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FAIR HOUSING STATEMENT

The Town of Combes, Texas, hereby declares its support of fair housing practices. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the locality to bring about, through fair, orderly, and lawful procedures, the opportunity of each person to obtain housing without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, marital status, parenthood, or age.

The City of Santa Rosa hereby declares its support of fair housing practices. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the locality to bring about, through fair, orderly, and lawful procedures, the opportunity of each person to obtain housing without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicap, marital status, parenthood, or age.

It is further declared that such policy is established upon the recognition of the inalienable rights of each individual to obtain housing and further, that denial of such rights is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the locality and constitutes an unjust denial or deprivation of such inalienable rights which is within the power and the proper responsibility of government to prevent.

The locality has a Fair Housing Policy that may be examined and copied by interested groups or individuals during office hours. The month of April has been proclaimed “Fair Housing Month”; copies of the official proclamation are available at the Combes municipal offices between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

The locality has a Fair Housing Policy that may be examined and copied by interested groups or individuals during office hours. The month of April has been proclaimed “Fair Housing Month”; copies of the official proclamation are available at the Santa Rosa City Hall between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

POLICY STATEMENT ESTABLISHING NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON HANDICAPPED CONDITIONS

The Town of Combes announces that it has adopted a policy of nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions concerning access, participation, and benefit of programs and activities operated or conducted by the locality. This policy is in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 24 CFR, Part 8, “Non-discrimination Based on Handicap in Federally-Assisted Programs and Activities of HUD,” dated June 2, 1988. Interested individuals or groups may obtain copies of this policy statement by calling the Town Secretary, who has been assigned to coordinate compliance with this policy and may be contacted at (956) 425-7131. ¬ POLICY STATEMENT ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

The City of Santa Rosa announces that it has adopted a policy of nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions concerning access, participation, and benefit of programs and activities operated or conducted by the locality. This policy is in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 24 CFR, Part 8, “Non-discrimination Based on Handicap in Federally-Assisted Programs and Activities of HUD,” dated June 2, 1988. Interested individuals or groups may obtain copies of this policy statement by calling the City Administrator, who has been assigned to coordinate compliance with this policy and may be contacted at (956) 636-1113. ¬ POLICY STATEMENT ON PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

POLICY STATEMENT ESTABLISHING NONDISCRIMINATION BASED ON HANDICAPPED CONDITIONS

The Town of Combes announces that it has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement personnel within its jurisdiction against an individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. This policy is in compliance with Section 519 of Public Law 101-44, 1990, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. Copies of this policy statement may be obtained by calling the Town Secretary at (956) 425-7131.

The City of Santa Rosa announces that it has adopted a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement personnel within its jurisdiction against an individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. This policy is in compliance with Section 519 of Public Law 101-44, 1990, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. Copies of this policy statement may be obtained by calling the municipal offices at (956) 636-1113.

The City of La Feria announces that it has adopted a policy of non-discrimination based on handicapped conditions concerning access, participation, and beneﬁt of programs and activities operated or conducted by the City. This policy is in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 24 CFR, Part 8, “Non-discrimination Based on Handicap in Federal-Assisted Programs and Activities of HUD.” Ms. Olga Oberwetter, City Secretary, has been designated as the Section 504 Coordinator for the City of La Feria.

COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

In order to comply with the requirements of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) and of 10 T.A.C. Section 178.1 and Section 178.2, the locality has citizen complaint procedures intended to provide a timely written response to all complaints made against its proposed or completed TCDP efforts. Responses to complaints will be made within no more than ten (10) working days. A copy of the complaint procedures can be obtained upon request at (956) 425-7131. The established complaint procedures are an element of the local Citizen Participation Plan, and meet the requirements of USHUD Section 504 (24 CFR) concerning nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) and of 10 T.A.C. Section 178.1 and Section 178.2, the locality has citizen complaint procedures intended to provide a timely written response to all complaints made against its proposed or completed TCDP efforts. Responses to complaints will be made within no more than ten (10) working days. A copy of the complaint procedures can be obtained upon request at (956) 636-11131. The established complaint procedures are an element of the local Citizen Participation Plan, and meet the requirements of USHUD Section 504 (24 CFR) concerning nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

The Town of Combes, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity and Afﬁrmative Action employer.

The City of Santa Rosa, Texas, is an Equal Opportunity and Afﬁrmative Action employer.

Silvestre Garcia, Mayor Date published: March 21, 2012

Ruben Ochoa, Jr., Mayor Date published: March 21, 2012

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In order to comply with the requirements of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Complaint System, 10 T.A.C. Sec. 178.1 and 178.2, the City of La Feria has adopted procedures intended to provide a timely written response to all complaints made against its proposed or completed Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) efforts. Responses to complaints will be made within no more than ﬁve (5) working days. The established complaint procedures are an element of the local Citizen Participation Plan, and meet the requirements of US HUD Section 504 (24 CFR) concerning nondiscrimination based on handicapped conditions. Interested individuals or groups may obtain copies of this policy statement or complaint procedures by calling (956) 797-2261 or by writing to the City Secretary, City of La Feria, 115 East Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas 78559. The City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity and Afﬁrmative Action employer. Steve Brewer, Mayor

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Coach Silva on the Right Track

Coach Juan Silva loves the challenge of teaching kids and seeing them succeed in life. This year he celebrates 28 years of doing just that at Santa Maria High School. It’s interesting that he is celebrating his 28 years as the High School celebrates its 20 years of existence in 2012, Juan Silva was born and raised in Santa Maria and ﬁnished his high school years in La Feria. That was because Santa Maria only had classes going through Junior High School. Students took their next four years in Mercedes, Progreso, or ﬁnally, La Feria. He graduated with the La Feria High School class of 1972. This modest fu-

ture coach played Mighty Lions Varsity football, lettering his Senior year. Early in his life, he knew that coaching sports was going to be his chosen ﬁeld of endeavour, so he went on to get his Degree in Physical Education at Pan-American University in Edinburg. But he admits having had his ﬁll of class work, he took a “Sabbatical from schools” as he expressed it, and worked at several unrelated jobs. But, the attachment to coaching and sports was too great. He returned to Santa Maria I.S.D.--this time as Track, Volleyball, Basketball and Softball Coach at his old school. “We played some 13 District 31-A schools in those

days,” he said. He was there when the current Santa Maria High School was built, and he simply cleaned out his locker and moved everything to his new post--Head Track Coach and Head Cross-Country Coach. “Now,” he said, “we were facing tougher varsity competition as far away as Benavides, Corpus Christi, and Kennedy, Texas--all Region 4-1A teams. “But, our teams played their hearts out, and we came back with many trophies,” he said, pointing to the proof in the school’s trophy case. “In 2010 we were the Regional Cross-Country Champs,” he enjoyed pointing out. The coach described his

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annual challenge: “You see--it’s a new deal every year for coaches. You build up a winning team, and then your most experienced runners graduate--great for them, but a challenge not just for me in my school, but all coaches,” adding, “fortunately, we have some really great kids on the team this year.“ “I set very high expectations for my student athletes. I try to get each runner to do the best he possibly can, and then some,“ he said. “They go out there and perform before crowds and, many times, surprise themselves

and the ‘old coach.’” In addition to coaching, Coach Silva also has the responsibility of overseeing the Special Education Unit for the school. These are students with special needs because of their various disabilities. Right now he has three charges. “It is a very rewarding part of my work because the parents appreciate the personal attention and patience we give each student in the program,” he said. “Many fathers and mothers have told me how thankful they are for the progress and improvement they have seen in the

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