MAY 17, 2023

STARR VISION CASTAÑEDA CENTER

487-2440

300 East Main St. R.G.C.

Dr. Angie Ramirez Therapeutic Optometrist

Auto Insurance & Bail Bonds

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

The Law Office Of

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

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Serina Ramirez Won the State Title at the Valente Garcia Qualified 487-2596 2023 UIL State Track and Field Championships for State in Team Roping 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

Installment Loans 668 E. Grant St. Ste A&B Roma TX 78584-5312

Phone (956) 849-4497

GOLD MEDAL and New All Time Valley Record of 48’7.75!!!

On Friday, May 12th, Rattler Serina Ramirez competed for the State Title for the third year in a row. Serina set a New All Time Valley Record of 48’7.75 in the Shot Put event!

RGCGISD would like to congratulate Serina Ramirez for winning the State Title at the 2023 UIL State Track and Field Championships in Austin Tx for the second time.

Congratulations Serina and way to represent RGCGISD! Serina Ramírez come back with the GOLD!!! The new UIL State Champion in Track and Field in Shot Put! Rattler Nation are so incredibly proud of all the accomplishments that Serina has had during her 4 year career here at Rio Grande City High School!

3X STATE QUALIFIER 2021, 2022 & 2023, 3X REGIONAL, 3X AREA, 3X DISTRICT CHAMP, 4X BROKE SCHOOL RECORD AND FIRST EVER

FEMALE RIO RATTLERS TRACK & FIELD HISTORY TO BRING HOME NOT ONE BUT TWO STATE MEDALS 2022 and 2023.

During her Senior year Serina has been District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion, and State Champion.

4X breaker of the school record and is the new Rio Grande Valley record holder for shot put!

Feats that few achieve in their

Veterans Middle School 8th Grade student Valente Garcia qualified for State this year in Team Roping. He made it to the best top 10 Team Ropers in Jr. HIGH Rodeo Region 8 and will compete for State in Gonzalez, Tx at the end of May. Congratulations and Good Luck athletic career and one we hope Valente!!! Keep it up! she continues at the university Mental Health come together and remember the level!

Awareness has inherent value we each hold – no Serina has done a been observed matter our diagnosis, appearance, TREMENDOUS job representing every year since 1949. Mental socioeconomic status, background, the Rattler Nation! Thank you to Health Awareness Month is a time or ability. all her supporters and her coaches to fight stigma, provide support, It is important that every person for making this achievement educate the public and advocate for to know, no matter what, they are possible! policies that support the millions inherently worthy of more than Once again on behalf of the of people in the U.S. affected by enough life, love, and healing.

ENTIRE RATTLER NATION, mental illness.

Showing up, just as you are, for CONGRATULATIONS SERINA According to recent estimates, 1 yourself and the people around you RAMÍREZ!!! in 5 U.S. adults experience mental is more than enough. illness each year, and less than half For more information on Mental receive treatment.

Health Awareness Month and This year, NAMI is celebrating mental health resources, please Mental Health Awareness Month visit Home | NAMI: National with the More Than Enough Alliance on Mental Illness. campaign!

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RGC High School Winter Guard Earn 2nd Place Dr. Raymond Cruz Best at TECA South Color Guard Championships

Roma High Basketball Lady Gladiators Selected for All-District Honors

419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

Rio Grande City High School would like to congratulate the Rattler Winter Guard on an awesome performance at the TECA South Colorguard Championships. The Rattler Winter Guard placed 2nd place! Congratulations to the Roma High School Mighty Lady Gladiator Great job! Way to go students and teachers on this season! We are super proud of you all! All IN!!! ALL Basketball Team All-District Selections! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of these young ladies!!

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

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201 S. San Antonio. St. Rio Grande City, TX (956)

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CHUY Alvarez ATTORNEY AT LAW

J.M. “Chuy” Alvarez

501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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

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WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH – I.C.C. 6:30 P.M. †JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR.

by Family †LUZ MARIA GARZA (11TH AN.)

by Family THURSDAY MAY 18TH – L.G. 6:00 P.M. †HERBERT M. BROWN (14TH AN.)

by Daughter †JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR.

by Family FRIDAY MAY 19TH - I.C.C. 12:00 P.M. JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR.

by Family SATURDAY MAY 20TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †LOLITA & PEDRITO FERNANDEZ

by Fernandez Family

†IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR RGCHS CLASSMATES OF 1962

by RGCHS Class of 1962 †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad †DIANA PEREZ HERNANDEZ by Family †MELICIA “MITZIE” OLIVAREZ

by Israel & Lupita Chapa †RUDY MARTINEZ JR. by Family †INEZ & RODOLFO MARTINEZ

by Family †LEONARDA B. GONZALEZ by Family †ALBERTO GARZA by Family †REYNALDO MOLINA III by Family †PEDRO & PETRA HERNANDEZ

by Family †BELINDA PEREZ by Family †JAMES WILLIAM GOINES

by Nelda & Gilbert Gonzalez †ERNESTO LEZA by Family †JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR.

by Family †DR. ALEJANDRO SAENZ VILLARREAL

by Familia Villarreal

Primer Aniversario en Memoria de

SUNDAY MAY 21ST – L.G. 7:00 A.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE SUNDAY MAY 21ST - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †JOSE M. GARCIA REYNA

by Family †EVANGELINA ROSAS DE GARCIA

by Family †JOSE LUNA , JR. (1ST AN.)

by Su Familia †FR. THOMAS SEPULVEDA

by Noelia Muñoz †MITZIE OLIVAREZ by Noelia Muñoz †JOSE MARIA RAMIREZ (1ST AN.)

by Family †DANIEL TREVIÑO SAENZ (2ND AN.)

by Family †SANTIAGO OLIVAREZ JR. (5TH AN.)

by Josefa Olivarez †ANGELITA Z. VILLARREAL

by Josefa Olivarez

SUNDAY MAY 21ST – I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †NOE GUTIERREZ by Wife & Children †ELIAS GARCIA (27TH AN.)

by Ninfa Longoria & Family †LEONZO GARZA (3RD AN.) by Yesenia Rivas †ARMINDA & TIBURCIO RIVAS

by Yesenia Rivas 5:00 P.M. †WILLIAM GRIGGS (2ND AN.) by Family †JIMMY LEE “JJ” RODRIGUEZ JR.

by Family MONDAY MAY 22ND – I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL

by Wife & Children †SILVESTRE GONZALEZ by Wife & Family TUESDAY MAY 23RD – I.C.C. 6.30 P.M. PRO POPULO – MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE

Roma High Students Enjoy STEM Camp

Jose Cruz Villarreal 05/03/1953 † 05/20/2022

Cuando miren al cielo recuerden siempre que yo los veo desde allí...

Cuando se sientan tristes y solos, intenten recordar momentos felices que pasamos juntos...

Cuando no allá nadie mas, dense cuenta que allí estamos juntos... y que aunque no puedan verme siempre los acompaño en sus alegrías, en sus tristezas, emociones, éxitos, en todas sus días, en todas sus horas y cada segundo.

Al igual que ustedes deben extrañarme...

Yo también los extraño mucho. Y lamento tanto no averme despedido, pero desde mi estrella los puedo mirar, denme una sonrisa para descansar...

Saben que los amo, búsquenme en la �lor, en la suave brisa, en lo que es el amor, que yo estoy presente como lo esta el sol, y yo sigo latiendo en sus corazones...

Su esposa Maricela Villarreal e hijos

Familia Villarreal

Roma High School 9th and 10th grade GT Program students had a terrific time at skills camps hosted at the campus. The camps provided hands-on demonstrations of science, engineering and technical skills the students are learning in classes every day.

2,900.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

METAL CASKET

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301 E. 2nd. St. Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582

(956) 487-2525

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“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”

Memorial Funeral Home 101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr. Roma, Tx. 78584

(956) 847-7008

Pida a los 3 Ángeles San Miguel, Rafael y Gabriel.

Prenda 3 velas blancas en un plato con agua y azúcar, haga su petición.

A los tres días publique esta oración.

Aunque no crea mire que pasa el cuarto día.

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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 17, 2023, PAGE 3

Carillo Earned Roma High Construction Tech Students Ximena 2nd Place at State Law Earn Trip to State Competition Enforcement Competition

Congrats to the Roma High Gladiator Carpentry Program students who earned a trip to the SkillsUSA State Comp! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of the high level of skills these students have mastered.

Their work is clearly some of the best in the state. They are headed for amazing futures!

Congrats to Roma High School Law Enforcement Program student Ximena Carrillo for earning 2nd Place in the Opening Statement Contest at the TSPSTA State Competition! She participated in the Opening Statement Contest as a Defense Attorney.

Roma High Law Enforcement Students Earn Trip to SkillsUSA State Meet

Congrats to the Roma High Law Enforcement Class students who participated at the SkillsUSA District Meet. Students Mel Velazquez, Gabriel Cantu, Alan Alvarez, and Adrian Barrera competed in the Building Search Event, earning 2nd Place and a trip to the State! Way to go!!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 17, 2023, PAGE 4

Starr County Proclaims the Week of April 30th thru VMS Student Council celebrated Earth Day cleaning May 7, 2023 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week On Saturday April 22nd, Veterans

Starr County Judge Eloy Vera signed a proclamation recognizing the Week of April 30th thru May 7th as Soil and Water Stewardship Week to

promote awareness of the importance of fertile soil and clean water to provide communities with daily sustenance.

The Proclamation reads: “Whereas, our security depends upon the robust management of natural resources, and Whereas stewardship calls for each person to help conserve these precious resources.”

Pictured with Judge Eloy Vera is Mr. Ruperto Escobar who is the Chairman of the Starr County Soil and Water Conservation District Board.

Middle School Student Council celebrated Earth Day cleaning the Highway. Thank you to all members who helped with this project and made it a huge success. A special thanks to the assistant principal Veronica Salinas, Counselor Raul Garcia, Athletic Coordinator Huver Trevino, RGCGISD Police Department Officer Garza and Officer De La Garza and Student Council Sponsor Claribel Solis.

VMS would also like to send a big THANK YOU to Steel Erectors & Fabrication for their support and donation to the cause providing cool refreshments and snacks to the students.

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2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB LT MSRP PRICE REDUCTION BELOW MSRP SPECIAL VALUE PRICE 1 CUSTOMER CASH 2 BONUS CASH SALE PRICE

$52,775 -$ 2,750 $50,025 -$ 1,250 -$ 1,000 $47,7 75

OTHER AVAILABLE OFFERS YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR: GM TRADE ALLOWANCE 3

-$ 1,500

AVAILABLE SPECIALS: 90 Day Deferral for very well qualified buyers when financed with GM Financial 4

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(1) Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 05/31/2023. (2) Not available with lease and some other offers. Residential restrictions apply. Must take new retail delivery by 05/31/2023.

All prices plus tax, title and license. Vehicle is subject to pre-sale. (3) Must trade in a 2009 model year or newer vehicle. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take new car delivery by 05/31/2023.

(4) No monthly payments for 90 days. Must finance with GM Financial. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. 1.9% APR for 36 months

for well-qualified buyers when financed w/GM Financial. Monthly payment is $28.60 for every $1,000 you finance. Average down payment is 15.88%. Not available with leases and some other offers. Must take new retail delivery by 05/31/2023.

See Dealer for details. All prices plus tax, title and license. Vehicle is subject to pre-sale.

“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!”

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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE Sheriff Rene Fuentes Pursuant to a resolution by Commissioners Court, Starr County, as authorized by Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on June 06, 2023, at the South Side Doors of the Courthouse, of the said County, located at 401 N. Britton, Rio Grande City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:30 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Starr County, Texas, to wit:

CAUSE NO. TS-15-155; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA , SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. BEATRIZ G. RAMOS (DECEASED); FORECLOSED: MARCH 02, 2021; ACCT. NO. 142200040000100000100; LOT 1, BLOCK 4, RAU-CON ADDITION #2, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 503, PAGE 112, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS; SAVE & EXCEPT HOWEVER, THAT CERTAIN WEST 1/2 OF SAID LOT 1 AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 504, PAGE 537, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-115; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. EDNA GONZALEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 071100000000081000000; TRACT 1: LOT 81, ALTO BONITO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 258-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-17-115; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs. EDNA GONZALEZ; FORECLOSED JULY 03, 2018; ACCT. NO. 071100000000082000000; TRACT 2: LOT 82, ALTO BONITO SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 258-A, MAP RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-18-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 130000030000600000000; 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.

Notes:

CAUSE NO. TS-18-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs MARIA AVELINA GARZA-GUZMAN A/K/A MARIA AVELINA GUZMAN; FORECLOSED JUNE 04, 2019; ACCT. NO. 130000030000500000000; 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. CAUSE NO. TS-19-5; RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs JOSUE PREZA; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 03, 2019; ACCT. NO. 141280000001100000000; LOT 11, RANCHO ALTO VISTA, PHASE 1, AN ADDITION TO STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 1100, PAGE 724, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. TS-19-94; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY vs FERMIN HINOJOSA A/K/A FERMIN VIDAL HINOJOSA, JR., ET AL; FORECLOSED DECEMBER 07, 2021; ACCT. NO. 002830610019700000000; 150.00 FEET BY 100.00 FEET, CONTAINING 0.344 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN PORCION 61, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 874, PAGE 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF STARR COUNTY, TEXAS. CAUSE NO. 8226; ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS ISIDORA FLORES, ET., EX., MARGARITA GARZA FLORES, ET., AL.; FORECLOSED NOVEMBER 05, 1991; ACCT. NO. 690000550000000000000; LOT 6, RAUCON SUBDIVISION, OUT OF PORCION 75M, STARR COUNTY, TEXAS, AS DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 323, PAGE 8, STARR COUNTY DEED RECORDS.

POR LOS DERECHOS, TÍTULOS E INTERESES, SI FUESE EL CASO, DE LA PROPIEDAD INMUEBLE QUE SE OFRECE.

All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any LA PROPIEDAD SE VENDE TAL CUAL, DONDE SE ENCUENTRE improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

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

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

All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.

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. 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

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. 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7931 www.lgbs.com

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 17, 2023, PAGE 7

What to know about vaping Tobacco may not seem as popular as it once was, but the World Health Organization notes that 17 percent of the global population uses tobacco.

If it seems as though fewer people are smoking cigarettes, that’s not an incorrect interpretation. According to the Tobacco Atlas, the number of cigarettes smoked worldwide has been decreasing slowly since sales peaked in 2012. However, cigarettes are not the only tobacco product on the market, and the decline in cigarette sales does not necessarily mean consumers are avoiding tobacco altogether. In fact, some may simply be vaping, which is the term used to describe the usage of e-cigarettes. Though vaping is sometimes described as a safe alternative to cigarettes, such a characterization could be somewhat misleading, as various public health agencies caution

against the use of any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. A greater understanding of vaping, including its potential connection to cancer, could help consumers make more informed decisions.

What is vaping?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, e-cigarettes produce an aerosol that usually contains flavored nicotine, which is the addictive ingredient in cigarettes and other popular tobacco products. Additional chemicals are employed to make the aerosol, which e-cigarette users inhale into their lungs.

It’s important to note that even the term “vaping” might be misleading. The American Cancer Society notes that “vaping” gives the impression that e-cigarettes produce a vapor that is then inhaled. But vaping produces an aerosol that contains tiny particles.

That aerosol is not the same thing

as a vapor.

Does vaping produce a secondhand effect?

Most cigarette smokers are familiar with the dangers of secondhand smoke. That danger is so significant that it’s now illegal to smoke indoors in many areas of the world. The CDC reports that vaping poses a similar threat, as bystanders near someone who is vaping can breathe in the aerosol when e-cigarette users exhale.

Is vaping linked to cancer?

The ACS notes that the chemicals in the aerosol produced when smoking e-cigarettes may contain formaldehyde, a cancercausing substance that can form if the e-liquid overheats or an insufficient amount of liquid is reaching the heating element.

Though the CDC notes that e-cigarettes can potentially benefit smokers who are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute

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

23-24-1006

Description

Merchant Services

Date Due

June 15, 2023

Time

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 St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or 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 the opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing, at 956-872-4681 or beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer of Purchasing, at 956-872-4661 or vsolis_3079@southtexascollege.edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

A pre-proposal conference will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. For the meeting link information, please email stcpurchasing@southtexascollege.edu.

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

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

HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS IN JUNE for cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products, the organization also emphasizes that more research is necessary before scientists can understand the longterm effects of vaping. In addition, the CDC reports that e-cigarettes are not safe for youth, young adults, pregnant adults, or adults who do not currently use tobacco products.

Smoking cigarettes has long been known to increase risk for various cancers. Vaping may be a less harmful alternative to smoking for current smokers, but various public health agencies still warn that avoiding tobacco entirely is the safest option.

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 Rio Grande City Police Department, 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 payments of all towing fee, preservation, and storage charges resulting from the placing of vehicles in custody shall constitute a waiver of the right to reclaim vehicle. Contact Nelba Ortiz at 956-487-8892 / Mon - Fri / 8am - 5pm, 402 E. Main Street Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 for information concerning vehicles.

2000 CHEVROLET PK “WHITE” VIN - 2GCEC19T1Y1408488 2003 SUZUKI ATV “WHITE” VIN - JSAAK47AX32113249

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 22-23-1068

Description Campus Dining & Food Truck Services - III

Date Due June 6, 2023

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 St) or by calling 956-872-4681. Responses received after the specified time and date will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Email or Facsimile responses will not be accepted. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Responses need to be clearly marked on the envelope with the RFP number.

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege. edu, or Vanessa Campos, Technical Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4661 vsolis_3079@ southtexascollege.edu. Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W Pecan Blvd Bldg N Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

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DATED MAY 5, 2023

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 5, 2023, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2023, 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-14-07, Account No(s). 0036965(059000000700100000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. NOE VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL Lots 1 and 2, Block “G”, Catalina Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 86, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $162,010.00 TS-14-07, Account No(s). 0036969(059000000700300000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR COUNTY, CITY OF ROMA AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE VS. NOE VILLARREAL A/K/A NOE NUMAEL VILLARREAL, ET AL Lot 3, Block “G”, Catalina Heights, an addition to the City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 86, Map Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $15,000.00

TS-20-119, Account No(s). 0074963(00166-07300-03200-003911 and 001660730003200003911) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR JAIME MARTINEZ, JR., ET AL 0.25 acre, more or less, being Lot 44, Porcion 73, Abstract 166, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 9, 1999, from Humberto Saenz Jr. etux to Hector J. Martinez etux, in Volume 826, Page 650, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,500.00

TS-20-119, Account No(s). 0074964(00166-07300-03200-003912 and 001660730003200003912) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. HECTOR JAIME MARTINEZ, JR., ET AL 0.19 acre, more or less, being Lot 45, Porcion 73, Abstract 166, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 9, 1999, from Humberto Saenz Jr. etux to Hector J. Martinez etux, in Volume 826, Page 650, Official Records TS-17-135, Account No(s). 0035130(008430600050000011900) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE of Starr County, Texas.

AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROSALVA P. CANTU, A/K/A ROSALVA with an adjudged value of $9,770.00 PRUNEDA CANTU 0.523 acre, more or less, out of Porcion 60, Starr County, Texas, as described, TS-20-183, Account No(s). 0055727(102500000002700000000) as Tract 3, in deed dated September 3, 1997, from Israel Pruneda etux to ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE Rosalva P. Cantu, in Volume 788, Page 363, Official Records of Starr County, AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRENDA RAMIREZ Lot 27, Hilltop Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according Texas. to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 251-B, Map Records with an adjudged value of $41,490.00 of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $9,000.00 TS-18-41, Account No(s). 0007006(159000110000900000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE TS-20-183, Account No(s). 0055728(102500000002800000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALBERTO GARCIA, ET AL Lot 9, Block 11, San Rafael Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, AND STARR COUNTY VS. BRENDA RAMIREZ as described in Volume 340, Page 59, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. Lot 28, Hilltop Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 251-B, Map Records with an adjudged value of $15,480.00 of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $79,180.00 TS-19-283, Account No(s). 0034985(169000000003400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. TS-20-187, Account No(s). 0072271(000950750026315000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, JUAN ANGEL BARRERA, ET AL 0.1736 acre, more or less, out of Share 5-A, Porcion 84, Starr County, Texas, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. LAURA as described in deed dated January 20, 1984, from Napoleon Miranda etux MARISOL GARCIA HINOJOSA, A/K/A LAURA MARISOL HINOJOSA to Juan Angel Barrera etux, in Volume 484, Page 396, Deed Records of Starr GARCIA TRUSTEE OF MINORS MANUEL GUTIERREZ GARCIA, ET AL County, Texas.

0.1379 acre, more or less, out of portion of Tract No. 119 of Porcion No. with an adjudged value of $7,190.00 75, Ancient Jurisdiction of Mier, Mexico, now Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 13, 2015, from Maria Graciela Garcia, Trustee TS-20-85, Account No(s). 0034024(156090000301800000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL etal to Laura Marisol Garcia Hinojosa, Trustee for Manuel Gutierrez Garcia, DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE Mauricio Gutierrez Garcia, and Marianelly Gutierrez Garcia, minor children, AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF in Volume 1477, Page 240, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

ALICIA O. RODRIGUEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN with an adjudged value of $56,350.00 OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO TS-20-221, Account No(s). 0019192(150000480000100000000) THE PROPERTY, ET AL 42.10 feet by 122.00 feet, containing 0.118 acre, more or less, being Lot ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH 18, Block “C”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 88, Map UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, FRANCISCO ORNELAS (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PESON HAVING A CLAIM Records of Starr County, Texas.

AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY with an adjudged value of $33,030.00 Lot 1, Block 48, City of Roma, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 156, Page 415, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas.

TS-20-85, Account No(s). 0034026(156090000301900000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL with an adjudged value of $43,000.00 DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TS-21-50, Account No(s). 0036663(000950750028300000000) ALICIA O. RODRIGUEZ, (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO AND STARR COUNTY VS. EZEQUIEL GARCIA REYES A/K/A THE PROPERTY, ET AL ESEQUIEL GARCIA REYES (DECEASED), ET AL Lot 19, Block “C”, Sanchez Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, 0.1645 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 75, Abstract 95, Star County, Texas, as described in Volume 235, Page 453, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 26, 1982, from Felix T. Martinez to Ezequiel Garcia Reyes etux, in Volume 473, Page 570, Deed Records of Starr Texas.

County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $33,430.00 with an adjudged value of $20,970.00

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TS-21-50, Account No(s). 0036666(000950750028400000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EZEQUIEL GARCIA REYES A/K/A ESEQUIEL GARCIA REYES (DECEASED), ET AL 0.1675 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 75, Abstract 95, Star County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 26, 1982, from Felix T. Martinez to Ezequiel Garcia Reyes etux, in Volume 473, Page 567, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $8,250.00 TS-21-53, Account No(s). 0062405(001650740000900031310) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES 0.11 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County Texas, as described in deed dated Septenmber 23, 1991 from Christian Hinojosa to Fernando Ramirez Reyes, in Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $12,890.00 TS-21-53, Account No(s). 0060449(001650740000900001651) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES 0.139 acre, more or less, situated in Tract 51, Porcion 74, Abstract 165, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 23, 1991 from Christian Hinojosa to Fernando Ramirez Reyes, in Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records of Starr County, Texas. with an adjudged value of $6,950.00 TS-00-39, Account No(s). 0062405(001650740000900031310) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES 0.11 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 74, Ancient Jurisdiction Of Mier, Starr County, Texas, As Described In “First Tract” In Deed Dated September 23, 1991 From Christian Hinojosa To Fernandez Ramirez Reyes, Recorded In Volume 640, Page 775, Official Records Of Starr County, Texas.

TS-00-39, Account No(s). 0060449(001650740000900001651) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, STARR-ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT NO. 27 AND STARR COUNTY VS. FERNANDO RAMIREZ REYES 0.139 Acre, More Or Less, Situated In Porcion No. 74, Ancient Jurisdiction Of Mier, Starr County, Texas, As Described In “Second Tract” In Deed Dated September 23, 1991 From Christian Hinojosa To Fernandez Ramirez Reyes, Recorded In Volume 640, Page 775, 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 ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800 Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, May 5, 2023.

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. 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. 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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Roma ISD Students, Staff Celebrate Transportation Department Congratulations to RMS 8th Grade Golf Students for an Amazing Job!

The Roma ISD Transportation Department was very touched by the outpouring of thanks they received from students, school groups, and fellow employees this year. They would like to thank everyone who made their year so special!!

THESE DEVICES IN VEHICLES DO MUCH TO HELP PREVENT INJURIES AND SAVE LIVES.

Congratulations to the Ringgold Middle School 8th Grade Golf students Yaritza Rivera for winning 7th place and Jorge Alvarez for winning 8th place at the Zapata District Golf Tournament Wednesday, May 3rd. Congratulations to all 7th and 8th grade students who participated and represented RMS with pride Thanks to their coaches for all they do for the students.

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Dr. Mario E. Ramirez grew up in Roma, Texas attended Rio Grande City high school and graduated in 1942. He then enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. In 1944, he accepted early enrollment to The University of Tennessee School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1948. Dr. Ramirez was a family physician who practiced medicine in Starr County, Texas for 43 years. He established the first hospital in the county at Roma in 1958.

US Air Force Service In 1950, after the completion of his residency, Dr. Ramirez and his wife relocated to Roma to establish the first family practice clinic in the community. While practicing medicine in Roma, Dr. Ramirez elected to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. He and his family relocated to Tokyo, Japan where Dr. Ramirez would serve from 19551957. Following his service in the Air Force, Dr. Ramirez and his family moved back to Roma.

First Hospital in Starr County Soon after in August 1958, he opened the first hospital in Starr County to better serve the needs of the patients in his family practice clinic. Named after his grandfather, The Manuel Ramirez Memorial Clinic and Hospital operated until 1975. Physicians, surgeons and other specialists traveled to Roma on a regular basis to meet the needs of patients who could not travel to a larger city for health care. Previously, the only hospitals had been 55 miles to the east in McAllen or 90 miles to the west in Laredo.

Hurricane Beulah In 1967 Dr. Ramirez, then the county’s Public Health Service Director, found himself leading the effort to aid nearly 14,000 refugees who had escaped flooding caused by Hurricane Beulah.

Hurricane Beulah made landfall in the Rio Grande Valley as a major Category 3 hurricane that dumped record rainfall on the area. Dr. Ramirez and another physician cared for refugees for two days before outside help arrived. Shortly after, Dr. Ramirez received a special citation from the U.S. Surgeon General for his efforts to help his community recover from Hurricane Beulah.

Starr County Judge In 1969 Dr. Ramirez was appointed to the position of Starr County Judge, a role he filled until 1978. As Starr County Judge, Dr. Ramirez was instrumental in managing the construction of a new, modern hospital, and helped to create a hospital taxation district to support its operation.

On February 15, 1975, the day the Ramirez Hospital closed its doors in Roma, the Starr County Memorial Hospital opened in Rio Grande City.

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He was also appointed by Gov. Bill Clements to a term on The University of Texas System Board of Regents from 1989 until 1995. Dr. Ramirez has been honored by U.S. presidents including Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. Dr. Ramirez also served as Vice President for South Texas Programs at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, where he established the Med/Ed Program, which has encouraged over 2,000 students in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Laredo to pursue health science careers. During his career, Dr. Ramirez made it his goal to bring the needs of medically underserved Texans to the attention of several United States presidents and numerous state and federal medical organizations. Dr. Ramirez’s appointments and honors include president of Texas Medical Association (the first Hispanic to serve in this capacity), Family Doctor of the Year (announced by President Jimmy Carter), vice chairman of the Committee on Health Care of the Poor (American Medical Association), regent of the Military Medical School in Bethesda (an appointment by President Ronald Reagan), and regent of The University of Texas System (an appointment by Gov. Bill Clements) from 19891995 (UT Health Science Center News 2006).

Rio Grande City Grulla honored Dr. Mario E Ramirez by naming an Elementary school after him. The name Dr. Mario E. Ramirez will always be known as one who care for his community health wise and civically. He inspired many local graduates to pursue medical careers. Dr Ramirez will always be remembered as Starr County’s own super doctor. ~ “Once a Rattler always a Rattler” ~

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