STARR VISION CENTER
487-2440
Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist
CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds
488-0808 487-7000
300 East Main St. R.G.C.
280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.
The Law Office Of
J.M. “Chema” Garza
Dr. Raymond Cruz Best
Vol. 32, No. 37 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com
956-263-1639
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
“Ramirez Para Servirles”
PERSONAL INJURY CASES • AUTOMOBILE WRECKS • 18-WHEELER COLLISIONS • CRIMINAL CASES (STATE& FEDERAL) • FAMILY LAW CASES (DIVORCES, ADOPTIONS ETC.)
505 N. Britton Ave. Rio Grande City, Texas • RGVRAMIREZLAW.COM
Rivera’s Collision Center 487-2999 Holds Grand Opening Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.
487-2596 4343 E. Hwy. 83 R.G.C.
Installment Loans 668 E. Grant St. Ste A&B Roma TX 78584-5312
Phone (956) 849-4497
TEXAS
CAR WASH
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation would like to congratulate Rivera’s Collision Center’s on their grand opening in Rio Grande City. R i v e r a ’s Collision Center is owned and operated by Ricardo Rivera, a longtime Rio Grande City resident. Over 30 years ago, Ricardo Rivera began his career in auto body repair and decided to make his dream a reality by opening his own business. His business specializes in collision repair and refinishing and
will employ up to a total of six auto body technicians. “We’d like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate with us and we look forward to servicing the community of Rio Grande City and Starr County,” said Ricardo Rivera, owner of Rivera’s Collision Center.
“We congratulate Ricardo and Carmen Rivera on the opening of their business and wish them much success for years to come,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal. Rivera’s Collision Center is located at 1940 W. US Hwy 83 in Rio Grande City. For more information, call (956) 263-1840.
Roma ISD Schools Share Love, Support with Families In Gulf Coast Region
Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds
956-317-1167 206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. Fax: 866-922-4714 jmchemagarza@gmail.com
Volunteers from Bryan, Texas Baptist Church Presented a Donation to San Isidro ISD
San Isidro ISD’s Superintendent Mr. Mario Alvarado and Board Member Mrs. Velinda Villarreal Reyes were pleasantly surprised with a donation made to the school district by a group of volunteers from First Baptist Church of Bryan, Texas. The group makes a yearly trip to San Isidro to volunteer in a summer camp for all of the children in the community. While in San Isidro the team also helps to build ramps for handicapped citizens and other small projects that are needed. Commissioner Ruben Saenz was present during the presentation to thank the volunteers from First Baptist Church for their donation.
Happy Retirement to Mr. Gabino Vera
& STEAM CLEANING
SHAMPOO • WAX • PICKUP & DELIVERY
500-2950 615 West 2nd St. R.G.C.
NOW ACCEPTING COMMERCIAL FLEET CARDS
BENNY
When it comes to your Insurance needs... there is only one name to TRUST
The Rio Grande City CISD Police and Security Department presented Mr. Gabino Vera with a commemorative award for his 22 of service as a district security guard. On behalf of the Rio Grande City CISD School Board of Trustees, administration and staff we would like to wish Mr. Vera a happy retirement and thank him for his many years of service and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff.
GARZA
INSURANCE AGENCY
956-487-5555 956-487-0100 414 E Main Street,R.G.C.
Est. 1970
Thank you to the students, families and staff of Veterans Memorial Elementary, R.&.C Saenz Elementary, F.J. Scott Elementary, Roma Middle School and Ramiro Barrera Middle School for all your hard work to raise donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey! The children and families of Roma ISD are sending you a great big hug Texas Gulf Coast!!
Rio Grande City FFA Members Elected to Serve as 2017-2018 Rio Grande City FFA Officers
Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary 1st Place Winners In The Roll Call Competition At 2017-2018 General Assembly
Congratulations DIAMONDBACKS!!! OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM
BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION
WE HAVE A NEW LINE OF DOORS AVAILABLE
956-487-2140 5470 E. HWY 83 R.G.C. TX 956-519-3237 • 6601 W. HWY 83 - MISSION, TX
• 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
RIO TITLE LOANS “SIMPLEMENTE COBRAMOS MENOS”
LOANS (956) 263-1040 • (956) 263-1047 TITLE
ENSEGUIDA DE LA PIEDAD PAWN SHOP EN R.G.C.
6 FFA members were elected to represent the Rio Grande City FFA chapter while participating in the leadership conferences encouraging business and industry personnel to be partners with the FFA and speaking to others about the organization throughout the year.
The Texas FFA served more than 109,000 members throughout the state in 1,037 local agriculture science programs for the year 2016-2017. RGC FFA Officer Team: President: Luis Castillo, Vice President: Andrea Cantu, FFA, page 4