JUNE 14, 2023

STARR VISION CASTAÑEDA CENTER

487-2440

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

488-0808 487-7000 280 W. 2nd St. R.G.C.

The Law Office Of

J.M. “Chema” Garza Vol. 38, No. 24 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY • JUNE 14, 2023 Office (956) 487-6544 - Fax (956) 487-6165 - E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com - www.starrcountytowncrier.com

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

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Roma ISD Middle School Swim Team Earns City of Rio Grande City Presents the 487-2596 District Champ Titles for Boys & Girls 2023 Miss RGC Freedom Fest Queens!

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Congratulations to the Roma Middle School and Ramiro Barrera Middle School Swimming and Diving Teams! They had an outstanding, dedicated and hardworking season, showcasing themselves at the Middle School District Meet at Mission ISD by both the Girls and Boys Teams coming in 1st and earning the District Title! Coach Clemente Martinez and Coach Marissa Estrada are beyond proud of the commitment and drive these young athletes bring to the athletic program! The Gladiator Nation is super proud!

RGC Freedom Fest will be Saturday, July 1st, at the Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park, FREE ADMISSION! There will be a softball tournament, cook-off, car show, musical guests, fireworks, and SO MUCH MORE!!

On behalf of the GREAT City of Rio Grande City we would like to introduce our 2023 Miss RGC Freedom Fest Queens! Tiny Miss RGC Freedom Fest Mariana Andrea Avila, Little Miss RGC Freedom Fest Kendra Gómez, Junior Miss RGC Freedom Fest Naetzy Nitzel Ramírez, and Miss RGC Freedom Fest Victoria Salinas.

Congratulations to all of our amazing queens! Make us proud at the 2023 Freedom Fest Celebration!

Roma High Art Students Receive Students Big Awards at State Art Competition

Veterans Middle School Dr. Raymond Cruz Best Performed “James & the Giant Peach” FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

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Congratulations to Roma High Mighty Gladiator Art Program students Casey Cabriales and Lyzzette Hinojosa for winning the Monarch Trophy and Award Scholarship and the Photography Scholarship respectively at the VASE State Event! The Gladiator Nation is super Veterans Middle School students brings Theatre to RGC with their production of James & the Giant proud of you! What amazing young artists!!

Peach. The talented VMS students performed “James & the Giant Peach” by Richard R. George under Cancer Detection and Early Prevention Lecture and Screening Event the direction of Mr. Christian Olivarez. The audience was transported to a land of magic as James escapes for all Starr County residents. This event, free and open to the public. an abusive home on a magical peach while making special friends along the way. On behalf of the VMS June 14, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the STC Starr County Administration we would like to thank Mr. Christian Olivarez, parents and students for enlightening us Campus, Vocational Nursing Program, Building H - Event Center, with this marvelous performance. We cannot wait to see what our Mighty VMS Thespians have in store located at 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City. for us in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.

For further information on this event, please call 956-362-2114.

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317-1124

CHUY Alvarez ATTORNEY AT LAW

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501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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Roma High Mighty Gladiator Basketball Plays Named as All-District Selections

FES resources.

RGCGISD ACE Staff and Director taken They had a line forming all over the halls before they started. Attendees from Attended the OSTI-CON Conference actually all over the United States and

Texas enjoyed creating their own version of the Corpus Christi, Tx bridge illuminating the sun to match the theme, The future is bright!

The presentation was a grand success led by these young ladies and the ACE RGCGISD staff.

THE COUNTY OF STARR SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

The ACE staff, under the conference (OSTI-CON) hosted direction of Mrs. Adelina G. by Westat & TEA. Villarreal, recently attended the Miss Leslie Saenz, Family Out-of-School-Time Initiatives Engagement Specialist, and

Career Exploration teacher, Miss Sabrina Hernandez, presented on empowering the community through art and the roads less

Oración a San Antonio “Bendito sea Dios en sus ángeles y en sus santos”

Santo San Antonio el más gentil de los santos, tu amor por Dios y tu caridad por sus criaturas te hicieron digno, cuando estabas aquí en la tierra, de poseer poderes milagrosos. Los milagros esperaban tu palabra, la cual siempre estaba preparada para hablar por los que estaban en problemas o ansiedades.

Animado por este pensamiento, te imploro que obtengas para mi (hacer la petición). La respuesta a mi oración puede que requiera un milagro, pero tú eres el Santo de los Milagros. ¡Oh, gentil y cariñoso San Antonio!, cuyo corazón siempre esta lleno de compasión humana, susurra mi petición a los oídos del dulce Niño Jesús, que amaba estar entre tus brazos, por favor te lo suplico, no me dejes sin respuesta, yo te rezare con fervor y por siempre tendrás la gratitud de mi corazón.

Amén. Padre Nuestro, Ave María, Gloria. (Publicar después de que se conceda el favor.)

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 Friday June 23rd , 2023, at 10:00 a.m. for 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 will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture identification. 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. 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 3.99% processing fee. Checks accepted day of auction only with certain conditions. For additional information, please contact the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, at (956) 4875571. AUC#17532 - Jose A. Camarillo

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People across the Valley come home to Rio Motor Company!

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RGCGISD Administrative Team Pedro and Melissa Martinez Graduated from UTRGV Receives Strategic Leadership Award

Congratulations to Pedro and Melissa Martinez, husband and wife, that graduated with their Masters degrees this May from UTRGV. The RGCGISD CTE department is very proud of Mr. Martinez, CTE strategist as he advances in his career goals. They are pictured with their children Amador and Audrey.

The RGCGISD Administrative team was presented with the Strategic Leadership Award among the 38 districts that encompass the Region One Service Center. They were presented with the award at the Region One Summer Leadership Academy. Thanks to Central Office staff under the leadership of Mr. Adolfo Pena, Superintendent, for the sensational work all do to ensure the staff has the leadership they need to continue educating and preparing their students for the future.

RIO GRANDE REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP SOLICITATION OF NOMINATIONS The Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group (Region M) is seeking nominations to fill a vacancy on their voting membership. Nominations will be accepted for one (1) vacancy in the Municipalities category.

As per the Texas Administrative Code, Municipalities are defined as governments of cities created or organized under the general, home-rule, or special laws of the state.

Deadline for receipt of Nominations in Municipalities: July 21, 2023 Nominations must be submitted in written form, either emailed or mailed: RGRWPG (Region M) c/o LRGVDC Attn: Debby Morales, Executive Assistant 301 W. Railroad St. Weslaco, TX 78596 dmorales@lrgvdc.org The nomination form can be found at http://www.riograndewaterplan.org/ membership Details regarding eligibility criteria, the conditions of membership, and other questions regarding objectives of the RGRWPG may be obtained by contacting Debby Morales, LRGVDC Executive Assistant via email at dmorales@lrgvdc.org, or by calling 956-682-3481, ext. 102.

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DHR Health and STC Starr County Campus Collaborate to Bring Life-Changing Health Event, Empowering Starr County Residents DHR Health and South Texas College Starr County Campus are joining forces to host a Cancer Detection and Early Prevention Lecture and Screening event for all Starr County residents. This event, free and open to the public, will take place on June 14, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the STC Starr County Campus, Vocational Nursing Program, Building H Event Center, located at 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City.

“This event reflects the commitment we have to the health and well-being of the various communities we serve,” said Anabel ArellanoRodriguez, Director of Business Development, DHR Health Advanced Care Center. “At DHR Health, we aim to improve access to high-quality healthcare and equip residents with the resources needed to prioritize their health, in their community.”

DHR Health currently has several physician providers in Starr County who offer medical care in several specialty areas, including cardiology, diabetes management, gastroenterology, general surgery, and urology.

With this event, DHR Health proudly introduces Dr. Shravan

K. Narmala, who provides Oncology and Hematology services to residents in Starr County.

Dr. Narmala is a board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He obtained his medical degree from Osmania Medical College of India and further pursued a Master of Public Health from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

He completed his residency in internal medicine/pediatrics and a fellowship in hematology oncology at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Narmala in person, who will deliver an engaging presentation on cancer awareness, empowering participants with vital knowledge for early detection and prevention.

In addition to the educational component, there will be free health screenings available during the event which will include a Fibro Scan, which is a specialized ultrasound technology that measures changes in a person’s liver. A CBC (complete blood count) test

will also be offered and assesses overall health and detects a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.

For further information on this event, please call 956-362-2114 or join DHR Health on June 14th as we continue to embark on a collective journey toward healthier lives for citizens of Starr County. *** DHR Health y el South Texas College están uniendo fuerzas para organizar un evento de detección y lectura sobre detección y prevención temprana del cáncer para todos los residentes del condado de Starr.

Este evento es gratuito y abierto al público, se llevará acabo el 14 de junio de 2023, de 3:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m., en el STC Starr County Campus, Vocational Nursing Program, Edificio H - Centro de Eventos, ubicado en 142 FM 3167 en la ciudad de Río Grande.

Para obtener más información sobre este evento, llame al 956-362-2114 o únase a DHR Health el 14 de junio mientras continuamos embarcándonos en un viaje colectivo hacia vidas más saludables para los ciudadanos del condado de Starr.

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6-D Apartment For Rent 300 N. Arredondo St., Rio Grande City, Tx 78582 Apt.#6 $600 Rent • $400 Dep.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION - JUNE 24, 2023

Property to satisfy Landlord’s lien. Sale is on Saturday, JUNE 24, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Super Starr Storage, 215 North F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City Texas 78582. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash only. Cleanup and removal deposit may be required. Seller reserves right to not accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property unknown until day of the sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Shallom Gonzalez and Ramon Garcia

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High PCT RGCGISD Athletic Department held TEP Sessions Roma Program students learn to patients

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Roma High School’s Patient Care Technician Program students learned several skills to help them prepare for a rewarding field in healthcare.

One of the skills they must learn for their certification exam is how to shave patients.

Great job Gladiators!

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: The RGCGISD Athletic Department held several TEP sessions on June 2-3 that covered the Principles of CPR/ First Aid/ AED and also certified those participants by the American Health & Safety Institute.

Those in attendance worked with infant, child, and adult hands on scenarios which included the coaching staff who coach UIL sanctioned sports at GMS, RMS, VMS, RHS and GHS. UIL mandates certification or recertification for every athletic coach every two years. RGCGISD thank Regina Dorfmeister for an excellent presentation preparing the staff for emergency scenarios to assist student athletes during the athletic seasons in 2023-2024.

RFP Number

Description

Date Due

Time

23-24-1001

Property and Casualty Insurance Office Supplies

July 13, 2023

2:00 p.m.

July 11, 2023

2:00 p.m.

23-24-1009

Request for Proposals packages may be obtained at the Purchasing Department located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501 (Corner of Quince & 31st Street) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vendors are encouraged to visit the South Texas College’s Purchasing Department website to complete the 2-part Bonfire vendor registration for receiving solicitations at: https://southtexascollege.bonfirehub.com/login

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Roma ISD Thanks Those who Made Veterans Wall Unveiling a Success Thank you to everyone who made the Roma ISD Veterans Memorial Wall Unveiling such a success! The Gladiator Nation thanks the community for their support of this important project to ensure the legacy of our veterans and their families endure in our community history.

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