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Roma ISD is excited to Starr County Sheriff’s Special Response Team (SRT) held a training at the Starr County Courthouse. This training is to review and enact scenarios in case of an active shooter situation. Pictured SRT, Courthouse announce the selection of the new principal for Veterans Memorial Bailiffs, County attorney’s Investigator and Courthouse Security.

Elementary School, Oswaldo Garcia. A Gladiator through and through, Garcia is a Roma High Class of ’04 graduate, who is ready to lead the VME Patriots to continued success.

“I want to start by thanking Mrs. Leida P. Reyes, VME’s founding principal, for the excellent foundation she has laid

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for the school and community it serves,” said Garcia. “I am walking into a dream scenario with wonderful facilities, great students and parents, and a wonderfully supportive team. I have been welcomed by Mrs. Reyes and her entire staff with open arms, but I know I have big shoes to fill.”

A graduate of The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Garcia brings 13 years of experience as an educator to his new position. He began his career teaching science at Roma High School before transitioning into a position as an assistant principal at Roma Middle School.

“I know it is going to be very different working with elementary age students, but as a father of two young children and uncle to several children of all ages, I am very familiar with the social and emotional needs of these students,” he explained. “Some people ask why I was interested in being an elementary school principal and it really revolves around the idea that this age group is where the foundation for the future is laid.

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Rio Grande City Main Street receives 2021 National Main Street accreditation

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Rio Grande City, Texas (June 02, 2021) — For the fifth consecutive year, Rio Grande City Main Street Program has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™.

“Our Main Street pivoted operations to navigate and thrive despite the everchanging

challenges brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic,” said Mayor Joel Villarreal. “This achievement is a testament to the resiliency of our downtown business community.”

As downtown small businesses coped with COVID-19, Rio Grande City Main Street worked in tandem with several City and Rio Grande City EDC COVID-19 safety initiatives and campaigns, this included the Rio Grande City Top Rated COVID-19 Best Business Practices – a campaign encouraging businesses to go beyond the minimum state COVID-19 safety and health standards.

Digital and virtual activities comprised of the Grab-n-Go Rio Grande City program, which promoted and listed restaurants offering take out or delivery and

the Rio Grande City Eat, Shop, Play Local campaign, a Facebook group where businesses could reach their current and potential customers by sharing specials, sales, messaging, hours and COVID-19 precautions.

This page is listed on Main Street America’s online resource center which highlights the approaches Main Street America programs are taking in response to the pandemic and the recovery process.

Another pandemic support project was the PPE Safety Kit distribution. Businesses had a chance to receive a free safety kit to further help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Eat kit contained disposable gloves, disposable face masks, liquid hand sanitizer, health and safety protocol information, floor decals and posters.

“We are thrilled to acknowledge this year’s Accredited and Affiliate programs and their dedication to

advancing economic opportunity and quality of life in their downtowns,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of Main Street America. “During an incredibly challenging year, these programs have demonstrated the power of the Main Street movement to champion small businesses, drive recovery efforts, and lift up their communities. I am inspired by their efforts and know that these Main Street programs will continue to help their districts flourish in the next stages of recovery.”

Statewide, countywide, and citywide Coordinating Programs evaluate, select, and recommend qualifying communities to Main Street America on an annual basis. Communities must meet ten rigorous standards to qualify for Accreditation status.

Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable

revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting programmatic progress, and actively preserving historic buildings.

The Rio Grande City Main Street Program is managed by the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation and provides several services and assistance available to Main Street businesses including: Design Assistance from the Texas Historical Commission and much more.

Rio Grande City Main Street also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.

The Rio Grande City Main Street Program provides many opportunities to get involved in downtown revitalization efforts.

For more information, contact Rio Grande City Main Street at (956) 487-3476.

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Miriam S. Vale Scholarship Recipients The Starr County Retired School Employees Association, a branch of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, honored six 2021 scholarship recipients of the Miriam S. Vale Award at their final meeting of the club year on April 29 held at the Tijerina Plaza in downtown Rio Grande City.

Representing Samuel Vale, who made the scholarships possible, in memory of his mother, Miriam

Vale, were her grandson, Robert Vale, and Suzette Perez of Starr-Camargo Bridge Co. They were photographed with the six honorees, SCRSEA President Diana Ibarra, Scholarship Chairman Lydia Lopez, and all officers and members present.

Recipients for 2021 all

plan to major in education-Kayla Pena, RGCHS; Julian Barrera, Roma HS; Iram Flores, RGCCISD Grulla HS; Kyra Jimenez, Preparatory for Early College High School; Nicole A. Marquez, San Isidro HS; and Kiara Benavidez, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

All of the honorees selected were presented with certificates and gifts in a drive throughstyle event. A boxed meal from Subway was served to all in attendance.

Many thanks to the Starr County Teachers Federal Credit Union for their donation.

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Roma High Guitar Program Earns “1” Rating at State Competition

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Congratulations to Roma High School Guitar Program student Jacinto Vazquez, a 10th grader, who earned a 1 at the Texas State for Solo and Ensemble Competition! The Gladiator Nation is so proud of Jacinto’s dedication to being an amazing student performer!! Congrats also goes to his proud family and instructor Andrew Balandrano!

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ST. JUDE NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us.

Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a day, by the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Say it nine days, it has never been known to fail.

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

A. P. R.

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El Gobernador Abbott, HHSC anuncian beneficios alimenticios adicionales para las familias de WIC de Texas WEDNESDAY JUNE 9TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †CARMEN & PEDRO PEÑA, JR.

by Their Children †PEDRO GONZALEZ by Family †ARTURO O. TREVIÑO, JR.

by Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez & Family †JOHN A. POPE III (4TH AN.)

by Anna Pope & Family †MARIA MONTALVO (4TH AN.)

by Anna Pope & Family THURSDAY JUNE 10TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY JUNE 11TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †JIMMY ARMSTRONG

by Ana Lisa Garza & Family SATURDAY JUNE 12TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962

†APOLONIA GARZA

by Hector Hugo Gonzalez †ALONZO IBAÑEZ RAMOS (7TH AN.) by Family †SANTOS CANALES CANALES (11TH AN.) by Family †DALINDA TORRES by Sus Hijos

†IGNACIO GUTIERREZ

by Rosario G. Pope & Family †IGNACIO GUERRA

by Rosario G. Pope & Family †EDEN M. GALACE by Perez Family THANKSGIVING MASS

BY THE MIANA FAMILY

SUNDAY JUNE 13TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †JOSE A. URIBE by Family †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †ANTONIO D. JR. & YOLANDA SAENZ by Ella Saenz & Sisters †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ

by Su Mama, Papa y Hermano †JOSE ANTONIO REYES VASQUEZ

by Sofia Cantu & Family †ELISA P. GUERRA by Su Familia

5:00 P.M. †JOSEIAS SEPULVEDA by Family †ISIDRO PANTOJA (8TH AN.)

by His Daughter Maricela

SUNDAY JUNE 13TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ESTEBAN & PAULA GARCIA by Family †BILL D. POPE, SR.

by Rosario G. Pope & Family

TUESDAY JUNE 15TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †LUISA VILLARREAL by Daughter †AUDELIA GARZA

by Her Son & Family

MONDAY JUNE 14TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA, SR.

by Wife & Children †LAZARO VILLENO, JR.

by Cadavez Family

El Gobernador Greg Abbott y la Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas (HHSC) anunciaron un aumento temporal en los beneficios de alimentos para las familias que participan en el Programa de Nutrición Suplementaria Especial de Texas para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC) hasta septiembre de 2021.

Este aumento temporal cubre específicamente la compra de frutas y verduras.

“Este aumento en los beneficios ayudará a los tejanos que participan en WIC a proporcionar más frutas y verduras para sus familias este verano”, dijo el gobernador Abbott. “Agradezco al Servicio de Alimentos y Nutrición y al HHSC por su colaboración continua para garantizar que los niños de Texas y sus familias tengan acceso a alimentos nutritivos y saludables”.

“Texas WIC proporciona alimentos que tienen un gran valor nutricional, proporcionando nutrientes clave en etapas clave de desarrollo”, dijo el director de Texas WIC, Edgar Curtis. “Este apoyo nutricional temprano en la vida construye niños y tejanos más fuertes, inteligentes, saludables y felices. Las frutas y verduras frescas, que están cargadas de vitaminas y otros nutrientes de origen vegetal, están a la vanguardia de esa estrategia”.

La Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense se convirtió en

ley en marzo de 2021 y permite a los estados proporcionar temporalmente hasta $35 para frutas y verduras por niño y adulto, por mes. Este beneficio adicional permite a los clientes de WIC comprar más frutas y verduras frescas para que puedan consumir más alimentos saludables.

Como resultado de la legislación federal, los clientes de WIC de Texas recibirán cuatro meses de beneficios adicionales, de junio a septiembre. Los clientes reciben beneficios con tres meses de anticipación y los clientes existentes ya deberían tener los $35 en sus beneficios a partir de junio.

Los clientes de WIC incluyen mujeres embarazadas y lactantes y niños hasta la edad de cinco años que también cumplen con las pautas de ingresos. Se anima a todos los clientes de WIC a que asistan a su próxima cita para recibir beneficios adicionales.

WIC es un programa de nutrición federal administrado por la Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas. El programa brinda alimentos saludables, recetas, asesoramiento nutricional personalizado, clases de nutrición y apoyo para la lactancia a madres y familias con niños menores de 5 años. El programa atiende aproximadamente a 700,000 mujeres y niños mensualmente.

Para obtener más información sobre Texas WIC, visite TexasWIC.org.

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State, District GFWC Texas Presidents Are Special Guests at Woman’s Club Brunch The officer installation and Outstanding Clubwoman Award Brunch of the GFWC Florence J. Scott Woman’s Club, held in the home of Mary Nettie Rodriguez, at far left, on May 15, was a beautiful conclusion to the club’s 2020-21 club year.

GFWC Texas President Cindy Simmons, 2nd from left, installed the club’s 2020-22 officers, led by President Aminta Reyna Alaniz, 3rd from left. South Texas District President Linda Gerd, 2nd from right, presented the

2019 Outstanding Clubwoman/ Volunteer of South Texas District Award to Lydia Garza Saenz, 3rd from right. Master of Ceremonies was member Yolanda Morado, at far right. Other special guests were

Hurricane Season is June 1 – November 30 and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is “predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season” with between 13 to 20 named storms.

Here are a few preparation tips for hurricane season and other emergencies: Put together an Emergency

Supply Kit. Download this list of recommended supplies from FEMA. •Discuss evacuation plans with your family.

•Know what you need to do before you leave and determine evacuation routes.

•Also, try to keep your gas tank as full as possible in case you

Misa De Séptimo Aniversario En Memoria de

Alonso Ibañez R.

Nos dejaste el regalo más bonito, el amor de tu hermoso corazón. Con ternura y con fuerza recibiste el llamado de Dios con devoción. Hoy te pido que nos cuides desde el cielo. Con tu amor vamos a poder seguir siempre unidos como tu nos lo pediste, hasta el día que tengamos que partir. Que Dios te bendiga donde quiera que estés y permita que tu alma descanse en paz. Te queremos, te extrañamos y te necesitamos. executive committee members of South Texas District of GFWC Texas. A delicious brunch was served by caterer Jesse Pena.

All FJS members served as cohostesses with Mrs. Rodriguez.

Hurricane Season Prep need to get away quickly.

•In the case of a tornado, know where to go for the best shelter to ride out the storm.

•Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries Learn more preparedness tips at Ready.gov.

ADVERTISEMENT STARR COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL STATE-SET-ASIDE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM. Starr County has been chosen to receive $10,000 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA: The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of Lilly Lopez - Killelea, United Way of South Texas; David Luna , American Red Cross; Lieutenant Adolph Aguirre, The Salvation Army; Libby Salinas, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley; Jaime Longoria, Community Service Agency; Rabbi Claudio J. Kogan, The Temple Emanuel; Norma Pimentel, Catholic Social Services; Cynthia Fuentes, Starr County; Frank Llanas, Homeless Representative; Belinda F. Simons, Su Casa de Esperanza and Elizabeth Zamora, Calvary Baptist Church representative will determine how the funds awarded to Starr County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board.

Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Starr County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously South Texas Food bank and Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley. These Agencies were responsible for providing 46,315 meals and 122 bills paid in utility assistance.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Maria Flores, United Way of South Texas: 113 W. Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX 78501-9584, or call (956)686-6331 for an application. The deadline for submitting applications to the United Way of South Texas is Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.

Se celebrara una misa el Sabado 12 de Junio a las 5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Inmaculada Concepcion en RGC, Tx.

11-15-45 † 06-12-14

Su esposa Rosa E. Ibañez, sus hijos Alonso Jr. (Clarissa), Claudia (Arcadio), Alvaro (Lori Ann), Alfredo y sus nietos.

Familia Ibañez ~ Canales

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ROMA ISD PRINCIPAL Continued from Front Page I am very grateful to my parents, who in spite of never having the opportunity to attend college, always valued and supported my education. I will never forget the person who told me that I would go to college and be successful – that message and support changed my life. That is what I want to be for the children at VME, to be a person who passionately believes in each one of our Patriots and tells them anything is possible.

I want them to know the future isn’t determined by one day, one action, or one grade; the future is a mindset of success.”

One thing many in the community may not know

about Garcia is his enthusiasm for science and math. His undergraduate degree is in science with an emphasis in physics.

He hopes to bring that zeal for anything science-related to the Patriot Family.

“I really hope that one day, VME will lead Roma ISD in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math),” he said.

“I love teaching science, sharing that enthusiasm for how our world works, and innovation for the future. My long-term goal would be for VME to develop new science-related programs and activities for students. The future of our world is in STEM,

so what better place and time than elementary school to get students focused in that direction.”

Garcia has one final message for VME students, parents, and staff, “I am honored and humbled to be selected as your leader. I vow that I will work tirelessly to ensure every child has what they need to succeed and reach their goals.

I promise to be an advocate for each of you. I promise to be your biggest cheerleader. I promise to listen, learn and grow with you.

And, I promise that VME will continue to be a strong academic community dedicated to student excellence! Go Patriots!!”

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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For June On June 2, 2021 Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of June as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Thank you to HHSC and USDA for continuing to support Texas families by ensuring they can put healthy food on the table,” said Governor Abbott. “These benefits continue to provide nutritious food for Texans across the state.”

“We’re pleased to provide ongoing support to Texans through these emergency

SNAP benefits, so they can purchase nutritious foods for their families,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments.

The emergency June allotments are in addition to the more than $3.4 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Recipients will also continue to receive a 15 percent increase

in their total benefits, which will continue monthly until September 2021. This 15 percent increase and the additional emergency allotment amount should appear in recipients’ accounts by June 30.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1.6 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.

Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits. com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

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 email request at stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu. 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. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

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 Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@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.

Why Is Emotional Health Stereotyped as a Woman’s Issue?

By Caleigh Findley PhD Candidate Graduate Intern at Men’s Health Network The age of social media has seen the normalization of various aspects of life previously considered taboo. A primary example of which is mental health awareness. Instagram and twitter are abundant with examples of females (some with large followings) sharing vulnerable posts about their struggles with depression, anxiety, and more.

They openly discuss their journey through therapy and medication, with comment sections full of support, touting the bravery of these individuals.

Instagram itself has an active mental health community that includes everything from personal stories to cartoons with wellness tips. One cannot help but notice a distinct feminine quality to the faces of the mental health movement. Even many cartoons are drawn in a cutesy, flowery manner to attract their target audience.

Putting a stereotypically feminine spin on much of the mental health promotion and information for social media unabashedly ignores one sex in favor of the other. Why has the onset of mental health acceptance (seemingly organically) geared itself towards women?

Male athletes and entertainers alike have come forward with their stories of personal strife and overcoming mental health issues.

Yet these stick out as unique, and rather infrequent, examples among the sea of content specifically crafted for women.

While social media marketing may fall prey to gender bias, one could understandably think that physicians would have a more balanced approach.

Unfortunately, mental health experts say otherwise. Public health reports clearly state the prevalence of suicidality and

mental illness in men. Yet, mental health services often fail to appropriately target and provide treatment for each sex. This may leave men wondering: is mental health primarily a woman’s issue?

Top Five Issues for Men’s Mental Health 1. A disconnect between healthcare and men.

Research suggests that men are less likely to seek treatment for physical and mental health issues than their female counterparts.

Even in cases where disease symptoms are similar between the sexes, like diabetes, females are diagnosed within a year of symptom onset while males wait roughly 15 years on average.

Traumatic brain injuries occur more often in men, and also see a higher risk of reinjury in males because of failure to comply with suggested treatments.

Patient silence grows as you move into the mental health arena.

Males are less likely to recognize and report signs of mental illness to their doctors. Half of men who commit suicide have no known mental health issues, likely due in part to lack of reporting by male patients. The Center for Disease Control further states that the population of individuals without known mental health conditions are more likely to be male and die by firearm.

The communication breakdown between physicians and male patients greatly hinders any treatment efforts that could pre-empt tragic outcomes.

Researchers are unsure of the true incidence of mental illness in males. There is often a lack basic information on sex differences in symptom presentation by many clinicians. These gaps in knowledge set a dangerous precedent for patient outcomes in an overtly at-risk population.

(MENTAL HEALTH, Continued next week June 16, 2021)

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Harvard Green Light Technology Could Be Next Breakthrough Tool to Fight Migraine Pinkston News Service June marks Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, and for the millions of people who suffer from migraine or other types of serious headaches, a new drug-free, noninvasive tool is in store that can help alleviate pain. Thanks to researchers at Harvard, narrow band green light technology offers a ray of hope.

Approximately 40 million Americans experience migraines, which can inflict debilitating pain. Employers annually lose in excess of $13 billion due to missed workdays caused by migraine headaches.

Pandemic-induced stress and anxiety seem to have exacerbated the problem.

Of the variety of treatment options available for migraine patients, most are ineffective, expensive, invasive or all of the above. However, thanks to Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Rami Burstein,

a world leader in the science of migraine and headache pain, his research found that a narrow band of green light can actually reduce headache symptoms in migraine patients. This unique light produces smaller electrical signals in the brain than ordinary light, generating a calmer response and more positive emotions.

Research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences has further validated Dr. Burstein’s work.

A 2020 University of Arizona study found that daily exposure to narrow band green light reduced the frequency, intensity and severity of headaches in migraine patients by more than 60%, and also improved the ability of patients to work, exercise and complete household tasks.

Participants in the study spent 1-2 hours a day for ten weeks in a room lit only by a white light, then

spent ten weeks doing the same using a narrow wavelength green light. During the weeks of green light exposure, patients reported significantly reduced pain levels and headache duration and great improvements in their ability to sleep, work and exercise.

Fortunately for headache patients, devices using this green light technology are already available on the commercial market, including a relatively inexpensive green light lamp developed and sold by a company called Allay.

Migraine patients are always eager to try anything that can help them deal with this inherited neurological disorder, which the World Health Organization has named as one of the 10 most disabling illnesses. For those patients, green light technology could be a game changer in the battle against this condition.

DHR Informs RHS Students about Health Science Careers By: Joe R. Martinez, Jr., Roma ISD CTE/CCMR Director Earlier last month as part of a collaborative effort, Doctors Hospital Renaissance (DHR) in Edinburg and Roma ISD exposed Roma High School Health Science students to different career paths in the health science industry.

Clarissa Cerda (registered nurse, director of nursing of Rehab Hospital, and Starr County native), Bryant Stites (Doctor of Physical Therapy), and Cruz Bernal, MD shared with the students their experiences, responsibilities, and recommendations for preparation in their respective fields.

The session was held via Zoom and was well received by the students. Thank you to Natasha

Ramirez (DHR Liaison for Starr County) for organizing this event that will be a continuous and recurring effort to inform Roma High School students about the careers and opportunities in the

fastest growing field not only in the Rio Grande Valley, but the state and nation as well.

Thank you to all the students and teachers that took advantage of this great opportunity and event.

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Thank you, St. Jude, for the hope you offer to all who believe in you.

Melissa Y. Hernandez

Accepting Bids for 2010 Toyota Tundra Vehicle will be sold as is with no warranties. The truck is an extend cab with 160,000 miles and is in fair condition. The starting bid is $8,000.00 and we will be accepting bids for 2 weeks. Anyone interested in seeing the vehicle can make an appointment by calling (956)487-5598 ext.3. The vehicle is located at the: USDA Service Center 708 W. Main St. Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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DATED JUNE 4, 2021

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 June 4, 2021, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in July, 2021, the same being the 6th day of said month, 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 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:30 AM, 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-10-09, Account No(s). 0016105(156090000100400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MIGUEL G. LOPEZ Lot 4, Block “A”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in the City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 187, Page 283, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $48,090.00

TS-18-91, Account No(s). 0011740(083000000000200000000), ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. GERARDO MARIO GONZALEZ, Lot 2, Fourth Site Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 145, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,950.00

TS-10-09, Account No(s). 0016106(156090000100500000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MIGUEL G. LOPEZ Lot 5, Block “A”, A. J. Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 272, Page 13, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $58,990.00

TS-19-27, Account No(s). 0015935(070000070001400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ETHAN JOHN SAENZ Lot 14, Block 7, Doyno West Grammar School Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1020, Page 763, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $52,720.00

TS-10-60, Account No(s). 0008093(159000110001000000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MIGUEL BAZAN JR., ETAL Lot 10, Block 11, San Rafael Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 341, Page 336, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,390.00

TS-19-105, Account No(s). 0015849(069000030001000000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. GABRIEL LOPEZ, ET AL Lot 10, Block 3, Doyno North Grammar School Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 351, Page 376, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $7,250.00;

TS-14-19, Account No(s). 0077329(168250000003700000000) STARR COUNTY, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. JUAN A. BAZAN, ET AL Lot 37, Stonegate Subdivision #2, an addition to the Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thererof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 358, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $20,020.00 TS-15-175, Account No(s). 0013639(142300250000700000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CONSUELO MADRIGAL DE PENA, (DECEASED), ET AL Lot 7, Block 25, Rau-Con Addition #3, an addition to the Town of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 256, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $16,300.00; : TS-16-171, Account No(s). 0054229(104590000001700000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RUBEN HINOJOZA, AKA RUBEN FERNANDEZ HINOJOSA, ET AL 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. with an adjudged value of $48,310.00 TS-17-131, Account No(s). 0056968(142300590000700000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR J. LOPEZ, A/K/A HECTOR JAVIER LOPEZ Lot 7, Block 59, Rau-Con Subdivision No. 3, a subdivision in the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 256-A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,000.00 TS-17-131, Account No(s). 0056969(142300590000800000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR J. LOPEZ, A/K/A HECTOR JAVIER LOPEZ Lot 8, Block 59, Rau-Con Subdivision No. 3, a subdivision in the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 256-A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $60,010.00 TS-17-256, Account No(s). 0018981(097500000000800000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. YOLANDA BARRERA ALVAREZ Lot 8, Subdivision of Share No. 18C, Porcion 80, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 667, Page 10, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $18,160.00 TS-18-89, Account No(s). 0053305(141250000000900000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL RODRIGUEZ A/K/A MANUEL RODRIGUEZ, JR. Lot 9, Ranchitos Del Norte, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 233-B, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $11,960.00 TS-18-91, Account No(s). 0011739(150000560000800000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. GERARDO MARIO GONZALEZ Lot 8, Block 56, Original Townsite of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 223, Map Records of Starr County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.0047acre tract described in Volume 420, Page 730, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $28,870.00

TS-19-143, Account No(s). 0009780(000820780002390000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN A. GARZA, JR., AKA JUAN ANTONIO GARZA, JR., ET AL 0.32 acre, more or less, situated in the Diego Garcia Survey, Abstract 82, Porcion 78, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 19, 2012, from Maria Margarita Garza etal to Juan A. Garza etal, in Volume 1345, Page 50, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $33,080.00 TS-19-161, Account No(s). 0043841(001780900016700001900) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. GABRIELA S. GARCIA A/K/A GABRIELA SILVA, ET AL 0.23 acre, more or less, out of Tract 123, Share 76, Porcion 90, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated December 21, 1998, from Domingo Silva etux to Gabriela S. Garcia, in Volume 823, Page 349, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $9,430.00 TS-19-163, Account No(s). 0011035(145001170000100000000), RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SYLVIA CORINA G. BOTELLO, AKA SYLVIA GONZALES BOTELLO All that certain tract of land containing Lot 1 and the West 38.00 feet of Lot 2, Block 117, City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, described as follows: a. that certain Lot 1, Block 117, Rio Grande City, as described in deed dated September 9, 1954, from Eloisa Gonzalez to Heraldo Gonzalez etux, in Volume 197, Page 262, Deed Records of Star County, Texas; and b. that certain West 38.00 feet of Lot 2, Block 117, Rio Grande City, as described in deed dated September 9, 1954, from Petra Gonzalez to Heraldo Gonzalez etux, in Volume 197, Page 264, Deed Records of Star County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $45,040.00 TS-19-163, Account No(s). 0020058(145001170000200000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. SYLVIA CORINA G. BOTELLO, AKA SYLVIA GONZALES BOTELLO The East 4.80 feet of Lot 2 and the West 14.30 feet of Lot 3, Block 117, City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 606, Page 164, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,470.00 TS-19-165, Account No(s). 0060952(102750000000100000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. IRIS VIDAL A/K/A IRIS ANEL VIDAL, ET AL Lot 1, Indio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 989, Page 20, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $14,290.00 TS-19-216, Account No(s). 0041964(142000120000500000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION FKA HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Lot 5, Block 12, Rau-con Subdivision, a subdivision in 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 $10,800.00 TS-19-259, Account No(s). 0055996(078500000001700000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JESUS ANGEL LEAL, JR. Lots 17 and 18, El Cenizo Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 250, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $27,150.00

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TS-19-305, Account No(s). 0036903(163000060003500000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL ALANIZ, JR. A/K/A MANUEL ALANIS, JR. Lot 35, Block 6, Santa Cruz Subdivision #2, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 643, Page 567, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,500.00 TS-19-305, Account No(s). 0036904(163000060003600000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MANUEL ALANIZ, JR. A/K/A MANUEL ALANIS, JR. Lot 36, Block 6, Santa Cruz Subdivision #2, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 643, Page 567, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,500.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Starr County, 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.

RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES 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 ASSESSORCOLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, June 4, 2021.

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASSUME ALL RISKS.

BUYERS

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. ****************************************************** ************ 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. LAPROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE Y SIN NINGUNA GARANTÍA EXPRESA O IMPLÍCITA. NI EL CONDADO NI EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ALGUACIL 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.

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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 your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at:

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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.

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DHR Health Advanced Care Center Promoted National Cancer Survivor Month

By DAVID A. DÍAZ Legislativemedia@aol.com Representatives with the DHR Health Advanced Care Center on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, during the Edinburg City Council’s regular meeting, promoted June 2021 as National Cancer Survivor Month as well as report on the hospital system’s plan to host the inaugural PURPLE PROJECT: a 5K FOR ALL CANCERS, which is set for Saturday, June 26, 2021, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Edinburg Municipal Park.

During the month of June, U.S. residents annually celebrate the nearly 17 million Americans who have bravely and successfully battled cancer to earn the designation “Survivor”, according to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, which is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides scientists in the lab the funding they need to make game-

changing discoveries in cancer treatments, detection, prevention, and ultimately a cure.

The DHR Health Advanced Care Center is located in the DHR Health Oncology Institute, 2717 Michaelangelo Drive in Edinburg.

The DHR Health Oncology Institute specializes in Hematology, Internal Medicine, Hematology/ Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Radiation Oncology, according to its website.

“To raise awareness of National Cancer Survivor Month, the DHR Health Advanced Care Center (oncology department) is hosting the inaugural PURPLE PROJECT: A 5K FOR ALL CANCERS,” explained in a recent posting on the DHR Health Facebook. “We invite the community to join us to celebrate hope for the healing of all cancer patients! Be part of our efforts to demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality!

Also, help us spread the word on the importance of early detection.”

Purple is a color used to represent cancer survivors.

Net proceeds from the 1st Annual PROJECT PURPLE: A 5K FOR ALL CANCERS will benefit the cancer patients assisted through the Renaissance Cancer Foundation. The Renaissance Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to uninsured cancer patients in the Rio Grande Valley.

Carlos A. Herrera, M.D., FACOG, with the DHR Health Oncology Institute, expressed his view that the more information people have about cancer – cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body – the better prepared they and their loved ones are to prevent and

treat the disease.

“Always be aware of symptoms, not only for yourself, but for your family and friends as well.

That’s why events such as the run we’re going to have are very important,” Herrera said in a broadcast interview with Kenia Gómez, Communications and Media, City of Edinburg. “If you bring awareness to this situation, it helps a lot in knowing what to do, and you are also going to meet survivors, which will encourage people even more.”

As a gynecology oncologist, Herrera’s focus of care include the medical and surgical management of cancers such as vulvar, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal.

“Cancer has gotten to the point that not only can we prevent it, but we can treat it early,” he emphasized. “If you are a woman and you feel a lump in your breast

or if you have irregular bleeding, or anything that goes beyond what is normal to you, assess it with a doctor’s visit. Never be shy about it. Never ignore anything. If you detect it early, it is curable.”

The American Cancer Society recommends several ways to help reduce the risk of cancer like eating right, staying active and not smoking. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain cancers early. h t t p s : / / w w w. c a n c e r . o r g / healthy/eat-healthy-get-active/ acs-guidelines-nutrition-physicalactivity-cancer-prevention.html “Avoiding or reducing obesity, eating healthier, getting enough sleep, and having regular physical activity are among important ways to prevent cancer,” Herrera said.

“I was very overweight myself. I know when I was very overweight how bad I felt medically, and how

you have to change that in order to feel better.”

Exercise regularly, the American Cancer Society also advises.

Physical activity has been linked to a reduced risk of colon cancer.

Exercise also appears to reduce a woman’s risk of breast and possibly reproductive cancers. Exercise will help protect a person even if he/she doesn’t lose weight.

“Just have a good balance in your life. It does not mean you can not have a burger or ice cream.

God knows we all do, just don’t do all the time. Pamper yourselves sometimes. If you don’t pamper yourself and always try to be very hard about it, you are going to be in a lot of trouble because you are going to have cravings,” Herrera said. “Let’s assume once a week or once a month, give yourself a break and do that. Those are the big things.”

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