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487-2440 302 E. 2nd St., R.G.C.

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

CASTAÑEDA Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

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

Office (956) 487-6544 • E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com • issuu.com/starrcountytowncrier Vol. 40, No. 25

WEEKLY - WEDNESDAY • JUNE 18, 2025

Diego Geronimo Guerra earns the title of State City of Rio Grande City announce 487-2596 Champion in the Food Show - Side Dish category the 2025 Freedom Fest Court 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

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

Phone (956) 487-3925

The City of Rio Grande City is proud to announce the 2025 Freedom Fest Court! Miss Freedom Fest 2025 – Aubrey Karen Benitez, Junior Miss Freedom Fest 2025 – Kaitlyn Nicole Cazares, Little Miss Freedom Fest 2025 – Katalina Bazan, and Tiny Miss Freedom Fest 2025 – Amariah Reign Valadez.

Congratulations to the newly crowned court! City of Rio Grande City are incredibly proud of all the amazing participants who took part in this year’s Miss RGC Freedom Fest Pageant. A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Gilberto Falcon and the dedicated City Commission for their continued support, and a very special shoutout to Mrs. Cathy Rubio, Director of the Kelsey Bass Museum, for her tireless efforts in organizing such a memorable event. Your guidance and mentorship continue to empower and inspire the next generation of young leaders.Here’s to a wonderful reign ahead!

Representing RGCCISD with pride — Congratulations to Rio High School student Diego Geronimo Guerra for earning the title of State Champion in the Food Show - Side Dish category at the 2025 Texas 4-H Roundup held at Texas A&M University! Diego competed in a rigorous contest featuring four components: Knowledge Showcase, Food Show Dish Preparation, Food Show Dish Presentation/ Interview, and Skills Showcase. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring — way to go, Diego!

RGC Rattler Band announce and introduce the Isabella Elizondo named the 2025-2026 leadership for the incoming marching season TASC State Secretary Student Representative Dr. Raymond Cruz Best

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RGC Rattler Band are happy to announce and introduce the leadership for the incoming marching season!

Drum Majors: Miguel Reyna, Hailee Garza and Emma Veloso. President: Emma Veloso and Vice: Hailee Garza. Uniform: Naydeen Marmolejo, Christian Garcia, Lynette Luera, Genesis Requena, Brandon Martínez, Luis González, and Madeline Garza. Equipment: Anthony Elizondo, Jacob Garza, Jordan Guzmán, Devin Rios, and Diego Montemayor. Historic: Angela López and Brenda Rios. Librarian: Roma ISD Superintendent Carlos M. Gonzalez Jr. congratulated Hector Padron and Jorge Salinas. We are so excited for this leadership team and the upcoming marching Roma High Rising Class of 2026 Senior Isabella Elizondo with a Roma ISD Challenge Coin for being named the 2025-2026 TASC season, and we can’t wait to get started! ALL IN, ALL THE TIME! State Secretary Student Representative. This is a huge milestone not City of Roma annual 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at the only for the student council, but for Roma itself, as it’s the first time in Roma Municipal Park in Roma, TX. history that Roma will ever serve on the TASC State Board. Congrats For more information please call City Hall at (956) 849-1411 or visit www.cityofroma.net.

Isabella!

• Individual • Partnership • Corporations • LLC’s • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Financial Statements • Form 2290 • IRS Audit Representation

Mario A. Méndez, EA Licensed to practice before the IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

(NEW LOCATION)

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CHUY Alvarez ATTORNEY AT LAW

J.M. “Chuy” Alvarez

501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 2

VMS Lady Rattlers volleyball teams wrapped up with **clean sweeps** Arianna Perez placed 1st in Editorial Writing at the UIL State Meet

Congratulations to the Veterans Middle School Lady Rattlers Volleyball Teams! Both of the incredible VMS Lady Rattlers teams wrapped up their volleyball season with **clean sweeps** in their final games. What a way to finish strong! They dominated the court in their last Congratulations to San Isidro student Arianna Perez for placing 1st in matches. Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit truly paid off. VMS nation are so proud of you all—players, coaches, and supporters Editorial Writing at the UIL State Meet!!!! Arianna is San Isidro ISD TWO TIME STATE CHAMP!!! alike. Go Rattlers!

A COMMITTED PARTNER IN STARR COUNTY Everyone deserves access to healthcare. That’s why we are part of the community. We are here to offer our support and services, complementing the care you already have by the dedicated health care professionals in Starr County. Our goal is to provide additional healthcare options close to home, so no one has to travel far to receive the care they need. Your health and wellness are our top priority, and we are here to enhance the care available in Starr County.

Bringing Doctors and Specialists Closer to Home BARIATRIC SURGERY

R. Armour Forse, MD 2795 Pharmacy Rd. Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3930 Manish Singh, MD 2795 Pharmacy Rd. Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3930

CARDIOLOGY

Mahesh Changlani, MD 2795 Pharmacy Rd. Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-8420 Dileep Menon, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 104 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3950 COLORECTAL SURGERY

Fernando Lambreton, MD 2795 Pharmacy Rd. Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3930

DIABETES/ENDOCRINOLOGY

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY/ HEMATOLOGY

Jose Cruz, DO 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920

Juan Diego Palacios, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920

PULMONOLOGY/ SLEEP & CRITICAL CARE

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Juan M. Ortiz, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920

Henry Herrera, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920 Sarahi HerreraGonzalez, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920

GENERAL SURGERY

John Orfanos, MD 2795 Pharmacy Rd. Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3930

UROLOGY

Gaudencio Olgin, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920 Gustavo Villegas, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920 Natalia Hernandez, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920

UROLOGY

Henry Ruiz, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920 Diego AguilarPalacios, MD 101 N. FM 3167 Ste. 106 Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3920

VASCULAR SURGERY

Jose A. Gonzalez, MD 2795 Pharmacy Rd. Rio Grande City, TX (956) 362-3930

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 3

New RGCGISD Board Leads Fiscal Reset and Bold Investment in Schools The Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District is turning the page to a new chapter of STABILITY, STEWARDSHIP, and STUDENT-CENTERED INVESTMENT. Following a historic budget reset earlier this year, RGCGISD has already realized significant savings as a result of its districtwide reorganization. The district’s staffing reorganization effort was implemented to reduce a multi-million-dollar recurring deficit, one that RGCGISD had faced for many years and that had prevented the district from investing in campus budgets and employee raises The district’s bold reallocation of funds is set to transform campuses across RGCGISD. Key investments for the 2025–2026 school year include: • Restoring the 40% previously cut from campus budgets—plus an additional 10%—resulting in a 50% reinvestment directly into schools to strengthen student programs and campus support.

• Brand-new playground equipment to create safer, more engaging environments for elementary students.

• Installation of fire hydrants and enhanced safety systems to protect students and staff.

• HVAC replacements to improve air quality and comfort in aging facilities.

• New buses to optimize transportation routes, increase reliability, and lower maintenance costs.

• Roof repairs and fresh campus striping to enhance both safety and curb appeal.

Under the leadership of the newly seated Board of Trustees and Superintendent Guadalupe Garza, RGCGISD is on a path of renewal, guided by fiscal responsibility and a deep commitment to student success.

The district is now positioned to consider future employee raises and continued campus improvements; proof that tough decisions, when made with heart and strategy, can lead to lasting progress.

The community can rest assured: RGCGISD is rising stronger than ever.

El nuevo liderazgo de la Mesa Directiva de RGCGISD impulsa una reorganización del presupuesto y una fuerte inversión en las escuelas El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Rio Grande City Grulla (RGCGISD) está comenzando una nueva etapa marcada por la estabilidad, la responsabilidad �inanciera y una inversión enfocada en los estudiantes.

Después de una reorganización del presupuesto a principios de este año, RGCGISD ya ha logrado ahorrar mucho gracias a una reestructuración de personal administrativo. Esta reorganización se hizo para reducir un dé�icit de varios millones de dólares que el distrito había tenido por años y que no permitía invertir en los presupuestos escolares ni en aumentos de sueldo para los empleados.

El cambio en el uso del dinero busca mejorar las escuelas de todo RGCGISD. Algunas de las inversiones principales para el ciclo escolar 2025–2026 son: • Devolución del 40% que se había recortado a los presupuestos escolares, más un 10% extra, sumando una reinversión del 50% directamente en las escuelas para reforzar programas y apoyos para los estudiantes.

• Nuevos juegos infantiles para hacer más seguros y agradables los patios de las escuelas primarias.

• Instalación de hidrantes y mejoras en los sistemas de seguridad para proteger a los estudiantes y al personal.

• Reemplazo de sistemas de aire acondicionado y calefacción para mejorar el ambiente en los edi�icios más viejos.

• Compra de nuevos autobuses escolares para hacer más e�icientes las rutas, mejorar la seguridad y reducir gastos de reparación.

• Reparación de techos y mejora de señalamientos en las escuelas, para mayor seguridad y mejor imagen.

Con el liderazgo de la nueva Mesa Directiva y de la Superintendente Guadalupe Garza, RGCGISD está avanzando con paso �irme, guiado por un buen manejo del dinero y un fuerte compromiso con el bienestar de los estudiantes.

Ahora el distrito está en condiciones de pensar en futuros aumentos de sueldo y más mejoras para las escuelas, demostrando que tomar decisiones di�íciles con estrategia y corazón puede traer grandes bene�icios.

La comunidad puede estar tranquila: RGCGISD se está levantando más fuerte que nunca.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 4

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.)

J. L. T.

RGCGISD IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Preparatory for Early College High School Backpack Requirements for 2025–2026

RGCGISD is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff. Beginning the 2025–2026 school year, ALL registered and future students will be REQUIRED to use: • Clear and/or mesh backpacks at all campuses • 12x12 clear bags for anyone attending sporting events across the district RGCGISD appreciate your support in helping them prioritize safety across RGCGISD. Please plan ahead and help us spread the word!

Ecology Club visited the UTRGV Coastal Labs

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The ECHS Ecology Club went on their end of the year field trip! After a long year of hardwork they took the students to the UTRGV Coastal Labs in South Padre Island where they dissected a shark! Then made their way to Sea Turtle Inc after an oceanside lunch by the beach!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 5

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 6

NOTICE OF TAX RESALE Sheriff Rene Fuentes

Pursuant to a resolution by Commissioners Court, Starr County, as authorized by Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on July 01, 2025, at the South Side Doors

of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:30 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Starr County, Texas, to wit: Sheriff Rene Fuentes By: _____________________________ Date _____________ CAUSE NO. TS-99-50; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT #27 vs. RAFAEL BERLANGA; FORECLOSED: JUNE 04, 2024; ACCT. NO. 0055641; THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 85, TOWNSITE OF RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 931, PAGE 772, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-07-104; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs.

THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GILBERTO GARCIA (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM, OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY; FORECLOSED: JULY 05, 2022; ACCT. NO. 0007564; ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN PORCION 78, ABSTRACT 82, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS 0.5745 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN DEED DATED MARCH 27, 1986, FROM EFRAIN VIDEL ETUX TO GILBERTO GARCIA ETUX, IN VOLUME 530, PAGE 494, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & EXCEPT HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN 0.134 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 530, PAGE 496, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, LEAVING HEREIN A RESIDUE OF 0.4405 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-94; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. ELISSA YVETTE SILLER, A/K/A ELISSA YVETTE BALDERAS; FORECLOSED JULY 05, 2022; ACCT. NO. 0004373; 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF A 5.80 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF SHARE 44, PORCION 70, ABSTRACT 85, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID 5.80 ACREAS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED OCTOBER 29, 2012, FROM JESSES’S BAIL BONDS TO ELISSA YVETTE SILLER, IN VOLUME 1363, PAGE 86, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-94; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. ELISSA YVETTE SILLER, A/K/A ELISSA YVETTE BALDERAS; FORECLOSED JULY 05, 2022; ACCT. NO. 0004380; 5.80 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF SHARE 44, PORCION 70, ABSTRACT 85, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED OCTOBER 29, 2012, FROM JESSES’S BAIL BONDS TO ELISSA YVETTE SILLER, IN VOLUME 1363, PAGE 86, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, EXCLUDING 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LEAVING A RESIDUE OF 4.80 ACRES.

CAUSE NO. TS-12-124; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs.

ELOISA MARTINEZ; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2024; ACCT. NO. 0069415; LOT 24, SIERRA SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 304, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-135; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. ROSALVA P. CANTU, A/K/A ROSALVA PRUNEDA CANTU; FORECLOSED JUNE 06, 2023; ACCT. NO. 0035130; 0.523 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF PORCION 60, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED, AS TRACT 3, IN DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 1997, FROM ISRAEL PRUNEDA ETUX TO ROSALVA P. CANTU, IN VOLUME 788, PAGE 363, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-14-07; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE vs. NOE VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL; FORECLOSED JUNE 06, 2023; ACCT. NO. 0036965; LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK “G”, CATALINA HEIGHTS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 86, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-193; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs.

REYNALDO HERNANDEZ, ETUX, A/K/A REYNALDO J. HERNANDEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 05, 2022; ACCT. NO. 0071166; IMPROVEMENTS ONLY OUT OF ABSTRACT 127, PORCION 94, P LONGORIA PARCEL 3 TRACT 78 BUILDING ONLY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-14-07; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE vs. NOE VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL; FORECLOSED JUNE 06, 2023; ACCT. NO. 0036969; LOT 3, BLOCK “G”, CATALINA HEIGHTS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 1, PAGE 86, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-193; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs.

REYNALDO HERNANDEZ, ETUX, A/K/A REYNALDO J. HERNANDEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 05, 2022; ACCT. NO. 0027423; 1.1700, MORE OR LESS OUT OF TRACT 78, PARCEL 3, PORCION 94, P. LONGORIA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 127, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED MARCH 23, 2007, FROM JOSE VENECIA ETAL, TO REYNALDO HERNANDEZ, JR., IN VOLUME 1139, PAGE 356, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-15-239; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. JOSE CORREA GUERRERO; FORECLOSED JULY 05, 2022; ACCT. NO. 0032443; 0.32 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PART OF PORCION 65, ANTONIO GARCIA SURVEY, ABSTRACT 327, FORMERLY IN THE ANCIENT JURISDICTION OF MIER, NOW SITUATED IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED, AS TRACTS 1 AND 2, IN DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 1996, FROM RAUL BARRERA, ETUX TO JOSE CORREA GUERRERO, IN VOLUME 764, PAGE 566, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-16-171; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. RUBEN HINOJOZA, AKA RUBEN FERNANDEZ HINOJOSA, ET AL; FORECLOSED JULY 06, 2021; ACCT. NO. 0054229; LOT 17, JARDIN DE SAN JULIAN SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 883, PAGE 762, PLAT RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

CAUSE NO. TS-17-364; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. ANTERO FLORES, ET AL; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2024; ACCT. NO. 0006441; 60.00 FEET BY 120.00 FEET, CONTAINING 0.165 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE LOS ARRIEROS SURVEY, PORCION 63, ABSTRACT 329, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED MARCH 1, 1978, FROM RENE GARZA ETUX TO ANTERO FLORES ETUX, IN VOLUME 438, PAGE 92, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-19-21; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs.

MANUEL HINOJOSA, DOING BUSINESS AS A. HINJOSA & BRO., ET AL; FORECLOSED MARCH 07, 2023; ACCT. NO. 0014237; 10.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN PORCION 84, ABSTRACT 184, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED DATED JUNE 22, 1937, FROM TIBURCIO RODRIGUEZ ETAL TO A. HINOJOSA & BRO., IN VOLUME 97, PAGE 376, DEED RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS.

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements).

The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Starr County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the “Adjudged Value” as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Starr County Appraisal District.

Payment must be made by cashiers check or money orders. All sales are final.

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 7

THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS WILL BID ON THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE ALL RISKS. PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL.

NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE

COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 8 RGCGISD AVISO IMPORTANTE: Requisitos de mochilas para el ciclo escolar 2025–2026. RGCGISD está comprometido a mantener un ambiente seguro y protegido para todos sus estudiantes y personal. A partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026, TODOS los estudiantes registrados y futuros estarán OBLIGADOS a: •Usar mochilas transparentes y/o de malla en todos los planteles del distrito. •Usar bolsas transparentes de 12 x 12 pulgadas para toda persona que asista a eventos deportivos en el distrito. RGCGISD agradece su apoyo para ayudar a dar prioridad a la seguridad en todo RGCGISD. ¡Por favor, planifique con anticipación y ayúde a correr la voz!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JUNE 18, 2025, PAGE 9

City of Roma annual 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at the Roma Municipal Park in Roma. Free admission, the event kicks off at 10:00 a.m.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Roma will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Roma City Council Chambers, located at 201 W. Convent Ave, Roma, Texas to consider the following case(s): 1) Rezoning (COZ#2503): A request to rezone a property from Multi-Family District (MF) to General Commercial District (C2) for proposed Commercial Day Care Services; Legal Description is All of lots 5 & 6 – 0.33 acres, out of Block 48, of the Town of Roma; Physical Address is 109 East Harrison Avenue, Roma, Texas 78584.

2) Amendment to the City of Roma Comprehensive Plan: Consideration of an amendment to the City of Roma Future Land Use Plan for the area generally located along the North Grant Street/Estrella Street Corridors, extending approximately 830 feet North of Mendez Avenue. The amendment proposes to change the future land use designation from Commercial to Mixed-Use. 3) Rezoning (COZ#2504): A request to rezone various properties along the North Grant Street/Estrella Street Corridors from General Commercial District (C2) to Mixed-Use District (MU). A full list of affected properties may be viewed online at www.cityofroma.net or in person at Roma City Hall at 201 W. Convent Avenue, Roma, TX 78584.

The City Council for the City of Roma will be holding a Public Hearing for the case(s) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Roma City Council Chambers, located at 201 W. Convent Ave., Roma, Texas.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RATE CONSULTANT

The City of Rio Grande City (the “City) is requesting the submission of qualification statements, which will lead to the possible award of contracts to provide services for Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor services for utility system improvements.

Scope of Work: 1.)

Services to be provided by Bond Counsel:

Assist in obtaining loan and/or grant funding and to provide legal opinion with respect to validity of any debt obligations issued by the City for capital financing; preparation of resolution authorizing and securing the debt and/or authorizing any grant or principal forgiveness agreements, as necessary.

2.)

Services to be provided by Financial Advisor:

Strategic financial planning; analysis of market conditions; recommended investments of bond and grant proceeds; provide recommendations to the City for financing through programs established by the TWDB, including loan, grant, and principal forgiveness funding.

Guidelines for Content of Qualification Statements:

The City of Roma, Texas (the “City”) requests proposals for a Rate Study, which will lead to the possible award of contracts to provide services for a project involving the City’s waterworks system.

DO NOT INCLUDE COST INFORMATION with the qualifications statement.

Responses that include the cost or pricing information will be rejected and will not be considered by the City.

Scope of Work

Detailed instructions on preparation of the qualification statements must be obtained from the City. For more information in preparing and submitting the qualification statements, please contact the Finance Director Leonel Cantu at (956) 487 - 0672 or at lcantu@cityofrgc.com. This information should be requested as soon as possible to allow time to prepare the document and comply with the procedures.

Services to be provided by Rate Consultant: To provide assistance with a Rate Study that will include the development of a financial plan and calculation of rates needed to meet the revenue requirements of the system. The Study will provide the City of Roma with proposed water and wastewater rates based on a forecasted 5-year period. In completing the Study, the Rate Consultant will consider the projected growth and future infrastructure investments needed to serve customers of City of Roma. The Study will provide the City of Roma the data it needs to maintain its financial sustainability.

Guidelines for Content of Qualification Statements Detailed instructions on preparation of the proposal must be obtained from the City. For more information on preparing and submitting the proposal, contact City Manager Alex Barrera, at (956) 849-1411 or abarrera@cityofroma.net. This information should be requested as soon as possible to allow time to prepare the document and comply with the procedures.

Submittal Deadline One (1) copy of the proposal must be received by the City by no later than 4:00 PM (Central) on July 11, 2025, at the offices of the City of Roma, 201 W. Convent Blvd., Roma, Texas 78584, Attn: Alex Barrera, City Manager.

Minimum Qualifications and Selection Criteria The City will evaluate the proposals to determine which firm has the best qualifications and price.

Contract Terms and Negotiation Schedule Contracts are contingent upon release of funds from the TWDB. Any contract awarded under the Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to the RFQs, or any resulting contract. These RFQs are issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act) and Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 31 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments).

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe.

Submittal Deadline: Six (6) copies of the qualification statements must be received by the City of Rio Grande City no later than 3:00 PM on June 27, 2025. RFQ’s are to be delivered to the City Secretary’s Office located in City Hall at: 5332 E. US Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, Attn: Lynette Montemayor, Interim City Secretary.

Minimum Qualifications and Selection Criteria: The City will evaluate the proposals to determine which firm has the best qualifications.

Contract Terms and Negotiation Schedule: Consultants for Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor are expected to negotiate an agreement for services which is acceptable to the City. If an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated, the City may formally end negotiations and begin negotiating with the highest qualified person or firm.

Contracts are contingent upon release of funds from the TWDB. Any contract awarded under the Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to the RFQs, or any resulting contracts. These RFQs are issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act) and Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2 (Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements of State and Local Governments).

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPAapproved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontract, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps.

For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit.

Equal Opportunity in Employment:

Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to respond.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Consultants on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, and as supplemented in the Department of Labor Regulations 41 CFR Part 60. Small, Minority, and WomenOwned Business, enterprises are encouraged to respond.

Prime contractors are required to comply with EPA’s good faith effort policy when awarding sub-agreements for construction, supplies, equipment, and services.

A complete version of TWDB document, “Guidance for Utilization of Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses in Procurement”, is available at: www. twdb.texas.gov/financial/instructions/doc/TWDB-0210.pdf

Prime contractors are required to comply with EPA’s good faith effort policy when awarding sub-agreements for construction, supplies, equipment, and services. A complete version of TWDB document, “Guidance for Utilization of Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses in Procurement”, is available at: www.twdb.texas.gov/financial/instructions/doc/TWDB-0210.pdf.

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

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DATED MAY 30, 2025

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Starr County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on May 30, 2025, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday

in JULY, 2025, the same being the 1ST day of said month, at the Southside Doors of the Courthouse of said the County, located at 401 North Britton, in the City

of Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 a.m., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Starr and the State of Texas, to-wit: TS-07-68, Account No(s). 0055597 (14220-00300-00100-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA ALMANZA DE AGUIRRE Lot 1, Block 3, Rau-Con Addition No. 2, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 134, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $22,500.00; TS-07-96, Account No(s). 0008965 (00148-08500-02600-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EULOGIO GARZA (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY 1.81 acre, more or less, out of Share 26, Porcion 85, Abstract 148, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 12, 1957, from Howard L. Bass to Eulogio Garza, in Volume 227, Page 85, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $14,480.00; TS-17-48, Account No(s). 0024006 (00127-09400-03530-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HEH HOLDINGS, LLC 66.95 acres, more or less, out of Tract 82, Share 75, Porcion 94, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 13, 2008, from Maria Dolores Salazar to HEH Holdings, LLC, in Volume 1186, Page 139, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $136,180.00; TS-17-107, Account No(s). 0095186 (00800-89000-00505-000711) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SANTOS C. ANZANDUA A/K/A SANTOS CARRANZA A/K/A SANTOS ANZALDUA A/K/A SANTOS ANZALDUA CARRANZA, ET AL AB 80 POR 89 JJ DELA GARZA PAR 6 TR 2-A SH 5-E BLDG ONLY, Starr County, Texas, and carried on the Appraisal Roll as Deleted for 2022 and combined with Property ID 0085058. with an adjudged value of $112,890.00; TS-17-107, Account No(s). 0085058 (00080-08900-00505-000705) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SANTOS C. ANZANDUA A/K/A SANTOS CARRANZA A/K/A SANTOS ANZALDUA A/K/A SANTOS ANZALDUA CARRANZA, ET AL 0.756 acres, more or less, being Lot 3 out of Parcel 6 of Tract 2-A of Share 5-E, Porcion 89, situated in the J. J. De La Garza Survey, Abstract 80, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 4, 2005, from Pedro Carranza, Jr. et al to Santos Carranza Anzandua et vir, in Volume 1120, Page 641, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $170,030.00; TS-20-1, Account No(s). 0037800 (00184-08400-00103-000800) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ERIC RODRIGUEZ 1.00 acre, more or less, out of Porcion 84, Abstract 184, V. Vela, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 6, 2007, from Horacio Rodriguez et ux to Eric Rodriguez, in Volume 1160, Page 59, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $66,140.00; TS-20-1, Account No(s). 0070646 (00184-08400-00103-000610) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ERIC RODRIGUEZ 0.60 acre, more or less, situated in Share 1-B, Porcion 84, Starr County, Texas, as described as Tract 1, in deed dated March 19, 2009, from Kermac Group, Inc. to Eric Rodriguez, in Volume 1229, Page 424, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $17,970.00; TS-20-1, Account No(s). 0070647 (00184-08400-00103-000620) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ERIC RODRIGUEZ 0.18 acre, more or less, situated in Share 1-B, Porcion 84, Starr County, Texas, as described as Tract 2, in deed dated March 19, 2009, from Kermac Group, Inc. to Eric Rodriguez, in Volume 1229, Page 424, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,060.00; TS-20-226, Account No(s). 0011260 (00086-07100-04590-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIANO ALVAREZ, ET AL 45.32 acres, more or less, situated in Share 106, Porcion 71, Camargo Jurisdiction, Abstract 86, Starr County, Texas, as described as Tract 3, in deed dated August 11, 2006, from Leonel Gonzalez et al to Mariano Alvarez, in Volume 1113, Page 7, Official Public Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $76,480.00; TS-20-226, Account No(s). 0018027 (00086-07100-04610-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIANO ALVAREZ, ET AL 7.66 acres, more or less, situated in Share 106, Porcion 71, Camargo Jurisdiction, Abstract 86, Starr County, Texas, as described as Tract 2, in deed dated August 11, 2006, from Leonel Gonzalez et al to Mariano Alvarez, in Volume 1113, Page 7, Official Public Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,930.00;

TS-21-55, Account No(s). 0016010 (00085-07000-00010-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LAZARO GARZA LOPEZ (DECEASED), ET AL 12.18 acres, more or less, being all of Share 1-B, Porcion 70, R. Gonzalez Survey, Abstract 85, Starr County, Texas, described as Share One-B, in Partition Deed dated May 18, 1936, from Santiago Clarke et al to Lazaro Garza Lopez, in Volume 90, Page 280, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $90,600.00; TS-21-55, Account No(s). 0016011 (00085-07000-00000-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LAZARO GARZA LOPEZ (DECEASED), ET AL 11.01 acres, more or less, being all of Share 1-A, Porcion 70, R. Gonzalez Survey, Abstract 85, Starr County, Texas, described as Share One-A, in Partition Deed dated May 18, 1936, from Santiago Clarke et al to Lazaro Garza Lopez, in Volume 90, Page 280, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $82,580.00; TS-21-55, Account No(s). 0016012 (00086-07100-03710-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LAZARO GARZA LOPEZ (DECEASED), ET AL 8.50 acres, more or less, consisting of all of Share 60, Porcion 71, Francisco De La Garza Survey, Abstract 86, Starr County, Texas, described as Share Sixty, in Partition Deed dated March 1, 1936, from Romano Alvarez et al to Manuela Vera de Garza Lopez, in Volume 88, Page 361, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $68,000.00; TS-21-93, Account No(s). 0060585 (00092-07800-01475-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARI CRUZ ROSA 0.61 acre, more or less, out of Tract 61, Porcion 78, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 2, 2019, from Magalli Rosa to Mari Cruz Rosa, in Clerk’s File #349558, Official Public Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $25,140.00; TS-21-101, Account No(s). 0006382 (14230-02000-01200-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HIPOLITO LARA, JR., ET AL 0.1377 acre, more or less, out of Share 14-A, Porcion 71, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 3, 2016, from Manuela E. Mendez et al to Hipolito Lara, Jr., in Volume 1492, Page 109, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,000.00; TS-21-110, Account No(s). 0088036 (17421-00000-06000-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RIO VISTA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Lot 60, Westridge Estates Subdivision Phase V, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 488, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $43,910.00; TS-22-15, Account No(s). 0050198 (08025-00000-01300-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. BENJAMIN SANCHEZ Lot 13, El Rancho Vela Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 263A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,220.00; TS-22-55, Account No(s). 0090739 (16848-00000-00222-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JESUS VILLARREAL A/K/A JESUS SOTO VILLARREAL, ET AL Lot 222, Stonegate Subdivision VIII, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1496, Page 240, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $28,390.00; TS-22-123, Account No(s). 0069299 (04200-00000-01500-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. TERESA MEDRANO Lot 15, Ala Blanca Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Page 309, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $30,800.00; TS-22-155, Account No(s). 0046578 (11650-00300-00800-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EFRAIN PENA Lot 8, Block 3, Los Ebanos Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1479, Page 118, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $13,100.00;

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NOTES: TS-22-162, Account No(s). 0079040 (00079-01410-00000-000400) SAN ISIDRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. DAVID BELTRAN 5.0 acres, more or less, out of a 45.50 acre tract of land, out of tract 8, share 5, Francisco Farias Grant, THIS SALE IS BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO STATUTORY Abstract 79, Starr County, Texas, shown as tract “D” in Map found in Deed Recorded in Volume 786, BIDDERS WILL BID ON Page 463 and also found in Deed Recorded in Volume 904, Page 784, Deed Records of Starr County, OR JUDICIAL REQUIREMENTS. Texas.

THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTERESTS, IF ANY, OWNED BY with an adjudged value of $40,000.00; TS-22-173, Account No(s). 0092074 (04028-00000-03400-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. DELFINO RAMIREZ A/K/A DELFINO NUNEZ RAMIREZ, ET AL Lot 34, Agave Subdivision, Phase II, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1302, Page 321, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $16,610.00; TS-22-187, Account No(s). 0073711 (00150-07600-80800-000650) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. DANIEL MUNOZ 0.4494 acre, more or less, out of Tract 8, Porcion 76, J. M. A. Ramirez Survey, Abstract 150, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 21, 1998, from Eulogio Munoz to Daniel Munoz, in Volume 815, Page 221, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,950.00; TS-22-237, Account No(s). 0017041 (21000-01300-00300-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA ESMERALDA CORTEZ A/K/A ESMERALDA MARIA CORTEZ A/K/A MARIA CORTEZ 68.00 feet by 71.00 feet, containing 0.1108 acre, more or less, situated in the community of Salineno, Porcion 61, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 22, 2007, from Alvaro Jasso Diaz et ux to Maria E. Cortez, in Volume 1255, Page 465, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,870.00; TS-23-33, Account No(s). 0032222 (07935-00000-02600-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MACARIO JIMENEZ, ET AL Lot 26, Colonia El Chapparito Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 2, Page 347, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $22,630.00; TS-23-59, Account No(s). 0020127 (00150-07600-81400-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. AGUEDO PEREZ A/K/A AGEDO PEREZ (DECEASED) All that certain tract of land situated in Tract 14, Porcion 76, Abstract 150, Starr County, Texas, described as 1.43 acre, more or less, in deed dated August 29, 1969, from Starr County Texas to Aguedo Perez, in Volume 344, Page 569, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, the following: a. that certain 0.55 acre tract described in Volume 355, Page 607, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; and b. that certain 0.3737 acre tract described in Volume 443, Page 745, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas; leaving herein a residue of 0.5063 acres, more or less. with an adjudged value of $21,500.00; TS-23-175, Account No(s). 0053868 (11925-00000-08400-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MAYRA E. ANAYA A/K/A MAYRA ELENA ANAYA Lot 84, Mesquite Estates, Unit #2, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 239, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $45,290.00; TS-23-189, Account No(s). 0056006 (07850-00000-02700-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. OLGA CANALES Lot 27, El Cenizo Subdivision, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 250-A, map records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $30,320.00; TS-23-215, Account No(s). 0008161 (00145-09500-04400-000300) RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RAMON GARCIA 1.02 acres, more or less, situated in Tract 44, Porcion 95, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 4, 1978, from Wenceslada Solis de Garcia to Ramon Garcia, in Volume 411, Page 752, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $20,000.00; TS-24-25, Account No(s). 0054013 (17550-00100-00048-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. AMABELI GARCIA A/K/A AMABELY GARCIA Lot 48, Victoria Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 245, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $115,420.00;

THE DEFENDANT(S) IN SUCH SUIT(S) IN AND TO THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED.

THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COUNTY NOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIALUSE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. **********************************************************

ESTA VENTA SE REALIZA CONFORME A LOS REQUISITOS ESTATUTARIOS O JUDICIALES. LOS POSTORES LICITARÁN POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE. LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DELALGUACIL GARANTIZAN O REALIZAN ALGUNA DECLARACIÓN RESPECTO AL TÍTULO, CONDICIÓN, HABITABILIDAD, COMERCIABILIDAD O APTITUD PARA UN PROPÓSITO PARTICULAR. LOS COMPRADORES SE RESPONSABILIZAN POR TODOS LOS RIESGOS. EN ALGUNAS SITUACIONES, UN LOTE DE CINCO ACRES O MENOS SE PRESUME QUE SE DESTINA PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SIN EMBARGO, SI LA PROPIEDAD CARECE DE SERVICIOS DE AGUA POTABLE O ALCANTARILLADO, LA PROPIEDAD PUEDE NO CALIFICAR PARA USO RESIDENCIAL. SI UN COMPRADOR POTENCIAL DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN DEBE PREGUNTAR O CONSULTAR A UN ASESOR PRIVADO. The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at: Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, MAY 30, 2025.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

___________________________________ Deputy

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7933 www.lgbs.com

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION JUNE 21, 2025

Property to satisfy Landlord’s lien. Sale is on Saturday, JUNE 21, 2025 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: Robert Cano, Crystal Cantu, Nelissa Garcia, Marlen Guerra, Roberto Perea, Carlos Juarez, ldalmy Sanchez, Antonio Bazan, Alejandro Gonazalez III, Miguel Medina, Juan A Moya, Juan J Pena, Gregory P Staisivnas

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Centros de Recuperación por Desastre en el sur de Texas cambian su horario de operación

Condado Starr En coordinación con la División solicitantes también pueden Starr County Courthouse de Manejo de Emergencias de llamar al Centro de Servicio al Annex Texas (TDEM, por sus siglas Cliente de SBA al (800) 659-2955 100 N FM 3167 en inglés), la Agencia Federal o enviar un correo electrónico a Rio Grande City, TX 78582 para el Manejo de Emergencias disastercustomerservice@sba.

Para obtener información y gov para obtener más información (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Agencia Federal de presentar una solicitud en línea, sobre la asistencia por desastre de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por visite SBA.gov/desastre. Los SBA. sus siglas en inglés) han estado proporcionando personal en los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) para ofrecer ayuda en persona a los residentes de los cuatro condados del sur de Texas afectados por las tormentas The City of La Grulla is giving notice of the City’s intent severas e inundaciones que to submit Texas Community Development Block Grant ocurrieron del 26 al 28 de marzo Program grant application for a Community Development de 2025.

Fund grant request of $508,000 for a Street Improvement A partir del sábado 21 de junio, el nuevo horario de atención Project in the Pvt Longoria St./Lodge St./Kennedy Street durante los fines de semana para area. The application is available for review at City Hall 194 los siete DRC es: FM 2360, La Grulla, Texas, 78548 during regular business •Sábados: Abierto de 8 a.m. a hours. Para obtener una copia en espanol, comuníquese 5 p.m. con Bobby Salinas, City Manager/City Secretary al 956•Domingos: Cerrado El horario de lunes a viernes 487-3341. continúa siendo el mismo: de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 7 p.m.

Todos los DRC estarán cerrados durante el feriado de Juneteenth (jueves 19 de junio) y volverán a abrir el viernes 20 de junio a las 8 a.m.

Los propietarios de viviendas e inquilinos en los condados Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr y Willacy pueden ser elegibles para recibir asistencia de FEMA por pérdidas no cubiertas por el seguro.

FEMA y SBA apoyan los esfuerzos de recuperación liderados por el estado en los centros de recuperación.

El personal puede ayudar a los sobrevivientes a solicitar asistencia federal. También pueden identificar posibles necesidades y conectar a los sobrevivientes con agencias locales, estatales y federales, así como con organizaciones sin fines de lucro y grupos comunitarios.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

RGC Freedom Fest Co-Ed Softball Tournament Friday, June 27th at Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park in Rio Grande City! Team Fee: $150 • 402 E. Main St. • Call 956-716-6120 to register with RGC Parks & Rec

Public Notice County of Starr Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Community Development Fund 2025/2026 The County of Starr is giving notice of the County’s intent to submit an application for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program – 2025/2026 for a Community Fund Grant request of $508,000.00 for Street/Road Improvements in Starr County.

The Application is available for review at the Starr County Federal and State Programs Office, 100 N. FM 3167, Suite 220, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, during regular business hours.

Para obtener una copia en Español, Comuniques con Maricela Ibarra, Federal and State Office Director, al (956) 716-4800 Ext. 4840.

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, June 28 , 2025, 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 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. 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. For additional information, please contact the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, at (956) 4875571 or visit our website www.bondauctioneers.com AUC#17532 - Jose A. Camarillo

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