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Roma High Mighty Gladiators Are Victorious in Starr County Super Bowl The Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Football Team clinched a 32 to 31 win over the RGC Rattlers on Friday, Aug. 31st. The nondistrict game kicked off the season for both teams. “We knew this would be a hard game, and some folks were predicting we would be down by 12 points at the end, but I never had a doubt that my team could pull
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Smokey Bear visited Starr County Roma Library Javier Vela, II appointed as Constable for Pct. 4.
Commissioner Raul “Roy” Pena III provided summer activities for children through interactive presentations and learning activities. The children who attend the Starr County (Roma) Library participated in a fire prevention presentation by Ms. Heather Gonzalez-Wildland Urban Interface Specialist (Texas A&M Forest Service) and Smokey the Bear. Ms. Gonzalez explained to the children about the Fire Prevention Campaign and gave them a little synopsis of why their mascot is a bear named “Smokey Bear” and how their campaign began. The campaign began because in 1950 a fire devastated a huge area of bush land in the Captain Mountains of New Mexico. As crews battled to contain the blaze,
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Starr County Commissioners’ Court appointed Deputy Javier Vela, II for the position of Constable Pct. 4. Vela was certified as a peace officer in 2014 and was employed as a Sheriff’s Deputy at the Starr County Sheriff’s Office until his recent appointment. Constable Vela was sworn in by Starr County badly burned. For additional information on Judge Eloy Vera in a ceremony Smokey Bear or Fire Safety tips following his appointment. Starr you can visit; https://smokeybear. County Commissioners joined Constable Vela and his parents-Mr. com and Mrs. Javier Vela.
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At the close of spring term, 469 EOU students qualified for the dean’s list. These students maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 hours of graded EOU coursework during the term. Jennifer Maloney from Rio Grande City, TX earned this distinction. Eastern Oregon University provides high-quality liberal arts and professional programs with personalized support. As Oregon’s Rural University, EOU serves students at our main campus in La Grande, as well as online, and at 11 regional centers across the state. We are committed to providing a personal, studentcentered experience that drives economic and cultural growth in our region and throughout the world. Visit eou.edu for more information and to apply.
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As I sit in heaven And watch you everyday, I try to let you know with signs I never went away. I hear you when you’re laughing, And watch you as you sleep. I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep. I see you wish days away, Begging to have me home. So I try to send you signs So you know you are not alone. Don’t feel guilty that you have Life that was denied to me. Heaven is truly beautiful, Just you wait and see. So live your life, laugh again, Enjoy yourself, be free. Then I know with every breath you take You’ll be taking one for me.
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Congressman Henry Cuellar’s 2018 Congressional App Challenge Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) announced the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an application competition open to all eligible high school students in Texas’ 28th Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge is an inclusive competition and there will be efforts made to include students from all backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in tech. “I’m happy to announce the Congressional App Challenge Competition is open for all high school students in my congressional district,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This competition promotes STEM education and creativity in the fields of technology. I encourage
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The following students are committed to complete the two year cosmetology class that will enable then to become licensed cosmetologists after passing their TDLR test. They are under the Career & Technical Education Program with Mrs. Gloria Gonzalez at Grulla High School. Congratulations to new Cosmo president Miss Lessly Alaniz.
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Rio Grande City Public Library Free Programs Rio Grande City Public Library is proud to announce the “Rio” series of weekly programs. “We want to provide programs
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SCAN Holds Their Family Fun Fair
Pictured are Starr County Youth Coalition and other Coalition members that work all year long to educate and empower others to live a drug free life. Every year, with the help of volunteer agencies, Starr County Community Coalition holds the Annual Family Fun Fair at a selected community. This year it was held at Lino & Eloy Zarate Park in La Victoria, hence making it the 11th year we have been collaborating with the Community to give much needed school supplies and/or other items for school. All school age children received a backpack and school supplies. In addition, youth were able to enter a drawing for a two bikes donated by R & R Collision Center and one bike from A&J Auto Plex. Kids enjoyed a fun filled morning with face painting, giant jenga and cake walk. Families were also given information on the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and various Health Care and Community resource information.
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According to the Gap Year Association, a gap year is a year “on” during which students, typically after graduating from high school, do not go directly to college. While no rules govern gap years, students who take them typically spend their year emphasizing experiential education. Some students challenge their comfort zones and make sacrifices during their gap years that they would not necessarily make if they went directly from high school to college. Many students take gap years because they are unsure of what they want to study in college, and such students typically use the gap year to explore potential majors and career paths that might be available to them once they earn degrees in those fields. Other students may take gap years to volunteer, feeling that a year of service is both a great way to give back and to better understand the world beyond the one in which they grew up. Burnout from the competitive pressures of high school is another reason many students take gap years. The Gap Year Association urges students considering gap years to do their research regarding the opportunities available to them during the year so their year is truly transformative and not merely a year to pass time without the pressures of school.
Special thanks to RGC Crime Stoppers and Starr County Sheriff Office for providing the school backpacks. School supplies and other donations from 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, District Attorney Omar Escobar, County Attorney Victor Canales, Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Star (+) Plus, APC Homemaker Services, and Department of State and Health Services. Last of all, I would like to express gratitude to all of Starr County Precint 3 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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Grulla Gator Band Performs ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ Launches Contest For New Song their 2018 Show On New Turf
The Grulla Gator Band performed their 2018 UIL Marching Show for the band parents at the Grulla High School Field with its brand new turf. The band is very appreciative for the opportunity to be able to rehearse on turf, since all of their competitions and contests are held on turf. The Band would like to thank our school board, superintendent, district administration, and campus administration for giving our students the opportunity to prepare for our contests on the new turf. Special thanks to our tremendous parents for their support and attendance at last night’s presentation. We are all looking forward to a tremendous marching season. Go Gators!!!! Go Gator Band!!!!
The search is on for new musical talent to educate Texans about litter prevention For more than 30 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign has forged partnerships with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Strait, Willie Nelson, LeAnn Rimes and Grupo Fantasma to share its important message. Now the search is on for a new amateur musical talent to represent the iconic litterprevention campaign. The “Don’t mess with Texas” Song Search Contest invites undiscovered Texans to compose an original 30-second song, incorporating the campaign’s anti-litter message. The entries, submitted via video, will be collected online where the public will have the opportunity to vote on their favorites. “Music has been a part of the ‘Don’t mess with Texas’ campaign
from the beginning,” said Jeff Austin III, Texas Transportation Commissioner. “We’re excited to expand on this legacy by giving Texans of every walk of life a chance to add their voice to the campaign and share in a fun way how we all have a part to play in keeping our state clean and beautiful.” The ‘Don’t mess with Texas’ Song Search Contest is presented in partnership with iHeart and Gibson Brands. Country superstars, the Randy Rogers Band, and Latin pop and norteño stars, Las Fenix, who are both featured in this year’s “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign, are also lending their time and talent to help discover the campaign’s newest performer. The “Don’t mess with Texas” Song Search Contest is open to all Texas residents, ages 18 and above, and runs through October 2018. Contest rules can be found
at Dontmesswithtexas.org. At the end of the public voting period, two winners will be selected, one English and one Spanish, and awarded a prize package donated by Gibson Brands and iHeart that includes a 2018 Gibson Guitar, the opportunity to appear in a future “Don’t mess with Texas” TV spot with the Randy Rogers Band and Las Fenix, and a performance at an iHeart Live Music Lounge. The Song Search Contest winners will join the ranks of other notable performers featured in the “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign throughout the years. “Don’t mess with Texas” has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The campaign is the signature initiative for TxDOT’s litter-prevention initiatives which include Adopt-aHighway, Keep Texas Beautiful, and “Don’t Mess with Texas” Trash-Off.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES Starr County is soliciting sealed bids for catering services for the Starr County Nutrition Program. Centers to be served are: San Isidro, Rio Grande City, Roma and Salineño. Bid Packets may be picked up starting Wednesday August 29, 2018 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at Federal & State Office located at 100 N. FM 3167 Suite 220 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 (Starr County Courthouse Annex). Bids shall be addressed to Starr County Judge; Honorable County Judge , Eloy Vera; 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. Bids shall be received until 10:00am, September 12, 2018. Shortly thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room #211 to be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. Conditional bids will not be accepted. Bids sent via facsimile shall not be accepted. Bids shall be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of bid envelope with corresponding bid number and project title as follows: Starr County Nutrition Program For more information please contact Marisol De La Garza, Nutrition Program Manager at (956) 716-4800 ext. 8114. The County of Starr is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer
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A look back at why the college was created & how it continues to deliver on its promise STC, Continued from Front Page
The creation of STC sprung from the compelling need to improve access to higher education in Hidalgo and Starr Counties. In the spring of 1993, as legislation was being drafted to create what was then known as South Texas Community College (STCC), the college began distributing flyers for the new institution urging students to “test their wings” and apply as early as possible. In June 1993, then Texas Gov. Ann Richards signed legislation creating South Texas Community College. At the time, STCC was the 50th community college in Texas and the first in the Upper Valley. The college was created by the Texas Legislature, converting the former Texas State Technical College campus in McAllen into a locally-governed community college serving Hidalgo and Starr Counties. “I had the passion, the commitment, and the tenacity to say ‘by God, we’re going to do this,” said STC President Dr. Shirley A Reed. “That passion and commitment haven’t changed. When you look at the level of poverty in the Valley, and the number of individuals who haven’t even had an opportunity to finish high school, much less go to college, and then you think about the quality of their lives, it becomes clear there is no end to the work that needs to be done in the Valley.” South Texas College was created
on Sept. 1, 1993, by Texas Senate Bill 251 to serve Hidalgo and Starr Counties. Gov. Richards signed legislation creating South Texas College and was the only community college in Texas to have been established by the Texas Legislature because of the compelling need to improve access to higher education in Hidalgo and Starr. STCC opened its doors that September and classes began with 1,058 students. The McAllen Memorial High School band provided music for the opening for the college. Since that time, STC has seen steady growth in its student enrollment starting with 1,058 students in 1993 to more than 34,000 students by fall 2017. “We have seen a tremendous growth,” said Trustee Dr. Alejo Salinas, who joined the college on the Board in 1996. “We have grown so much. It is incredible. I can remember when I started with the college we maybe had 1,000 students now we are over 30,000. That speaks for the college itself. “To see friends, family and exstudents come through our programs and to see them graduate has been a very satisfying experience,” Dr. Salinas said. “To hear the feedback from those who have come here, and how full of pride they are with the education they have received, that’s a
very rewarding experience for me. It provides me with plenty of reason for wanting to be a part of this college.” According to the Texas Workforce Commission, since the College’s creation in 1993, unemployment in Hidalgo County has reduced from 24.1 percent to 11.3 percent and from 40.3 percent to 15.6 percent in Starr County. “From what we have seen, and just the impact on the education on the sheer number of students who are here, it translates not only to the numbers we have but also the number of families we have impacted because of students receiving their certificate or degree,” said former Trustee Graciela Farias. “Having the whole region benefit in such a positive manner because of what South Texas College has been able to do will continue for all of our students. The sky is the limit for South Texas College.” STC offers more than 120 degree and certificate program options including associate degrees in art, science, technology and allied health fields. The college also offers 18 online associate degrees and certificate options through South Texas College Online enabling students to earn their degrees without even setting foot on campus. Today, the college ranks second in the nation for total enrollment of Hispanics among two and four-
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South Texas College is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Early College High School Specialist (Starr Campus) Faculty Secretary (Starr Campus)
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Job Announcement For Youth Instructor City of Rio Grande City Boys & Girls Youth Club Job Title & Classification: Youth Instructor, Rio Grande City B&G Youth Club. The position is a non-exempt, Part-time position. Job Description: This individual will instruct the children of our community with lesson plans and follow the curriculum established by the program coordinator. Develop weekly lesson plans that involve handson learning. Employs various teaching methods to promote learning and implement activities. Instruct session in a student-centered environment while ensuring safety and well-being. Enjoy working with students who are excited and interested in learning Ensure all members/students are following rules & guidelines. Ensure that all children get supervision throughout the after school program Requirements: Applicant must pass a thorough background check (employment & criminal) and a pre-employment drug test. High school diploma or GED is required. Ideal candidate must be energetic, imaginative, well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in a very independent situation. Considerable verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills required. Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner. Passion, Integrity and Energy! Application Deadline: September 05, 2018 Application may be picked up at City Hall 5332 E HWY 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956-487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Rep. Cuellar Encourages Texas Partnerships with FBI for Recruitment of Data Scientists ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, surround yourself with people who have more experience than you and can offer advice. Listen to the pearls of wisdom they may share with you. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a new coworker may come to you with questions because you are an expert in a particular area. This presents a good opportunity to serve as a mentor. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Expensive items have been on your mind, Gemini. However, this may not be the best time to make big financial decisions. Give them a little more thought. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Sometimes going about the same schedule day after day can put you in a rut, Cancer. Change up one aspect of your daily life, and you may notice a big difference in your mood. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you have been mulling over going back to school, then now is your opportunity to enroll in a vocational class or take college courses for more credit. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your creative side will be on display this week as you can showcase crafts or artwork that is inspired by the colors of autumn. Put your thoughts in motion. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You are very good at compromising, Libra. This is one reason why people like you as a friend. However, do not compromise your own ideals to go along with every plan. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, enjoy socializing with your friends this week. You have been on the go so much that it is time to settle down and enjoy a break and some good conversation.
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Congressman Cuellar (TX28) announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently partnering with high schools and universities in Texas and around the country, as they undergo recruitment for data experts to increase agency capabilities. “We live in the digital age,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Having the ability to collect, store, process and analyze data is critical to our national and domestic security. Partnering with the FBI is a tremendous, prestigious, and rare opportunity that I encourage all eligible institutions to explore.” As the FBI moves to increase data accessibility and improve their information technology branch, it is now a priority to increase outreach to students with in-demand IT skills. The Bureau has already secured the necessary
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funding to hire data scientists for all 56 of its field offices. Cuellar continued, “Nationally we are down 300,000 professionals in this field and that could grow to 1 million in coming years. There is a demand and in my district I believe we have a strong supply of smart, patriotic young people who can fill that demand.” To address recruiting challenges head-on, the FBI has focused on online hiring and instituting field offices that target colleges and universities that have strong programs in science. The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyberattacks by criminals, overseas adversaries, and terrorists. This summer, the FBI launched
a pilot program aimed at recruiting high school students for cybersecurity-focused internships. They have also taken on recruiting efforts online and by partnering up with targeted colleges and universities with strong Data Science and Cybersecurity programs
throughout the United States. These efforts will ensure that the agency will receive top applicants and ultimately hire top applicants into the FBI. For more information about student programs and job opportunities visit: https://www. fbijobs.gov/students
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Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Ochoa’s Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan Ochoa at 956-488-9789, 112 Old Military Rd., Garciasville, TX 78547 for information concerning vehicles.
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STARR COUNTY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE in Roma Texas will receive bids for construction on the pedestrian roof walkway. The project will consist of the construction on Roma International Bridge both walkways.
The County of Starr reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by County of Starr for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ quali�ications.
Schedule Opening Date: August 27, 2018 Closing Date: September 10,2018 County of Starr By: Commissioner Raul Pena III
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C l i m a t e change is, for some people, a controversial topic. Is climate change a hoax?
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have pounded the east coast. Tropical, insect-borne diseases are moving into warmer temperate zones. Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented heat wave. Whole island nations in the Pacific have had to relocate as rising ocean levels have inundated their homes. The arctic ice cap is disappearing, opening new sea lanes and leaving animals like polar bears without their usual food supply. The Antarctic ice shelves are breaking free in chunks literally as large as some of our eastern states! The list is endless. The big question remaining seems to be whether or not human activity is changing the atmosphere in ways that lead to climate change. The vast majority of scientists, worldwide, say “Yes!” Studies show correlations between global warming and industrialization. Records of our greenhouse gas emissions show a steady increase. Careful examination of temperature changes in atmospheric layers rule out the sun as the agent of change. There are a few “scientists” who disagree. When the sources of funding for those few dissidents is revealed, their funding is discovered to be from the fossil fuel companies, oil and coal, who fear loss of profits. Those few dissenters are, therefore, hardly unbiased sources. Scientific consensus overwhelmingly affirms that we are causing climate change. T o reduce global warming and restore the normal atmosphere requires us to reduce our creation of greenhouse gases, which means we must diminish our reliance on fossil fuels. That
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After years of diligent reading on the topic and despite the risk of offending a few readers, I’d like to share a few observations for your consideration. Recent examples of weather abnormalities and longitudinal studies of changes observed over the past several decades are being reported to us by worldwide news sources and by the world’s scientific community. Those of us in Texas have experienced changes first hand in terms of drought and high temperatures leading to huge wildfires. Information confirming climate change is coming from such widespread and diverse sources, including our own experience, that the reality of climate change is well established. For climate change to be a hoax is impossible. That climate change may be a naturally occurring cycle has been studied in many ways. Tree rings, which show yearly weather patterns going back at least 5,000 years, have been examined. Ice cores from various locations such as Antarctica have been examined and sediments on ocean floors and lake bottoms have been studied to reveal weather cycles over many tens of thousands of years. None of these, nor any other studies, indicate recurrent temperature cycles of the magnitude we’re now experiencing. Every method of study leads to the conclusion that what’s happening now is unique. Can climate change lead to catastrophe? Yes! A few examples are illustrative. California is experiencing huge wildfires and whole communities now lack a public water supply. A profusion of tornadoes have devastated the middle of our country while enormous, powerful hurricanes
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