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487-2596 The City of Rio Grande City proudly Joe Mijares achieved 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

supports two RGCGISD marching bands Not 1… Not 2… but 3 State Champion Titles

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‼ Not 1… Not 2… but 3 State Champion Titles for Joe Mijares! Rio Grande City Parks & Recreation is bursting with pride as they celebrate Joe’s extraordinary achievements: 400 Meter Dash – State Champion; 200 Meter Dash – State Champion; Long Jump – State Champion; and BROKEN RECORD in 400 meter dash.

Joe relentless determination, rigorous training, and undeniable talent have truly paid off. Joe, you’ve set the bar exceptionally high—RGC is proud, and we’re all inspired by your hard work and dedication. Congratulations on this triumphant triple crown!

Here’s to many more victories ahead.

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The City of Rio Grande City proudly supports two RGCGISD marching bands by keeping their practice areas clean, safe, and well-maintained. “We’re committed to helping our talented students shine—on and off the field!”

Volleyball Mighty Lady Gladiator Madelyn

Congratulations to Starr County Jail Detention Garcia named a top pic for the season FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY 487-2999 Officer Diana Zambrano on her retirement Dr. Raymond Cruz Best

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

Congratulations Detention Officer Diana Zambrano on her retirement, over 23 years of dedicated service to the Starr County Jail. Diana has been a constant presence of professionalism, compassion, Congrats to Roma High School Volleyball Mighty Lady Gladiator and resilience. On behalf of Sheriff Fuentes, his administration and staff, congratulations on your well- Madelyn Garcia on being named a top pic for the season by South earned retirement, you will be missed!

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RGCGISD PEIMS Clerks, Attendance Clerks, Counselors, Registrars and Directors gathered for a districtwide Beginning of Year meeting

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On Monday, July 28th, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD PEIMS Clerks, Attendance Clerks, Counselors, Registrars and Directors gathered for a districtwide Beginning of Year meeting in preparation for the 2025–2026 school year.

The meeting focused on collaboration and procedures to ensure a successful year for all students and staff. It was a productive start filled with great conversations, shared ideas, and a collective commitment to excellence.

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD The Rio Grande City Grulla ISD Transportation Department is ready for a new and safe school year. We emphasize school bus safety with our on-going hands-on school bus safety training to all of our students and staff. We ask that parents encourage their sons/daughters to follow bus conduct rules and school bus safety tips so our school bus drivers can concentrate better in providing a safer bus trip to and from school. If you have any questions regarding bus routes and/or campus schedules, please call us at 956-370-4847.

SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS • Get to the bus stop five minutes early.

• Stand away from the curb at least ten feet from bus.

• Sit quietly in seat.

• Be quiet at train crossings.

• Do not wear clothing with loose strings.

• Make sure backpack straps are short and do not get caught on handrail or in the bus door.

• When stepping off bus, look to make sure no cars are passing on the shoulder.

• Before crossing the street, take five giant steps out from the front of the bus, or until the driver can see you.

TIPS FOR DRIVING IN SCHOOL ZONE • Put away your cell phone. Cell phone use is banned in active school zones, and violators will face fines in school zones where signs are posted.

• Always obey school zone speed limit signs. Remember, traffic fines usually double in school zones.

• Drop off and pick up your children in your school’s designated areas, not the middle of the street.

• Keep an eye on children gathered at bus stops.

• Be alert for children who might dart across the street or between vehicles on their way to school.

To our community motorists, we would like to remind them that in Texas it’s unlawful to pass a stopped school bus while the bus has activated its mechanical stop sign and flashing red lights for the purpose of receiving and discharging passengers. Also, the use of cell phones are not allowed in school zones and school property.

TSec. 545.066. PASSING A SCHOOL BUS; OFFENSE. (a) An operator on a highway, when approaching from either direction a school bus stopped on the highway to receive or discharge a student:(1) shall stop before reaching the school bus when the bus is operating a visual signal as required by Section 547.701; and(2) may not proceed until:(A) the school bus resumes motion;(B) the operator is signaled by the bus driver to proceed; or(C) the visual signal is no longer actuated. (b) An operator on a highway having separate roadways is not required to stop:(1) for a school bus that is on a different roadway; or(2) if on a controlled-access highway, for a school bus that is stopped:(A) in a loading zone that is a part of or adjacent to the highway; and(B) where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,250, except that the offense is:(1) a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 if the person is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section committed within five years of the date on which the most recent preceding offense was committed;(2) a Class A misdemeanor if the person causes serious bodily injury to another; or(3) a state jail felony if the person has been previously convicted under Subdivision (2).(d) The court may order that the driver’s license of a person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section be suspended for not longer than six months beginning on the date of conviction. In this subsection, “driver’s

license” has the meaning assigned by Chapter 521.(e) If a person does not pay the previously assessed fine or costs on a conviction under this section, or is determined by the court to have insufficient resources or income to pay a fine or costs on a conviction under this section, the court may order the person to perform community service. The court shall set the number of hours of service under this subsection.(f) For the purposes of this section:(1) a highway is considered to have separate roadways only if the highway has roadways separated by an intervening space on which operation of vehicles is not permitted, a physical barrier, or a clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic; and(2) a highway is not considered to have separate roadways if the highway has roadways separated only by a left turn lane.Sec. 545.425. USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN A SCHOOL CROSSING ZONE OR WHILE OPERATING A SCHOOL BUS WITH A MINOR PASSENGER; OFFENSE. (a) In this section:(1) “Hands-free device” means speakerphone capability or a telephone attachment or other piece of equipment, regardless of whether permanently installed in the motor vehicle, that allows use of the wireless communication device without use of either of the operator’s hands.

(2) “Wireless communication device” means a device that uses a commercial mobile service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 332. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor ve-

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hicle within a school crossing zone, as defined by Section 541.302, Transportation Code, unless:(1) the vehicle is stopped; or(2) the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. (b-1) Except as provided by Subsection (b-2), a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that enforces this section shall post a sign that complies with the standards described by this subsection at the entrance to each school crossing zone in the municipality, county, or other political subdivision. The department shall adopt standards that:(1) allow for a sign required to be posted under this subsection to be attached to an existing sign at a minimal cost; and (2) require that a sign required to be posted under this subsection inform an operator that:(A) the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in the school crossing zone; and(B) the operator is subject to a fine if the operator uses a wireless communication device in the school crossing zone.(b-2) A municipality, county, or other political subdivision that by ordinance or rule prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout the jurisdiction of the political subdivision is not required to post a sign as required by Subsection (b-1) if the political subdivision: (1) posts signs that are located at each point at which a state highway, U.S. highway, or interstate highway enters the political subdivision and that state:(A) that an operator is prohibited from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle

in the political subdivision; and(B) that the operator is subject to a fine if the operator uses a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in the political subdivision; and(2) subject to all applicable United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration rules, posts a message that complies with Subdivision (1) on any dynamic message sign operated by the political subdivision located on a state highway, U.S. highway, or interstate highway in the political subdivision. (b-3) A sign posted under Subsection (b-2)(1) must be readable to an operator traveling at the applicable speed limit. (b-4) The political subdivision shall pay the costs associated with the posting of signs under Subsection (b-2). (c) An operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a passenger bus with a minor passenger on the bus unless the passenger bus is stopped.(d) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an offense under this section that: (1) the wireless communication device was used to make an emergency call to: (A) an emergency response service, including a rescue, emergency medical, or hazardous material response service; (B) a hospital;(C) a fire department;(D) a health clinic;(E) a medical doctor’s office;(F) an individual to administer first aid treatment; or(G) a police department; or(2) a sign required by Subsection (b-1) was not posted at the entrance to the school crossing zone at the time of an offense committed in the school

crossing zone.(d-1) The affirmative defense available in Subsection (d)(2) is not available for an offense under Subsection (b) committed in a school crossing zone located in a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that is in compliance with Subsection (b-2).(e) This section does not apply to:(1) an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle using a wireless communication device while acting in an official capacity; or(2) an operator who is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device other than a wireless communication device. (f) Except as provided by Subsection (b-2), this section preempts all local ordinances, rules, or regulations that are inconsistent with specific provisions of this section adopted by a political subdivision of this state relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle.

Sec. 545.4252. USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; OFFENSE. (a) In this section:(1) “Hands-free device” has the meaning assigned by Section 545.425.(2) “Wireless communication device” has the meaning assigned by Section 545.425.(b) Except as provided by Section 545.425(c), an operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on the property of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school for which a local authority has designated a school crossing zone, during the

time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone, unless: (1) the vehicle is stopped; or(2) the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. (c) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an offense under this section that the wireless communication device was used to make an emergency call to:(1) an emergency response service, including a rescue, emergency medical, or hazardous material response service;(2) a hospital;(3) a fire department;(4) a health clinic;(5) a medical doctor’s office;(6) an individual to administer first aid treatment; or(7) a police department.(d) This section does not apply to:(1) an operator of an authorized emergency vehicle using a wireless communication device while acting in an official capacity; or(2) an operator who is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission while operating a radio frequency device other than a wireless communication device. (e) This section preempts all local ordinances, rules, or regulations that are inconsistent with specific provisions of this section adopted by a political subdivision of this state relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle, except that a political subdivision may by ordinance or rule prohibit the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout the jurisdiction of the political subdivision.

2025 Starr County Employee/ Dependent Child Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 11th Annual Starr County Employee/Dependent Children Scholarship! This recognition, made possible through partnerships for educational excellence, was presented on July 31st by Starr County Judge Eloy Vera. The award honors the academic achievements and potential of the students. Scholarship recipients are: Alyne Cerda, Armando Trevino, III, Cecily Abigail Fernandez, Christina Alaniz, Esmeralda Garza, Hector J. Quiroz, Marcia Guillen, Nylene Leal, Raul Pena, Ruben Eden Gomez, Rylie Rios, Trinidad Lopez, Jr., and Valentin Salazar Urdiales.

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South Texas Health System Behavioral offering important advice to Valley parents on mentally preparing kids for a new school year STHS Behavioral is encouraging parents to focus on their children’s mental health in the lead up to the 2025-26 school year while offering strategies to help prepare them mentally for a return to the classroom For most children, the start of a new academic year is exciting for several reasons, including the

opportunity to learn new things, reunite with friends and engage in extracurricular activities, But for some kids, especially those going to school for the first time or attending classes at a new campus, it can lead to anxiety and stress.

In fact, about 26% of parents report anxiety as the top emotion

their child experienced during the last school year, according to a survey by RethinkFirst, with 43% indicating their children experienced high or extreme stress.

“Stress and anxiety about the new school year can stem from a number of factors, including academic pressure, social concerns

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FOR SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE The Board of Trustees of South Texas College will meet on the 26th day of August 2025, at 5:00 p.m., at the Pecan Campus, Ann Richards Administration Building, Second Floor in the Board Room at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen, Texas for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing for the general public to be present and participate in the Hearing relating to the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 South Texas College Budget. A copy of the proposed budget may be viewed at the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd., Building P, Third Floor, Room 144, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas. At the termination of the Public Hearing, the Board of Trustees of South Texas College may adopt the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at such meeting or may adopt the budget at a subsequent meeting.

If any person needs special accommodations as specified under the Americans With Special Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of the President of South Texas College at (956) 872-8366 at least 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting.

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE BY: Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, President

and adjusting to a new environment,” says Leticia Sosa, MSSW, LCSW, LCDC-I., KAP, CLYL, EMDR- Therapist, Director of Outpatient Services, South Texas Health System Behavioral. “The fear of the unknown can also contribute to anxiety while past negative experiences like bullying or academic struggles can further exacerbate children’s fears.”

In children, stress and anxiety can manifest in a multitude of ways, including physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, irritability and mood swings, social withdrawal and difficulty concentrating.

“It’s imperative to address anxiety and stress in children because early intervention can prevent long-term negative impacts on their mental and physical health, academic performance and social development,” says Sosa. “Left untreated, anxiety can manifest, leading to mental health issues like depression, substance abuse and even suicidal thoughts. So, addressing any challenges early allows kids to develop coping mechanisms, build resilience and improve their overall well-being.”

To combat back-to-school stress and anxiety in their children, South Texas Health System Behavioral encourages parents to implement the following strategies: Start a Routine Early: Begin shifting sleep and meal schedules at least a week or two before their first day of school.

A consistent routine can help regulate children’s nervous systems and reduce anxiety about the unknown.

Talk About Their Feelings Openly: It’s important to create space for your child to express any back-to-school jitters or concerns. Normalize their feelings and let them know it’s okay to feel nervous or unsure.

Watch Out for Red Flags: Keep an eye out for signs of stress, such as sleep disturbances, irritability, withdrawal or stomachaches. These may be subtle indicators that your child is having a tough time adjusting.

Be the Model of Calmness and Confidence: Kids often reflect our energy. Staying calm and positive (even if you’re a little stressed!) can help children feel secure and reassured.

Teach Them How to Relax: Deep breathing techniques like smelling a flower or blowing

out a candle can help calm them down when feeling stressed, while introducing mindfulness exercises or meditation can be used to promote relaxation and focus.

Check In, Not Check Out: Stay connected during the first few weeks of school with simple daily check-ins. Asking questions like, “What was the best and hardest part of your day?” can go a long way.

Seek Professional Help When Needed: Be aware of the signs of excessive anxiety, like withdrawal, irritability of physical complaints, and consult with a school counselor, therapist or mental health professional of those symptoms persist.

“If parents notice any distress signals signs, it’s important to seek professional help promptly to address any underlying issues and provide the necessary support for their child’s mental well-being,” says Sosa.

For a confidential assessment, call the facility’s hotline at 388-1300 or visit southtexashealthsystem behavioral.com.

Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you or a loved one.

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Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL BUS ROUTES & CAMPUS SCHEDULES 2025-2026

A. C. BARRERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 003 A. C. Barrera Elem. AM Rt 6:15 Main Gate Parking Lot, Fm-755, Villanueva Ln, Fm-755 & Wishbone Ranch Rd, El Brazil Rnch, Carla Ln & La Carla Alley, La Carla Rd, Wood Rd & 5 Star Ranch, A & E Ranch, Wood Rd Rt. 004 A. C. Barrera Elem. AM Rt. 6:15 Main Gate Parking Lot, Old Charco-Blanco Rd, Dumpsite Rd, Gloria Ranch Rd, Reyna St, Hill St, Rio St, N Old El Sauz Rd, Marys Mobile Home Park Ln, Jose Garcia Ln, Fernando Salinas Ln, Castillo Ln & Jesse Warren Dr, Cipriano’s Rd, W Houston St, Galveston St & N Ebano St, Fort Worth St, Galveston St & Old El Sauz Rd, Old El Sauz Rd & W Houston St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Irving St, Jasper St, W Eisenhower St & Reyna St, W Eisenhower St & Hill St, Rio St, N Fairgrounds Rd, W Canales Bros Rd, Olivo St & San Diego, Olivo St & W San Leonardo St Rt. 005 A. C. Barrera Elem. AM Rt. 6:25 Main Gate Parking Lot, La Sagunada Rd, Woods Bros Rd, Beto Guerrero Ln, Ebony Cir, Cardenas St & Ebony Cir, Livestock Rd, Mockingbird Dr, Coyote Dr & Mockingbird Dr, Pencil Stick Dr, Cactus Dr, Coyote Dr, Turtle Dr Rt. 023 A. C. Barrera Elem. AM Rt. 6:30 Main Gate Parking Lot, Fm-755 (Las Palmas Apts), Lily St (Church Ln), Church Ln & Levander Loop, Fm-755 & Moss Ln, Embassy St, El Caro Ranch Ln, Mesquite Ln., Sanchez Dr & Guadalupe St, Boricua St., Bayamon., Genova St. ALTO BONITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 06 Alto Bonito Elem.

AM Rt. 6:30 Sub-Station, Sunrise Rd, Olmito Rd, N Fm-2360, N Fm-2360 & Estrellita Rd, N Fm-2360 & Agua Dulce Rd, N Fm-2360 & Juan Antonio Garcia St, Adelfa St, Felipe St, Rincon St, Eugenio St, Camelia St, N Fm-2360, Francis St., Gabriela St, Mele St Rt. 036 Alto Bonito Elem. AM Rt. 6:25 Sub-Station, Frontage Rd, Pete Solis Rd,Valley St, Redwood Rd, Benwood Rd, Pete Solis Rd, Emilia

St, Palma St, Herrera St, E Diaz Ln Rt. 041 Alto Bonito Elem. AM Rt. 6:23 Sub-Station, Elias Lopez Blvd, La Chista Rd Rt. 018 Alto Bonito Elem. AM Rt. 6:15 Sub-Station, El Paisano Rd, N La Paloma, Las Tortolitas St., Ala Blanca St., Frontage Rd & La Paloma St, Frontage Rd & Arnold St Rt. 042 Alto Bonito Elem. AM Rt. 6:15 Sub-Station,Cordo Lobo St & Lobos Rios Rd., Sunset St, Lobos Rios Rd & Sunset St, Alicia St & Lobos Rios Rd, Midnite Rd, Sunset St, N Fm-2360 (Chavez) Doroteo St, Sierra St & N Fm-2360, N Fm-2360 & Narciso Pena St, N Fm-2360 & Irene Solis St, Los Nietos Rd & N Fm-2360 GRULLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 024 Grulla Elem.

AM Rt. 6:00 Sub-Station, Frontage Rd, Elvia Zarate St, Us83, Cenizos Rd, Pipeline Rd, Polo St, N La Paloma Ranchettes, N La Paloma Subdivision Rt. 060 Grulla Elem.

Am Rt. 6:15 Sub-Station, Grulla Main St, Johnson St, W Pvt Lazaro Solis St, Mission St, Johnson St, La Cuchilla St, W 4th St, Pvt Leopoldo Longoria St, W 2nd St, W Pvt Lazaro Solis St, Gonzales St, Mission St, W Las Palmas St, Pvt Leopoldo Longoria St, Texas St, La Cabana St, Migrant St , Alto St, Plaza St, 2nd St, Division St, Alto St, Los Alegrias Rd, E Las Palmas St, E Pvt Lazaro Solis St Rt. 009 Grulla Elem.

AM Rt. 6:30 Sub-Station, Case St, Jose Lopez St, Familia St & Nicolas Lopez St, Familia St & Jose Maria Chapa St, Elias Lopez St & Familia St, Domingo Navarez St & Familia St, Amada Vera St & Domingo Navarez St, Delfino Lopez St & Elias Lopez St, Amada Vera St & Elias Lopez St, Amada Vera St & Jose Maria Chapa St Rt. 010 Grulla Elem.

AM Rt. 6:00 Sub-Station, Fm-2360 & Rodolfo St, Chango St, Villarreal St, Fm-2360 & Trinidad St, Toppenish St, Toppenish St & Medelez St, Chicas St, Posada St, Frontage Rd & Alto Bonito St, Fm-2360 & El Venadito Ln, Fm-2360 & W. Zarate St, Benito St, Hermiston St, Pasco St LA UNION

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 053 La Union Elem.

AM Rt. 6:25 Sub-Station, E Us83 Loop (Frontage), Francisco Chapa Rd, Agira St, Buffel St, High Hill St, Us-83 ( Apts Celedon), Guevara Rd, Wildcat Ln (Kctm Rd.), Patriot Ln Rt. 037 La Union Elem.

AM Rt. 6:16 Sub-Station, Old Casita Rd, Community Center Rd, Fm-1430 West From Water Plant, Bionas St, Ladrillera St, Judge Dr, Montalvo Rd, Old Casita Rd, Casita Cemetery Rd, Day Care Rd, Gutierrez St Rt. 063 La Union Elem.

AM Rt. 6:15 Sub-Station, Yarrow St, Yarrow St & Achillea St, Loma Linda Ave, Us-83 & La Lomita Ln (Botes) , Oyervides St, E Trevino St, Loma Blanca Rd & Chevy St, Sunrise Ln, Santo Domingo Sub. Rt. 049 La Union Elem.

AM Rt. 6:15 Sub-Station, Garciasville Cemetery Rd, Auto Shop Dr & Old Military Rd, Old Military Rd, Max Garcia Cir, Old Church Rd, Fm1430, Cortina St & Emilio Garcia St, Jesus Garcia Ln, Fm-1430 East From Water Plant, Fm-1430, El Vagio St & Fm-1430, Casita Loop, Mayorga Rd, Barrera Ranch RAMIREZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 013 Ramirez Elem.

AM Rt. 5:45 Santa Rosa Rd, Rios Ave & Us-83, Sanchez St & Us-83, Us-83, Bluebird St & Us-83, Los Velas Ranch Rd, Us-83 Rt. 029 Ramirez Elem.

AM Rt. 6:20 Main Gate Parking Lot, San Bernardo St, San Agustin St, El Chaparral St, Zamora St, Acapulco St, Salinas Ave & Tampico St,Tampico St, Acapulco St & Hidalgo Ave, Santa Cruz Rd RT. 039 RAMIREZ ELEM. AM RT .6:30 Rt Main Gate Parking Lot, Acapulco St & Bar Rd, Bar Rd, Rosita St, Lito Garza St, Espinosa St & Lito Garza St, Lencho St, Bar Rd, Us-83 (South From Shell To Popular), Acapulco St, Railway St, Bar Rd, Bustos St, E Tampico St & Los Ninos St, E Tampico St RINGGOLD ELEM RT 001 RINGGOLD ELEM. AM RT 6:13 San JuanitaRd, Lopez ln, San Diego Rd, Blanca Rd & Guerra St, Jesus

Javier St, Tijuana St, Puebla St, Nogales St, Doria St,(Junk Yard Area), Margarita Rd & Las Lomas Rd, Lavender Loop RT 038 RINGGOLD ELEM. AMRT 38 S Aguirre St, S Arredondo St, E Hidalgo St, N Pine St, Nyssa St, N Redwood St, N Quince St, @ Ross ROQUE GUERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 017 Roque Guerra Elem. AM Rt. 6:15 W Main St, River Rd & W Main St, W Elizondo St, Old Us Hwy 83, W Palito Blanco St & Old El Sauz Rd, Old El Sauz Rd, Old El Sauz Rd & Plainview St, Plainview St & Plainview St & River Oak Ave, Oak Ridge Dr & Plainview St, Margarita St, Oak Ridge Dr, Live Oak Ave, Claudio Garcia St Rt. 043 Roque Guerra Elem. AM Rt. 6:22 Main Gate Parking Lot, Huisache, Old El Sauz Rd, Guadalupe St, Cristo Rey St, W Trevino St, W Palma St, Old El Sauz Rd, Austin St, N Chapote St, W Retama St, Gardenia Cir, W Carr St , Old El Sauz Rd Rt. 015 Roque Guerra Elem. AM Rt. 6:15 Main Gate Parking Lot, N Clay St, N San Antonio St, N Kennedy St, W Ash St & W Birch St, N Garcia St, N Clay St, W 4th St, N Garcia St & Canales Bros St, Olivo St & W Canales Bros Rd, N Charco Blanco Rd & Mesquite St, Old El Sauz Rd & Mesquite St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Palma St., N Charco Blanco Rd & W Palma St, Charles St, W Eisenhower St & Reyna St, W Eisenhower St & Hill St, Rio St, N Fairgrounds Rd, W Canales Bros Rd, Olivo St & San Diego, Olivo St & W San Leonardo St, Massara, Charles St, N Charco Blanco Rd, W Fairview Ave Rt. 032 Roque Guerra Elem. AM Rt. 6:20 Main Gate Parking Lot, Old El Sauz Rd & Canyon St, Forrest St & Canyon St, River Oak Ave & Canyon St, River Oak Ave & Summerfield St, Old El Sauz Rd & Summerfield St, East Us Hwy 83., Bluebonnet St. SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rt. 044 Sanchez Elem.

AM & PM Rt. 6:15 Main Gate Parking Lot, Petterson Dr, Ross Dr, Marquez Ranch Lane,

Alvarez Rd, Alvarez Rd & Flor Del Rio St, Hopi St, Cody St, Dakota Dr, Blackfoot Trl & Seminole Dr, Pueblo Drive Rt. 035 Sanchez Elem.

AM & PM Rt. Main Gate Parking Lot, Hernandez Rd, Sendero Rd, El Campo Rd, Papalote Rd, Corrales Rd, Vaquero Rd, El Campo Rd, Papalote Rd Rt. 028 Sanchez Elem.

AM & PM Rt. 6:08 Main Gate Parking Lot, N Suntex Rd, Riverside St, Mississippi St, La Resaka, Riverbend St, Us-83 & Nuve Ln, Audrey St Rt. 052 Sanchez Elem.

AM & PM Rt. 6:10 Main Gate Parking Lot, Alvarez Rd, Apache Dr, Blackfoot Trl, Comanche Ln & Elizabeth St, Marisa St Rt. 058 Sanchez Elem.

AM & PM Rt. 5:45 Main Gate Parking Lot, Manuel Benavidez Housing Complex, Mesquite Country Ave, Royal Palm Dr & Centra Palm Am Only, Royal Palm Dr Am Only, Sable Palm Dr Am Only, Mi Ranchita, La Mesa St, El Mirador St., Los Altos Ln, Barreta Ave, Acacia St, San Marcos & Santa Elena, Santa Maria, San Roberto St, Santa Lucia, Santa Elena, San Roberto St Rt. 031 Sanchez Elem.

AM & PM Rt. 6:35 Main Gate Parking Lot, Ramirez St, Jm Alvarez St, Us-83 (Mini Star), Sepulveda Cir, Midway Rd, Shady Grove Dr., Travis St, Crockett St, Bowie St, Stone Gate Sub., Royal Palm Dr & Central Palm Dr & Lady Palm, Royal Palm Dr, Sable Palm Dr GRULLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Rt. 036 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. 7:08 A.b.elem. Ln, Doroteo St., Fm 2360, Lobos Rios Rd & Sunset St, Alicia St & Lobos Rios Rd, Midnite Rd, Sunset St Rt. 037 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. 7:00 La Union Elem., Loma Blanca Rd, Oyervides St, E Trevino St, Loma Branca Rd & Ramon St, Montalvo Rd, Old Casita Rd, Casita Cemetery Rd, Gutierrez St, Old Casita Rd Rt. 060 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:00 G.m.s. Ln, Elvia Zarate St, Us-83 (Sullivan), Cenizos Rd, Polo St, Frontage Rd (Arnold & Palomino) Rt. 024 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. G. Elem.

Ln, El Paisano Rd, N La

Paloma, El Colibrí St & El Cardenal St, Ala Blanca St, La Paloma Sub Rt. 010 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. 6:55 G.elem. Ln, N Fm-2360 & Amado St, N Fm2360 & Esther St & N Fm-2360, Pastor’s Ln & Olmito Rd & Olmito Rd, N Fm-2360, N Fm2360 & Estrellita Rd , N Fm-2360, Adelfa St & Camelia St, Josefa St, Eugenio St, N Fm-2360, Francis Ln., Mele St, Rincon St, Sunrise Rd, Sierra St & N Fm-2360, N Fm-2360 & Narciso Pena St, Irene Solis St & N Fm2360, Los Nietos Rd & N Fm-2360 Rt. 049 Grulla Middle School AM & PM Rt. 7:00 La Union Elem, Yarrow St, Loma Linda Ave & Reserve Ln, Old Casita Rd, Fm-1430, Garciasville Cemetery Rd, Garciasville Cemetery Rd, Old Military Rd, Jalapeno Rd, Max Garcia Cir, Garciasville Cemetery Rd & Old Church Rd, Triangle Ln & Old Military Rd, Cortina St, Cortina St & Jesus Garcia Ln, Fm-1430 Rt. 053 Grulla Middle School AM & PM Rt. 7:05 La Union Elem, E Us83 Loop ( Frontage), Francisco Chapa Rd, Agira St, Buffel St, High Hill St, Us-83 ( Apts Celedon ), Guevara Rd, Wildcat Ln ( Kctm Rd.), Patriot Ln, Kctm Rd. Rt. 063 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. 7:05 La Union Ln, Us-83 & La Lomita Ln (Botes), Bionas St, Ladrillera St, Us-83 (Sylverio), Sunrise Ln, Rio Colorado St , Old Casita Rd, Fm-1430, Mayorga Rd & Casita Loop, Beauty Shop Ln & Fm-1430, Us-Hwy 83 (1,2,3), Texas St, Migrant St, Barrera Ranch Rt. 06 Grulla Middle School PM ONLY Rt. Texas St, Migrant St, Fm 2360 South Of Hwy 83, Yarrow St, Loma Linda Ave & Reserve Ln, La Union Ln. Rt. 009 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. 7:05 G.elem. Ln, Fm-2360 & W. Zarate St, Fm-2360, Frontage Rd, Us Hwy 83, Pete Solis Rd, Valley St, Gumwood Rd W, Benwood Rd, Valley St, Fm-2360 & Rodolfo St., Case St, Jose Lopez St, Familia St & Jose Lopez St, Familia St & Nicolas Lopez St, Familia St & Jose Maria Chapa St, Elias Lopez St & Familia

St, Domingo Navarez St & Familia St, Amada Vera St & Domingo Navarez St, Delfino Lopez St & Elias Lopez St, Amada Vera St & Elias Lopez St, Amada Vera St & Jose Maria Chapa St, Amada Vera St & Nicolas Lopez St Rt. 041 Grulla Middle School AM Rt. 7:00 Emilia St, Primo Santos St, Palma St, Herrera St, E Diaz Ln, N Fm-2360 & Saenz St., Benito St, Hermiston St, Pasco St, Toppenish St, Chicas St, Posada St Rt. 018 Grulla Middle School PM ONLY Rt. Benito St, Hermiston St, Pasco St, Toppenish St, Chicas St, Posada St Rt. 019 Grulla Middle School AM & PM Rt 6:30 W Pvt Lazaro Solis St, Pvt Leopoldo Longoria St & W 4th St, La Cuchilla St, Johnson St & W 4th St, WPvt Lazaro Solis St Rt. 042 Grulla Middle School AM & PM Rt. 7:00 A.b.elem. Ln, Elias Lopez Blvd, La Chista St Rt. 016 Grulla Middle School AM & PM Rt .6:35 Main Gate Parking Lot, Santa Rosa St., Santa Cruz St., El Chaparral St, Acapulco St, A And A St, Bustos St, Bar Rd, Rosita St, Lito Garza St, Espinosa St & Lito Garza St, Lovell St, Bar Rd, Hidalgo Ave, Barcelona St, Salinas Ave & Tampico St, Guadalajara St, Benavidez St, Los Ninos St VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rt. 005 Veterans Middle School Am Rt. 7:20 Main Gate Parking Lot, La Sagunada Rd, Woods Bros Rd, Beto Guerrero Ln, Ebony Cir, Cardenas St & Ebony Cir, Livestock Rd, Mockingbird Dr, Coyote Dr & Mockingbird Dr, Pencil Stick Dr, Cactus Dr, Coyote Dr, Turtle Dr, E Nixon St, N Salinas St, N Muniz St, Nixon Housing Rt. 004 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:10 Main Gate Parking Lot, Old Charco-Blanco Rd, Dumpsite Rd, Gloria Ranch Rd, Reyna St, Hill St, Rio St, N Old El Sauz Rd, Marys Mobile Home Park Ln, Jose Garcia Ln, Fernando Salinas Ln, Castillo Ln & Jesse Warren Dr, Cipriano’s Rd Rt. 044 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:00

Main Gate Parking Lot, Petterson Dr, Ross Dr, Ross Dr, Marquez Ranch Lane, Alvarez Rd, Alvarez Rd & Flor Del Rio St, Hopi St, Cody St, Dakota Dr, Blackfoot Trl & Seminole Dr Rt. 058 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:30 Main Gate Parking Lot, Manuel Benavidez Housing Complex, Mesquite Country Ave, Royal Palm Dr & Central Palm Dr & Lady Palm, Royal Palm Dr, Sable Palm Dr, Mi Ranchita, La Mesa St, El Mirador St., Los Altos Ln, Barreta Ave, Acacia St, San Marcos & Santa Elena, Santa Maria, San Roberto St, Santa Lucia, Santa Elena, San Roberto St. Rt. 002 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:07 Main Gate Parking Lot, N Alvarez Rd, Amparo St & N Alvarez Rd, Mascorro St, Amparo St & Consuelo St & Speaker St, Consuelo St & Rosario St & Speaker St, Freddy St Rt. 035 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:10 Main Gate Parking Lot, Hernandez Rd, Sendero Rd, El Campo Rd, Papalote Rd, Corrales Rd, Vaquero Rd, El Campo Rd, Papalote Rd Rt. 028 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:20 Main Gate Parking Lot, N Suntex Rd, Riverside St, Mississippi St, La Resaka, Riverbend St, Us-83 & Nuve Ln, Audrey St Rt. 032 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:00 Main Gate Parking Lot, Us-83 (Zarsky Lumber),Us-83 (Trailitas), Us-83 (Casa Blanca Apts.), W Blue Bonnet St, Old Us Hwy 83, Shelby St, W Water St, W Circle Dr & W Main St, El Ebano Rd, Old El Sauz Rd, Canyon St, Canyon St & Forrest St, Summerfield St, Plainview St & River Oak Ave, Margarita St, River Oak Ave, Quito Ave, Spanish Oak Ave, Oak Ridge Dr Rt. 031 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:20 Main Gate Parking Lot, Ramirez St Rd, Jm Alvarez St, Us-83 ( Mini Star ), Sepulveda Cir, Midway Rd, Shady Grove Dr., Travis., Bowie., Crocket St. Rt. 015 Veterans Middle School AM Rt.7:00 Main Gate Parking Lot, N Clay St, N San Antonio St, N Kennedy St, W Ash St & W Birch St, N Garcia St, N Clay St, W 4th St, N Garcia St &

Canales Bros St, Olivo St & W Canales Bros Rd, N Charco Blanco Rd & Mesquite St, Old El Sauz Rd & Mesquite St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Palma St., N Charco Blanco Rd & W Palma St, Charles St, N Ebano St & W Irving St, N Ebano St, Galveston St & N Ebano St, Fort Worth St, Galveston St & Old El Sauz Rd, Old El Sauz Rd & W Houston St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Irving St Rt. 043 Veterans Middle School AM Rt.7:05 Main Gate Parking Lot, Huisache, Old El Sauz Rd, Guadalupe St, Cristo Rey St, W Trevino St, W Palma St, Old El Sauz Rd, Austin St, N Chapote St, W Retama St, W Retama St, Gardenia Cir, W Carr St, Old El Sauz Rd Rt. 052 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:05 Main Gate Parking Lot, Alvarez Rd, Apache Dr, Blackfoot Trl, Comanche Ln & Elizabeth St, Marisa St Rt. 040 Veterans Middle School AM Rt. 7:30 Main Gate Parking Lot, N Fairgrounds Rd, Rio St, W Columbus St, N Lincoln St, N Lincoln St, N Fairgrounds Rd, W Santa Maria St, W Ramirez St, W Roosevelt St, W Fairview Ave, W Santa Maria St RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL Rt 001 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 6:54 AM N Blanca Rd & Gabilan, San Juanita Rd, Lopez Ln, San Diego Rd, Azucena Ave, Tijuana St, Puebla St, Nogales St, Doria St (Junk Yard Area) Margarita Rd & Las Lomas Rd, Lavender Loop Rt 003 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 6:15 Main Gate Parking Lot, Fm-755, Villanueva Ln, Fm-755 & Wishbone Ranch Rd, El Brazil Rnch, Carla Ln & La Carla Alley, La Carla Rd, Wood Rd & 5 Star Ranch, A & E Ranch, Wood Rd Rt 023 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 7:05 Main Gate Parking Lot, Fm-755 (Las Palmas Apts), Lily St (Church Ln), Church Ln & Levander Loop, Fm-755 & Moss Ln, Embassy St, El Caro Ranch Ln, Mesquite Ln., Sanchez Dr & Guadalupe St, Boricua St., Bayamon., Genova St.,Livestock Rd, Eisenhower, Corpus Christi, Muniz, Rt 012 RINGGOLD

SCHOOL START TIMES‹

PK3-K 7:30 AM-3:00 PM Middle Schools Elementary Schools (1st-5th) 7:30 AM-3:30 PM High Schools Ac2E Elementary 7:30 AM-3:00 PM ECHS

MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 6:48 Main Gate Parking Lot, E Sauz St, Cenica St , Las Loma St , E Hinojosa St , Chapa St , E Juarez Blvd, Elliot St Embassy St, Rafael Reyna Rd, Wale St, Reynaldo Gomez Dr, Us-83 & Rios St., Us-83 & Sanchez St., Us-83 & Rio Fence St., Us-83 Rt 013 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 7:00 Main Gate Parking Lot, Trophy St, Us-83 & Rios St., Us-83 & Sanchez St., Us-83 & Rio Fence St., US- 83 & SanchezSt, US83 & Rio Fence St, US-83 Rt 038 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 7:00 S Aguirre St, S Arredondo St, E Hidalgo St, N Pine St, Nyssa St, N Redwood St, N Quince St, @ Ross Rt 025 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 7:00 Las Lomas & Guerra, Las Lomas & Doria, Embassy St Rt 022 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 6:35 Doria St, N Lopez St, Brooks St, E Juarez Blvd & Elliot St, Elliot St, Elliot St & Guerra St, Elliot St & Palm St, Elliot St & JM Martinez St, Elliot St & Brooks Rt 017 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 6:50 Santo Nino, E Mirasoles St, Avasolo St, N Juarez St San Benito, N San Zeferino St, Gonzalez St, Clarke, N Flores St, E Monroe St. N East St, Ringgold St, N Lopez St, 4th St, HWY 83 @Vision Center , San Antonio, N Kennedy St, W E Carter St, Teodora Dr Rt 029 RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AM RT 7:00 White Rock Loop, Alto Vista St, Paseo Lindo St, Godornis St GRULLA HIGH SCHOOL Rt. 036 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:40 G.m.s. Ln, El Paisano Rd (Ranchettes), N La Paloma (Ranchettes) Rt. 053 Grulla High School AM Rt. 8:05 La Union Elem., Rio Colorado St (Pm Only), Yarrow St & Achillea St (Pm Only), Oyervides St, E Trevino St, Francisco Chapa Rd, Agira St, Buffel St, High Hill St, Guevara Rd, Kctm Fm 103 Rd & Wildcat Ln, Kctm Fm 103 Rd & Patriot Ln, Fm-1430 & Chili St, Santa Rosa St., Santa Cruz St., Chaparral

Sub., Acapulco St., Bar St., Salinas St. Rt. 06 Grulla High School AM Rt.8:00 & Rt. 53 PM Santa Rosa St., Santa Cruz St., Chaparral Sub., Acapulco St., Bar St., Salinas St. Rt. 024 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:45 G.m.s. Ln, Elvia Zarate St, Us-83 (Sullivan), Cenizos Rd, Polo St, Las Tortolitas, Ala Blanca St., N La Paloma, Rio Colorado St (Am Only), Yarrow St & Achillea St (Am Only), Frontage Rd (Arnold & Palomino) Rt. 063 Grulla High School AM Rt.8:05 G.M.S. Transfers to EPA Rt. 009 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:40 G.m.s. W Pvt Lazaro Solis St, Pvt Leopoldo Longoria St & W 4th St, La Cuchilla St, Johnson st & W 4th St, W Pvt Lazaro Solis St, Migrant St, La Cabana St, Texas St & Gloria Ln, El Gato Ln & Texas St, El Quiote Rd & Texas St, Texas St, Fm2360 & W. Zarate St, El Venadito Ln & Fm-2360, Fm-2360 & Rodolfo St, Johnson St, E Pvt Lazaro Solis St, Los Alegrias Rd, Alto St & Division St, Fm-2360 Rt. 042 Grulla High School AM Rt.7:30 G.M.S. Ln, Frontage Rd (Trailer Park), Pete Solis Rd, Redwood Rd, Benwood Rd, Pete Solis Rd, Domingo Navarez, Familia St., Amada Vera St., Elias Lopez St., Jose M. Chapa St., La Norias Rt. 049 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:30 G.M.S. Ln, Fm-1430, Garciasville Cemetery Rd & Bibote St, Old Military Rd, Jalapeno Rd & Old Church Rd, Garciasville Cemetery Rd, Cortina St, Jesus Garcia Ln, Old Casita Rd, Montalvo Rd Rt. 010 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:45 G.M.S. Ln, Pimienta Rd., FM-1430, Mayorga Rd, Rodriguez Ln, Bionas St, Ladrillera St, FM-1430 Rt. 041 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:30 G.M.S. Ln, Pasco St, Chicas St,Toppenish St, Posada St, Benito St, Chicas St, Hermiston St, G.m.s. Ln, La Chista St, Elias Lopez Blvd, Emilia St, Saltillo St, Primo Santos St & Palma St, E Diaz Ln Rt. 037 Grulla High School AM Rt. 7:50 G.m.s. Ln, Old Casita Rd, Casita Cemetery Rd, Gutierrez St, Old Casita Rd, Fm-1430 & Rodriguez Ln (Ranchito

7:50 AM-3:40 PM 8:40 AM-4:35 PM 8:45 AM-4:30 PM

Barrera) Rt. 018 Grulla High School AM Rt.7:00 G.m.s. Ln, Mele St., Rincon St, Cordo Lobo St & Lobos Rios Rd, Lobos Rios Rd, Lobos Rios Rd & Alicia St, Midnite Rd, Sunset St, N Fm-2360 & Amado St, Doroteo St, Sunrise Rd, Olmito Rd, Eugenio St, N Fm-2360 & Estrellita Rd, N Fm-2360 & Agua Dulce Rd & N Fm-2360, N Fm-2360 & Saenz St RIO HIGH SCHOOL Rt. 025 Rio High School AM Rt. 8:05 Ringgold Middle School, Trophy St, Las Lomas & E Hinojosa St, Las Lomas & Doria St Rt. 002 Rio High School AM Rt.7:07 V.M.S. , Alvarez Rd & La Posta Ln, Petterson Dr, Ross Dr, Marquez Ranch Lane, N Alvarez Rd & Freddy St, N Alvarez Rd & Naty St, N Alvarez Rd & Rosario St, N Alvarez Rd & Amparo St, Mascorro St & N Alvarez Rd, Alvarez Rd & Dakota Dr, Alvarez Rd & Hopi St, Alvarez Rd & Seminole Dr, Alvarez Rd & Navajo Dr Rt. 022 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:15 Ringgold Middle School, Church Ln, Tijuana St, Puebla St, Nogales St, Doria St, Doria St & N Lopez St, N Lopez St & E Juarez Blvd Rt. 005 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:45 V.M.S. Ln, Turtle Dr, Coyote Dr, Wood Rd, Fm-755 & Alta Vista Ln, Beto Guerrero Ln Rt. 003 Rio High School AM Rt.7:45 Ringgold Middle School, Fm-755, El Brazil Ranch, Sagunada & Woods Bros Rd, La Carla Rd., Wishbone Ranch Rd Rt. 044 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:20 V.M.S., Travis St & Crockett St, N Suntex Rd, Us-83 (.50c Takos), Riverbend St & Mississippi St, Riverside St Jm,Alvarez, Ramirez St, Riverside Rd, Midway Rd, Shady Groove Dr, River Bend Rd Rt. 004 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:42 A. C. Barrera Elem, Old Charco-Blanco Rd, Dumpsite Rd, Gloria Ranch Rd, W Eisenhower St & Reyna St, W Eisenhower St & Hill St, Rio St, Marys Mobile Home Park Ln, Jose Garcia Ln, Fernando Salinas Ln, N Old El Sauz Rd, Jesse Warren Dr & Castillo Ln, Cipriano’s Rd, Manuel Benavidez,

Housing Complex Rt. 012 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:48 Ringgold Middle School, Santa Cruz Rd, E Sauz St, Rafael Reyna Rd, Wale St, Reynaldo Gomez Dr, Us-83 & Rios St., Us83 & Sanchez St., Us-83 & Rio Fence St., Us-83 & Casa Blanca Apts., Gabilan St & N Blanca Rd, San Juanita Rd, E San Diego Rd Rt. 023 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:40 Ringgold Middle School, Mitchell St, N Muniz St, E Nixon St, E Eisenhower St, Fm-755 (Las Palmas Apts.), Sanchez Dr & Guadalupe St, Ebony Cir, Huisache, Charles St, W Palma St, 1683 W Trevino St, Mesquite St, N Ebano St, Fort Worth St, Old El Sauz Rd, Jasper St Rt. 035 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:30 Sanchez Elem., Central Palm Dr, Lady Palm, Ponytail Palm Dr, Pacific Palms, Royal Palm Dr, Sable Palm Dr, Hernandez Rd, Sendero Rd, El Campo Rd, Papalote Rd, Corrales Rd, Vaquero Rd Rt. 013 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:45 V.M.S., N Fairgrounds Rd, W Columbus St, N Lincoln St, W Colin Kelly St, W Santa Maria St, W Ramirez St, W Guerra St, N Arredondo St, N Martinez St, W Roosevelt St, W Fairview Ave, W El Prado Dr Rt. 032 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:30 V.M.S., Us-83 (Trailitas), Us-83 ( Casa Blanca Apts), W Main St, Ellert St, S Charco Blanco Rd, El Ebano Rd, Old El Sauz Rd, Canyon St, Canyon St & Forrest St, Summerfield St, Plainview St & River Oak Ave, River Oak Ave, Quito Ave Rt. 029 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:55 Roque Guerra Elementary School, N Garza St, E Dr Martin St, N Lopez St, N Washington St, N East St Rt. 039 Rio High School AM Rt. 8:00 Acapulco St, Bar Rd, Rosita St, Lito Garza St, Espinosa St & Lito Garza, Zamora St., Acapulco St, Hidalgo Ave, Barcelona St, Salinas Ave & Tampico St, Guadalajara St, Benavidez St, Tampico St St Rt. 015 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:30 V.M.S. Ln, N Fairgrounds Rd, Olivo St & W Canales Bros Rd, Charles St, W Canales Bros Rd & Massara, N Garcia St & Canales Bros St, N San

Antonio St, N Kennedy St, W E C Carter St, Teodora Dr, W Gutierrez Ave, W Birch St & W Ash St, N Garcia St, W 4th St, N San Antonio St & W 4th St, N Clay St Rt. 058 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:30 V.M.S. Ln, W Blue Bonnet St, W Water St, E Mirasoles St, S Avasolo St, Rt. 017 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:40 Magnet Elem., N Avasolo St & E 6th St, N Avasolo St & E San Benito St, N Juarez St & E San Benito St, E San Benito St, N San Zeferino St & E San Benito St, E Gonzalez St & N San Zeferino St, N Juarez St & E Gonzalez St, N Avasolo St & E Monroe St, N Avasolo St & E Gonzalez St Rt. 031 Rio High School AM Rt. 8:00 Veterans Middle School, Los Velas Ranch Rd, Us83, Us-83, Santa Rosa Rd, El Chaparral St, San Agustin St, San Bernardo St Rt. 016 Rio High School AM Rt. 8:00 Magnet Elementary School, Mesquite Ln, Boricua, Coqui St, Embassy St, Elliot St, White Rock Loop, Alto Vista St, Paseo Lindo St, Godornis Rt. 038 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:50 RMS Loading Zone, S Aguirre St, E Canales St & S Arredondo St, E Hidalgo St, N Pine St, N Quince St & Nyssa St, N Redwood St, N Quince St & Orange Rd Rt. 052 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:55 V.M.S., Mi Ranchita Dr., La Mesa St, El Mirador, Los Altos Ln, Los Frontones St & El Mirador, Sierra Dr, Mt. Shasta Dr Rt. 043 Rio High School AM Rt. 7:35 V.M.S., Santa Elena & San Marcos, San Roberto St & Santa Maria, San Roberto St & Santa Isabel, Gardenia Cir & W. Carr St, Old El Sauz Rd & Austin St, Old El Sauz Rd & Beaumont St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Durazno St, Old El Sauz Rd & Cenizo St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Brazil St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Retama St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Nacaguita St, Old El Sauz Rd & W Palma St, N Chapote St & W Nacaguita St, N Chapote St & W Retama St, N Chapote St & W Brazil St, N Chapote St & Cenizo St, N Chapote St & Beaumont St.

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Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education

Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination

Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination

RGCGISD offers career and technical education programs in

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications Business, Marketing, and Finance Health Science Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law and Public Service Manufacturing Engineering Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

RGCGISD ofrece carrera y programas de educación técnica en:

Agricultura, alimentación y recursos naturales Arquitectura y Construcción Artes, Tecnología Audiovisual y Comunicaciones Negocios, marketing y finanzas Ciencia de la salud Hospitalidad y Turismo Servicios Humanos Tecnologías de la información Derecho y servicio público Fabricación IngenieríaTransporte, Distribución y Logística

Admission to these programs is based on non-discriminatory standards .

It is the policy of RGCGISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Es norma de RGCGISD no discriminar en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de

RGCGISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

RGCGISD tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 1S Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City , Texas 78582 @ asalinas@rgccisd.org (956) 370-4629. Dr. Arcadio Salinas Jr. Assistant superintendent for Human resources & Title IX Director.

Continuous Notification of Nondiscrimination As a sub recipient of funds local education agencies [LEAs] must take continuous steps to notify participants, beneficiaries, applicants, parents, employees (including persons with visual or auditory impairments), other interested parties, and unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the LEA or campus that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. A statement of nondiscrimination shall be included on publications and other materials that are distributed to or accessible by students, parents, applicants, beneficiaries, employees, unions, or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the district and other interested parties.

y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX en1S Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City , Texas 78582, asalinas@rgccisd.org (956) 370-4629. Dr. Arcadio Salinas Jr. Assistant superintendent for Human resources & Title IX Director.

Rio Grande City La Grulla ISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, o discapacidad en sus programas o actividades

Rio Grande City Grulla ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Dr. Arcadio Salinas : asalinas@ rgccisd.org, ( Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources & Title IX Department Director @ 1 S Fort Ringgold ,Rio Grande City , Texas 78582 @ (956) 370-4629.

y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Dr. Arcadio Salinas: asalinas@rgccisd.org., , ( Superintendent de Recursos Humanos & Titulo 9 ) @ 1 S Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 @ (956) 370-4629.

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Cinco consejos para estar preparado antes de un desastre

Todo el mundo quiere estar preparado para un desastre.

Estas son cinco maneras fáciles de empezar: •Instale una aplicación meteorológica en su teléfono.

Active las notificaciones o revísela antes de que llegue el mal tiempo para saber lo que se avecina.

•Haga una lista o inventario de las cosas que tiene en su casa.

Envíesela por correo electrónico o guárdela electrónicamente.

Incluya los números de modelo y de serie de los artículos. Tome fotos o vídeos de cada habitación

de su casa, incluyendo los armarios y cajones. La lista y las fotos serán de gran ayuda si tiene que presentar una reclamación.

•Prepare un “kit” con suministros que pueda llevarse si tiene que salir deprisa. Incluya agua, comida, ropa, cargadores, medicinas y artículos para mascotas. Tenga copias de sus tarjetas de seguro de vivienda, de auto y su plan de salud.

•Considere la posibilidad de comprar un seguro contra inundaciones.

La mayoría de las pólizas de seguro de vivienda no cubren los daños por

inundación; necesitará una póliza de inundación por separado. Las pólizas contra inundación suelen tener un periodo de espera de 30 días antes de entrar en vigor.

•Verifique que sus pólizas de seguro están al día y que tiene suficiente cobertura. Los límites de su cobertura podrían ser demasiado bajos si ha hecho modificaciones en su casa o ha comprado muebles o aparatos electrónicos. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre seguro?

Llame al Departamento de Seguros de Texas al 800-2523439 o visite www.tdi.texas.gov.

August January might mark the start of the year, but for many of us, especially here in Rio, August is when life truly resets. There’s a shift in the air. Families are making their way back to town from vacations out of town.

Time to go back to routine.

“Back to school” ads take over from our town billboard to daily social media posts. Supplies and uniforms are being taken out.

Alarms are starting to get set to weekdays again and everyone is just preparing for another round of normal.

But for some of us, this August is different.

While most are getting ready

to return to their normal, we’re getting ready to leave ours behind. Our family. Our rooms.

Our town. We’re getting ready to let go of our daily routines.

We’re not just starting a new school year. We’re starting a new life.

There’s a mix of feelings. Of course we’re excited, but there’s also a quiet kind of fear. A little hesitation. But with that comes a drive to live for the hope of it all. We don’t know what is going to happen, but we are learning to be okay with that. From getting ready in our dorm rooms instead of our childhood bedrooms to walking cities that may feel like

home one day. This August, we are not just stepping into something new. We’re slowly walking away from what we’ve always known.

In a way we’re all going back to normal, we are just building our “normal” from scratch this year. It’s going to be hard, but every goodbye, lesson, and memory will prepare us for that exact moment.

This isn’t just the end of summer. It’s the beginning of everything. And before we know it, August will slip into a moment of time.

-Alma R. Peña RGC High School Class of 2025

Pet Heat Safety As temperatures begin to increase this summer, American Red Cross would like to share some heat tips to keep your pets happy and healthy. Pets are part of our family so let’s make sure to keep them safe and look out for any signs of heart stroke.

If you suspect your pet is having a heat stroke: 1. Get your dog out of direct heat.

2. Check for shock. Signs include, collapse, body temperature 104° F+, bloody diarrhea or vomit, depression stupor, seizures or coma, excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, salivation.

3. Take your dog’s temperature.

4. Spray your dog with cool water then retake temperature.

5. Place water-soaked towels on the dog’s head, neck feet, chest and abdomen, turn on a fan and point it in your dog’s direction, rub Isopropyl alcohol (70%) on the dog’s foot pads to help cool him but don’t use large quantities.

6. Take your dog to the nearest veterinary hospital.

During a heat crisis, the goal is always to decrease the dog’s body temperature to 103° F in the first 10-15 minutes. Once 103° F is reached, you must stop the cooling process because the body temperature will continue to decrease and can plummet dangerously low if you continue to cool the dog for too long.

Even if you successfully cool your pet down to 103° F in the first 10-15 minutes, you must take the dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible because consequences of heat stroke will not show up for hours or even days. Potential problems include abnormal heart rhythms, kidney failure, neurological problems, and respiratory arrest.

It is important to know if your pet is predisposed to dog heat stroke, which is true of dogs with short snouts such as bulldogs, pugs and many other breeds.

Other common causes of heat stroke include: a previous episode of heat stroke, leaving a dog in a parked car, excessive exercise in hot, humid weather (this may be exercise that your dog can usually handle but not in warmer weather), lack of appropriate shelter outdoors, thicker-coated dogs in warm weather and underlying disease such as upper airway, heart of lung disease.

Never leave your pet in the car In nice weather you may be tempted to take your pet with you in the car while you travel

or do errands. But during warm weather, the inside of your car can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes, even if you’re parked in the shade. This can mean real trouble for your companion animals left in the car.

If you do happen to see a pet alone in a car during hot weather, alert the management of the store where the car is parked. If the owner does not return promptly, call local animal control or the police department immediately.

Keep your pets safe and healthy year-round Make sure your pet is always wearing a collar and identification tag. If you are separated from your pet, an ID tag may very well be his or her ticket home.

Check with your veterinarian to see if your pets should be taking heartworm prevention medication.

Heartworm disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, can be fatal in both dogs and cats. Another warm weather threat is fleas and ticks. Use only flea and tick treatments recommended by your veterinarian. Some over-thecounter flea and tick products can be toxic, even when used according to instructions.

Download the Pets First Aid App! This will provide critical first aid information for your pet at your fingertips. Find it in the Apple App Store », Google Play », or Amazon Marketplace »

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 YOUNG MASTERS CLASS The Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Cultural Trust Will Award Grants to Outstanding Student Artists

The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and the Texas Cultural Trust are accepting applications for the 2026 class of Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas student artists 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, folk arts, and media arts.

The state’s most talented young artists will receive the title of “Young Master” and be awarded grants of $5,000 per year to further their studies in their respective disciplines. Students are eligible to receive the grant for two years, but they must submit a report and an update.

The students selected for this program will represent the 13th class of Young Masters, which is generously supported by the Butler Texas Young Masters Endowment.

To date, the Trust and TCA have given 431 grants to 199 Young Masters, awarding more than $1.3 million. “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 arts.texas.gov/initiatives/ young-masters/. Applications and required supporting materials must be submitted by November 3, 2025. 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 panel of arts experts from across the state based on artistic excellence, level of commitment and quality of their proposed plan of study. The 2026 Young Masters recipients will be

honored at a celebration in spring of 2026 in Austin, Texas.

“The Texas Cultural Trust is proud to invest in the next generation of Texas artists,” said Texas Cultural Trust Chief Executive Officer, Heidi Marquez Smith. “These Young Masters are not only advancing their creative education—they are building the foundation for Texas’ cultural future.

For many, this grant makes possible the kind of training and opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. We are so grateful to the individuals and organizations that make these transformative opportunities available for young artists.”

8th Annual RGCGISD Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway!! Presented

by Driscoll Health Plan: Thursday, August 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. RGCGISD Fort Ringgold Multi-Purpose Center, 1 S. Fort Ringgold Ave, Rio Grande City Free backpacks for the first 1,000 students—while supplies last!

CITY OF ROMA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Transportation Code 683, Subsection B, 683.012, of the Texas Department of Transportation that the City of Roma Police Department, Roma, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00am for said vehicles, equipment & property items.

Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, Texas 78542. Registration to bid will be from 8:00am to 10:00am and will require a picture identification or register online at www.bondauctioneers.com . Items to be auctioned are vehicles, equipment, and property items. All items will be sold “As IsWhere Is” to the highest bidder. Onsite Buyer’s Premium 14%, Internet Buyer’s Premium 16%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.50% processing fee. Cashier Checks accepted, No Personal or Business Checks accepted, only with a Bank Letter of Guarantee. For additional information and terms, please visit our website, www.bondauctioneers.com or contact Bond and Bond Auctioneers at (956) 283-0422 Jose A. Camarillo AUC#17532.

For Immediate Release Date: 8-6-25

Website Provides Information on Property Tax Rates Property tax information for Starr Central is available at www.starrcad.org. This is the official website on which property owners can easily access information regarding property taxes, including the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes a property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate. Property owners may also visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to their local property tax website.

Taxing units regularly update this website during August and September as local elected officials propose and adopt the property tax rates that will determine how much you pay in property taxes.

THE COUNTY OF STARR SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 263.153 of the Texas Local Government Code & Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Transportation Code 683, Subsection B, 683.012, of the Texas Department of Transportation that the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday, August 30 , 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for said General Surplus, Equipment and Vehicles which have been forfeited to the State of Texas under the provisions of Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78542. Registration to bid live will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture identification or register online at www.bondauctioneers.com. Examples of items to be auctioned are cars, trucks, heavy equipment, personal computers, electronics, office furniture, surplus, etc. All items will be sold “As Is - Where Is” to the highest bidder. Live & Online Buyer’s Premium 14%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.50% processing fee. Cashier Checks accepted, No personal or business checks. For additional information, and terms, please contact the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, at (956) 487-5571 or visit our website www.bondauctioneers.com AUC#17532 - Jose A. Camarillo

The website allows property owners to provide feedback on the tax rate process and provides the following property-specific information for each taxing unit authorized to levy a tax on the property, including: •property values; •proposed tax rates; •an estimate of property taxes that would be imposed under the proposed rates; •dates and locations of public hearings on the tax rates; and •other useful information on taxing unit budgets, revenue and rate calculations.

Continue to check the website for updates throughout the tax rate adoption process in August and September. Contact Starr Central Appraisal District at (956) 487-5613 with questions regarding this website.

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RGC Track and Field made a strong impression at the Texas State Track Meet!!

You’re in good hands.

Such an amazing experience for Kinsley and her teammates!

These girls put in the work all summer, earned their spot at state, and showed they can compete with the very best. I couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and love for the sport. Along the way, they’ve built friendships that will last a lifetime. A big thank you to the coaching staff and Rio Grande City Parks & Recreation for believing in this team!

Auto • Home • Business • Life Hablamos Español Angela Mijares placing 6th overall in the Long Jump (8U Division)!

Congratulations to Sophia Vasquez for securing second place in pole vault on day one, with 8 ft 6inches!! Way to Goo and way to REPRESENT RGC!!

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