APRIL 24, 2019

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

Tel. (956) 352-3720

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

Rio Grande City, TX

CALL Tel. (956) 257-3717 956-487-6544 Misson, TX The Law Office Of

J.M. “Chema” Garza

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

Vol. 34, No. 17 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • APRIL 24, 2019 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

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Dr. Raymond Cruz Best

206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. jmchemagarza@gmail.com

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

Rio Rehab for Children grand opening 487-2999 on their third location in Midway FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

Congratulations 7th Grade Grulla Middle School Track and Field District Champs!

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Installment Loans 311 E Main St Rio Grande City TX 78582-4448

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Congratulations Rio Rehab for Children grand opening on their third location in Midway. We are very Rodriguez proud to announce that we are here to provide a service to all our patients and any NEW patients coming in. Feel free to drop by at Rio Grande City, Midway or Roma locations for additional information or if you have any questions.

We at Rio Rehab for Children offer Physical,Occupational, and Speech Therapy under one roof.

Hours of operations M-F 8-7 pm.

5346 E. US Hwy 83 Suite 2 BLD A RGC (956) 317-1282, 3346 W. US Hwy 83, RGC (956) 352-1302 6 W. Lincoln Ave. Roma Texas (956) 847-4209

GRSE Superintendent’s Essay Challenge Winners

Congratulations to General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary Superintendent’s Essay Challenge winners! All 4th grade students at GRSE participated by writing an essay on a future career and why it was important to them. We had several winners

on campus. The campus winners were: 1st place: Dalyssa Hinojosa, Yessenia Aybar, Samantha Nunez, and Yahir Montemayor.

2nd Place: Carolina Serna, Suleiny Garcia, Eric Montalvo, and Daniel Flores.

OPEN MON-SUN 7AM-7PM

BIG DOOR SALE LARGE SELECTION

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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

3rd Place: Daniela Salinas, Romeo Hernandez, Isabella Ozuna, and Tatiana Martin.

The 1st place winners will further compete against all 1st place winners at the District Level. Best of Luck to our GRSE authors!

Roma High Folkloric Dancers Step Into Champ Titles

Congrats to the Roma High School Folkloric Dance Program on outstanding results from the Festivales De Mexico National Dance Competition!

Following are the results: ENSEMBLE CATEGORY • 1st Place - Folklorico High School INT Division (Song: La Cecilia) • 2nd Place - Folklorico High School INT Division (Song: Las Conchitas) • 2nd Place - Folklorico High School INT Division (Song:

El Taconcito).

SOLO CATEGORY • 1st Place - Maria Lorissa Guzman (Dancing to El Caiman). Also, former Roma High Folkloric dancer Diana Saldana competed at the college level dancing a “Huapango Huasteco” and earned 1st Place!

The Gladiator Nation is so proud of these student performers!!

Congrats again to them, as well as their supportive parents and their dedicated teacher Milton Barrera!

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CHUY Alvarez ATTORNEY AT LAW Chuy & Tinita Alvarez

501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 24, 2019, PAGE 2

GRULLA (CTE) CAREER FAIR The Grulla C.I.S.D. Career & Technical Education Department (CTE), a program that reinforces state and national academic standards by providing students training in career areas to prepare them to succeed in post secondary education and careers, recently hosted a CTE Career Expo Fair for Grulla High School Students on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at Grulla High School Gymnasium.

The Career Fair Expo offered the students the opportunity to obtain information by visiting personally with not only CTE teachers but with the entire community that participated in this grand event.

On behalf of the RGCCISD CTE administration & staff, Grulla High School and post -secondary institutions we would like to thank all the community members that participated in this successful event.

Board of Trustees

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez President

Leticia O. Lopez Vice President

Basilio D. Villarreal Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Noe Castillo Member

Daniel J. Garcia Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 24, 2019, PAGE 3

Veterans Middle School Honor Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies, April 27-29 Band received Sweepstakes Award

Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School Honor Band for receiving the Sweepstakes Award at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation in La Joya, TX on March 6! VMS students competed at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts

With the potential for severe • household batteries, fuel emergency ladders priced at less weather approaching, Texas containers and flashlights priced than $300; and • portable generators priced at Comptroller Glenn Hegar at less than $75; • hurricane shutters and SALES TAX, page 4 reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which occurs April 27-29.

“While we can’t know in advance when the next flood, tornado or hurricane may strike, we can make sure our families, homes and businesses have the supplies they need to face these and other emergencies,” Hegar said. “This tax holiday can help Texans save money while stocking up for emergency situations. Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Take the time now to get prepared.”

The Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save more than $1.6 million in state and local sales taxes during the tax holiday, which was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2015.

There’s no limit on the number Center against other musicians their support and dedication to of qualifying items you can and came away with the highest ensure that they excel with their purchase.

These include: honor that a band can earn in musical talents.

UIL. The VMS Honor Band is under VMS is very proud of these the direction of Raymond Alaniz band students and would like to and assisted by Lizette Alaniz, thank the students, their parents, Eduardo Hinojosa, Gabriel teachers, and band directors for Hernandez, and Erick Ochoa.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 24, 2019, PAGE 4

WEDNESDAY APRIL 24TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †GUADALUPE M. CASTAÑEDA, JR.

by Wife Alicia & Family †TIBURCIA G. & ROSENDO RAMIREZ (AN.) by Family †ALFREDO BARRERA

by Su Familia THURSDAY APRIL 25TH- I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †MARTA G. GONZALEZ (14TH AN.)

by Ana Maria Gonzalez FRIDAY APRIL 26TH - I.C.C. ICS 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †CARMEN PEÑA

by Husband & Children †HERMINIA DE LA GARZA (11TH AN.)

by Family

SATURDAY APRIL 27TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †FELIX CASTILLO (18TH AN.)

by Daughters & Grandchildren †ELIAS VILLARREAL

by Wife Rosario Villarreal & Family †HERMINIA “MINE” MARGO (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo †JUAN ERASMO SAENZ

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †DINA MAE LUND MUÑOZ

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family SUNDAY APRIL 28TH - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †ALFREDO GARCIA

by Wife Zoila & Family †ROBERT A. RAMIREZ (8TH AN.)

by Ramirez Family SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †CLODIN R. LAUREL

by Family

†CRISELDA P. GONZALEZ (AN.)

by Gonzalez Family †HUMBERTO SERNA (AN.)

by Alicia Serna & Family SUNDAY APRIL 28TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †JOEL F. SALINAS by Family †ENRIQUETA V. RAMIREZ & MIKHAELA SO by Gonzalez Family †RICARDO A. JACKSON

by Lupita & Israel Chapa †JOE MARINO (4TH AN.)

by Wife & Children †HERNAN & ESTELA CONTRERAS (AN.) by Rene Contreras & Family †MILAGROS MENDOZA

by Perez Family 1:00 P.M. †SUSIE GARZA by Family †ADALBERTO GARZA (AN.) by Family †MAGDALENA GONZALEZ

by Su Familia

†JOSE ROBERTO MOLINA (2ND AN.)

by Family †ERNESTO LEZA (3RD AN.) by Family 5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE MONDAY APRIL 29TH – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by His Family †ELLA LOU SALDAÑA (18TH AN.)

by Family †TERESA BARRERA

by Mr. & Mrs. Joe Vera †PILAR GARCIA (10TH AN.)

by Su Esposa †AMANCIO CRUZ

by Yolanda Morado TUESDAY APRIL 30TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †JUAN LINO PEREZ (5TH AN.)

by Araceli Davis

SALES TAX

2,500.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

Sanchez Funeral Home 301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

(956) 487-2525

METAL CASKET

CALL JEFF OR SONATA SANCHEZ

“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

Continued from page 3

Sanchez Memorial Funeral Home 101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr. Roma, Tx. 78584

(956) 847-7008

less than $3,000.

Delivery, shipping, handling and transportation charges are considered part of the sales price when determining taxability.

If the emergency preparation supply being purchased is taxable, the delivery charge is also taxable. Shoppers should consider the total price for an item when determining whether an emergency preparation supply can be purchased tax-free during the holiday.

Purchases that do not qualify include: batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles; camping stoves and camping supplies; chainsaws; plywood; extension ladders and stepladders; and tents.

A list of emergency preparation supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the Comptroller’s website.

ORACIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO JESÚS

Niño amable de mi vida, consuelo de los cristianos la gracia que necesito, pongo en tus benditas manos. (Padre Nuestro...) Por eso con fe y confianza, humilde y arrepentido, lleno de amor y esperanza; este favor yo te pido (se pide la gracia que se desee y decir 7 veces: “Divino Niño Jesús, bendícenos”).

Publicar en cuanto se reciba el milagro.

Segundo Aniversario En memoria de Antonio Cantú Julio 11, 1952 – Abril 23, 2017

Hace dos años partiste de nuestras vidas.

Aunque tu partida fue triste para nosotros sabemos que nuestro Dios te recibió diciéndote: “Bien, buen siervo y �iel; sobre poco has sido �iel, sobre mucho te pondré; entra en el gozo de tu Señor.” Mateo 25:23 (RVR1960) Solamente ha sido un hasta luego. Un día te volveremos a ver.

Te amamos; querido esposo, padre, y abuelito. De parte de tu esposa Virginia Cantú; hijos(as) Antonio y Claudia Cantú, Enrique y Alissa Cantú, John Rayan y Virginia Urbina; nietos(as) Antonio Cantú III, Amaris, Idani, Adriel, Andrés, Adán, Aili, Abram y So�ía Urbina.

Familia Cantú Ramírez

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 24, 2019, PAGE 5

Gladiator Special Olympians RGC Lions Club Honored Late Lion Alberto Barrera Score Awards At Soccer Tourney

On March 26, 2019, the Rio Grande City Lions Club honored late Lion Alberto Barrera with a presentation of a bench mark at the Quiosko on Britton Avenue. Mr. Barrera was a lion club member for over 56 years.

A group of Gladiator Special Olympians competed in a Soccer Tournament on Saturday March 23, 2019 at Sharyland High School. The Roma ISD Mighty Gladiator athletes participated in individual skills which consisted of dribbling, shooting in the goal and shooting at the target.

Several Roma ISD students earned awards including Kimberly Garcia, Gold Medal; Gilberto Barragan, 4th Place Ribbon; Javier Garza, Silver Medal; Angel Vazquez, Gold Medal; Adalberto Garcia, Gold Medal; Melanie Sarabia, Silver Medal; and Arlette Mandujano, Gold Medal.

Congrats to these students on their accomplishments and to their parents and coaches for all their support!

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*all loans subject to our normal credit criteria. Must have verifiable income & residence. Title must be in customer’s name and vehicle must be registered and running.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 24, 2019, PAGE 6

2018 FORD EXPEDITION

12,000

$

2017 GMC ACADIA

Ram 1500 20192019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC Classic Lone Star

12,050

LONE STAR

$

LIMITED

OFF

MSRP

OFF

MSRP

$299/MONTH

$19,995

Stk# T221386 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Stock # EA17586 MSRP $67,883.99 +TTL $3,500 discount, $8500 alternative expedition retail dealer cash.

$2,000 Rebate,Rebate $1,750 Bonus Cash, $3,500 RetailCash Bonus Cash, $1,500 Discount, $800 Select $2,750 $5,750 Bonus $1,600 Discount Inventory Cash,Select $750 RamInventory Coupons, $1,000 CCAP$750 Cash, $750 SubCoupons Prime Cash $1,000 Cash Ram

$500 CCAP Cash $750 Sub Prime Cash with MSRP at or under $43,530

2019 FORD F-150 STX

11,500

$

OFF

$219/MONTH

$14,995

Stk# P152946 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

MSRP

2018 JEEP RENEGADE 2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude

8,000

OFF $$6,366OFF

LATITUDE MSRP

MSRP

2017 JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE Stock # C32335 $5250 payne discount + $6,250 rebates. see dealer for details.

$1,750 Rebate, $1,500 Bonus Cash, $1,000 Discount, $1,500 Sub Prime Cash, $500 CCAP Cash, $750 CCAP Subprime Cash, $1,000 SelectCash Inventory Cash Discount $3,616 $1,750 Rebate $1,000 Bonus $866

500 Sub Prime Cash $500 CCAP Cash $750 CCAP Subprime Cash -with MSRP of $25,515

2019 FORD FIESTA S

165/MONTH

$

lease for 36 months

Stock # M132313 $1250 rebate, $3,000 down payment $16,300 MSRP residual $6858.60 @ 2.0% with 10500 mi/year

2018 DODGE 2018 DodgeJOURNEY Journey SE

$269/MONTH

$17,995

Stk#PG65822 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

2018 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED

$349/MONTH

$23,495

Stk# P296240 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $1,000 down payment WAC + TTL

7,500

$

SE

OFF

MSRP

$3,250 Rebate,Rebate $1,000 Retail Bonus Bonus Cash, $1,000 Discount, $500 CCAP Cash, $1,000 Sub $3,750 $1,000 Cash $662 Discount Prime Cash, $750 CCAP Sub Cash $500 CCAP Cash $5,412 Applies toPrime everyone

$1,000 Sub Prime Cash $750 CCAP Sub Prime Cash - with a MSRP of $25,540

TRUCK MONTH SPECIALS 309/MONTH Stk# P221647 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25%

2018 GRAND CARAVAN GT -

$20,995

$

APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

2018 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE - $309/MONTH

$20,995

Stk# P393616 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25% APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

855-416-6670 5353 US HWY 83 RIO GRANDE CITY, TX

$399/MONTH Stk# P178549 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25%

2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT 4X4 -

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APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

$499/MONTH Stk# T314839 all units monthly payment calculated with 4.25%

2018 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE -

$33,995

APR for 72 Months and $2,000 down payment WAC + TTL

PayneAutoGroup.com †Max value of tax promotion is $1,500. Proof of refund amount required. Offers cannot be combined.

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Bonito Elementary SCYC-Roma Chapter Getting the Rio Grande Valley Civil War Alto Trail Project Celebration Celebrates Librarian’s Week Word Out on the Dangers of Smoking

On Saturday, April 6, 2019, the CHAPS Program at UTRGV held an all-day celebration of our Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail project. In addition to the museum exhibit, public lecture series, living history Civil War reenactors’ encampment, and book-signing session, present were several regional tourism and historic museum establishments all in efforts to celebrate the event for the “War & Peace on the Rio Grande” exhibit. Mr. Joel Garza and Colonel (R) Ross Barrera attended the conference and manned the display table.

Revive Fort Ringgold is a non-profit 501 c organization charged with the preservation of Fort Ringgold.

Alto Bonito Elementary celebrates Librarian’s Week April 8-12.

Their librarian, Mrs. Patricia Montes, was treated to a cake, an Olive Garden gift card, and a pair of PONS sandals on behalf of the school.

There is still a pending surprise that should be arriving next week.

Administrators and staff, wanted to show Mrs. Montes how much she is truly appreciated for all of her hard work! Thank you Pat for all you do for our school and our students! Pictured with Mrs. Montes are Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena and Asst. Principal, Miss Laura Garza.

• Diagnostic “We Keep You Driving” • Oil Change • Suspension • Diesel Repair • Brakes • Fuel Service COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE • REPAIR SERVICE SPECIALS • A/C Repair cing Finana OIL CHANGE ble • Electrical STARTING AT Avail t % Interes $ .95 • Tune up 26 • Shocks WHEEL ALIGNMENT STARTING AT • Alignment $ .99 • Tire Sales • Batteries BRAKE SERVICE STARTING AT • Windshields $ .99 • Tint

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Starr County Youth Coalition-Roma Officers did a great job of providing a Community Outreach service by sharing vital information on the dangers of smoking tobacco and using vapes/e-cigarettes at Starr County Youth Fair. SCYC-Roma reached individuals of all ages with their information as part of their mission: “Working Toward a Drug-free Community”. Officers shown in pictures are Leanza Trevino-President and Sebastian Cortez-Vice President.

Wanzek Construction, Inc. is seeking quotes from certified and qualified Subcontractors, Suppliers and Service Providers for the following (but not limited to): Civil contractors, Concrete Form Work, Concrete Placement, Concrete Supply, Building Material, Water, PPE, Forklifts, Skid-Steers, Man-Lifts and Misc. Equipment

Mesteno Wind Project 6625 N. FM-755 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 Bids Due April 30th To become a candidate, contact: Randy Guy: rguy@wanzek.com Don Peters: dpeters@wanzek.com Subcontractors to be consider will have to provide proof of insurance that meets our requirements: Commercial General Liability Insurance (Valid for 3 years after Final Completion Date) $2 Million Each Occurrence, $4 Million General Aggerate, $4 Million Products/Completed Operations Automobile Liability Insurance, $1 Million Each Occurrence Professional Liability Insurance, $2 Million Single Limit Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance, $1 Million per Accident, $1 Million for Disease, $1 Million each Employee Umbrella Excess Liability Insurance$10 Million per Occurrence

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Conditional Offers: *GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,500 **COMPETITIVE OWNER CASH $2,000

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2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

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2019 CHEVROLET TRAX LS

$ 19,555

$16,962 With Conditional Offers

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Conditional Offers: *GMF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE $1,542 **COMPETITIVE OWNER CASH $1,355

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB LT

$ 18,556

With Conditional Offers

2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT

*Must qualify and finance through GM Financial. Residency restrictions apply. **Available to customers who currently own a 2005 or newer non GM vehicle; customer must have owned the competitive vehicle for a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale of the new vehicle. Artwork for illustration purposes only. All vehicles are subject to pre-sale.

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OMAR REYES (956) 533-9001 APRIL 24, 2019 SECTION II, PAGE 1

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Auto • Home • Business • Life Hablamos Español

956-488-0160

1926 W US HWY 83 Rio Grande City, Tx 78582

RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701 Arroyo:5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625

04-19-2019

Steers Average - High 1.80-2.00 1.65-1.781\2 1.51-1.70 1.46-1.52 1.15-1.31 1.13-1.24 ---------------------------

Weight 200 – 300 301 – 400 401 – 500 501 – 600 601 - 700 701 – 800 801 - 900 901-1000

Horse/Pony Replacement Cows Packer Cows Fat Cows Cow/calf Pairs Packer Bulls Sheep/Goats

Average $800 $1050 .38¢ .42¢ $800 .59¢ $55

Heifers Average - High 1.75-2.15 1.36-1.48 1.31-1.52 1.29-1.41 1.00-1.10 ---------------------------------------High

$1500

.45¢

.57¢ $900 .70¢ $135

Sales & Comments

It was a wonderful day here at Triple G Livestock Auction!! We met new buyers and sellers. We also had an auctioneer from other sale barns stop by and visit us to see what a great job Joshua Garcia is doing in selling your cattle. Prices of cattle were high due to the good quality of cattle. We will continue to do our best to help everyone. Give us a call if you need any help in hauling your cattle to our sale yard. Hope everyone had a great Easter.

See you Friday.

Come visit Zulma’s Mexican Restaurant We Thank You For Your Business!!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, APRIL 24, 2019, SECTION II, PAGE 2

LEGAL NOTICE

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a MIXED BEVERAGES/ BEER by: TRES BANDIDOS LLC dba CALIBRE BAR AND GRILL, to be located at 2546 CENTRALPALM DRIVE STE. 107, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. Officers of said corporation Tres Bandidos LLC are ALVARO PENA (MEMBER), HUMBERTO ALVAREZ (MEMBER), & MARC MURPHY (MEMBER).

$3,500 Awarded in ORU Donations Spare change adds up and it just made a real difference in Medina County, with $3,500 being donated through Medina Electric’s Operation Round Up program.

Clifford and Joann Baumann, of Hondo, received $1,500 from Medina Electric’s Operation Round Up program after their home burned downed at the end of January. This donation was used to help replace furniture, appliances and new clothing. $2,000 was also donated to help Hunter Erwin’s family with medical expenses. Fourteen-yearold Hunter was diagnosed with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in 2015. The donation will help the Erwin family with medical expenses as they travel to Houston for regular visits with specialists

at the Texas Children’s Hospital.

Applications to receive funds are accepted throughout the year with quarterly deadlines for donations.

The next deadline for 2019 is May 3. Applicants do NOT need to be a member of Medina EC to be considered for a donation but must live within the 17 counties served by the cooperative.

ORU is funded by the generosity of Medina EC members who opt to have their electric bills rounded up to the next whole dollar, by MEC employees who donate through payroll deduction and by donations from individuals or organizations straight to the program.

To learn more about ORU visit www.MedinaEC.org/ORU.

RFP NOTICE Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. is requesting proposals on the following: RFP# 19-30 Request for Proposal Student Athletic & Voluntary Accident Insurance 10:00 A.M. Proposal specifications and further information may be obtained from the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office at the address below.

Sealed proposals must be received by the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Purchasing Office, Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 and will be opened and read aloud at the above-mentioned time.

Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best and most advantageous to the school district.

Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

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Protect Yourself Against Tetanus: Bacterial Infection Attacks Muscles Northern pygmy mice are tiny An open wound is a painful occurrence for anyone – but without protection, that cut or burn can bring something more serious: tetanus.

“Bacterial spores of tetanus are everywhere in the environment – in the dirt, in the dust, and feces.” said Tyler family physician and Texas Medical Association (TMA) physician leader Li-Yu Mitchell, MD. The spores – Clostridium tetani – can get inside the body through broken skin caused by objects like nails, burns, animal bites, and even a bike accident.

“Step on a dirty nail or needle, suffer a burn or crush injury, or simply have a wound that is contaminated with dirt, feces, or spit, and you have a recipe for disaster,” said Dr. Mitchell in a video on the TMA YouTube channel. You can contract tetanus, a bacterial infection commonly known as lockjaw.

Tetanus can cause painful spasms in jaw muscles and muscles throughout the body – especially in the stomach area.

Patients who contract tetanus also experience muscle stiffness, trouble swallowing, headache, fever, difficulty breathing, and changes in blood pressure and heart rate.

According to Dr. Mitchell, symptoms can show up in as early as three days to three weeks.

Tetanus brings its fair share of complications too. Patients can experience uncontrolled tightening of the vocal cords, and spasms strong enough in some cases to break bones.

Some patients can develop blood clots or pneumonia. These complications can lead to death without medical treatment.

Tetanus cases in the United States started to decline in 1900 when physicians spoke out

about better wound care. The introduction of tetanus vaccines in the 1940’s caused the number of cases to plummet, from 600 on average to about 30 today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

People of all ages can protect themselves from tetanus with a vaccine. The vaccine recommended depends on a person’s age. Young children usually receive the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis) vaccine or the DT (diphtheria-tetanus) in five advised doses: at 2, 4, and 6 months; between 15 and 18 months; and between 4 and 6 years of age. The CDC recommends preteens age 11 to 12 get a Tdap

(tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) or Td booster (tetanus-diphtheria).

Adults should get a booster every 10 years.

The CDC reports tetanus cases in the United States today occur in unvaccinated adults, or adults who did not get a booster shot.

The vaccine is highly effective, according to Dr. Mitchell.

In addition to getting vaccinated, the CDC recommends people wash hands with soap and water frequently, using an alcoholbased hand rub if washing is not possible. Any break in the skin should also be quickly washed and cared for.

“We all get cuts and scrapes.

It happens. Protect yourself and your family against tetanus,” said Dr. Mitchell.

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This is a time I’m writing about a species I’ve never actually observed.

However, northern pygmy mice are interesting enough to deserve an article and some of our attention. I do hope to see one someday.

They’re one of the tiniest mammals in Texas and nocturnal so it’s not unusual that most people have never observed one. They are in fact the smallest rodent in North America. Their range includes almost all of Texas, except the far northern and western tips. They’re also found in parts of Mexico and the southern tips of Arizona and New Mexico.

You’ll probably be able to identify one if you see it. Overall they’re

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or hibernates, they’re active, seeking food, all year.

They’re also sexually active all year. Females become mature in only 2 months from birth and have been known to have 9 litters, of 3 young each, in less than 6 months! I leave it to you to imagine the potential pygmy mouse population growth rate.

However, not to worry. Their life expectancy is at most a year with 6 months more typical in the wild.

Predators include snakes and owls for which they’re a major food source.

So, pygmy mice are tiny and live short lives but may live to be great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandparents. Isn’t our wildlife fascinating?

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about 4 inches in length. The body is just 2 and a half inches with a tail even shorter. Amazingly, they weigh only about a quarter ounce. That’s the weight of a single pat of butter.

Their fur is a grizzled reddishbrown, gray and black. Grizzled means a mixture of colored hairs.

The over-all effect is quite dark.

Their preferred habitat is dense grassland or areas with lots of leaf litter. The nests are constructed of shredded grass and may have a couple of entrances. Beaten trails can be observed leading from the nest under the leaf litter.

While they can occasionally be a pest to agriculture, they subsist mostly on weed seeds. Not a species which stores a food supply

RFP #19-29 BANK DEPOSITORY Proposal packages may be obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, located at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. 1 South Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas or by calling (956) 716-6810, beginning Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Sealed proposals will be opened and read publicly, promptly at 10:00 A.M., on May 22, 2019 at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. The Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to accept the proposal most advantageous to the District.

A pre-proposal conference will be held at 10:00 A.M., on May 8, 2019 at the Rio Grande City C.I.S.D. Joe D. Smedley Purchasing Agent

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