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Congratulations to the Roma ISD Middle School Mariachi Program students on outstanding results at the TMEA All-Region Mariachi Competition!

All middle school mariachi students from Roma Middle School and Ramiro Barrera Middle School earned a chair and made it to the All-region Mariachi - the most earned chairs of any other school for the 9th consecutive year!

Thank you to Roma ISD Mariachi Program Director Eloy Garza for sharing the results. Congrats to the students, their proud parents, and their teachers!!

Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

2022 All Region Results: Roma Middle School Mariachi Escandon: Violins - 1st Chair Regina Lopez, 2nd chair Ryan Vázquez -Kanhere, 5th Angel Uresti, 7th Dariana Aguillon, 9th Caremi Ramirez, 12th Lorraine Garza, and 20th Frida Garcia. Trumpet - 3rd Chair Mario Cánales.

Guitarron - 1st chair Miranda Gomez. Vihuela - 1st Emmanuel Zuniga. Guitar - 1st chair Maria Argueta. Vocals - 2nd chair Bass, Ryan Vázquez - Kanhere.

Ramiro Barrera Middle School Mariachi:

Violins - 3rd Chair Alexia Loera, Group A, 6th Chair Ava Garza, Group A, 11th Chair Fernanda Salazar Gonzalez Group A, 17th Chair Samuel Garza, Group B, 18th Chair Rachel Ramon Rodriguez, Group B, and 19th Chair Renata Barrera, Group B. Armonia - 1st Chair Harp, Brittany Garcia de la Rosa, Group A, 2nd Chair Guitarron, Edgar Moreno, Group A, 2nd Chair Vihuela, Mayte Peña, Group A, and 2nd Chair Guitar, Jimena Samaniego, Group A. Vocals - 1st Chair Tenor, Samuel Garza, and 1st Chair Alto, Jimena Samaniego.

Ringgold Middle School Band Earns Division I at La Joya Pre-UIL Band Contest

Congratulations to RGCHS Coach Mr. Roque Cortinas on being inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame as part of the 1995 Javelina Baseball Team.

The 1995 Javelina team won the program’s first-ever LSC Championship in its third year of existence at Texas A&MKingsville led by Head Coach Hector Salinas. The Hogs had

been picked to finish fifth in the LSC Preseason Poll and finished the year ranked No. 24 in the NCAA Division II national poll.

The team finished 35-14 that season, including a win over NCAA Division I opponent UT Pan American.

Coach Cortinas was a part of the starting pitcher rotation, which helped set the highest winning percentage in a season, which still stands to date.

The 48th Annual Induction ceremony took place on Friday, February 18th at Texas A&M University – Kingsville. The Javelina Hall of Fame is established to pay tribute and give recognition to former athletes, coaches, and all others for making exceptional contributions and/or meritorious service to the advancement of Texas A&MKingsville/Texas A&I. (courtesy TAMUK)

Roma High Students Sweep Top Spots at UIL Cross Examination District Meet

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Congratulations to the Roma High Mighty Gladiators who competed at the UIL Cross Examination District Meet in Rio Grande City! Both Congratulations to the Ringgold Middle School Band for earning a Division I (Superior Performance) at teams did an amazing job with Hannah Garza and Francisco Garcia the La Joya Pre-UIL Band Contest. The Ringgold Middle School students and staff are very proud of the earning 1st place, and Maria Siller and Samantha Garza earning 2nd Rattler Band’s hard work and dedication. The RMS Band performed at the UIL Concert and Sightreading place! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of these hard working students and their coach Jaime Rios!!

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Card of Thanks

WEDNESDAY MARCH 9TH - I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †JOHN A. POPE, III

by Anna Pope & Family †ELOY & MARIA MONTALVO

by Anna Pope & Family †ELOY MONTALVO JR.

by Anna Pope & Family †JOHN JR. & RAQUEL POPE

by Anna Pope & Family †ALICIA CORONA (2ND AN.)

by Corona Family †JOSE ANGEL GUERRERO by ICC †FRANCISCO ALVAREZ by ICC †OSCAR VASQUEZ (16TH AN.) by Family

In Loving Memory of

Jose Cantu Jr. November 8, 1958 - March 1, 2022

A LIGHT IS GONE A light from our household is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be �illed. We have to mourn the loss of one we did our best to save. Beloved on earth, regretted still, remembered in the grace. It was hard to part with one so dear. We little thought the time was near. Farewell, dear one, your life is past. Our love for you till the end will last.

THURSDAY MARCH 10TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †RAYMUNDO GONZALEZ SOLIS (1ST AN.) by Lupita Gonzalez †FRANCISCO ALANIZ by ICC FRIDAY MARCH 11TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M.

The family of Jose Cantu Jr. would like to express our thanks to relatives, friends, and neighbors for their love and support during our time of sorrow. Your donations of �lowers, food, masses, and prayers are deeply appreciated.

Thank you and God bless you all!

Daylight Saving Time Starts: Sunday, March 13, 2022 Clocks are turned forward one hour from 2 am to 3 am.

Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of

Elodia “Lola” Gonzalez

PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SATURDAY MARCH 12TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962 †LOLITA & PEDRIO FERNANDEZ

by Fernandez Family †FRANCISCO “PACHE” MARGO (AN.)

by Mr. & Mrs. Javier D. Margo & Family †EULOGIO PEREZ by Su Familia †AURELIO SALINAS

by Su Familia †DIANA HERNANDEZ

by Israel & Lupita Chapa †ELODIA GONZALEZ

by Israel & Lupita Chapa SUNDAY MARCH 13TH – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our relatives and friends for your kindness and sympathy during the loss of our loved one. Our heartfelt thanks to those who came by her side while she was at the hospital and to those who attended the services.

Our appreciation goes out to everyone for your expressions of love through prayers, masses, rosaries, �lowers, and food. In our time of sorrow, you have given us much needed strength.

SUNDAY MARCH 13TH – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ALICIA & RAMON CORONA

by Corona Family †CARLOS A. REX by Perez Family †ISIDRO PANTOJA by His Daughters †ELEAZAR OLIVARES by Lydia Garza Saenz †ERNESTO CHAPA by Lydia Garza Saenz

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

by Celia G. Barrera & Family †DOMINGO & ESTELA MUÑIZ

by Family TUESDAY MARCH 15TH – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †AGAPITO GLORIA by Family †JUAN & DOLORES S. SOLIS (AN.)

by Ana Maria Gonzalez †NIEVES RAMIREZ by Ramirez Family NOTE: MASS ON THURSDAYS WILL BE AT 6:30 A.M. STARTING MARCH 10, 2022.

THANK YOU!

5:00 P.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Celebrates National Sleep Awareness Week, March 13-19, 2022 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension recognizes National Sleep Awareness Week, encouraging quality sleep as a means of improving general health and well-being.

Increasing focus is being paid to sleep, as a lack of it has been shown to contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of diseases, like heart disease and stroke.

“With regard to our personal wellness, we often hear about

the need for a good diet and an active lifestyle. “Adequate sleep is a third component of a healthy lifestyle that is often overlooked or underemphasized; getting the recommended eight hours is important.

Our attempts to reduce weight, maintain peak performance at work, and communicate with others are all dependent on getting enough sleep.

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He Only Takes The Best God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So He put his arms around you and whispered, ‘Come with Me.’ With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us... He only takes the best.

SUNDAY MARCH 13TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †MARIA GUADALUPE VELASCO VALLE

by Gloria De Loera †SOFIA S. GONZALEZ (22ND AN.) by Family †JOSE ANTONIO REYES VASQUEZ (1ST AN.) by Su Familia †JUAN LANDA (11TH AN.) by Su Familia †CRUZ GARCIA by Su Esposa e Hijos

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Here are three recommended practices to help obtain the rest your body requires to function healthily.

Stick to a schedule: Our brain determines our times for day and night depending on our sleep routine and sleep cycles. When we disrupt those time frames by significantly altering our sleeping patterns for a few days, we might spend the remainder of the week off our schedule.

Limit caffeine intake: Those who consume four or more caffeinated drinks per day are more prone to sleeplessness, so be mindful of coffee, tea, sodas, energy drinks, and their serving sizes.

Exercise: Regular exercise throughout the week may help boost the production of the hormone melatonin, termed the “sleep hormone.” Simply ensure that your activity does not take place too close to bedtime, or it may have the opposite effect.

Health care providers and health care professionals assist by assessing patients’ sleep habits, and discussing the importance of sleep. “It is important to assist in raising awareness by discussing sleep habits and by displaying patient education materials on sleep, sleep hygiene, and specific sleep disorders in waiting and exam rooms.

ORACIÓN POR LA PAZ

Dios todopoderoso, Creador de todas las cosas, en Tus manos ponemos nuestra plegaria por la paz mundial.

Continua siendo nuestro refugio y nuestra fuerza al enfrentar este reto.

Deja que Tu sabiduría celestial guié a nuestros líderes mundiales hacia la paz.

Llena sus corazones con el deseo de asegurar justicia e igualdad para todos.

Que la armonía y justicia se lleve a cabo por medio de sus acciones. Pedimos por la gente de todas las naciones.

Te pedimos que protejas a aquellos expuestos a los horrores de la guerra.

Guía nuestro camino cotidiano hacia el camino de la paz. Padre Celestial, deja que la paz domine sobre el mundo entero.

Amen.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 21-22-1054

Description Purchase of Automatic Heavy Duty Truck

Date Due March 31, 2022

Time 2:00 pm

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

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. 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.

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VMS Honor Band Earns Superior Rating Former Grulla High School Gator Abigail Flores Accolades at La Joya ISD Pre-UIL Competition

RGCGSD would like to give a special recognition to former Grulla High School Gator, Abigail Flores, as she begins her 3rd year as a thrower at UT-Arlington and for The RGCGISD Veterans Middle School Honor Band participated in the La Joya ISD Pre-UIL Competition representing GHS and RGCGISD. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. VMS are proud to announce that the students earned a Superior Rating! Currently, the Mavericks are at the end of their 2022 Indoor Track & The band will continue to put in their time and efforts towards their UIL Competition on Wednesday, Field Season.

March 9, 2022 at La Joya, Texas. Great job band! All In-All the Time!

Abigail, a 2019 GHS graduate,

was a multi-sport athlete who excelled in basketball and track & field. Abigail was a 4x district champ, 2x area champ, 3x regional champ and a 3x state qualifier in discus. Amongst her many accomplishments, Abigail won bronze (2017), silver (2019) and gold (2018) in discus at the 4A state Meet in Austin.

Abigail has competed in the indoor and outdoor throwing

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events including shot put, discus, and hammer throw. Throughout her years at UTA, Abigail has placed in several invitational meets and set the second-best mark for discus in UTA history at the 93rd Clyde Littlefield Relays with a throw of 49.33m (161-10).

UT-Arlington is a NCAA Division I University located in Arlington, Texas and is part of the Sun Belt Conference.

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The Pediatric Care Center believes that community service is at the forefront of our daily values. We also realize that our community is part of a larger world community of which we must also serve.

Each year we sponsor one exceptional youth to represent our community in communities that are in need. Our goal is to make the world better while exposing a deserving youth to the world.

return home with genuine appreciation for our multi-cultural world and prepared to participate as global citizens.

VISIONS projects are ambitious, and therefore challenging, gratifying and fun. You will make and meet commitments to their host communities and in response to their needs. You will spend approximately 50% of our time on projects, working until mid-afternoon on weekdays. One day a week you will be on “homebase crew”, preparing breakfast for everyone, visiting local markets to buy food for the next meals, and doing errands as part of a “day in the life”.

The World Service Corp Award is an opportunity for one youth to enroll in the Visions Services Adventures Programs ® and travel the world while helping others. Every VISIONS program undertakes a ground-up building project and several With VISIONS, you live in the heart of a host other construction initiatives. You will do community, rooted to a very new place in construction because it is a pressing ways that surpass the superficial. You come need in these communities and because to know the people whose lives you have it also teaches valuable things: technical impacted and experience the fulfillment of and problem-solving skills, efficient work service when the effort is shared. Participants habits, teamwork and self-confidence.

Rules and criteria governing this award 1. Students must be members of a minority group that is under-represented, i.e.

African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Alaskan Native. Students must be high school juniors or seniors during the 2021–2022 academic period and plan to enroll in a four-year college or university.

2. The selection of award recipients will be based on the following criteria: a) The student’s academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0. (School Transcript required) b) The student’s participation in school, and/or outside jobs, activities, community service activities as outlined in the student’s career essay. The essay must outline why the applicant wants to participate in a world community service program, what other current community service projects they have worked on and how they plan to continue to be a service to the world.(The essay must be typed and 300 word minimum). c) The student must present three letters of recommendations: 1. High School Counselor 2. High School Teacher 3.From a Community Leader, Employer, Community Service Supervisor. d) Applicant Interview with the scholarship committee 3. Individual awards for participants will cover program tuition and airline transportation. Awards will be announced by May 11th, 2022. Program dates vary but all applicants must be available June-August 2022.

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination

VISIONS teen community service program locations are in under-resourced communities around the world. They plan volunteer projects with local partners and return to the same places every year in order to meet long-term commitments. The bonds forged with local communities translate into summer programs of depth and quality.

Teen volunteers accomplish impressive projects and build cultural bridges that last long after the summer ends. VISIONS students come to know the people whose lives they impact.

Service sites include locations such as Alaska, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Dominica, Ghana, Mississippi, Montana, Guadeloupe, Dominica Republic, Ecuador & Galapagos, Peru etc.

For service locations visit: www.visionsserviceadventures.com

The deadline to submit this application form is May 1st, 2022 Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Home /Cell phone: ________________________/_____________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________ High school: ___________________________________________________ Expected completion date of high school requirements: ________ / _________ Cumulative GPA / Maximum possible GPA: ________ / _________ Name of College Admitted to (if known): ___________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Check Minority Group: African-American ( ) Hispanic ( )

A complete application for the 2021-2022 Pediatric Care Center World Service Corp Scholarship will contain a copy of each of the following items:

Alaskan Native ( )

From the applicant: a) A completed Application form (this form) b) A typed Career Essay minimum 300 words outlining the following: • The student’s participation in school, and/or outside jobs, activities, community service activities.

• The essay must outline why the participant wants to participate in a world community service program.

• What other current community service projects they have worked on and • How they plan to continue to be of service to their community and the world c) Official transcript of high school grades d) Photo of applicant e) The student must present three Letters of Recommendations: • High School Counselor • High School Teacher • A Community Leader, Employer, Community Service Supervisor.

Check Gender:

Native American ( )

Other (describe): _______________________ Male ( )

Female ( )

Submission Instructions:

Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1st, 2022 Mail the completed application form (this form), career essay and the supporting documents (letters, transcript, photo, etc.) to: Dr. Daria Babineaux, World Scholarship Program The Pediatric Care Center 1673 E San Benito St. Suite D, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 Call Lilia Ojeda 956-263-1387 for any questions

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LOUELLA BOLT MEMORIAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2021-2022 Sponsored by The Pediatric Care Center Rules and criteria governing this award 1.

Students must be members of a group that is under-represented in a health care related field, i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Alaskan Native. Students must be high school seniors during the 2021–2022 academic years and plan to enroll during the 2022-2023 academic year in a four-year college or university offering a science/health degree. Students are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in medicine/health.

The deadline to submit this application form is May 1st , 2022 Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

2.

The selection of award recipients will be based on the following Home /Cell phone: ______________________________/_____________________ criteria: E-mail address: _________________________________________ a) The student’s academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0. b) The student’s participation in school and/or outside jobs/ activities as outlined in the student’s career essay and in the letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, math teacher or science teacher. c) The student’s reason(s) for choosing health/medicine, as outlined in the student’s career essay.

Soc. Sec. No.: ___________________________________________ High school: ____________________________________________ Expected completion date of high school requirements: ________ / _________ Cumulative GPA / Maximum possible GPA:

3.

Individual awards for the full academic year will be $500.00.

Awards will be announced by Dr. Daria Babineaux, and payment ________ / _________ disbursed to each student upon receipt of a copy of the proof of 2022 Name of College Admitted to (if known): _________________________________ fall-semester college registration. No award will be sent out after August _____________________ 2022.

Check Minority Group: African-American ( ) Hispanic ( )

Native American ( )

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination A complete application for the 2021-2022 Louella Bolt Memorial Health Alaskan Native ( ) Other (describe): _______________________ Professions Scholarship will contain a copy of each of the following items: Check Gender: Male ( ) Female ( ) 1. From the student: a) A completed application form (this form) b) A TYPED career essay not to exceed 300 words outlining the following: * College or university chosen to attend; when and why * Reasons for choosing a health related career * Possible career choices that may be of interest c) Official transcript of high school grades d) Photo of applicant 2. A letter of recommendation from the high school counselor, math teacher or science teacher containing, but not limited to, the following: a) Verification of student’s GPA and graduation date. b) Verification of high school senior class average grade. (If confidential, High School Counselor statement is required.) c) Confirmation of minority group of student. d) Information about the student’s school, job and/or other activities.

Submission Instructions:

Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 1st, 2022.

Mail the completed application form (this form), career essay and the supporting documents (letters, transcript, photo, etc.) to: Dr. Daria Babineaux, Scholarship Program The Pediatric Care Center 1673 E San Benito St Suite D., Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

WE WANT TO HELP! If you need any assistance starting, writing, or proofreading your essays for ANY collegiate application please call us!

We are here to help and guide you in any way that we can.

Our goal is to assist YOU to be as successful as YOU can be!

Call Lily at 956-263-1387 to make an appointment.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022, 2:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to 3:00 am.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 13, 2022 than the day before.

There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward, Summer Time, and Daylight Savings Time.

Adrianna I. Martinez Named Roma High 2022 Nominee for Head of the Class Border Patrol Scholarship Program

Roma High Class of 2022 Senior Adrianna I. Martinez is named the school’s 2022 nominee for the Head of the Class Border

Patrol Scholarship Program. The program’s purpose is to honor high achieving scholars throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Adrianna who

is the daughter of Olga and Alfredo Martinez, was nominated based on her scholarship and extracurricular involvement by the Roma High Counseling Department.

“Adrianna holds a high academic profile with her current GPA of 98.11 ranking her as #1 out of 392 students. She is a very determined young lady able to overcome any obstacles that are placed in her way, regardless of stressors that she has encountered,” said Roma High Counselor Jacqueline Rodriguez.

“Adrianna is an intelligent student who strives for excellence. Since I have known her, I have witnessed that she possesses courage, determination, and humanity.

Congrats to her and her proud family on this nomination!”

The Gladiator Nation is extremely proud of Adrianna!

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions contained in ARTICLE V, Section Five (5) of the Texas Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, we are serving notice to the owners and/or lien holders that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by TJ’s Star & Olivarez Wrecker Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicle within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicle in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Raul Olivarez at 956-4886682 or 956-735-8883, 930 W. Eisenhower, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

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Veterans Middle School CNP Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

Veterans Middle School CNP celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with Green Eggs and Ham. Students received Green Jello with a half peach. VMS Students enjoyed the activity/treat. A huge Thank You goes out to the Child Nutrition Program and their fun creative ways of incorporating fun festivities into the student’s lunch period.

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Roma ISD School Board Honors Roma LEGAL NOTICE ISD Conjunto Program Students Application has been made

with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S PERMIT ( B G ) b y : O S C A R V. GONZALEZ JR. dba SIMPLE CAFE, to be located at 778 N. FM 2360 STE. A&B, RIO GRANDE CITY, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. OWNER OSCAR V. GONZALEZ JR.

The Roma ISD School Board honored members of the Roma ISD Conjunto Program at their Board Recognition Meeting. The student musicians were highlighted for earning top placement in the 2021 Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Competition. Roma High Schoolers Galilea Paz and Daisy Zavala, were named state finalists in the competition, and Ashly Nicole Molina, is the current state champion for the competition.

Alejandro Solis of Ramiro Barrera Middle School and Fernanda Fuentes of Roma Middle School were honored for being semifinalists as well.

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More than a Border

Rio Grande vs Rio Bravo --- How the River Got Both its Names

by Faith Chua The Rio Grande River has been a nexus of a rich and diverse history of culture, politics, and trade. From its original human uses as a provider of water and fertile land suited for agriculture, its roles have diversified as the communities alongside it developed & evolved. The river, which starts in Colorado and flows all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico in Brownsville, Texas, is nowadays best known as one of the key delineators of the U.S.-Mexico border. Yet, in daily life & commerce, its bridges are what unites North America. To fully appreciate the river’s current role and how it evolved, it pays to take a look at its past, at the origin of the river’s name. While many in the United States & beyond know the river as the Rio Grande River, others call it by its original name: Rio Bravo.

How did these two different names come about? The answer to that question lies a few hundred years ago. Back in 1582, a Spanish explorer, Juan de Oñate, established the first European settlement along the upper Rio Grande in what is now New Mexico. He initially called

the river “Rio Bravo del Norte,” or “Brave River of the North” in English. He chose the name Rio Bravo because, at the time, the river was fraught with strong currents and deep waters and flowed rapidly.

At another milestone in history, the U.S.-Mexican War (and subsequently the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo) established a significant portion of the river as the official border between the U.S and Mexico. Many people, especially in Mexico, still refer to the river as Rio Bravo, whereas those on the U.S. side refer to the river as the Rio Grande, which translates to “Big River,” primarily due to the same reasons Juan de Oñate chose the name Rio Bravo.

While over the past century the river’s magnificence has ebbed significantly due to the construction of dams to support the expansion of agriculture as well as flood control, making it a much tamer version of its former self, the river’s significance has grown. The river is so much more than a border, it is the coronary artery of the communities along is bank, and even communities far beyond them.

It is the source of water, a recreation destination, the intersection of cultures, and the pathway of trade for tens of millions of people. With a history & significance that runs as long and as deep as the river itself, the Rio Grande River not only impacts its riverbanks but the world at large.

The History of the Rio Grande

River and Its Significance to Rio South Texas The Rio Grande River is one of the longest rivers in the United States.

Around 2,000 miles long, the River starts in Colorado and, via New Mexico and Texas, makes its way down to the Gulf of Mexico. While many know the Rio Grande River to serve as the border between Mexico and the United States since the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848, the River’s history is even more illustrious.

Several indigenous groups used the River long before the first European settlers, and in the 16th century, the name Río Bravo, the Spanish name for the Rio Grande, started appearing on Spanish maps. This was followed by mining and agriculture settlements well up into the 18th century. These settlements then paved the way for the cities that make up the Rio South Texas region.

The Lower Rio Grande Valley, in particular, experienced a massive economic makeover in the 19th century. The ebbs & flows provided by the River evolved the economy from livestock herding to irrigation farming, which then dominated the area for 150 years and generated significant surplus yields. Thanks to the bi-national nature of the region and the Rio Grande River’s suitability for commercial use, this set the stage for Rio South Texas’ economic and trading significance in both the domestic and global markets.

While agriculture still plays an important role, the Rio South Texas region experienced another evolution in the 20th century. North American

manufacturing companies, followed by international counterparts, made substantial investments along the River’s banks leveraging the Maquiladora Program, Foreign Trade Zones, and NAFTA. Today, Rio South Texas’ manufacturing environment allows companies to leverage USMCA, IMMEX, CTPAT, and the FTZs dotted throughout the region to transition their products seamlessly across the River between phases in the manufacturing process. This provides these companies a competitive advantage by leveraging the best of North American manufacturing quality at globally competitive prices.

From the 1530s all the way to 2022, the Rio Grande River has been a catalyst for trade and commerce, making it one of the primary foundations of the rich and diverse multi-national business culture found in Rio South Texas. From being a nexus of two nations to its location at the heart of the North American supply chain, the River is an integral part of Rio South Texas’ unique blend of local history, regional collaboration, and global opportunity.

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