COMMERCIAL FLEET CARDS

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ALFREDO SPACE GARCIA JR.

505 N. Britton Ave. Rio Grande City, Texas • RGVRAMIREZLAW.COM

CALL (956) 777-2099 487-6544 (956)

956-317-1167 206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. jmchemagarza@gmail.com

Ringgold Elementary 2019-2020 From Secretary to Superintendent, Student Council Representatives History Made at RGCCISD Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Student Council Representatives for Ringgold Elementary. Student Council Sponsor Amy De la Garza and Student Council Assistant Sponsor Idani S. Salinas. Student Council Members: President - Luis Mijares, Vice-President - Hailey Dela Torre, Secretary - Betsy Garcia, Treasurer - Pablo Quintanilla, Parliamentarian - Isaac Garcia, and Reporter - Mauricio Estrada.

Ms. Vilma Garza was recently confirmed as superintendent for the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District (RGCCISD). Ms. Garza becomes the first women in the district’s history to serve as superintendent of schools. Garza began her career in education 38 years ago, as a secretary. Her trajectory with the district began in the classroom, where Ms. Garza was a teacher for 14 years. She subsequently served as assistant principal, and ultimately led as principal. Prior to her confirmation, she held various administrative roles including Director of Technology, the Gifted and Talented program, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. As Assistant Superintendent, she applied her expertise in the implementation of evidence-based Members: Luis Becerra, Alice Rios, Karina Gaytan, Edith Ruiz, Yamilet Varela, Regina Villarreal, Enrique curricular design and integration. Ms. Garza’s passion for Flores, Shawn New, Joselyn Lugo, Omar Pena, Susano Sepulveda, Zaydeth Silva, and JR Trigo. education is matched only by

her deeply rooted ties to the community. She is a native of Rio Grande City, and was educated in the city’s public school system. Ms. Garza understands that the district faces immense fiscal and academic challenges, but she isn’t foreign to adversity. As a single mother, Garza raised all three of her children, while working her way through a Masters Degree in Mid-Management Administration, and earning her SUPERINTENDENT, page 2

Congratulations Winners of the Paint the Town Red!! Seven Roma ISD Schools Earn Gold

Ribbon Recognition from Children at Risk

Children at Risk annually honors schools that rise beyond expectations and excel academically as Gold Ribbon Schools, which are determined as high-poverty, high-performing schools. In order to qualify as a Children at Risk Gold Ribbon School, 75 percent or more of a campus’ students must be classified as low-income, and the school must receive an A or B grade in the group’s annual academic school rankings. Charter and magnet schools are not eligible. Seven Congratulations to the winner of the Paint the Town Red School competition: Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary Roma ISD schools earned the School! And congratulations to the winner of the Paint the Town Red Business competition: Rio Motor Co.! Gold Ribbon recognition. Thank you for participating and showing your #RattlerPride! F.J. Scott Elementary School, OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

AVAILABLE ATTORNEY AT LAW

DIVORCES, CHILD SUPPORT CASES

“Ramirez Para Servirles”

PERSONAL INJURY CASES • AUTOMOBILE WRECKS • 18-WHEELER COLLISIONS • CRIMINAL CASES (STATE& FEDERAL) • FAMILY LAW CASES (DIVORCES, ADOPTIONS ETC.)

Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds

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WE HAVE A NEW LINE OF DOORS AVAILABLE

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• Individual • Partnership • Corporations • LLC’s • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements • Form 2290 • IRS Audit Representation

Mario A. Méndez, EA Licensed to practice before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

107 N Flores St. Rio Grande City, TX (Inside Macias Law Firm)

(956)

317-1124

Emma Vera Elementary School, R.T. Barrera Elementary School, R.& C. Saenz Elementary School, Delia G. Garcia Elementary School (formerly Y.B. Escobar Elementary School) and Veterans Memorial Elementary all earned the recognition as six of only 392 elementary schools in the state named as Gold Ribbon Schools. There are 4,549 elementary schools in Texas. Roma Middle School was also named a Gold Ribbon School, and is one of just 72 middle schools in the state of Texas to earn the recognition. There are ROMA ISD, page 2

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El abogado con mas de 34 años de experiencia

501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

956-487-4871 Cell: 956-208-0282 NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION


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