May 8, 2024

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

J.M. “Chema” Garza Criminal Cases (Federal/State) Car Accidents/ 18 Wheeler Divorces • Real Estate/Deeds

Office (956) 487-6544 • E-Mail: sctc78582@aol.com Vol. 39, No. 19 WEEKLY - WEDNESDAY • MAY 8, 2024

956-317-1167 206 N. Britton Ave. Ste.B, R.G.C. jmchemagarza@gmail.com

487-2596 4350 E. US HWY 83 R.G.C.

Congratulations to Roma High School Fine Art Program Students Earned Perfect Scores at the State VASE Competition Erika Lee Villarreal Hernandez Vallejo!

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

Phone (956) 487-3925

CONGRATULATIONS to the Roma High School Fine Art Program students who earned perfect scores at the State VASE Competition! Estefany Garcia, Yarelli Garcia, Victoria Garcia, Angela Reyna, and Daiana Salinas all earned perfect scores on their competition artwork showcasing their creativity and artistic skills. Congrats again to these amazingly talented students on the effort and dedication they have shown to the fine arts! The Gladiator Nation is super proud of them and their hardworking teachers!! (Thanks to Yesenia Toscano for the report.)

Great Turnout for the 1st Annual RGC Rattlers NFL Bench Press Combines Dr. Raymond Cruz Best FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Insurance, Medicaid and Chip Accepted

487-2999 419 East 2nd St. Rio Grande City, Tx.

Erika Lee Villarreal Hernandez Vallejo, a graduate of Grulla High School (2011), has earned a Ph.D. in Political Science and graduate certificates in Chicano Latino Studies and Women and Gender Studies from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. She also obtained her bachelor’s in political science and philosophy (with honors) from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas.

Erika is the daughter of Trinidad (Trine)† and Anna Villarreal Hernandez. She is the granddaughter of Gilberto (Cuate el Bosero)†and Orfelinda Villarreal†. She is the eldest and has two younger siblings. Her

goal is to stay in the Midwest area and become a professor. “I’d love to share my passion and love for the Rio Grande Valley no matter where I am.”

Erika is grateful to her mom and family for their unwavering support and encouraging her love of books throughout her young life. She also thanks her Rio Grande Valley and Michigan community. Dr. Eric Gonzalez Juenke, her advisor at MSU, who “always supported her and believed in her work on workingclass candidates and politicians.”

She wishes to thank “all of my high school teachers and UTRGV professors who supported my pursuit of higher education.”

Jesus Villarreal Outstanding Achievement in Skills USA Cosmetology Esthetics

Great turnout for the 1st annual Rgc Rattlers NFL Bench Press Combines. All participants received a Free T Shirt and 16 Oz Glass w logo. Top lifters were Ramiro Lozano 11 reps and Moltin Guerra and Omar Alaniz ten reps each. These young participants, RGC Rattlers and La Grulla Gators are getting ready for the June 7 x 7 Football Touch State Tournament Qualifier at Sharyland and Port Isabel. Donations and sponsors needed and can reach out to Benito Saenz at saeben@yahoo.com (mailto:saeben@yahoo.com) or call 956-487-2660.

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

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

(NEW LOCATION)

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

317-1124

Big congratulations to Rio Grande City High School student Jesus Villarreal for his outstanding achievement in Skills USA Cosmetology Esthetics!

He clinched 1st place in the valley, secured another 1st place at the state level in Corpus Christi, and is now headed to Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24th! Way to go, Jesus!

CHUY Alvarez ATTORNEY AT LAW

J.M. “Chuy” Alvarez

501 N. Britton Ave • Rio Grande City, Texas

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

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 2

Roma High Senior Mia Garza Received the Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary Commemorated Earth Day Prestigious Terry Foundation Scholarship Roma High Senior Mia Garza has been named a recipient of the prestigious Terry Foundation Scholarship! Terry Scholars are distinguished by a deep-rooted desire to enrich the general welfare of the community and an established record of leadership.

In order to select Scholars

with the greatest potential for success, the Foundation’s selection committees focus on candidates with a demonstrated history of involvement in activities, outstanding scholastic achievement, and a well-rounded personality marked by a desire to succeed.

2,900.00 FULLWITH FUNERAL SERVICE SILVER $

METAL CASKET

Sanchez CALL JEFF OR SONATA Sanchez Funeral Home

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

SANCHEZ

Memorial Funeral Home 101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr.

Roma, Tx. 78584 “Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years” (956) 487-2525 “Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ” (956) 847-7008

Terry Scholars are selected from a highly competitive applicant pool of incoming freshmen to receive full-ride scholarships renewable for up to four years from the Terry Foundation. Mia plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Sation to pursue a degree in Civil Enginering. Congratulations Mia, Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School have crafted a breathtaking array of gardens to commemorate and best of luck at Texas A&M Earth Day, actively involving their teachers and students in promoting environmental consciousness and sustainability initiatives. Keep up the GREAT work!

University, Gig ‘em!

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 3

Union Elementary Kylie Trevino becomes the THIRD La School Chocolate Winners STATE CHAMP from Grulla High School! Fundraiser Congratulations to the La Union Meet Kylie Trevino, another State Champion from Grulla High School!! Kylie is the daughter of Carlos and Melinda Trevino from La Victoria. Kylie, who is a sophomore at Grulla High, competed in weight-lifting at the 220-weight class. The 2024 State meet was held in Frisco, Texas. She is coached

by Coach Mario Gomez and Coach George Guerra.

Kylie becomes the Third State Champ from Grulla High School. Grulla high was opened in September of 2010— making this the 14th year of its existence! The First State Champ was Victor M. Segura who won the State Championship in Wrestling at the 120-weight category in 2016. The Second State Champ was Abigail (Abby) Flores who won the State Championship in the Discus Throw in 2018.

On behalf of the Grulla High School, we are all so proud of what our students have been able to accomplish so far! So many high schools have been in existence for over a hundred years and they have yet to produce a

Elementary Chocolate Fundraiser Winners! Isela Ortiz, Julian Sanchez, and Josiah Diaz. They were the Top 3 students who sold the most chocolates! Thank you students and parents for the support and great success!

state champ!! This is a tribute to our students, their coaches, our parents and all school personnel responsible for making it possible for these athletes to compete. The long hours of training, support,

encouragement and commitment are paying off diligently. Our sincere thanks to the law firm of Pope & Pena from Rio Grande City for sponsoring our Grulla High School State Champ.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF STARR COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Housing Authority of Starr County will open its waiting list for Section 8 Voucher Program & Low Rent Public Assistance. Applications will be accepted every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month only! Beginning May 9th 2024.

Time: Place:

8:30am to 11:00am & 1:00pm to 4:00pm Housing Authority of Starr County Main Office 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd Rio Grande City Texas 78582 Ph (956) 487-3216

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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.

A. P. R.

Estamos notificando al publico que Las Casas Viviendas del Condado De Estrella va nuevamente abrir la lista de espera y comenzara aceptar solicitudes para asistencia de viviendas cada segundo y tercer Jueves del mes. Empezando el 9, de Mayo 2024.

Horario: 8:30am a 11:00am Y 1:00pm a 4:00pm Lugar: Oficina de Casas Viviendas del Condado De Starr 1988 N Charco Blanco Rd. Rio Grande City Texas 78582 Tele (956)487-3216

Housing Authority of Starr County

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 4

Painting on a Canvas for Parents and Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary School Fifth Grade Students Community Members at F.A.C.E. Program Received Information on Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Harassment

On April 26, the RGCGISD Federal Program Division-Parent and Family Engagement Department had an amazing Painting on a Canvas for parents and community members. The class was given by Mr. Damian Arredondo, where he shared his painting skills to the parents. The parents were able to learned about how to des-stress and relax during painting. The PFE Department provided all the materials and supplies. At the end the class, parents were able to walked with a beautiful art painting for their homes.

On behalf of the RGCGISD, we would like to thank Mrs. Gina Gonzalez, Executive Director of Federal Programs Division for all her support and leadership. Stray tune for more opportunities for Painting On a Canvas Classes this coming month!

STARR COUNTY 229TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure that the 229TH Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday May 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. for General Surplus, Equipment and Vehicles which have been forfeited to the State of Texas under the provisions of Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78542. Registration to bid will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture identification. Examples of items to be auctioned are cars, trucks, heavy equipment, personal computers, electronics, office furniture, surplus, etc. All items will be sold “As Is - Where Is” to the highest bidder. Onsite Buyer’s Premium 14%. Internet Buyer’s Premium 16%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.99% processing fee. Checks accepted on the day of auction only with certain conditions. For additional information, please contact the 229th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, at (956) 7164800. Jose A. Camarillo AUC#17532

Bullying is a problem that is becoming more and more concerning. To foster a more pleasant school climate, several bullying prevention initiatives have been put into place. Dr. Karina K. Garcia-Saenz, Acting Director for Prevention and Intervention, provided information on bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment to fifth grade students at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary Schools in an effort to prevent these behaviors. These talks aim to keep staff and students informed about the legal ramifications of various negative physical, social, emotional, academic, and mental health difficulties.We appreciate Principal Mr. Guerrero’s for helping our students understand this important knowledge.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 5

Public Notice Starr County Precinct. #3 Invitation for Bids for B&E Colonia Project Materials

Public Notice Starr County Precinct. #3 Invitation for Bids for Labor Eloy Garza Cemetery

May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Starr County Precinct #3 is requesting bids for quantities of materials, to include 800 linear feet of 4 feet drainage pipe.

Starr County Precinct #3 is requesting bids for furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision and performance of all work required for the installation of 4,100 linear feet of 8 inch C-900 water line, 4 feet in depth. To include quantity of gate values and tees & 90s. NOTE: Terrain is white lime stone rock.

Project Type: B&E Colonia Drainage Improvement Project.

Bid Documents may be obtained in person from Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Frank Chapa, Project Foreman at 956-487-2120.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Precinct #3 office staff, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration.

Project Type: Provide water access to New Eloy Garza Memorial Cemetery.

Bid Documents may be obtained in person from Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Frank Chapa, Project Foreman at 956-487-2120.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Precinct #3 office staff, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration.

Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

Starr County Precinct #3 supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses.

All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

Starr County Precinct #3 supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses.

All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

Public Notice Starr County Precinct. #3 Invitation for Bids for Labor B&E Colonia

Public Notice Starr County Precinct. #3 Invitation for Bids for Materials to Eloy Garza Cemetery

May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Starr County Precinct #3 is requesting bids for furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision and performance of all work required for the installation of 800 linear feet of 4 feet drainage pipe and restore road to original state operational traffic.

Starr County Precinct #3 is requesting bids for quantities of materials, to include 8 inch gate values 8 inch 90s. 8 inch tees, 4,100 linear feet of 8 inch C-900 and gauge 18 water line.

Project Type: B&E Colonia Drainage Improvement Project.

Bid Documents may be obtained in person from Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Frank Chapa, Project Foreman at 956-487-2120.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Precinct #3 office staff, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration.

Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Project Type: Provide water access to New Eloy Garza Memorial Cemetery.

Bid Documents may be obtained in person from Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX, between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Bid packages are limited to one package per contractor. For further information contact Frank Chapa, Project Foreman at 956-487-2120.

Sealed Bids will be accepted by the Starr County Precinct #3 office staff, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, TX. Until 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2024. Bids not received prior to the date and time set forth above will not be accepted for consideration.

Bids may be held by Starr County for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

Pre-Bid conference will be held at Starr County Precinct #3 office, at 6163 FM 1430, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024. All Perspective Bidders are encouraged to attend.

Starr County Precinct #3 supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses.

All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

Starr County Precinct #3 supports the submission of Bids from historically underutilized businesses.

All qualified Bidders will receive consideration for selection without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and handicap or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 6

Check Your Air Conditioning Unit Now, Before Hot Weather Sets In – And Use A Licensed Air Conditioning Contractor Few things are as miserable – or as expensive – as a broken air conditioning system that could have been prevented by regular maintenance. Springtime is the perfect time to hire a licensed air conditioning contractor to assess any mechanical issues in your system. Regular maintenance of your system will extend its life and help you avoid expensive health and safety issues.

But before hiring an air conditioning contractor, consumers should check the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website (www.tdlr.texas.gov) to make sure the contractor is licensed.

“Hiring a licensed air conditioning contractor helps ensure the safety of your family and property. Checking whether your technician is licensed is

an important step in protecting yourself from shoddy and dangerous work,” said TDLR Chief Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Inspector Bill Weatherly.

Once you’ve confirmed that the contractor is licensed through TDLR, here are several things they should be inspecting in your cooling system. At a minimum the contractor should: •Check equipment cabinets for damage or missing panels.

•Check and tighten compressor, fan motor, contactor and control panel terminations.

•Check compressor crankcase heater (if applicable) for proper operation.

•Lubricate condenser fan motor and indoor blower motor bearings (if applicable).

•Check alignment, tension and condition of indoor blower belt(s)

(if applicable).

•Check and clean condenser coils.

•Check and clean evaporator coil, condensate drain pan, and condensate line for free flow. Add biocide pan tabs to condensate pan.

•Check air filters and replace as necessary.

Start Indoor Blower and perform static pressure test to ensure proper air flow.

•Start cooling cycle and check for refrigerant leaks.

•Check system for proper refrigerant charge, trim charge as necessary.

•Make operating log of all temperatures, pressures, voltages, and amperages.

•Submit a written report to the customer and report any uncorrected deficiencies.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 7

Medina EC’s Operation Round Up Helps Food Banks Spare change adds up, and in March it made a real difference.

Medina Electric’s Operation Round Up program awarded two food banks a total of $7,000 in response to an increase in ORU applications asking for help purchasing food and other basic necessities.

Medina EC’s ORU committee awarded the South Texas Food Bank in Laredo with $3,000 to provide assistance and food to food pantries in Dimmit, Jim Hogg, Kinney, Starr, Webb and Zapata counties.

In addition to food, the South Texas Food Bank helps with completing paperwork for government assistance programs

including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, WIC, and others. They also offer programs to help children and senior citizens receive the food and nutrition they need. Learn more about the South Texas Food Bank and their offered programs at SouthTexasFoodBank.org.

The ORU committee also voted to donate $4,000 to the San Antonio Food Bank, who helps feed eight of Medina EC’s 17 counties— Atascosa, Edwards, Frio, LaSalle, Medina, Real, Uvalde and Zavala counties.

Medina EC, your local electric cooperative, offers the Operation Round Up program for members

of the cooperative to round up their monthly electric bills to the next whole dollar. That extra change then goes into a fund managed by the Operation Round Up Trust Committee and is awarded quarterly to individuals and organizations in need across our 17-county service territory.

Applicants do not need to be members of Medina EC but must reside in one of the 17 counties served by the cooperative.

Applicants must include a letter of why the donation is needed. The next application deadline is August 2. For more information and to apply online, visit MedinaEC.org/ ORU.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 23-24-1054 23-24-1055

Description Internet Service for South Texas College Sites Cosmetology Supplies and Equipment

Date Due May 23, 2024

Time 2:00 pm

May 23, 2024

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 opening date.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Deyadira Leal, Associate Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 daleal@southtexascollege. edu, or Vanessa Campos, Senior Buyer, 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.

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

THE COUNTY OF STARR SHERIFF’S OFFICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 263.153 of the Texas Local Government Code & Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Transportation Code 683, Subsection B, 683.012, of the Texas Department of Transportation that the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, Rio Grande City, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday May 25th , 2024, at 10:00 a.m. for General Surplus, Equipment and Vehicles which have been forfeited to the State of Texas under the provisions of Chapter 59 Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78542. Registration to bid will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will require a picture identification. Examples of items to be auctioned are cars, trucks, heavy equipment, personal computers, electronics, office furniture, surplus, etc. All items will be sold “As Is - Where Is” to the highest bidder.

Onsite Buyer’s Premium 14%. Internet Buyer’s Premium 16%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.99% processing fee. Checks accepted “day of auction” only with certain conditions. For additional information, please contact the County of Starr Sheriff ’s Office, at (956) 487-5571. AUC#17532 - Jose A. Camarillo

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 8

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS

X

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

X STARR COUNTY

X

DATED MAY 3, 2024

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, 2024, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in

June, 2024, the same being the 4th 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 10:00 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-99-50, Account No(s). 0055641(145000850000405000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STARR- ZAPATA COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT #27 VS. RAFAEL BERLANGA The North 1/2 of Lots 4 and 5, Block 85, Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 931, Page 772, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $73,050.00 TS-08-36, Account No(s). 0076116(001840840006000001304) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NILDA N LEZA, A/K/A NILDA NORMA LEZA, A/K/A NILDA GARCIA LEZA, ET AL Personal Property consisting of a Building Only situated on Abstract 184, Porcion 82, V. Vela Subdivision, Tract 1, Share 60, Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas.

AND TS-08-36, Account No(s). 0072190(001840840006000001311) 1.00 acre, more or less, out of Share 60, Ventura Vela Survey, Porcion 84, Abstract 184, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated August 18, 2000, from Otilia G. Guerra to Nilda Norma Leza, in Volume 870, Page 688, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $98,640.00 TS-12-124, Account No(s). 0069415(166500000002400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ELOISA MARTINEZ Lot 24, Sierra Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 304, Map Records of Starr County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $27,250.00 TS-08-86, Account No(s). 0043157(157000000000100000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ISRAEL ALVAREZ A/K/A ISRAEL J. ALVAREZ, ET AL Lot 1, San Antonio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $40,090.00 TS-17-109, Account No(s). 0043157(157000000000100000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ISRAEL ALVAREZ (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL Lot 1, San Antonio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $49,060.00 TS-17-109, Account No(s). 0000753(157000000000400000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ISRAEL ALVAREZ (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY, ET AL Lots 4 and 5, San Antonio Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 143, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $64,500.00

TS-18-102, Account No(s). 0004318(064000000100800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. CINDY TAMARA HINOJOSA

50.00 feet by 110.00 feet, containing 0.1263 acre, more or less, being Lot 8, Block

“A”, De La Cruz Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 187, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $77,390.00

TS-19-61, Account No(s). 0069403(166500000002300000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARTHA ELIZONDO, ET AL

Lot 23, Sierra Subdivision, Phase 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 304, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $158,370.00

TS-19-187, Account No(s). 0034439(121000000003800000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ROMA, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ALEXIS ANAYT BARRIOS A/K/A ALEXIS ANNAHI BARRIOS

Lot 38, Mirasoles Subdivision, Unit 1, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas,

according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 192, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $12,120.00

TS-19-192, Account No(s). 0053938(158500010003300000000)

ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE MANUEL TAMEZ, ET AL

Lot 33, San Juan Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, as described in

Volume 1446, Page 801, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $7,290.00

TS-19-221, Account No(s). 0033626(071000010002900000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR

COUNTY VS. MARIA ISABEL GONZALEZ, AKA MARIA I. GONZALEZ GONZALEZ, ET AL

Lot 29, Block 1, Doyno Westside Subdivision, a subdivision in Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 197, Map Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $17,080.00

TS-19-295, Account No(s). 0013495(001790820005702005000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH

TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. EUSTOLIA G. CONTRERAS (DECEASED), ET AL

5.733 acres, more or less, being Tract 5, Share 57-B, Porcion 82, Abstract 179, Starr County, Texas, as described as Tract 5, in deed dated September 1, 1962, from Luis

Saenz etal to Licia Saenz Guevara etvir, in Volume 278, Page 503, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $9,890.00

TS-20-10, Account No(s). 0012392(000840720000700000000) ROMA TS-17-364, Account No(s). 0006441(003290630001020000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ANTERO FLORES, ET AL 60.00 feet by 120.00 feet, containing 0.165 acre, more or less, situated in the Los Arrieros Survey, Porcion 63, Abstract 329, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 1, 1978, from Rene Garza etux to Antero Flores etux, in Volume 438, Page 92, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $12,470.00

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. ROXANNE G. BENITEZ

0.30 acre, more or less, being Lot 5, out of Share 11-B, Porcion 72, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 18, 2013, from Guadalupe Carolos Guerra, Jr. to Roxanne G. Benitez, in Volume 1396, Page 264,

Official Records of Starr County, Texas, with an adjudged value of $64,400.00

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 9

TS-22-63, Account No(s). 0055223(002830610001196000000) ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. JOSE ARMANDO VIDAL 0.955 acre, more or less, situated in the Porcion 61, M.B. Pena Survey, Abstract 283, Starr County, Texas, described in deed dated August 1, 1988, from Anita Hinojosa, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Alonzo Hinojosa, Deceased to Jose Armando Vidal, in Volume 579, Page 547, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $50,010.00

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 TS-22-93, Account No(s). 0035233(000420770004590000000) DEPARTMENT WARRANTS OR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ROMA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ESCOBARES, SOUTH PROPERTY’S TITLE, CONDITION, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. NINFA SILVA PAIZ A/K/A NINFA OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYERS ASSUME ALL RISKS. SILVAS PAIZ IN SOME SITUATIONS, A LOT OF FIVE ACRES OR LESS IS PRESUMED 0.7416 acre, more or less, out of Share 98, Porcion 77, J. Benavidez Survey, Abstract TO BE INTENDED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. HOWEVER, IF THE PROPERTY 42, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 21, 1982, from Antonia LACKS WATER OR WASTEWATER SERVICE, THE PROPERTY MAY NOT Garza to Ninfa Silva Paez, in Volume 472, Page 18, Deed Records of Starr County, QUALIFY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. A POTENTIAL BUYER WHO WOULD Texas., with an adjudged value of $23,650.00 LIKE MORE INFORMATION SHOULD MAKE ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES OR CONSULT WITH PRIVATE COUNSEL. TS-20-71, Account No(s). 0015294(000820780003150000000)

RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SOTERO LARA, AKA SOTERO LARA TREVINO (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN PERSON HAVING A CLAIM AND/OR INTEREST TO THE PROPERTY 42.80 feet by 115.00 feet, containing 0.1129 acre, more or less, situated in Porcion 78, D. Garcia Survey, Abstract 82, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 2, 1940, from Rosa Rangel Vda de Garcia to Sotero Lara, in Volume 116, Page 407, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $13,800.00 TS-20-179, Account No(s). 0000925(000830730002910000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. VELMA ALVAREZ 15.30 acres, more or less, being an undivided 15.30 acre interest in and to a 17.85 acre tract out of Share 64, Porcion 73, Starr County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 27, 1996, from Noe Coronado Alvarez to Velma Alvarez, in Volume 765, Page 260, Official Records of Starr County, Texas., with an adjudged value of $32,400.00

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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.

TS-20-283, Account No(s). 0041289(123000000100300000000) RIO GRANDE CITY CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND STARR COUNTY VS. MARIA LYDIA CANTU, ET AL The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the Lot 3, Block “A”, Subdivision of Share 25-A, Porcion 80, Camargo, Starr County, judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, Texas, as described in Volume 378, Page 168, Deed Records of Starr County, Texas., the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or with an adjudged value of $13,690.00

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 (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION Starr County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY 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 WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest SAMPSON, LLP, attorney for plaintiffs, at: 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 ASSESSORCOLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STARR COUNTY TAX ASSESSORCOLLECTOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. OFFICE 956.716.4800 Dated at Rio Grande City, Texas, May 3, 2024

LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1512 S. LONE STAR WAY EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 (956) 289-7917 www.lgbs.com

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, MAY 8, 2024, PAGE 10

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Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Varsity Orchestra Show Off the Added Trophies

The Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Varsity Orchestra is excited to show off the added trophies they received from their award-winning performance at the Bluebonnet Classic! Way to go Gladiators!!

ROMA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Transportation Code 683, Subsection B, 683.012, of the Texas Department of Transportation that the City of Roma Police Department, Roma, Texas will hold a public auction on Saturday May 25, 2024, at 10:00am for said vehicles, equipment & property items.

Location: 2101 I-69C, Edinburg, Texas 78542. Registration to bid will be from 8:00am to 10:00am and will require a picture identification. Items to be auctioned are vehicles, equipment, and property items. All items will be sold “As Is-Where Is” to the highest bidder. Onsite Buyer’s Premium 14%, Internet Buyer’s Premium 16%. All sales are final and must be paid on the same day with cash, major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), Debit & Credit with a 3.99% processing fee. Checks accepted day of auction only with certain conditions. For additional information, please contact Bond and Bond Auctioneers (956) 283-0422 Jose A. Camarillo AUC#17532.

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