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Rio Grande City native, Dr. Patricia-LaurelGarza and her husband, Dr. Delfino Randy Garza celebrated the debut of their new medical practice, Doctors Clinic of Rio Grande City, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Members of the Rio Grande City EDC and RGC Commissioners welcomed the crowd of over 50 guests, as the doctors showcased their passion and efforts in the restoration of the aged building located in Historic Downtown Rio Grande City.

“I’d like to thank my wife for having the vision for the restoration of the building, inside and out,” Dr. Delfino Randy Garza said. “Her attention to detail is a reflection on how she treats her patients and I want to thank our family for this wonderful blessing of a clinic we have together.”

“We want to thank all of our friends, family and patients. It was a challenge getting our computers installed and coordinating with insurance companies to get on board with us and we want to thank you for your patience,” Dr. Patricia LaurelGarza said. “This has been a dream of ours for several years and we knew we wanted to be downtown.”

Dr. Patricia Laurel-Garza specializes in Internal Medicine and Dr. Delfino Randy Garza is a General Surgery Specialist.

“We welcome Drs. Patricia Laurel and Randy Garza to the community.

With the addition of their medical practice, we are excited to see the continuing expansion of quality health services in Rio Grande City,” said Rey Ramirez, City of Rio Grande City Commissioner and Rio Grande City EDC Board President.

“The addition of two physicians to our greatly medically underserved community is a wonderful blessing. Having one of them be homegrown and the other be a general surgeon, also from a rural community, who is not only

willing but also enthusiastic about operating at Starr County Memorial Hospital is a double blessing.

We look forward to many years of having them be an active part of both our medical community and our community as a whole,” said Dr. Javier D. Margo, Jr., Rio Grande City EDC Board Treasurer and Chief of Staff for Starr County Memorial Hospital.

Doctors Clinic of Rio Grande City is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and located at 208 N. Britton Avenue in Rio Grande City. For more information, please call (956) 4138786.

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Remembering Beulah: The Hurricane That United Two Countries

The City of Rio Grande City and the Kelsey Bass Museum and Event Center are hosting a 50 Year Anniversary Commemoration event that features the unity of our community during a disaster that affected surrounding areas and our neighbors in Ciudad Camargo and Comales, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

The unveiling of the exhibit will feature Mr. Tim Smith, Channel 5 Chief Meteorologist and members of the Dr. Mario Ramirez family.

The exhibits include canvas reproductions from the Dr. Mario Ramirez UT digital collection and recreated scenes from the gym during the devastation of Hurricane Beulah in September 1967. The events are free and open to the public. Join us on Tuesday, September 5th at 10:00 am at the Kelsey Bass Museum located at 101 S. Washington St. for the unveiliang ceremony and reserve your free spot for one of the two trolley tours scheduled for 1:30

and 3:00 that afternoon. The tour will depart from the museum and take you to historic Fort Ringgold and around Rio Grande City to revisit the sites where refugee centers were located in September 1967.

Also on the agenda are two ‘Tardeadas en el Patio”. On Wednesday, September 6 local residents and out of town guests can come together at the Kelsey Bass Museum Patio from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and share their stories with Channel 5 Rick Diaz Con Mi Gente. Guests can enjoy light refreshments and the music of Amalio Martinez in a small town family gathering ambiance.

And on Thursday, September 7 the City of Rio Grande City Fire Department will offer a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop for the public from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Kelsey Bass Museum Patio.

The Starr County Emergency Management department will present the county emergency measures. TELEMUNDO 40 will be on hand to provide news coverage and conduct their weather report on site.

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The Fajita cookoff has celebrated the Birthplace of the fajita in many different cities in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas since its inception in 1976.

It all started on the square in downtown Edinburg.

The event then moved to the banks of the Rio Grande River From left, Alberto Perez, Rio Grande City at Chimney Park Manager, Sara Hernandez, Tourism Director, in Madero. It then Rio Grande City and Christopher Julian, Event moved to McAllen founder and producer. behind La Plaza Mall for several years. After that it was Fajita than the Home Town of the in Mission, back to Edinburg and Vaquero, Rio Grande City? The then Sharyland Plantation. In 2006 city management, the Tourism the Fajita Cookoff became one of Department & the Economic the major attractions of McAllen’s Development Council have all PalmFest Celebration for 10 years. joined together to make this the This year, the Cookoff is on the biggest family pachanga ever held road again. And what better place in Starr County. to celebrate the birthplace of the FAJITA COOKOFF, page 6

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We at The Pediatric Care Center have always believed that education is the key to success for all children. We are also very aware of the economic challenges placed on all of our families. So The Pediatric Care Center and our loyal sponsors have come together for the 7th successful year to give away free school supplies to serve 1000 children. It is an honor for us to have such great community backing in our endeavor to protect our communities’ future leaders.

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Sarabia Brothers Featured on STC Faculty Spotlight Magazine 2017

Alex Sarabia and Eli Sarabia, both Psychological Science Instructors at South Texas College, featured on STC Faculty Spotlight Magazine for being recipients of the 2016 Community Service Award. STC Faculty Spotlight Magazine was distributed to all STC faculty/staff on Monday, August 21, 2017 during the annual Academic Affairs Convocation at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

Alex and Eli Sarabia have 15 years of combined experience teaching psychology at South Texas College. Since they were hired, both have worked exceedingly hard in establishing an active psychology program at Starr County Campus. They have also spent considerable time in developing an active and thriving Psychology Club. To list all the activities of the club would be difficult, but a list of the major activities that were organized or participated in 2015-2016 would include: Starr County’s Got Talent Show, held twice a year to raise money for an annual psychology club scholarship; Starr County Role Models Conference, held every semester, inviting leaders in the community to present to all students on campus. Speakers have included psychologists, mayors, lawyers, television personalities, business leaders, and world light heavyweight champions! They have helped to develop the annual Orientation for First Year Psychology Students at Starr County, and held Mental Health Conferences every semester and other mental health awareness activities (e.g., bullying, national eating disorders awareness, autism awareness, etc.).

Moreover, they host a Crossing Disciplines seminar, where invited speakers present on different occupations. They have created an annual Starr County Campus Psychology Club calendar as a fund-raising activity; and held numerous community service activities, including cancer walks, Starr County Fair, Don’t Drink and Drive Campaigns, Toiletries Drive to benefit South Texas Empowerment of Women Center, ADA fairs, earth day recycling initiatives, Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention candlelight vigils, Starr County Special Olympics, and numerous television and radio shows to advertise for STC Starr County Campus and promote psychology club activities.

The energy and devotion given to these activities far exceeds what might be expected from any club advisor. They have promoted STC and created a positive relationship with local and regional leaders in Rio Grande City and throughout Starr County. The Psychology Club has developed a “can-do” attitude and is frequently contacted to participate in local and regional activities. STC receives positive feedback from these leaders often, thanking us for these dedicated faculty and students.

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Pct. 4 Commissioner Ruben D. Operation Lone Star staff providing free Saenz presented keys for brand new home to Mrs. Maria Garcia medical services to Starr County Residents

Ramiro Sarabia -Starr County Emergency Management Coordinator and Mr. Jose Alejandro met with the medical team from Operation Lone Star 2017 at the Fort Ringgold Ac2E Magnet Elementary Campus. They were guided by Mr. Leonel Vela-DSHS Publics Relations Coordinator in a tour of the facilities. Operation Lone Star is a joint effort by the Texas Military Forces, State Health and Human Service Agencies, local volunteers and many other entities. All organizations work together to Starr County Pct. 4 Commissioner Ruben D. Saenz and Judge Eloy Vera presented the keys to a brand new bring free medical services to under-served communities along the Texas home to Mrs. Maria G. Garcia from Rio Grande City, who was the recipient of a new home grant through Border. Congratulations to all the volunteers for another successful the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Mrs. Garcia’s home was in dire need of repair Operation Lone Star in our community. and after her application was approved, an evaluation of the home indicated that it was too deteriorated for rehab and the plans began for a new home. This grant is based on eligibility in order to qualify and Mrs. Garcia met all of the necessary criteria. Starr County Federal Programs Personnel worked closely with her to ensure that the home was built as per grant specifications. Pictured with Mrs. Garcia and her family are: Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, Pct. 4 Commissioner Ruben D. Saenz, David Morales-Pct. 4 Foreman, Federal Programs Director-Maricela Ibarra, Federal Programs Project Manager Connie Cantu and representatives from LDL Construction Company. Congratulations Mrs. Garcia!

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †EUSTOLIO MENDEZ (AN.)

by Maria D. Mendez †JOHN ADAM POPE, III

by Dr. Gustavo & Juanie Ramos THURSDAY AUGUST 31ST - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †FELIPE BENECIO BARRERA

by Eloisa F. Barrera FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST - I.C.C. 8:20 A.M. ICS STUDENTS & STAFF 6:00 P.M. †EMMA DREUMONT (1ST AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Gilberto Garcia †SARA BRUNNER (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Rene Smith, Jr. †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ in memory of Danny Gomez, Jr.(†) ACCION DE GRACIAS FOR MR. & MRS. SILVESTRE GONZALEZ

ADG HOLY FACE OF JESUS FOR CONVERSION & VOCATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD by Dolores Gomez SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †MARIA DE LOURDES FLORES DE RIOS by Familia Rios-Flores †BENITO & EMILIA SAENZ (AN.)

by Family †ALFREDO GARCIA (15TH AN.)

by Zoila & Family †JOSE A. MENDOZA (1ST AN.)

by Family †ANTONIA G. CARRION (3RD AN.)

by Family †JOSE MORALES (30TH AN.) by Family SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD - I.C.C. 7:00 A.M. †FELIPE GOMEZ, JR. by Noelia Muñoz †RICARDO ORTIZ (10TH AN.)

by Wife & Daughters †ELMA BATES by Sisters

SUNDAY SACRED HEART/LOS GARCIA 9:00 A.M. †ROLANDO RAMOS (3RD AN.) by Family †NELDA SANTA MARIA by Husband & Children †GLEN H. RAMEY (6TH AN.) by Family †NILDA P. TREVIÑO (1ST AN.)

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Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Eduardo Fuentes Chapa Sr.

Porfirio De La Garza

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes, we watched you, and saw you pass away, and though we loved you dearly.

We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us... ...He only takes the best.

February 19, 1951 † July 7, 2017

We wish to express our deepest appreciation to all of our relatives and friends for their presence, food, �lowers, cards, gifts, and condolences during our time of grief for the loss of our beloved one.

May God bless you and we will always remember your presence and comforting words.

De La Garza and Chapa Family

Wife Oralia C. De La Garza Children: Richard De La Garza(†), Robert (Martha) De La Garza, Priscilla (James) Barnes, Melissa (Keith) Stephenson, Grandchildren, Brothers & Sisters

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NOVENA “Miraculous Prayer”

R. G. C.

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it, Dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes it will become your favor, not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail.

Rio Grande City - Eduardo Fuentes Chapa Sr., age70, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2017 in his Residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1947 in Rio Grande City, Texas. He is preceded in death by his father, Eduvijes Chapa Sr. (+), and by his mother, Luciana Fuentes Chapa (+). He is survived by his Ex-Wife Maria E. Villarreal Chapa, also by his sons, and daughters, Eduardo Chapa Jr. (Yvette), Rene Orlando Chapa (Maria M.), Adalberto Eli Chapa (Claudia), Laura Lorena C. Morales (Alberto), and Christina Araceli C. Ortiz (Jose Maria). He is also survived by his brothers, Roberto Chapa (+), Raul Chapa (+), Ernesto Chapa, and Romeo Chapa, Leonel Chapa (+), Eduvijes Chapa Jr. Also by his sisters, Viola C. Casas, Delia C. Alanis, and Lydia C. Gonzalez, Enedina Chapa (+). Also by her 14 grand-children, and numerous great-grand-children.

And also by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation started on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Rosary at 7.00 pm., Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9.00 am to 9.00 pm.

Rosary at 7.00 pm. Wednesday, August 30, 2017: 8.00 am to 9.45 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City with interment to follow at La Paz Cemetery, in Rio Grande City. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hernandez Funeral Home.

Prayer to St. Anthony

“Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints” O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.

Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

Publicize after favor is granted.

L. C.

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Volunteers build handicapped bathroom for San Isidro resident City of Roma Partners with TXDOT on Highway 83 Drainage Project A group of volunteers from a Baptist Church in C o l l e g e Station, Texas, volunteered to build a handicapped bathroom for Mr. Rey and Mrs. Margo Andrade of San Isidro, Texas.

Mr. Andrade recently b e c a m e disabled and had a very difficult time getting into the bathroom of his mobile home with his wheelchair. The volunteers added a handicapped bathroom that will allow him ample room to go in and out. Commissioner Saenz and Judge Tony visited with Mr. and Mrs. Andrade to meet the First Baptist Church volunteers and thank them for their contributions to Starr County.

The Miramar Avenue Paving and Drainage Project is nearing completion, announced City Manager Crisanto Salinas. The project is part of the city’s efforts to help address drainage issues affecting businesses along US Highway 83.

The project consists of the installation of a 400’ of 36” storm pipe from Rancho Nuevo Ave. to Miramar Ave. The area along this stretch of highway has suffered from poor drainage, making it difficult for vehicular traffic to access local businesses. In addition to the drainage improvements, the project scope includes the reconstruction and repaving of Miramar Avenue, a street that was recently demolished when utilities were installed to service new development in the area. The

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”).

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street pavement, built entirely of concrete, is 265’ long and ranges in width from 18’-22’ wide.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is a major partner in this project, providing the necessary pipe to drain storm water to the Rancho Nuevo outfall. This is an example of how the City of Roma has leveraged partnerships with state agencies to further improve the quality of life for its citizens.

“The Roma city council is serious about helping local businesses thrive and is very much committed to this cause. We are thankful that TxDOT shares in

that vision and we look forward to working with them on similar projects in the future,” expressed Salinas.

The City of Roma contributed $45,625.80 to the project from their street maintenance fund.

TxDOT’s pipe contribution had an estimated value of $36,000.

Reim Construction was awarded the contract and construction is expected to be completed by the end of the month.

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FAJITA COOKOFF Continued from Front Page Thousands of people will come out to see Crazy Cooking Teams compete in 5 cooking categories in late October. Unlike all other cookoffs, all of the cooking categories of The Fajita Cookoff are truly indigenous of Deep South Texas: Pan de Campo (cowboy bread), Frijoles a la Charra (beans), Mojellas (sweetbreads), Traditional Fajita and Gourmet Fajitas. Yes, Gourmet! And you should see the presentations!!

And, oh yes, there’s a Special “Showmanship” Award for the team that has the best decorate Cooking Camp. Prize money and

custom-made miniature BBQ Pit Trophies are given to the top Fajita Aficionados.

The Fajita Cookoff will also have live entertainment throughout the day, family games & activities and a kiddie carnival with dozens of mechanical rides, inflatables, bouncers & slides.

And then, after the cooking competition there will be a big concert for all to enjoy. Plenty of food & beverages will be available. And the best part bout he event, it’s a totally free event with free parking & free admission.

If you’d like to experience the

colorful and vibrant history of Deep South Texas and taste some of the best food in the world, come to The Fajita Cookoff October 21, 2017 at the City Park in Rio Grande City. Go to www.

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For Further Information Contact Christopher Julian, Event Producer 956.682.5566 cjulian@advertir.net www.

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Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase The South Texas College will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 2.83 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted.

The first public hearing will be held on September 5, 2017 at 5:30 PM at South Texas College, Board Room, Annex Bldg, 2nd Floor, 3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, Texas.

The second public hearing will be held on September 12, 2017 at 5:30 PM at South Texas College, Board Room, Annex Bldg, 2nd Floor, 3201 W. Pecan, McAllen, Texas.

The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows: FOR:

Alejo Salinas, Jr. Rose Benavidez Gary Gurwitz

Graciela Farias Paul P. Rodriguez Roy De León

AGAINST: PRESENT and not voting: ABSENT:

Jesse Villarreal

The average taxable value of a residence homestead in South Texas College last year was $68,051. Based on last year’s tax rate of $0.1850 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average home was $125.89.

The average taxable value of a residence homestead in South Texas College this year is $70,187. If the governing body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.1799 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $126.27.

If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.1850 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $129.85.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.

Start the School Year with a Healthy Lunch With back to school season upon us, it’s easy to get caught up with school supply lists, meet the teacher nights and early bedtimes.

Something you might not think of? Ensuring your child has a healthy lunch! We constantly hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but a nutritious lunch packed with healthy foods is just as important for ensuring your child has the mental clarity and energy to succeed throughout the school day.

Dr. Sumathi Venkatesh, Extension Program Specialist with Healthy Texas, says that a nutritious lunch consists of each of the five main food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, lean meats, and dairy. Here are a few examples of child-friendly options:

•Vegetables: carrots, sliced cucumber, peas or a small salad •Fruit: a small apple, grapes, a banana, berries, or a fruit product, like applesauce •Dairy: low fat or reduced fat milk, low fat cheese sticks or a fat free yogurt •Protein: lean meats, fish and poultry (bake or grill) •Vegetarian Protein Options: hummus, peanut butter, tofu, veggie burger, beans Planning lunches can be made easier with meal planning. A helpful guide for meal planning is MyPlate (www.choosemyplate. gov), a resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that shows recommended portion sizes for each food group. Include your youngster in meal planning or let them help pick out their snacks during your next trip to

the grocery store.

Perhaps just as important as the contents of your child’s lunch is the way it is prepared. Many kids come home from school with what seems to be a stomach bug, but is actually an illness brought on by not correctly preparing or storing the food in your child’s lunchbox. Bacteria begin to grow on foods when they reach room temperature, sometimes a little as two hours.

To prevent bacteria growth, make sure that your child’s lunch is kept cold (40 degrees F or below) for a cold lunch, or heated in a thermos or insulated container (140 degrees F or higher) for a hot lunch. Use cold packs to ensure food stays cold, or try freezing 100% fruit juice the night before and packing it HEALTHY LUNCH, page 8

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RIO GRANDE CITY CISD

Focused on “Under Construction: Building a Brighter Future One Child at a Time”

Rio Grande City CISD held the General Session to welcome all educators for the 2017-2018 school year on Thursday, August 24 at Fort Ringgold Auditorium.

The District theme for the 2017-2018 school year is Under Construction: Building a Brighter Future One Child at a Time. This begins phase 2 as last year’s theme was Making the Connection by Building a Strong Foundation.

The session began with Roll Call of all schools which were all present and excited for the start of the new school year. As each school’s name was called, educators made their way down the aisle to music of their choice. Administrators from each campus carried a decorated box

with their school’s individual message on the box such as pride, collaboration, and excellence.

There was an overwhelming sense of joy and enthusiasm that could be felt throughout the auditorium as everyone in attendance cheered while the schools continued to make their way to the stage where they placed their boxes on pedestals.

As the last school finished, a familiar song was played, it was Oye Abre Tus Ojos by La Sonora Dinamita. Instantly, everyone stood and began applauding with much enthusiasm as Mr. Alfredo Garcia, RGCCISD Superintendent of Schools, made his way down the aisle.

As the ceremony continued, invited guest speaker Edna De Saro, Marketing Director for Lone Star National Bank, made her way to the stage and exclaimed how wonderful and exciting the reaction of educators from RGCCISD had been.

Next to address the audience was Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez, RGCCISD School Board Vice-President. Mr. Ramirez gave an inspiring address which praised the unity of the District. Mr. Ramirez made a heartfelt reference to his daughter, Mica, and his family.

He ended his message with an announcement from the School Board of Trustees and Administration that professionals would receive a $1200.00

incentive and Para-Professionals and Auxiliary members would receive an $800.00 incentive to be given by the end of this year. The announcement was well received.

In delivering his superintendent’s message, Mr. Alfredo Garcia reiterated his vision and firm belief that education begins with a strong foundation and encouraged educators to build upon this foundation to build a brighter future one child at the time.

The general session was an overwhelming success as educators left the convocation inspired and motivated to teach our students to face the challenges that await them.

Board of Trustees

Daniel J. Garcia President

Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez Vice President

Judith A. Solis Secretary

Daria “Dr. B” Babineaux Member

Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr. Member

Leticia O. Lopez Member

Eleazar Velasquez, Jr. Member

Alfredo Garcia Superintendent

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Nostoc commune is a cyanobacteria

While hiking you may have seen it, but didn’t notice.

When it’s dry, which is most of the time, it looks like a dried splash of black paint. When it’s wet after a rain, it’s green and gelatinous. What it is is Nostoc, a cyanobacteria and one of nature’s most successful life forms because of it’s remarkable set of features.

First, consider some of it’s humorous names: star jelly, witch’s butter and mare’s eggs. Indigenous people were obviously confused by it. Some even thought it fell from the sky.

There are several species in the genus Nostoc. One or more of the species are found throughout the

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HEALTHY LUNCH world. Our most common Valley species is Nostoc commune and its distribution is world-wide. It’s terrestrial and prefers habitats which get at least occasional moisture. Note the emphasis on occasional. Actual studies of collected specimens have shown that, after at least 70 years of dry preservation, when given some moisture, the Nostoc returned to green and grew! Thick walled cells called akinetes are the ones able to accomplish that incredible feat.

Nostoc are green a n d gelatinous w h e n wet; they contain photosynthetic material and so are able to produce their food energy from sunlight. They also have cells called heterocysts which can

fix nitrogen, i.e., alter it into NH3, ammonia, a key ingredient for plant growth. In other words, they produce their own fertilizer. They also have cells that can absorb long and medium range ultra-violet radiation.

Having no cell nucleous, they reproduce by fission, cells simply splitting apart. On a larger scale, they spread through fragmentation.

When a dried piece of Nostoc is stepped on, or broken into pieces, each piece becomes a new colony.

While on tours of Rancho Lomitas, where I live, we’re always able to find pieces of Nostoc. They’re usually just small splotches of black, dried up amongst the hot rocks in the blistering sun. But we

know of their potential.

In case all those features don’t impress you, consider this: they’re edible! In parts of the world such as China and Japan plus countries in the Andes, it’s an ingredient in several common recipes. Nostoc provides proteins and vitamin C and has some anti-inflammatory properties. If you’ve eaten at a Chinese restaurant, you’ve probably eaten some. Some people I’ve spoken with here in the Valley have collected and eaten Nostoc after washing it and, sometimes, giving it time to grow larger in a dish of water.

Next time you’re hiking in our amazing wilderness, look down occasionally to see if you can spot a bit of black splatter or of green gelatin. Pick it up and examine one of nature’s most remarkable creations. And, if you’re hungry----well, how adventurous are you?

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By: Jose R. Martinez Jr., Roma ISD Section 504/State Compliance Director The Roma ISD TexPREP (Texas Pre-Engineering Program) students had a truly amazing summer learning experience this year at South Texas College.

TexPREP is an intensive sevenweek summer program that exposes sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth-grade students to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) career fields. The students attended classes from June 12 to July 27 at STC’s Rio Grande City Campus with intensive STEM programming including course work, team projects, class presentations, examinations, career awareness speakers, field trips and special events. The students experienced a field trip to the Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Texas where they saw STEM exhibits and listened to speakers in STEM careers.

The ninth grade students, who are in their fourth year of the program, also went on a trip to San Antonio, Texas. They visited several sites from July 23 to 25.

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TexPREP Continued from page 9 South Texas College in partnership with Roma ISD hosted the field trip for 10 Roma High School Students who successfully completed the four-year long summer program.

The students were also invited to compete in the PREP Year IV Scholars Symposium at The University of Texas-San Antonio.

The symposium allows TexPREP students from across the State of Texas to gather to present their work and projects to an audience of community stakeholders, representatives from UTSA, local businesses and their fellow peers. The team consisting of students Yailen Gomez, Alixia Guerra, Samantha Lopez, Joselyn

Rodriguez and Karen Sanchez won 2nd Place overall! Their presentation and project of “Solar Water Heater: The Best Way to Save Resources” impressed all the judges. Other students that attended the UTSA symposium include Krystal Cortez, Xenia Flores, Nathan Garcia, Abraham Rios and Jose Torres. This is the first year that Roma ISD TexPREP students have attended the UTSA symposium.

The Roma ISD community is proud of these students for their accomplishments and representing the City of Roma, Roma ISD, and South Texas College with respect and humility. Congratulations to

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the students for completing the 4-year Pre-Engineering Program and for attending this educational and unforgettable trip and competition. Special recognition goes to RHS teacher Mr. Milton Barrera, STC administrators; Dr. Rebecca De Leon and Ms. Alyssa Villarreal, who accompanied the students.

Overall, this is the 7th year that the TexPREP Program has been offered to Roma ISD students in partnership with South Texas College.

Congratulations to all the participating students for continuing to expand their knowledge throughout the summer and preparing themselves for STEM careers! A special recognition to the STC instructors, chaperones and bus drivers who accompanied the students throughout the summer.

Back to School Message Dear Editor, Now is the time to talk to our youth about alcohol. A product that is only legal for those that are 21 years of age. alcohol is a depressant, it lowers inhibitions, which can set youth up for embarrassing or dangerous behavior. In fact, each year approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking.

This statistic includes about 1,900 deaths from motor vehicle accidents; 1,600 homicides; 300 suicides; and hundreds of others stemming from injuries such as falls, burns and drownings.2 It’s no secret that society gives children mixed messages about alcohol. It is excessively advertised and widely promoted.

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As a parent, it is our obligation to educate ourselves about substance abuse prevention.

Student substance use is a risk factor for academic problems, such as lower grades, absenteeism and high dropout rates. Alcohol can interfere with a student’s ability to think, making learning and concentration more difficult and ultimately impeding academic performance.

Be a positive role model for your children. Don’t abuse alcohol or other drugs.

For more information about talking with your teen about alcohol, tips for your teen to handle peer pressure, and warning signs of a drinking problem, please refer to: The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s pamphlet: Make A Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol - Parents Booklet Related Links: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Medline Plus: U.S. Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health SAMHSA Alcohol and Drug Information Message by Starr County Community Coalition, SCAN, Inc.

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Friday, September 08, 2017. Proposals received after that time will not be considered. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Proposals will be opened at 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2017 in the conference room, Starr County Appraisal District, 100 N. FM 3167 Ste. 300, Rio Grande City, Texas. All vendors submitting proposals are invited to attend. Contract award will take place during the Appraisal District Regular Board of Directors’ meeting On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 12:00 noon in conference room. Copies of the Bid Request for Proposals may be obtained from Carmen R. Falcon, Starr County Appraisal District, 100 N. FM 3167 Ste. 300, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 or via email at cfalcon@starrcad.org.

ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE The County of Starr plans to apply for the upcoming Texas Community Development Block Grant Program 2017-2018 Colonia Fund: Construction (CFC) of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Accordingly, the County of Starr is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering Firm to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the County of Starr in its application preparation and project implementation of a TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support the following Road Improvements in the County of Starr.

Please submit your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: County of Starr Attention: Eloy Vera, Judge 100 N. FM 3167 Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 Tel: (956) 716-4800 Fax: (956) 487-8709 Proposals shall be received by the County of Starr no later than 3:00 pm on the 5th of September 2017. The County of Starr reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards.

Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

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H-E-B Donates $100,000 To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts And Launches In-Store Tear Pad Campaign To Benefit Victims H-E-B customers who would like to help those in need can donate at checkout to H-E-B nonprofit partners H-E-B will donate $100,000 campaign offers a convenient and Convention Center.

We have over 120 H-E-B toward Hurricane Harvey relief efficient way for our customers to from Laredo to efforts and begin accepting make a difference in the lives of Partners Brownsville that have deployed customer donations for the thousands of families in need.” families and communities Additionally, H-E-B’s Mobile to the Gulf Coast to help with devastated by the storm. All Kitchens and Disaster Relief recovery efforts.

Six area food banks have H-E-B, Central Market and Joe Units are gearing up to feed and received water donations. Each V’s Smart Shop stores across help communities in need along location received a full truckload Texas launched a statewide tear the Texas Gulf Coast. H-E-B of water, which is about 20 pallets pad campaign, giving customers continues to work directly of bottled water.

The locations an opportunity to support victims with disaster relief agencies to are as follows: through donations of $1, $3, or efficiently distribute supplies to South Texas Food Bank $5, which can be added to their areas where they are needed most.

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Central Market stores delivered “H-E-B has received numerous breakfast to three Dallas-area requests from customers about shelters, feeding about 600 how they can help support people displace by the storm. victims and communities affected The Central Market team also is

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South Texas College extends registration & fees deadline, following campus closures due to Hurricane Harvey South Texas College has extended registration for the fall semester after severe weather threats prompted administrators to close campuses last week, which prevented students from registering ahead of the first day of class.

The college has announced that registration will be extended through this week, Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, including Saturday, Sept.

2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Students will be eligible for a 100 percent refund for courses

dropped (drop or withdraw) through Sept. 3, 2017, and will be eligible for a 70 percent refund for courses dropped (drop or withdraw) from Sept. 4 to Sept.

18, 2017.

The Drop/Add fee of $25.00 will be waived from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 2017. However the fee will be applicable beginning Sept. 4, 2017.

“I know you join me in keeping our friends, family, and colleagues impacted by Hurricane Harvey in our thoughts

and prayers,” said STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed. “While the Valley averted the brunt of the storm, many of our students, faculty, staff, and families have felt the impact. These efforts have been made to accommodate students who need additional assistance with payment plans for tuition and fees.”

The fall semester at STC officially began on Aug. 28.

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School Board Candidate Webinar Offers Information and Insight

School board candidates and interested citizens can learn about the demands and rewards of school board service in a free webinar offered by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) on September 5, noon-1 p.m. (CST).

This webinar helps participants understand what is involved in being elected to and serving on a local school board. Learn the difference between the board’s and staff’s responsibilities, how to campaign constructively, and

where to find information about being a candidate.

There is no cost to participate, but preregistration is required.

For details or to register, go to Webinar at LTS.tasb.org. For more information, call TASB Leadership Team Services, 800.580.8272, extension 2452.

For more information about school board service and to view an informational video on the board’s role, go to LTS.tasb.org/ candidates.TASB is a nonprofit association established in 1949 to

serve local Texas school boards.

School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.3 million public school students.

Texas adds three counties to enhanced Zika testing recommendations With the ongoing threat of Zika in Texas, The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued a health alert recommending routine Zika virus testing for pregnant women who live in Kinney, Maverick and Val Verde counties. DSHS also advises testing anyone in those counties with an itchy rash plus one other common Zika symptom: fever, joint pain or eye redness. The new counties join Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, Willacy, and Zapata counties, where enhanced Zika surveillance is already occurring.

There’s no evidence of ongoing Zika transmission anywhere in Texas, but this nine-county area is at a higher risk of Zika spreading by mosquitoes because of its climate and geography.

Reports out of Mexico show local Zika transmission continues to occur in some states and communities on the Mexican side of the border. Zika can cause severe birth defects in some cases when women are infected during pregnancy.

“Routine testing provides important information to women about their pregnancies,” said DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt. “It also increases the opportunity for public health to identify infections before Zika establishes itself in Texas so we can respond quickly.”

In addition to adding counties, DSHS is updating its advice to health care professionals to test women who live in the higherrisk area three times during

pregnancy, rather than two.

The change is consistent with recently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health care providers can read more about the updated guidance in the DSHS health alert.Texas is entering peak season for mosquito borne disease, and people statewide should continue to protect themselves from mosquito bites by consistently using mosquito repellent when outside, wearing long sleeves and pants, and using air conditioning or making sure door and window screens will keep mosquitoes out of the home.

Providers and the public can find more information at TexasZika.org.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey.

Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4332-DR) dated August 25, 2017, workers who lost their jobs and selfemployed individuals who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Harvey. Applications for DUA must be submitted by September 27, 2017. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

Individuals affected by the recent severe storms in the following counties can apply for benefits online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling a TWC TeleCenter Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton Counties.

Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

DUA, which is an unemployment insurance benefit made available especially for victims of disaster, is available to individuals who: •Have applied for and used all regular unemployment benefits from any state, or do not qualify for unemployment benefits •Worked or were selfemployed or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in the disaster area, •Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster •Establish that the work or selfemployment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income •Cannot perform work or selfemployment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster •Became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of household

To receive DUA benefits, all required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the day the DUA application is filed. Required documentation includes Social Security number, a copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or documentation to support that you were working or selfemployed when the disaster occurred.

Applicants must mail in or fax all required documentation within 21 days from the date of the DUA application. Send mailed documentation to: Texas Workforce Commission, UI Support Services Department, Attn: DUA, 101 E. 15th St., N. Lamar, Austin, TX, 78778-0001, or fax it to 512-936-3250.

Job seekers may visit local Workforce Solutions offices for access to job-search resources, job postings and training programs, as well as assistance with exploring career options, résumé and application preparation, career development and more, also may connect with potential employers through TWC’s online by visiting WorkinTexas.com.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for workers who apply by September 27

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Pct. 4 Nutrition Center Senior Citizens enjoy historical tour of RGC

Senior Citizens who attend Pct. 4 Nutrition Center in San Isidro, enjoyed a Historical Tour of Rio Grande City. Pct. 4 Nutrition Center staff coordinated with Rio Grande City Main Street Program to provide a guided historical tour of Rio Grande City in the City’s Trolley the “Bessie”. The senior citizens enjoyed the tour and information provided by Ms. Aminta Reyna who was their tour guide. The center is directed

by Pct. 4 Commissioner Ruben D. Saenz who works closely with Center Director Mrs. Mary Hernandez and her staff to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for the seniors that attend the center. Thank you to Rio Grande City Main Street Program Coordinator-Mrs. Belinda Trevino for the collaborative efforts in providing such a joyful tour in the city’s trolley.

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STC Theatre 2017-18 Season Pass filled with Suspense, Conflict, Other Worlds, and History South Texas College Theatre returns for its eighth year with a full lineup of productions for the 2017-18 season filled with hauntings, conflict, other worlds, and history.

The Theatre invites the community to become a Season Pass subscriber for another year of fun and quality entertainment.

All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts, located at the Pecan Campus, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

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Screw. The opening production runs through Oct. 22 and is followed by Israel Horovitz’s play The Indian Wants The Bronx, from Nov. 16-19.

In the spring, the STC Theatre will let art take center stage with Tony Kushner’s The Illusion, Feb. 22-25. The 2017-18 season wraps up with Bernard Pomerance’s drama The Elephant Man that runs April 26 – 29.

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AUGUST 30, 2017 SECTION II, PAGE 1

REMEMBERING BEULAH: THE HURRICANE THAT UNITED TWO COUNTRIES

Jr. ROTC cadets from Rio Grande City High School Hurricane Beulah started as a tropical storm on September 5th in the Lesser Antilles and developed into a Category 5 hurricane over the next ten days. By the time it reached the Port of Brownsville on September 20th the National Weather Office measured wind gusts at 130 mph.

Major flooding across southern Texas and northern Mexico caused massive damage. There were 200,000 people left homeless, over 40 recorded deaths and a record 1 billion dollars in total damage.

The devastation caused by the fury of the wind extended well beyond the Texas coast line. Hurricane Beulah holds the record for most tornadoes spawned by a hurricane with 115 reported. The danger of tornadoes can reach hundreds of miles inland.

In Rio Grande City the damage was caused by heavy rains and flooding

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of the Rio Grande River and the Rio San Juan. Residents in surrounding communities including those in neighboring Ciudades of Camargo and Comales across the river fled to Rio Grande City for refuge. Many were rescued by either helicopter or boat because they were surrounded by the muddy waters of the river.

Roads in and out of Rio Grande City were closed due to the extreme danger of being carried away by the current and drowning. Rio Grande City was a community isolated from the rest of the world.

Residents pulled together in solidarity and began the arduous task of providing shelter, food and medical services to refugees that were arriving by the thousands. Response from the U.S. Army, American Red Cross, medical staff from Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio and UT

Medical Center in Galveston and countless of local civic organizations and volunteers provided safe harbor in an atmosphere of panic. Outside communication was made possible through CB and HAM radios and the tireless service of its operators.

Rescue teams went out in school buses, county and personal vehicles and helicopters! These teams from both sides of the river worked endlessly until all residents were secured in shelters in Rio Grande City.

President Lyndon Baines Johnson, Governor John Connolly, State Representative Eligio “Kika” de la Garza and representatives from the U.S. Army were present all across the Rio Grande Valley to assess the damage and offer a sense of security to a community where many were left homeless, food was

Flooded streets in Rio Grande City, Texas scarce, water was contaminated and medical services were limited.

President Lyndon Johnson surveyed the damage caused to his home state by the hurricane and declared 24 counties in Texas a disaster area.

The return to normalcy took time, but what remained was the sense of unity and trust among citizens on both sides of the Rio Grande River.

It has been 50 years since this community felt panic and despair due to a natural disaster, but we remember that we survived through the efforts of many who answered the call to duty and service. Hurricane Beulah is the storm that brought two nations together back in September 1967.

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COMMENTS AND NEWS: The market was steady to higher from the previous week. We would like to announce a new manager for R. Y. Livestock Sales, Inc. Name: PHILIP “Phil” DRAKE comes from South Carolina, now residing in Edinburg, Texas, with livestock and auction market experience as well as a cattle buyer. We invite you to come by and meet him.

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Applications Open For 2018 Young Masters Class The Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Cultural TrustWill Award Grants to Outstanding Student Artists

The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and the Texas Cultural Trust are accepting applications for the 2018 class of Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texasbased arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help they need to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theater, dance, musical theater, and media arts.

The state’s most talented young artists will receive the title of “Young Master” and are awarded grants of $5,000 per year to further their studies in their chosen arts disciplines.

Students are eligible to receive the grant for two years, but they must submit a report and update application. The students selected for this program will represent the ninth class of Young Masters.

The Trust and TCA have given 313 grants to 139 previous Young Masters, awarding $857,500 to aspiring artists since its inception in 2002.

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“The Young Masters grant program was created as a way to recognize and support young people pursuing the dream of becoming prominent Texan artists of the next generation,” said TCA Executive Director Gary Gibbs.

“We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are already demonstrating outstanding artistic ability, talent and dedication to developing their knowledge in their chosen discipline.”

Applications, information and guidelines are available online at http://tinyurl.com/ youngmaster.

Applications and required supporting materials must be submitted by November 15, 2017. In order to be considered for the grant, students must be legal U.S. residents living in Texas and participating in a school-based program, a summer institute, or a specialized course of study or receiving private lessons from a qualified professional instructor.

They must also maintain passing

grades in all academic areas. The Young Masters will be selected by a citizen panel of experts from across the state based on artistic excellence, level of commitment and quality of their proposed plan of study. The 2018 Young Masters recipients will be honored at a star-studded event on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Austin, Texas. “The Texas Cultural Trust is honored to continue supporting the next generation of talent in Texas,” said Texas Cultural Trust Executive Director, Heidi Marquez Smith. “We are thrilled to help these Young Masters take their education to the next level and bolster their creative training.

This program opens doors to opportunities never imagined for these young artists and will help create the Texas legends of tomorrow.”

TCA was organized in 1965 by the Texas Legislature to develop a receptive climate for the arts in Texas. TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives.

For more information on TCA and its programs, please visit www.arts.texas.gov.

The Texas Cultural Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to be the leading voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state.

For more information, please visit www.txculturaltrust.org.

Gymnasium used a refugee processing center

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It only takes 12 inches of water to float a car. In fact, any vehicle is vulnerable, no matter what you see in those four-wheel-drive ads.

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Anyone who drives around barricades is subject to up to a $2,000 fine and possible jail time. Do not put yourself and first responders in danger. Turn around and don’t drown.

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Fort Ringgold (Hurricane Beulah) 1967

School district gymnasium served as a refugee processing center.

Hurricane Beulah is sBll recognized as one of the most significant storms to make landfall in South Texas (September 1967).

Hurricane Beulah is recognized as one of the most significant storms to make landfall in South Texas-September20, 1967. It caused extensive flooding on both sides of the Rio Grande River. Over 14,000 refugees from Camargo, Tamaulipas crossed the border to escape the rising waters. The refugees were in desperate need of food, shelter and medical care. Dr. Mario E. Ramirez, Starr County Public Health Director rose to acBon and led the efforts to accommodate the residents and refugees during the disaster.

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