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Rio Grande City High School Principal Mr. Jorge Peña treated our mighty Rattler baseball team to lunch at Texas Cafe to celebrate their Bi District Championship! The Rattlers shutout Valley View in two games with scores of 8-0 and 11-0. Mr. Pena encouraged the team going into the Area round of the Texas State Playoffs with some words of wisdom. He told them that they are representing their school and their city with pride.

He said that passion is the reason they have come this far. Keep it going and the rest will take care of itself.

They are already winners! Thank you to Mr. Pena and all of our community for your support!

Rio Grande City Rattler Baseball Team Wins Area Championship!

The Rio Grande City Rattlers defeated the Gregory Portland Wildcats this past weekend to win the title of Area Champions.

Gregory Portland was ranked #7 in the state while RGC was ranked #35 by Texas High School Baseball coming into the playoffs. The Rattlers advanced to the third round of play in the Texas State Play-offs

and will face the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks in the Regional IV Quarterfinals. The best two out of three game series will be played on Thursday at 7 pm at Pioneer High School, Friday at Rattler Field at 7 pm, and game three (if needed) will be on Saturday at Mission High School at 3 pm. In an unprecedented statistic, all four

teams from District 31-5A won in the second round and advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals, with only 32 teams left in 5A play in the entire state of Texas.

The Sharyland Rattlers will face the La Joya Palmview Lobos this weekend as well, ensuring that two teams from 31-5A will advance to the Regional Semi Finals.

Roma Fire Department Celebrates Firefighter Appreciation Day

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Roma Fire Department celebrated Firefighter Appreciation Day with dinner and a small ceremony where two of the Firefighters were awarded for their awesome work and dedication to the Department. Firefighter Raudel Garza who has been with the department for seven years was awarded Firefighter of the Year, while Felipe Gonzalez who has been with the department for five years was awarded Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations to both! We appreciate every single one of you! Thank you for all you do for the community!

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Rio Grande City Native and Rio Grande City High School graduate Rattler Class of 1949, Army Private First Class Herschel M. Riggs was killed in action July 16, 1950 in the Kum River area of South Korea.

U.S. military officials have identified another set of previously unidentified remains of a soldier killed in the Korean War – and he is a soldier from the Rio Grande Valley. 18-year-old Army Private First Class Herschel Riggs of Rio Grande City was declared missing in action in July of 1950 following combat actions against North Korean forces.

A set of remains had been retrieved in October 1950 and buried at the National Memorial of the Pacific in Honolulu. The remains were disinterred in 2017, and experts using DNA, dental, and other analyses were able to confirm they were those of Private Riggs. A formal burial service for Riggs will be held May 25th in Pearsall, about 100 miles north of Laredo After 69 years of missing in action, he is finally coming home to Texas. Private First Class Riggs was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry

Division, Unites States Army.

Herschel is survived by his nieces and nephews Marvin Saenz and wife Isabel, Liviar Hernandez and husband Gilbert, Lillie Saenz and Rosendo Saenz. He is preceded by his parents Herschel and Lillie (Lund) Riggs, sister Norma Saenz and husband Cosme, nephews Samuel Garcia and Roberto Saenz, grandmother Catarina Lund, aunts Emma Lund and Kate Lund, and uncles George Lund, Johnny Lund and Sonny Lund.

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Roma Middle School 8th Grade Boys A Team District Champs

Congratulations to the Roma Middle School 8th Grade Boys A Basketball Team on their District Championship! They had a stellar season under the direction of Coach Victor M. Ramirez Jr. Team members include #1 Allen Perez, # 3 Herbey Alaniz, #11 Nick Cruz, #20 Yahir Monroy, #22 Omar Barrera, #23 J.J. Trevino, #24 Julio Dela Garza, # 30 Ricky Moreno, #32 Rey Gonzalez, and #33 Edgar Garcia.

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Protecting Those Who Protect

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Another bill, HB 41 has already been signed by the Governor and will go into effect later this year. It allows for volunteer firefighters and medical service volunteers to receive paid leave of absence when responding to an emergency.

The extraordinary individuals who willingly lay their lives on the line in their work to protect others from harm, not only deserve to be recognized for their bravery, but deserve to be protected themselves. I am proud to advocate on their behalf, and will continue to do everything I am capable of to ensure that our first responders receive proper protection under the law.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE STARR COUNTY TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Starr County will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm, May 24th, 2019, at Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) Grant – 2019 Fire, Ambulance, Service Truck (FAST) Fund. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The County encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TXCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Eloy Vera, Starr County Judge at the Starr County Courthouse Annex located on 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the Federal & States Programs Office at (956)-716-4800 ext. 4842 to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the County Courthouse at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AUDENCIA PÚBLICA Condado Starr tendrá una audiencia pública a las 5:30 pm, Mayo 24, 2019, ubicada en la Casa de Corte Annex en la ciudad de Rio Grande City, Texas. El Condado Starr estará dando aviso para aplicar a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) Grant – 2019 Fire, Ambulance, Service Truck (FAST) Fund. El propósito de esta reunión es permitir a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de discutir el plan de participación ciudadana, el desarrollo de la vivienda y las necesidades locales de desarrollo comunitario, la cantidad de fondos disponibles TxCDBG, todas las actividades TxCDBG elegibles, y el uso de fondos TxCDBG pasadas. El Condado anima a los ciudadanos a participar en el desarrollo de esta aplicación TXCDBG y hacer conocer sus opiniones en esta audiencia pública. Las personas que no puedan asistir a esta reunión podrán presentar sus opiniones y propuestas a Eloy Vera, Juez del Condado Starr en el Condado de Starr Courthouse Annex ubicado en 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Las personas con discapacidad que deseen asistir a esta reunión deben contactar a la Oficina Federal de los Estados y los programas al (956) -716 a 4800 ext. 4842 para organizar la asistencia. Las personas que requieren ayudas o servicios auxiliares para esta junta deberán comunicarse con la Corte del Condado de por lo menos dos días antes de la reunión para que los arreglos apropiados se puedan hacer.

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11th Annual Starr County Child Abuse Prevention Vigil

Starr County Attorney’s Office held the 11th Annual Starr County Child Abuse Prevention Vigil in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Community leaders, elected officials, law enforcement officers as well as many children from different clubs, organizations and schools were present to “Stand Up Against Child Abuse and Neglect”.

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Eastern Oregon University named 570 students to the dean’s list for the 2019 winter term.

Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework.

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Alto Bonito Celebrates Nurse’s Day

National Nurse’s Day is on May 6. Alto Bonito Elementary surprised their nurses on their big day. Nurse, Venessa Hernandez and Nurse Assistant, Rebecca Lopez, were treated with a nice gift. They each received a Consuela Crossbody, a Sticky Fingers cake, and a Dairy Queen gift card, in thanks to their service to the school and students.

Administrators, teachers, and staff, showed Miss Hernandez and Miss Lopez how much they are truly appreciated for all of their hard work!

Pictured with our nurses are, Principal, Mrs. Yvette Pena and Asst.

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Public Notice Region 11 of The Department of State Health Services, in partnership with the Texas Military Forces, may conduct a health care program called “Operation Lone Star” in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Jim Hogg, Zapata and Webb Counties. Free medical and dental services may be provided for up to one week in late July and/or early August 2021.

Questions should be addressed to: Innovative Readiness Coordinator ATTN: MSG Enrique Sanchez JFTX-J7 P.O. Box 5218 Austin, TX 78763-5218 (512) 782-5738

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(Benefits package to include 401K participation, vacation, and bonus incentives.) * 3 (+) months experience as a teller or within customer service environment * Be able to handle large quantities of currency * Strong computer skills * Strong written and oral communication skills * Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality * Basic understanding of banking products and services * Comfortable working in fast-paced environment * Be able to comply with company and department polices and regulations.

To pick up an application come by the credit union office located at 1322 E. San Benito St. RioGrande City, TX 78582 or our Branch office at 801 N Garcia St. Roma, TX 78584.

For further information required you may contact Mrs. Enedina P Nunez or Mrs. San Juanita Maraboto at 956-487-4044 Prayer to Our Lady Undoer Of Knots Virgin Mary, Mother of Fair Love, Mother who never abandons a child in need, Mother whose hands never cease to work for Her children because they are moved by the Divine Love and Infinite Mercy that exist in your heart, turn your compassionate eyes toward me and see the snarl of knots that exist in my life. You know just how much despair and pain they cause me. You know how paralyzed I am by them. Mary, Mother to whom God has given the charge of undoing the knots in the lives of His children, I place the ribbon of my life into Your hands. No one, not even the Evil One himself can take it away from Your merciful hands. In your hands there is no knot that cannot be undone.

Powerful Mother, by Your grace and intercession with Your Son Jesus, my Savior, receive today this “knot” (specify it if possible). I beg You to undo it now and forever for the glory of God. You are my hope. You are the sole consolation that God gives me, a fortress for my weaknesses, the healing of my miseries, and my deliverance from all that keeps me from Christ. Hear my plea. Keep me, guide me and protect me. You are my only safe refuge. Our Lady Undoer of Knots, pray for me! Amen!

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JOB NOTICE SUMMER PROGRAM AIDE JOB TITLE & CLASSIFICATION: Summer Program Aide for the Rio Grande City Boys & Girls Youth Club, Full-Time Temporary Posi�on JOB DESCRIPTION: Plan, implements, supervises ac�vi�es provided in within a specific program are, such as Educa�on, Social Recrea�on, Arts & Cra�s, and Physical Educa�on, Leadership & Character Development. Perform other du�es as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. Applicant must have a valid Texas drivers’ license.

Applica�on may be picked up at City Hall Valerie Brown-Garza, Personnel Director 5332 E Hwy 83 Rio Grande City, TX 78582 956/487-0672 www.cityofrgc.com City of Rio Grande City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sale is on Saturday, June 1st, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Super Starr Storage, 215 North F.M. 3167, Rio Grande City Texas. 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 un�l day of the sale. Property includes contents of spaces of the following tenants: Teodoro Hinojosa Jr., Jose Saenz, Ramona Gonzalez, Dora Garcia and Esmeralda Pena.

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The Region One Education Service Center will host its Annual Educator Job Fair on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Region One Education Service Center, 1900 W. Schunior, Edinburg from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for those interested in seeking a teaching or an administrative position in a Region One school district. There is no fee to attend the conference for those seeking employment with a school district.

Participants are asked to preregister for the job fair at www. esc1.net/staffdevelopment using Workshop # 89527. Preregistration will expedite the process for the participant and will help the participant to avoid long Thank to Roma High Mighty Gladiator Soccer MVP Mayra Estrada lines.

Local school districts and for donating her MVP jersey to hang at the Roma ISD Administration charter school systems have been Building! invited to attend. Region One area school district principals and personnel directors will be on hand, prepared to interview applicants, and in some cases, offer teaching contracts on the spot. The Region One area encompasses the seven county regions of Cameron County, Hidalgo County, Willacy County, Webb County, Jim Hogg County, Zapata County, and Starr County.

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(956) 631-0995 www.aztechouseleveling.com Roma I.S.D. Announces 2019 Project Smart Program Summer Migrant Program

Roma I.S.D. Anuncia El Programa de Migrantes de Project Smart del 2019

“Making Mathematics Meaningful” This is to inform you that Roma ISD will be implementing 2019 Project Smart Summer Migrant Program, “Making Mathematics Meaningful,” for all migrant students. This is a distance-learning program that provides instructional services to migrant students (PK-12) in and out of school. Services are provided in school and at home in an effort to balance the quality and equity concept for migrant families that at times are faced with obstacles which impair the learning process of migrant children. Project Smart is scheduled to commence on June 3, 2019 and conclude June 27, 2019.

For High School Migrant Students:

If your child is attending Roma High School and has failed 2 or more courses or needs to take the STAAR Exam, your child will be given the opportunity to obtain credit for a maximum of 2 courses. These courses will be offered for credit recovery: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, MMA, World History, World Geography, English I, and English II

For Middle School & Elementary Students:

“Making Mathematics Meaningful” Esto es para informales que Roma ISD estará implementando el programa Project Smart para todos los estudiantes que son migrantes. Éste es un programa que proporciona los servicios educacionales a los estudiantes migrantes de grados de PK-12 en la escuela y en la casa. Los servicios se proporcionan con la �inalidad de balancear la calidad y la equidad para las familias migrantes que ocasionalmente enfrentan obstáculos que interrumpen el proceso de aprendizaje de los niños migrantes. Project Smart empezará el día 3 de junio del 2019 y para concluir el 27 del junio de 2019.

Estudiantes de High School:

Si su hijo/a, asiste a Roma High School y reprobó dos o más materias, se le dará la oportunidad de volver a tomar hasta dos clases para recibir crédito. Los cursos que se ofreceran para obtener créditos son: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, MMA, World History, World Geography, English I, y English II

Estudentes de Middle School &

For students attending the elementary campuses or middle schools, your child can attend Project Smart. Students will receive instruction from a teacher by attending the campus based program. The campus based program will be from 7:50am -4:00pm , Monday through Thursday. This year our program will offer enrichment classes for PreK-8th such as Music, Art, Computers, and STAAR remediation

Elementary:

Bus transportation , breakfast , and lunch will be provided on a daily basis.

Las clases de verano empiezan de 7:50A.M. -4:00 P.M., de lunes a jueves. Habrá transportación y se les servirá el desayuno y la comida para todos los estudiantes.

This program will be held at the Roma High School for all migrant students.

El programa es diseñado para los estudiantes Migrantes de grados PK-8 que asisten a las escuelas del Distrito. El programa se llevar a cabo en la Roma Middle School. Se les ofrecerá clases de música, arte, y clases de computación, y ayuda adicional para el examen (STAAR) que es requerido por el estado .

El programa se llevara acabo en la Roma High School para todos lo estudiantes que son identificados como migrantes.

We would be very pleased to have your child attend this program that is very important for their education.

Nos dará mucho gusto que sus hijos participen en este programa que es de suma importancia para la educación académica de ellos.

For more information, you may call at (956) 849-4718 at the Roma ISD Migrant Of�ice.

Para más información, usted puede llamar al (956) 849-4718 en la o�icina del Programa Migrante de Roma ISD.

If your child will be attending this summer migrant program, please �ill out the attached registration form.

Si su niño/a va asistir en el programa, favor de llenar la forma siguiente.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 15, 2019, PAGE 10

Hepatitis B Infection Can Cause Liver Damage, Cancer The bottom line: Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can be short-term or long-term. Some people can die from it or suffer other serious diseases like cancer,

while others experience no baby at birth. symptoms. People can become Hepatitis B is a liver infection infected through sexual contact, caused by the hepatitis B virus. by sharing needles, or from an Anyone can contract the virus infected mother passing it to her if the blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the hepatitis B virus enters his or her body. This can 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 happen through sexual contact, that the below described motor vehicle, has been taken into custody by Triple J Wrecker by sharing needles, or from an Service, and will be sold. Failure of an owner or lien holder to claim vehicles within thirty (30) days after date of this notice and make payment of all towing, preservation, infected mother passing it to her and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a baby at birth. waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Juan J. Lopez, Jr. at 956-735-5144, 6511 “The ‘B’ in ‘hepatitis B’ could E. US Hwy 83, Unit A, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 for information concerning vehicles. just as well stand for ‘bad,’” said 2001 MERC GRAND MARQUIS Austin pediatrician Marilyn M. VIN # 2MEFM75W31X653797 Doyle, MD. The Texas Medical PLATE MEXICAN 193-TPS-1 Association (TMA) Committee TOWED ON 5/3/19 on Infectious Diseases member

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said she believes this because some people with hepatitis B develop severe illness – serious enough that some even die from it. In many cases, hepatitis B leads to liver cancer or cirrhosis of the liver – another serious condition in which the liver becomes scarred – or liver failure. Hepatitis B causes most liver cancer cases worldwide, according to the Hepatitis B Foundation.

Hepatitis B has two stages: acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term). The acute stage is often symptomless, so infected people could spread the disease unknowingly. Those who feel symptoms could experience fever, tiredness, lack of appetite, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, dark urine, a lightcolored stool (poop), or yellowish

skin.

With or without symptoms, the acute stage normally resolves within six months. Risk for longer-term infection is related to the patient’s age: Approximately 90% of infected infants suffer chronic infection, compared with 2% to 6% of adults.

“Hep B is particularly bad in infants and young children,” Dr. Doyle said.

The best way to prevent hepatitis B is by getting vaccinated, according to health officials like those at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Doctors began vaccinating infants in the U.S. to protect them from hepatitis B in 1991, and infection rates plummeted 89% in just 10 years, CDC reports.

Infants should receive a three-

dose series – at birth, at age 1-2 months, and again at 6 months of age. Unvaccinated adults and adolescents should get a twoor three-dose series, depending upon the vaccine used. (There are six different vaccines for hepatitis B in the U.S.) Yet in 2016, more than 1,698 people in this country – and more than 780,000 worldwide – died from this viral liver infection, according to CDC and the World Health Organization.

“My family and I are all vaccinated. I recommend vaccination for you and your family too,” said Dr. Doyle. “Prevention is always better than treatment.”

This release is part of a monthly TMA series highlighting contagious diseases that childhood and adult vaccinations can prevent.

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT The City of Escobares invites all citizens to a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May 20, 2019 at the City Hall, 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, Texas, to review performance and obtain comments regarding its 2017 Texas CDBG Program Community Development Contract 7217121. Disabled persons or those who require auxiliary aids or services who wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Secretary at 956-847-1200 at least two days before the meeting to make arrangements.

AVISO PÚBLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT La ciudad de Escobares invita a todos sus ciudadanos a una audiencia pública el 20 de Mayo del 2019, a las 6:00 p.m. en la sala municipal localizada en 4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, Texas, para evaluar el desempeño y obtener comentarios sobre el contrato CDBG del 2017, numero 7217121. Las personas discapacitadas interesadas en atender a la audiencia pública que requieren de acomodaciones o servicios especiales, deben comunicarse con la Secretaría de la ciudad al 956-847-1200 no menos de dos días antes de la junta para hacer arreglos necesarios. Residentes que necesiten un intérprete deben comunicarse con la ciudad por lo menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia pública.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

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Date of Publication: May 15, 2019 City of La Grulla PO Box 197 La Grulla, Texas 78548 (956) 716-1725 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of La Grulla, Texas.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following:

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or after June 03, 2019, the City of La Grulla will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Program Funds under Section 104(f) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project: Project Title: CDBG Project # 7218271 Street Improvements

RFP Number Description 19-20-1002 Childcare Services

Date Due Time June 19, 2019 3:00 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 956-872-4683. 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 Fernando Lamas, Associate Director of Purchasing, 956872-4683 flamas@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.

Purchases made as a result of this solicitation will be funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education and passing through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The City shall reconstruct streets to improve access. The City shall reconstruct streets to remove a potential threat to public safety and to improve access. The City shall reconstruct approximately one thousand eight hundred linear feet (1,800 l.f.) of street utilizing an eight-inch (8”) flex-base, prime coat asphalt material, two-inch (2”) HMAC, and all associated appurtenances.

Construction shall take place in the following locations: Texas Street from FM 2360 to approximately 1,800 l.f. west and on West 2nd Street from Pvt. Leopoldo Longoria Street to Pvt. Lazaro Solis Street.

Estimated Cost: The estimated total project cost is approximately $275,000.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of La Grulla has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.

Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file La Grulla City Hall, 194 South FM 2360 or PO Box 197, La Grulla, TX 78548, Attn: Pedro Flores, Mayor during the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 :00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the La Grulla Mayor’s Office.

All comments received by June 03, 2019 will be considered by the City of La Grulla prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of La Grulla, Texas certifies to the Texas Department of Agriculture that Pedro Flores, in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of La Grulla, Texas to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Texas Department of Agriculture will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of La Grulla’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of La Grulla; (b) the City of La Grulla has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by Texas Department of Agriculture; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Department of Agriculture at PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Potential objectors should contact Department of Agriculture to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Pedro Flores, Mayor

Cesar R. Perez

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Selected to the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame Baseball Biography

EARLY YEARS

Whether Cesar Perez was playing Little League, high school or college baseball, the Rio Grande City native could bring the heat.

Three Hall of Fame Rio Grande Valley umpires, David Mosqueda, Nick Cantu and Bert Lozano, all agreed that Perez was the hardest throwing high school pitcher in South Texas. Lozano said, “His fastball no doubt exceeded 90 mph even though radar guns did not exist at the time”.

Radar guns (used to measure

the speed of pitches) gained widespread use in the late 70’s at the time that Perez was in college at Sam Houston University, where his fastball was clocked at 93mph.

Cesar Perez has always reached higher and performed extra tasks in an effort to become better, regardless of whether it involves athletics or academics. His Little League and high school coach Pat Saenz stated, “Cesar was the only player that ran laps after a game, win or lose. His pitching

endurance and stamina are proof of his conditioning and a tribute to the ‘ironman’ status that he earned throughout his pitching career”.

Perez credits his cousin and his uncle for taking him to the Little League tryouts in Rio Grande City at the age of 8. Perez did not own a baseball glove, but he was the first player chosen in draft. Ironically, his cousin went on to be his catcher from Little League through high school.

Throughout his childhood years, the running paid dividends as he became a standout fastball pitcher for Rio Grande City (1975), Texas Southmost College (1977), and Sam Houston State University (1979), and participated in two College World Series Championship tournaments.

Perez indicates that a pitcher’s power and stamina mostly comes from the lower body and selfdiscipline is essential, as there are no shortcuts in running. Even when he threw a no-hitter, a shutout, 19 strike outs, 13 innings, and/or 216 pitches (in one game), he ran his laps.

I n addition t o being a standout pitcher in high school at Rio Grande C i t y, Perez was the quarterback on the 1972-1975 football teams. He stood 6’3”, 190lbs and wore number 10 in both sports, but opted to play college baseball instead.

Perez is one of many Rio Grande Valley student athletes to come out of high school and enjoy a successful college career in both academics and athletics. He states, “There are many talented Rio Grande Valley student athletes who unfortunately do not attend college. It is incumbent upon our community and school districts to assist that particular talent to attain higher education. The RGV has an untapped wealth of gifted athletes that need to be identified and exposed to college”.

The RGC Rattlers and Perez competed in District 16-3A at a time when the Mercedes Tiger Baseball team made RGV history by earning their way to the state playoffs. The Tigers beat the Rattlers for the district championship. However,

HIGH SCHOOL a Tiger pitcher, Gilbert Moreno once said, “Perez was a great pitcher who threw s m o k e ”.

When P e r e z entered high school, RGC did not have enough players for a summer baseball program. The Rigo Rodriguez family from Mission graciously invited him to play and live in Mission. This opportunity offered Perez valuable experience, as he became the starting pitcher for the RGV All-Star Team, and they competed against Corpus and Houston area All-Stars.

During Perez’ Little League and high school career as a pitcher, all of his games resulted in double digit strikeouts. He once struck out 16 Edcouch batters in a one hit game, and four days later, he struck out 18 Falfurrias batters in a nohitter. In a McAllen tournament, he struck out 43 batters in 18 innings.

Against Zapata, he struck out 19 batters in one game, 2 shy of the record of 21 for the state of Texas.

Not only could Perez throw hard, he also attained a reputation for endurance, never leaving a game unfinished or being relieved on

the mound.

He attributes that feat to the discipline of running and by working the hot summer and long weekend hours at the family ranch and feed store handling 50 pound sacks of cattle feed and hay bales.

Perez was inspired by his mentors: Gustavo Perez (his father, a businessman), Yolanda Munoz Perez (his mother, a housewife) , Coach Pat Saenz (RGC) and Coach Jimmy Dodd (TSC) whose combined discipline influenced Perez’ athletic and academic success and ultimately his career. These mentors influenced Perez to attend two World Series Championship Tournaments, attain 3 university degrees (Economics, Finance and Law) and become a successful RGV banker and attorney.

Gustavo Perez, with only a third grade education, never taught his son Cesar about the game of baseball, but never kept him from competing in sports, even though he was needed at the ranch and feed store. Instead, his father taught him a lesson in the value of a solid day’s work and to reach higher to attain success.

TRANSITION to ACADEMICS in 1979. Even though Perez was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds, Perez opted to focus on his academics and pursue a higher education.

He attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Masters in Finance, earning a 3.5 GPA. A f t e r graduation, Perez went on to work for the Federal Land Bank in 1983 where he rapidly earned his way up from Loan Officer Trainee to Chief Executive Officer of the bank in 5 years. In 1990, he decided to take on another challenge — Law School at the University of Texas. He graduated in 1994 as a

Fulbright Scholar, and has worked in Corpus, Houston, San Antonio and currently enjoys a successful law practice in the Rio Grande Valley.

Perez says, “I have always strived to do more than is expected of me, whether it is in athletics, baseball, academics, or law. If you push yourself to do more and put in the time and effort, you will attain more and achievement will be right around the corner. Success will find you…eventually, just a matter of time”.

Perez is currently a highly regarded attorney with offices in San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. He has earned recognition as a Top Houston Attorney (2005), 4 Time Top 10 Texas Verdicts, and Texas Top 10% Lawyer (2015 and 2017). He was inducted into the RGV Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 as a player, and as a member of the TSC Scorpions in 2017.

Cesar resides in Palmhurst with his wife, Ofelia, and two children, Rebekah and Ricardo.

He continues to run and to strive for improvement and success on a daily basis.

From TSC, Perez went to Sam Houston State University and helped the Bearkat baseball team

Cesar Perez reach the NAIA World Series

After graduating from RGC in 1975, Perez went to Texas Southmost College on a baseball scholarship to play for Coach Jimmy Dodd. Another teammate was Rigo Rodriguez, who became

his roommates. Perez and Rodriguez would face off against each other later, when Perez went to Sam Houston State University and Rodriguez to UTPA. Rodriguez had played against Perez since Little League and knew that he dominated batters at every level when he was on the mound. Rodriguez knew Perez would be bringing the heat, so other teams would always pitch their best against him. There was no doubt that his pitches in high school and college were traveling at 90mph.

Perez indicates that when he arrived at TSC, he knew all of the baseball players because most of them were from the RGV, and they had all played against each other in high school. The team consisted of 17 players, but they were very close knit, and to this day, they remain good friends.

Coach Dodd taught them the fundamentals of baseball, finished the year at 29-7 and took

COLLEGE LIFE them to the Junior College World Series. He himself was a state championship player and coach, as well as an All-American in college, having participated in the College World Series in the mid 60’s.

Known as a “work horse” on the mound, Perez relied on his fastball, and even his opponents knew what was coming. He exhibited a unique quality – endurance. At TSC, he threw 2 no-hitters and multiple one-hit games. He once pitched 13 innings, 18 strike outs and 216 pitches in the same game.

In 1977, he led the Scorpions to the Junior College World Series in Colorado. To get there, TSC won 6 post season games. During a 4 day Regional Tournament at the Texas Longhorn Stadium, they

defeated 4 Texas teams, all of which were nationally ranked. Then they swept another team in the SE USA series to earn their spot in the Junior College World Series held in Colorado.

“That group of kids was exceptional” said Coach Dodd.

“They always pushed each other to do more than was expected. There were never any discipline problems as Cesar Perez saw to that. He was a natural leader, a good player and a great person. The players looked up to him for leadership and guidance.

They called him ‘El Jefe’ and what he said, they did”’.

Coach Dodd pointed out that when the Scorpions played and beat San Jacinto (ranked #1 in the USA), they had 16 pitchers on their roster, most of whom were pro prospects. TSC only had a total of 17 players on the entire team.

To go 4-0 in Austin required an “ironman” effort from Cesar Perez.

In the 4 day regional tournament, he started and finished 2 nine inning games and relieved 2 others.

He pitched a total of 24 innings.

Coach Dodd stated, “Cesar pitched just about every inning in that tournament in a span of a few days”.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 15, 2019, PAGE 12

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Support Programs—Programas Programas de Apoyo: Bilingual Program (Selected Pre-K and K Students) Chance 2 Be (EOC Testing & Credit Recovery) GT Program (1st through 7th grades) Migrant Program (A Bright Beginning, High School Migrant Labs, and Project SMART) Special Education—Must meet Extended Year Services Criteria

Rio Grande City HS (EOC Testing & Credit Recovery); For more information, contact your campus principal or Federal Programs at 956-716-6767 Hosting Preparatory for Early College High School Para más información, llame al director(a) de su escuela o a la Oficina de Programas Federales al 956-716-6767

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Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $2 Million for Veteran Court Program Impacting Starr County Funding is awarded to Webb County’s 406th District Veterans Court Program that will service Starr County veterans Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,000,000 over the next 5 years in federal funding for Webb County’s 406th District Veterans Court Program awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The funds will go to support the continuation of services the Webb County Veteran Court Program offers, including mental health and substance abuse services, but will support Starr county veterans. Other areas the program will service include Webb County, Jim Hogg, Starr, Duvall and Jim Wells County.

The SAMHSA Treatment Drug

Court Grant Program The awarded funds come from SAMHSA’s Treatment Drug Court Program. The program assists state and local drug courts in providing Substance Use Disorder treatment in order to break the cycle of criminal behavior and promote successful recovery.

Substance Use Disorders (SUD) are a significant problem among our nation’s military veterans. Through this grant, Webb County’s Veterans Court Program will provide crucial mental health support to our veterans in and across south Texas.

Veterans Court Program Congressman Cuellar announced this SAMHSA funding of $2,000,000 distributed over 5 years at $400,000, will go towards ensuring the continuation and expansion of services of the

Veterans Court Program. The program will offer adult veterans in Starr County individualized treatment for co-occurring psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders. In addition to providing treatment to adult veterans, the program will offer Support and Family Education (SAFE) that will provide family members information on mental illness and PTSD. Through these federal funds, the Veterans Court Program will continue to offer comprehensive counseling services, improving the lives of our veterans. The Veterans Court Program will be able to serve 200 veterans in areas of Webb County, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Starr, Duvall and Jim Wells County. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Cuellar helped secure this funding through the fiscal year 2019

appropriations bill.

“Webb County 406th District Veterans Court continues its tremendous service to our community and our veterans by providing services and treatment to those who need it most,” Congressman Cuellar said. “I believe in its mission of making sure that every person is presented with the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. This funding provides for services to help those currently battling addiction, mental illnesses or cooccurring disorders, including funding for health training and education.

He continued “Recovery is a long and hard road, but programs like these offer our veterans a chance. I thank Judge Hale and Judge Palomo for their dedication and for providing our veterans with a vital support system.”

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

X

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

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DATED MAY 3, 2019

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 3, 2019, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2019, the same being the 4th 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 10:00 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-14-88 Account No(s). 0059485 (08025-00000-00100-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ Lot 1, El Rancho Vela Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 263-A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $37,120.00; TS-14-88 Account No(s). 0024619 (00074-08000-01770-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ 0.152 acre, more or less, out of Share 29-A, Porciones 80 and 81, J. Antonio de la Garza Falcon Survey, Abstract 74, Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tract 4, in deed dated May 28, 2014, from Clodin V. Sanchez to Jose Luis Sanchez, in Volume 1416, Page 311, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,130.00; TS-14-88 Account No(s). 0045322 (00074-08000-01760-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ 0.069 acre, more or less, out of Share 29-A, Porciones 80 and 81, J. Antonio de la Garza Falcon Survey, Abstract 74, Starr County, Texas, as described, as Tract 5, in deed dated May 28, 2014, from Clodin V. Sanchez to Jose Luis Sanchez, in Volume 1416, Page 311, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $17,810.00; TS-15-195 Account No(s). 0000093 (14500-03400-00100-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. RAUL ALFONSO AGUILAR A/K/A RAUL A. AGUILAR, M.D., ET AL Lots 1 and 2, Block 34, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 615, Page 789, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $17,990.00; TS-15-212 Account No(s). 0012781 (15000-06000-00400-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HERON A. GUERRA Lot 4, Block 60, City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1282, Page 471, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $103,640.00; TS-15-214 Account No(s). 0060400 (00085-07000-02815-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROXANA FALCON MORENO A/K/A ROXANA LISSETTE RODRIGUEZ 0.50 acre, more or less, out of Porcion No. 70, Share No. 47, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 30, 1990, from Conrado G. Guerra etux to Roxana Falcon Moreno, in Volume 613, Page 793, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas and carried on the tax roll as Abstract 85, Porcion 70, R. Gonzalez, Share 47. with an adjudged value of $69,810.00; TS-16-160 Account No(s). 0024347 (00082-07800-05030-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR SALINAS A/K/A HECTOR C. SALINAS 70.00 feet by 100.00 feet, containing 0.1607 acre, more or less, out of Porcion No.78, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 26, 1994, from Nicolas Salinas etux to Hector Salinas, in Volume 692, Page 811, Official Records of Starr County, Texas and carried on the tax roll as Abstract 82, Porcion 78, Diego Garcia. with an adjudged value of $29,140.00; TS-16-160 Account No(s). 0082190 (00075-08100-00240-000775) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR SALINAS A/K/A HECTOR C. SALINAS 0.50 acre, more or less, out of Tract 5, Porcion 81, Ancient Jurisdiction of Camargo, Mexico, now Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated November 22, 1999, from Starr County Colonia Assistance Corporation, Inc. to Hector Salinas, in Volume 1013, Page 858, Official Records of Starr County, Texas and carried on the tax roll as Abstract 75, Porcion 81, J J De La G, FPT, Tract 5. with an adjudged value of $9,380.00; TS-16-163 Account No(s). 0042769 (11800-00005-00200-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NOE N. VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL Lot 2, Block “E”, Madrigal Addition, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 65, Page 50, Deed

Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $22,500.00; TS-17-50 Account No(s). 0043414 (11100-00300-01000-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LUIS AMADO GONZALEZ A/K/A LUIS A. GOZALEZ A/KA/ LUIS SAMORA GONZALEZ, ET AL 50.0 feet by 100.00 feet, containing 0.1148 acres, more or less, being Lot 10, Block III, Loma Linda Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 215- A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $18,900.00; TS-17-119 Account No(s). 0052889 (00127-09400-01559-000900) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. IVONNE PERALEZ A/K/A YVONNE PERALEZ 0.09 acre, more or less, being Lot 53-E, Porcion 94, Abstract 127, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated December 26, 1987, from Pedro Solis Jr. etux to Ivonne Peralez, in Volume 565, Page 500, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas and carried on the tax roll as Abstract 127, Porcion 94, P. Longoria, Tract 47, Lot 53-E (A5746). with an adjudged value of $90,480.00; TS-17-133 Account No(s). 0045682 (07950-00300-00700-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JAIME GUZMAN RESENDEZ Lot 7, Block 3, El Quiote Subdivision No. 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 904, Page 352, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $96,430.00; TS-17-170 Account No(s). 0033764 (15200-00200-00800-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. PORFIRIO MORENO Lot 8, Block 2, Roma Creek Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1167, Page 368, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $78,110.00; TS-17-264 Account No(s). 0046743 (09410-00500-00200-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CLAUDIA GARCIA Lot 2, Block 5, Garza- Salinas Subdivision No. 3, Amended Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 226, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $43,330.00; TS-17-283 Account No(s). 0072888 (08850-00000-00100-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VICTOR D. GARCIA A/K/A VICTOR GARCIA, JR., ET AL Lot 1, Garcia Mena Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 231-A, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $140,240.00; TS-17-328 Account No(s). 0080827 (05420-00000-01600-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARINA RAMOS A/K/A MARINA C. RAMOS Lot 16, Bueno Vista Subdivision, an addition to the City of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 3, Page 389, Plat Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $14,080.00; TS-17-360 Account No(s). 0001740 (00085-07000-03070-000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN BELTRAN 0.25 acre, more or less, out of Share No. 56, Porcion No. 70, Ancient Jurisdiction of Camargo, Mexico, now situated in Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 25, 2013, from Crisanto Beltran to Juan Beltran, in Volume 1383, Page 664, Official Records of Starr County, Texas and carried on the tax roll as Abstract 85, Porcion 70, R. Gonzalez, Tract 8, Share 564130-00270-03DEED14. with an adjudged value of $7,500.00; TS-18-5 Account No(s). 0043604 (13000-00300-00600-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA AVELINA GARZAGUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN Lot 6, Block 3, Northwest Industrial Park Subdivision I, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1418, Page 467, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $36,960.00;

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TS-18-5 Account No(s). 0043602 (13000-00300-00500-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN Lot 5, Block 3, Northwest Industrial Park Subdivision I, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1418, Page 467, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $5,600.00; TS-18-39 Account No(s). 0056547 (10750-00700-00100-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EDITH GUADALUPE CAMPOS Lot 1, Block 7, Live Oak Estates, Phase 1, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 255-A, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,490.00; TS-18-63 Account No(s). 0015270 (14500-10400-00400-000000) CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JUAN LARA Lot 4, Block 104, Original Townsite to the Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 759, Page 386, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $11,800.00; TS-18-85 Account No(s). 0081017 (14180-00000-07900-000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ESPERANZA IBANEZ Lot 79, Rancho Alto Vista III, an addition to Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 1117, Page 284, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $19,600.00; (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.

Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, MAY 3, 2019.

RENE FUENTES Sheriff Starr County, Texas

Deputy

NOTES:

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. 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.

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.

LA PROPIEDAD 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. 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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