AUGUST 30, 2023

Coach Abel Gonzalez to be Inductee to 2023 Texas A&MKingsville Javelina Hall of Fame Congratulations to Roma ISD 2023 Starr County Super Bowl Champ!!

5,448 yards and threw for 47 touchdowns while compiling over 7,371 total yards.

A 2x All- Conference and All Regional quarterback, Coach Gonzalez was also selected as a finalist for the Harlan Hill Award for the best NCAA Il player in the nation.

Texas Guard Presents Plaque of Appreciation to Mr. Jesse Rodriguez, Principal at Veterans Middle School

Coach Abel Gonzalez played his stellar high school career at Rio Grande City High School from 1996-1998 where his talents led him to an athletic scholarship with the TAMUK Javelinas.

During his time at TAMUK from 1999-2002, he passed for

Coach Gonzalez has been leading the Grulla Mighty Gators Football Team since 2010 in which they have amassed 11 playoff appearances, 1 district championship and 2 bi-district championships. The induction will be held on Feb. 16, 2024 at the Memorial Student Union Building at TAMUK.

Grulla High School Senior Sunrise Tradition Continues!!! Seniors 2024

The Texas Guard presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Jesse Rodriguez, principal at Veterans Middle School for his hospitality in allowing various institutions to use the Veterans Middle School facility for Operation Border Health preparedness. The mission was to service all residents of Starr County who were in need of medical attention at no cost.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30th – I.C.C. 6:30 P.M.

†CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by Family

THURSDAY AUGUST 31ST – L.G.

6:00 P.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST - I.C.C.

12:00 P.M.

†FRANCISCO GOMEZ SR. & †FRANCISCO GOMEZ JR. by Dolores Gomez & Family

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M.

†MARIA DE LOURDES RIOS by Familia Rios Flores

†BEATRICE & SELSO CORTINAS by Alfredo Cortinas

†ELIDA NARVAEZ by Alfredo Cortinas

†SYLVIA GUAJARDO by Alfredo Cortinas

†BELIA GUERRA by Israel & Lupita Chapa

†ANTONIA G. CARRION (AN.) by Carrion Family

†RUDY MARTINEZ JR. by Cristina Martinez

†INEZ & RODOLFO MARTINEZ by Cristina Martinez

†LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Cristina Martinez

†ALBERTO GARZA by Cristina Martinez

†LUIS G. OLIVA by Family

†HORACIO & DOMINGA SOLIS by Family

†JOSE A. MENDOZA by Family

†NINFA MENDOZA by Family

†EDUARDO J. MENDOZA by Family

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD – L.G.

7:00 A.M.

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD - I.C.C.

9:00 A.M.

†MARIA ESPERANZA FLORES (AN.)

By Raul & Humberina Flores

†RICARDO E. RECIO (9TH AN.) by Family

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD – I.C.C.

11:00 A.M.

†DAVID H. GARZA, SR. by Florence

†JOE DAVID HAWKINS by Family

†GLEN H. RAMEY by Family

†ELENA REQUENEZ BELIZ (2nd an.) by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family

5:00 P.M.

†HECTOR V. GUERRA (2ND AN.) by Family

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH – I.C.C.

†DAGOBERTO RODRIGUEZ ADAME (5TH AN.) by Familia

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH – I.C.C. 6:30 P.M.

POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

NOTE:

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY!

Celebrate Your Local Parks and Places!

By: Valeria Jauregui

How many active parks and places do you think there are in Rio Grande City? Did you know there are at least 17? Did you know the city of Roma has at least three? Parks, schools, plazas and paths can provide most

people with a place to be active and spend time with family and friends.

Many people do not know about all the parks in their communities—even in smaller communities. According to Jamie

Rae Walker, Ph.D.,

First Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of Simon Garza Villarreal

12/18/1943 † 09/01/2023

It’s been a year since you were called home by our Lord and yet it seems like yesterday. The Lord gave us the strength to go forth even though we were going through the darkest time of our lives without you. We thank God for all the wonderful heartfelt memories which we will cherish forever. We know that you’re in heaven now with God, watching over us.

A mass will be celebrated on Saturday Sept. 2, 2023 at 5:00PM at Parrounia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus en Escobares, Tx. Your loving wife Idolina “Dolly”, Children: Simon Jr. (Abby), Aniceto (Teresita), Aaron (Jessica), Eliamar (Ivan), and Grandchildren Garza

~ Rios Family

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension associate professor and urban and municipal park specialist, research says lack of knowledge is one of the barriers people report for why they don’t visit their local parks and active places.

Roma, Rio Grande City, and the city of Eagle Pass are working with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Working on Wellness Environments (WOW-E) program to tie into the CDC’s Active People Healthy Nation (APHN) campaign. This campaign aims to get 27 million more Americans physically active by 2027. The goal of these local efforts is to make residents “in

the know” about parks and active places so more can visit and use them to be active, socialize, and enjoy time outdoors.

The campaign is in full swing; here’s what community members have said about it:

“[The billboard] is going to make people think, ‘I want to go find [the parks!]”

“It’s a great source of information and inspiration because people will want to go and find [the parks] and use them.”

Residents of Roma, Rio Grande City, and Eagle Pass can visit tx.ag/parks to learn about parks and other active places

$2,900.00

like plazas, walking trails, bike lanes, and schools with afterschool amenities. The website also includes information about StoryWalk™, a program that allows children and families to get active together while they read a book that is posted pageby-page along a designated route.

Watch your community for more resources, like billboards,

Si sus seres queridos dependen financieramente de usted, debe considerar comprar un seguro de vida.

Los fondos de esta póliza de seguro de vida podrían cubrir gastos funerarios y de entierro. Y los beneficiarios pueden usar este dinero para ayudar a pagar por la hipoteca o los costos universitarios.

•Algunas pólizas proveen beneficios mientras está con vida.

•Existen dos tipos básicos de pólizas: Seguro de vida a término es la póliza más simple y económica. Le cubre por una cantidad de años establecida, por ejemplo, hasta la edad de 60.

Seguro de vida permanente

maps, posters, and cues around to help you learn about local active infrastructure. For more information, visit tx.ag/parks.

Note: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Working on Wellness Environments (WOW-E) program is funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) High Obesity Program.

provee cobertura durante su vida siempre y cuando usted continue pagando sus primas. Estas pólizas son complejas, así que es buena idea hablar con un consultor financiero.

¿Necesita encontrar una póliza de seguro de vida perdida? Usted puede hacer búsquedas de una póliza o anualidad mediante la Asociación Nacional de Comisionados de Seguros (National Association of Insurance Commissioners, NAIC, por su nombre y siglas en inglés).

¿Tiene preguntas sobre seguros? Llame al Departamento de Seguros de Texas al 800-2523439 o visite www.tdi.texas.gov.

El seguro de vida puede ayudar

STC Professor Alex Sarabia Named 2023 Faculty of the Year

A deep dedication to students and an innovative approach to teaching has earned Alex Sarabia a 2023 STC Faculty of the Year award, making him the first faculty member from the South Texas College Starr County campus to claim the honor.

“It’s always a nice feeling to be recognized and to be the first faculty of the year from the Starr County campus and also from the psychology department,” Sarabia said. “It’s a rewarding feeling that I’m making history from the department and from the campus. The same passion I had from day one, 12 years ago, I still feel today.”

Annually, the Faculty of the Year award recognizes the extraordinary contributions and quality service of faculty members

Paul Bazan Named The Monitor’s All Area First Team Shortstop

supporting the mission of STC. The Faculty of the Year award honors faculty who are committed to excellence in the five main areas of faculty performance: Teaching and Learning, Student Success, Professional Development, Leadership and College Service, Community Service and Creating a College-going culture.

Congratulations to Rio Grande City High School student Paul Bazan for being named The Monitor’s All Area First Team Shortstop! Keep up the great work!

Roma Little League election for the 2024 Board of Directors

on Thursday September 7th, 2023 6pm, Roma Little League Park. Anybody interested in serving as board member, coaching, umpiring, or simply volunteering is encouraged to attend.

SEL Painting Workshop at San Isidro ISD

San Isidro ISD GEAR UP Facilitator, Mr. Cris Vela, held an engagingly creative SEL Painting Workshop for the excellent staff, fostering Social Emotional Learning and honing Interpersonal Skills. The San Isidro ISD Teachers and Staff continue to collectively plan to craft a more radiant future for the students, leveling them up for success!

RGC Fire Department & Emergency Management team attended a workshop hosted by Devin B. Keber with Flexgen

The RGC Fire Department & Emergency Management team attended a workshop hosted by Devin B. Keber with Flexgen on Wednesday, August 23rd, at the KB Museum. During this workshop the firefighters were educated on updated safety techniques when operating on a battery tower. On behalf of the City of RGC we would like to thank Flexgen for taking the time to talk to our firefighters for the safety of our community.

Alcohol is among the most used drugs, plays a large role in many societies and cultures around the

world, and greatly impacts public health.

More people over age 12 in the United States have used alcohol in the past year than any other drug or tobacco product, and alcohol use disorder is the most common type of substance use

disorder in the United States.

Rates of underage drinking in the United States are high. Underage drinking can have severe consequences for children under 21, including the following: injury or death from accidents; poor school performance; and/ or poor judgement and decision-

making.

Parents / guardians have a significant influence in their children’s decision to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. It is important to start having ageappropriate conversations with children about peer pressure and alcohol use as early as elementary

school age and to continue these conversations throughout their development.

Although it may not seem like it, when parents / guardians talk about underage drinking, and substance use, their children do hear them.

conversations,

the

Remember: Preventing Underage Drinking starts early and never stops!

Message from the Starr County Community Coalition

Did you know?

High cholesterol levels are often associated with adulthood. However, children also may experience high cholesterol, which can affect their longterm health. Pediatric high cholesterol, like its adult counterpart, refers to high levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), also known as “bad” cholesterol.

Elevated LDL can lead to fatty deposits that cause hardening of the arteries. Complications such as heart attack, stroke and early severe diseases are possible, according to Children’s Health.

John’s Hopkins All Children’s

Hospital warns that heart disease has its roots in childhood.

Therefore, it is important to be aware of children’s cholesterol levels, as high levels can increase kids’ chances of heart disease and stroke as adults. Childhood obesity, eating a diet high in trans fat and saturated fat, and having a parent or close family member with high cholesterol are risk factors for children.

A pediatrician can be consulted and a lipid profile prescribed to check cholesterol levels.

Lipid profiles are recommended between ages nine and 11, and again between ages 17 and 21.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT (BQ) by: R G 7 DAYS EXPRESS LLC, dba 7 DAYS EXPRESS #3 to be located at 808 WEST MAIN ST., RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Member Managed JAIME PENA.

1st Annual Veterans Middle School Fall Festival

It is with great pleasure that VMS would like to extend an invitation to the 1st Annual Veterans Middle School Fall Festival. You are invited to register your school/organization to perform at this wonderful community event. Registration is free and it is a great opportunity for your school/organization’s cheer, drill, mariachi, music, and choir group to shine. For more information please feel free to contact via email at: vgarcia044@rgccisd.org or call (956)370-4828.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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.

2002 GMC SIERRA RED VIN# 1GTEC14TX2Z247211

See Dealer for details. All prices plus tax, title and license. Vehicle is subject to pre-sale.

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 forty-five (45) 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE 2008 FORD F-150 WHITE VIN# 1FTPX14V78FB14625

CHEVY SUMMER DRIVE SALES EVENT