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Starr of Hope Center board members participated in the Day of Remembrance organized by the Starr County Attorney’s Office. Although Covid-19 restrictions did not allow for the customary ceremony and vigil, this year’s tribute was very moving and thought provoking. Let’s all work together to end domestic violence.

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Body dysmorphic disorder a reality for many women People from all walks of life may have something about their appearances that upsets them. While many people learn to embrace their bodies, some develop body image problems that can lead to depression and anxiety.

Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, is a psychological condition that causes delusions about one’s outward appearance.

While people with BDD may have delusions about any part of their bodies, many people with BDD have

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problems with parts of their face, their ears or the shape of their head. Preoccupation with these features can be so intense that it’s difficult for sufferers to see beyond their delusions.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, BDD may be triggered by a slight physical imperfection.

But to those with the condition, the flaw is perceived to be prominent - causing severe emotional distress and difficulties in daily functioning.

BDD is not exclusive to women, as it affects nearly as many men as women. Research conducted by Butler Hospital in Providence, RI, found that, among 188 subjects, BDD diagnosis was relatively equal among women and men (49 and 51 percent, respectively).

Women with BDD were found to be more preoccupied with skin, weight and their hip size, while the men studied were concerned about thinning hair, body build and genital appearance.

BDD usually develops in adolescence, says the BDD Foundation. This is a time when people become more sensitive about their appearances.

Recognizing the symptoms of BDD can help a person get

help more quickly, which can potentially head off harmful behavior, including suicide attempts. The following are some of the more common symptoms of BDD, according to ADAA: camouflaging (with body position, clothing, makeup, hair, hats, etc.); comparing body parts to others’ appearance; seeking surgery; checking in a mirror; avoiding mirrors; skin picking; grooming excessively; exercising excessively; changing clothes excessively.

Those with BDD also may experience symptoms similar to those experienced by people with obsessive-compulsive disorder or social anxiety disorder. In many instances, people with BDD may suffer from a combination of mental health disorders.

There are some effective treatments for BDD. Such treatments include cognitivebehavioral therapy, or CBT, which teaches patients to recognize and change negative thinking patterns.

Antidepressant medications may be prescribed as well.

People who suspect they or a loved one is suffering from BDD should first visit their general practitioners. Social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists may also help people with BDD.

STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, NOVEMBER 4, 2020, PAGE 3

Congratulations JV Tigers, Jr. High Boys, and Jr. High Girls Cross Country Teams All 2nd Place at District 32-A Cross Country Meet

The San Isidro ISD JV Tigers, Jr. High Boys, and Jr. High Girls Cross Country teams all finished 2nd Place at District 32-A Cross Country meet.

Congratulations also go out to

Ridge Villegas, Edward Garcia, and Estrella Martinez for each finishing Top 10 in their divisions.

Results are as follows: JV Boys: 2nd Place Team: Ridge Villegas - 4th Place

Individual, Sergio Estrada, Javi Pruneda, Aaron Guzman, Bryan Benavides, and Adolfo Reyes.

Jr. High Boys: 2nd Place Team: Edward Garcia - 6th Place Individual, Eli Alaniz, Antonio

Reyes, Andy Lane, and Thomas Ramos.

Jr. High Girls: 2nd Place Team: Estrella Martinez - 9th Place Individual, Anna Elizondo, Olivia Reyes, Melissa Machuca,

Jennifer Herrera, and Ashley San Isidro ISD were very well Becerra. represented and are extremely Congratulations to Coach Trey proud of everyone!!!!

Mills and the coaching staff who helped these student-athletes prepared.

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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 December 1, 2020, 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: Sheriff Rene Fuentes By: _____________________________ Date _____________ Cause No. TS-94-40; Roma Independent School District vs., Rogelio Tanguma, Et., Al.; Foreclosed: August 01, 1995; Acct. No. 07400-00000-01900-000000; Lot 19, El Bosque Subdivision, Unit 1, Starr County, Texas, as describe in Volume 2, Page 188, official deed records of Starr County, Texas. Parcel No. 26047 Cause No. TS-00-29;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District and StarrZapata County Education District No. 27 vs., The known and unknown heirs of Leopoldo Muniz, Jr. (Deceased), Et Al; Foreclosed October 01, 2013; Acct. No. 12500-00002-01600000000; Tract 7: Lot 16, block “B”, Muniz Subdivision, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, page 156, map records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-04-41;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Jaime Rios, Jr.; Foreclosed July 7, 2009; Acct. No. 21000-00600-00100-000000; Tract 2: 0.344 acre, more or less, being Lot 1, Block 6, Community of Salineno, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 830, Page 786, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00100-000000; Tract 2: Lot 1, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00200-000000; Tract 3: Lot 2, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Notes: 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 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

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00300-000000; Tract 4: Lot 3, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00400-000000; Tract 5: Lot 4, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00500-000000; Tract 6: Lot 5, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-01200-000000; Tract 7: Lot 12, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-112;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Block Investment Corporation; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 14500-04900-00600-000100; Tract No. 3: Lot 6,of the South half of Block 49, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 848, Official Records of Starr County, Texas

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. 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.

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Texas Farm Credit Launches Youth Video Showcase with $20,000 in Cash Prizes Texas Farm Credit recently launched a virtual contest encouraging local youth to submit a video spotlighting their agricultural project for a chance to win a portion of the $20,000 cash prize.

The Texas Farm Credit Youth Ag Video Showcase aims to support the passion of ag students in lieu of canceled stock shows and other ag-related events and contests due to COVID-19.

“This employee driven initiative is our way of encouraging kids who are interested in agriculture to keep on going,” said Dustin McClendon, Relationship Manager. “We want them to know that we understand they’ve had a tough year, and we’re doing what we can to support them.”

The contest is open to youth ages 8-18 as of January 1, 2020, who are involved in agriculture.

They must also reside within Texas Farm Credit’s 100-county territory (Starr County) or have immediate family that are customers of Texas Farm Credit. The contest has two

age divisions: Junior for ages 8-13 and Senior for ages 14-18.

Video submissions must be 2-3 minutes long and answer the question, “What is your past, current, or future agricultural project and what life lessons have you learned from your experience?” Participants are encouraged to explain their project in detail, demonstrate the goals they have accomplished, and outline their future plans.

All video submissions are due by 11:59 pm on December 31, 2020 and must be submitted electronically. Each participant is limited to one entry. Additional details, instructions, rules, and disclaimers, along with the entry form, can be found on the showcase webpage at www.

TexasFarmCredit.com/Showcase.

Entries are not limited to specific categories. All videos will be judged using the same scorecard whether it be livestock, science research, equipment, food production, welding, plant growth, stitchery, wildlife conservation, or

any other type of ag related project or passion.

The entries will be judged by a selection committee using the contest scorecard located on the showcase webpage. The judging scorecard gives points for overall presentation, creativity, design, content, and organization.

All winners will be announced by the end of January 2021. Prize money will be awarded to the top eight winners in each age division.

Donations will also be made to the 4H club, FFA chapter, or approved charitable organization of the top five winners’ choice in each age division. All prize amounts are listed on the showcase webpage.

The Youth Ag Video Showcase is part of Texas Farm Credit’s Passion Forward program which has a goal of giving backing 2% of their annual net income to local communities each year.

Headquartered in Robstown, Texas, it serves 100 Texas counties and is part of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of rural lending cooperatives established in 1916.

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Governor Abbott, TEA Establish TDLR Statement Regarding Targeted Education Funds for Families Approval of UT-RGV Podiatry School Of Students With Cognitive Disabilities The Texas Higher Education footcare to a traditionally

Program provides up to $1,500 dollars per eligible student for Texas families to purchase supplementary special education services Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the establishment of the Supplementary Special Education Services (SSES) program to connect eligible students with severe cognitive disabilities with additional support for the critical services they require. This studentcentered SSES program will help connect Texas families to highquality, personalized services through a one-time funding allocation that aims to help offset learning disruptions related to COVID-19. Qualifying families will gain access to a targeted spending account to purchase services costing up to $1,500 dollars per eligible student.

Through this funding source, Texas families can purchase supplemental supports such as tutoring, therapy, and digital resources through vendors approved and vetted by TEA. The purchased services are intended to be supplementary and do not remove responsibility from Texas public school systems to provide the educational services outlined in each eligible student’s Admission, Review, and

Dismissal (ARD) plan.

Families of students enrolled in public school during the 2020-2021 school year that were enrolled during the initial COVID-19 closures in Spring 2020 and have been identified as having a low incidence disability will qualify. Nearly 59,000 students statewide are eligible to benefit from this new program.

Participation priority will be given to families receiving income assistance and/or families that have documented financial need.

“This program is a win for Texas families and children with special education needs, many of whom have endured education disruptions due to COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “Education is vital to the future of every Texas child, and every student is entitled to a highquality education. The SSES program further advances Texas’ mission to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

This innovative initiative builds on the services that students are already receiving at school, and provides additional resources and support at a pivotal moment in the lives of Texas families and their children.”

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(The two-story photo on the background) The original First State Bank of Rio Grande City is seen on the background on the first floor and the second floor housed the Telegraph &Telephone Company. (circa early 1900’s). The building was located where the present day Laborde House parking is presently located.

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Dollar General announces its store at 1514 W. Highway 83 in Rio Grande City is now open.

Also Dollar General announces its store at 2737 N. US Hwy 83 in Roma is now open. Normal hours of operation may be found online or through the Dollar General app.

Dollar General stores are proud to provide area residents with a convenient store to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. With approximately 75 percent of the

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Dollar General gives its customers more than everyday low prices on basic merchandise.

Dollar General is deeply involved in the communities it serves and is an ardent supporter of literacy and education. At the cash register of every Dollar General store, customers interested in learning how to read, speak English or

prepare for their high school equivalency test can pick up a brochure with a postage-paid reply card that can be mailed in for a referral to a local organization that offers free literacy services. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $186 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 12 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education.

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Prepares for Session Focused on COVID-19, Budget Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, was re-elected to the Texas Senate on Tuesday in another resounding victory, winning greater than 60 percent of the 277,744 votes cast.

“Because of the pandemic, this campaign has been so different, but we’ve employed traditional and innovative means of engaging constituents,” the senator said. “Our public and targeted Zooms posted on Facebook, for example, have been viewed more than 350,000 times. We honored our tradition of prioritizing Senate responsibilities while campaigning, which always is challenging--and the hallmark of our public service.

“Our campaign was positive, not negative; unifying, not divisive; and issue-oriented, not insulting.

We focused on building on our record of success as the foundation for providing a better future for our families.

“I thank everyone who voted

in this election, especially those who voted for me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to collaborate with everyone interested in making a difference for the families of our district and of our great state. Now is the time to unite in mitigating the impact of the pandemic and in addressing our priority issues, including education, health, jobs, and the environment.”

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Ministerio Wings on Fire de Rio Grande City y sus Pastores Anselmo e Hilda Cruz bendijeron a nuestra comunidad con una distribución de cajas de alimentos que se llevo acabo en el estacionamiento de la iglesia.

Sus planes son tener estos eventos cada fin de semana. La iglesia esta localizada en 1207 Calle Avasolo #1207 en la Ciudad de Rio Grande City. Para mas información llamar al (956) 735-7796 o (956) 735-3855.

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Top Row left to right: Frankie Montalvo - Sentinel, Edward Alaniz - Secretary, and Logan Montalvo -Treasure.

GFWC Florence J. Scott Woman’s Club of Rio Grande City joins the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in promoting awareness and prevention of domestic violence. They proudly promoted and attended the “Day of Remembrance,” as they have for the eighteen years it has been observed in Starr County. This year’s observance was unique in that it was held in front of the courthouse and conducted for drive by or walk by observance. The event, conducted by the Victims of Domestic Violence Assistance Program with the support of the Starr County Attorney’s Office, the County of Starr, and United Way, features a display representing 18 Starr County people who have lost their lives as a victim of domestic violence, and a single figure representing the unknown victims who have died as a result of domestic violence and have been inappropriately misclassified. Many individuals and groups attended the display and paid their respects, including the local press and Channel 4 Television from the Rio Grande Valley. The courthouse maintained a banner promoting awareness of the observance and their lighted “HOPE” sign throughout the month.

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Thank you for your tremendous support!

Thank you for another resounding victory and opportunity to continue to make a difference for the families of Senate District 21.

I will continue to do my best to represent everyone. Please contact me via 512/463-0121 or judith.zaffirini@senate.texas.gov whenever I can be of assistance.

May God bless you, and may God bless Texas!

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CDC: Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase Across the Country As of October 25, COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the country. Average daily cases in the last 7 days increased 26% from the previous 7 days. This 7-day average is 4% higher than the previous peak 7-day average that the United States reached in July.

COVID-19 cases continue to vary across age groups.

People ages 18-24 remain

the age group with the highest incidence of COVID-19. Do your part to slow the spread. Practice these healthy habits: - Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.

- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

- Stay 6 feet from others.

See more COVID-19 data here: https://bit.ly/3n2jyUd

“Until an effective vaccine against COVID-19 is available, we have to continue to do the hard, albeit tedious, work of keeping ourselves safe and healthy—by wearing facial coverings, keeping our social distance, practicing good hand hygiene, and staying home when we’re sick.”

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HARRY MORRIS BROWN, SR. (1ST AN.) by Wife & Children †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza †FRANCISCO JAVIER ENRIQUEZ

by Ana Maria Barrera FOR THE FRIENDS & BENEFACTORS OF THE BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

by Benedictine Sisters INTENCION ESPECIAL POR ADALSINDA VARGAS & ENRIQUEZ FAMILY by Ana Maria Barrera THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12TH - I.C.C. 6:30 A.M. †CONSUELO M. LOPEZ (17TH AN.)

by Sus Hijos e Hijas †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †SONIA G. GUTIERREZ (1ST AN.)

by Su Familia †GUADALUPE ALANIS (4TH AN.)

by Alanis Family †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza †JOSE LUIS MENDOZA, SR.

by Ana Maria Barrera INTENCION ESPECIAL POR JOSE LUIS MENDOZA, JR. Y FAMILIA

by Ana Maria Barrera SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †ALBERTO BARRERA SR.

by Wife Celia Barrera & Family †ESTELA LEAL

by Emma & Hilda Cortez & Family †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza

†MARIA ELVA GONZALEZ

by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Rocha †ROMEO GARCIA, SR. by Family INTENCION ESPECIAL POR MARIA DE LA LUZ MENDOZA by Ana Maria Barrera INTENCION ESPECIAL POR JOSE MARIA CAVAZOS by Ana Maria Barrera SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †CRUZ GARCIA by Su Esposa e Hijos †JOSE A. URIBE by Family †RAQUEL VELASCO VALLE (1ST AN.)

by Gloria De Loera †HIPOLITO CASTILLO by Elda & Raul Castillo SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †GUADALUPE RAMIREZ (23RD AN.)

by Family †TERESA C. RODRIGUEZ (7TH AN.)

by Family

†EXCELSA VALERA by Patiño Family †NOEMI H. GUERRA by Family †FLAVIO CANALES, JR. by Wife & Children †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza 5:00 P.M. †JULIO & HEIDI SAENZ by Family †MARIA RODRIGUEZ

by Su Esposo e Hijos †RUPERTO CREMAR by Family MONDAY NOVEMBER 16TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza †SANTITOS FALCON

by Jorge Falcon & Family TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH – I.C.C. 6.30 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza

4th Anniversary

1st Anniversary Mass

Anfernee Grant Bermea

Sonia M. Gutierrez

In Loving Memory of

September 21, 1997 † November 11, 2016

Until We Meet Again

Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still �low. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can �ill. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear, But always a precious memory of the days when you were here. If tears could make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Avila, Bermea, and Flores Families

In Loving Memory of July 20, 1954 † November 13, 2019

It has been one year since you went home to be with our Lord.

It broke my heart to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone, for part of me went with you the day God called you home. I often sit and think of you and think of how you died, to think I couldn’t say good-bye before you closed your eyes. I suffer so much sorrow, and its never-ending grief, which I must bear, until I breathe my last farewell and �inally meet you there.

Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande City at 6:00PM

With love, your son Flavio H. Gutierrez, sister Thelma Guerra and Family

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In Loving Memory of

Harry Morris Brown Sr. 10/24/1934 † 11/12/2019

Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall, Living our hearts without you Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

We Miss You Dad The Barrera and Brown Family

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

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

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

A. P. R.

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

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

Publication must be promised.)

Thank you St. Jude.

Melissa Y. Hernandez

NOVENA AL SAGRADO CORAZÓN DE JESÚS

¡Oh Santísimo Corazón de Jesús!, fuente de todas las bendiciones, yo te adoro, yo te amo, y con sincero arrepentimiento de todos mis pecados, yo te ofrezco este mi pobre Corazón. Hazlo humilde, paciente, puro y totalmente sumiso a tu voluntad. Concédeme, misericordioso Jesús, poder vivir para ti y por ti, protegeme en todos los peligros, confortame en mis tribulaciones, dame salud y ayuda en mis necesidades temporales, tu bendición mientras vivo y el favor de morir en tu gracia.

S. G.

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4-H Foods & Nutrition Projects

ZAFFIRINI Continued from Front Page With the campaign concluded, Senator Zaffirini and her staff will focus on the legislative session that convenes on Jan. 12. Legislators will respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a sizable budget shortfall, and the once-perdecade legislative and congressional redistricting. She also will continue to advocate for greater investment

in public education, especially early childhood and higher education, and for health and human services, including Medicaid expansion.

“This is a challenging time for Texas families,” Senator Zaffirini said. “The voters made it clear that they want their elected representatives to collaborate in addressing real issues, and I

look forward to working with my colleagues in both parties to do just that.”

She said that on Nov. 9, the first day of pre-filing bills for the 2021 legislative session, she will file legislation to offer student loan relief to frontline workers, make college tuition-free for working Texans, expand pre-K, protect consumers,

preserve our state’s natural splendor, and much more. “I’m excited about our ambitious agenda that matches our state’s untapped potential.”

The senator repeated her invitation to constituents to contact her and her staff via judith. zaffirini@senate.texas.gov or 512/463-0121 whenever they can be of assistance.

4-H Foods and Nutrition Projects are in full swing in Starr County.

This project is a great way to learn valuable “nutrition information” that will be valuable for years to come! 4-Her’s learn various life skills and also serve as a pre-fair event. “Everyone Eats,” but not everyone makes healthy eating choices. These 4-Her’s learned how to pick healthy foods, prepare nutrition’s meals and make smart food purchases. Hats off to these 4-Her’s from Clover’s to Seniors 4-Her’s who participated at the Starr County 4-H Food Show.

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RGCCISD FAMILIES: The transition period that was initially granted by TEA will expire on November 10th. Our next phase begins will all RGCCISD teachers and staff reporting on-site on Friday, November 13th. That particular day will be a workday for all teachers, so there will be no classes on Friday, November 13th.

On Monday, November 16, 2020, we will open our campuses to all students who want to attend for in-person instruction. The students will follow a regular instructional schedule while on-site. We will follow all health and safety protocols to ensure all students and staff are safe. We have implemented a software program called DrOwl, which will allow all staff and students to be pre-screened before entering a campus. Transportation will be provided for all students (PK4-Grade 12) who require transportation.

There is no transportation for PK3 students. Buses will run regular routes to ensure all students arrive to campus.

We ask parents / guardians to please remain at the bus pick- up zone in your area until your child has boarded the bus. Bus drivers will check student’s temperature and provide hand sanitizing solution to all before boarding. If your child has a temperature, he/she will not be permitted on the bus. Healthy meals (both breakfast and lunch) will

be provided for all students on campus.

In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that all students wear their face masks and bring a bottle of water. Parents, please rest assured that all RGCCISD staff and administration will follow all CDC guidelines and safety protocols to ensure everyone is safe. If your child is experiencing symptoms, please do not send them to school and contact your campus teacher or principal. The students can still participate through virtual instruction from home.

RGCCISD Parents and Guardians, YOU HAVE A CHOICE. Your students can continue with virtual instruction at home or you can send them to campus for in-person instruction.

The decision is YOURS. If you initially indicated no on your respective campus survey and have since changed your mind and opted to send your son /daughter to campus for in-person instruction, please contact your child’s campus principal. RGCCISD has a longstanding track record of taking comprehensive and thoughtful measures to create a school environment that is both safe and student-centered, focused on growth and learning. That commitment continues and we look forward to having our students on campus! It is our great privilege to service ALL RGCCISD students!

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

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STARR COUNTY

RSP #2020-0014 Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (HRA) Persons with Disabilities (PWD) First Time Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance (HBA) Starr County will be accepting new applications for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program and First Time Homebuyer Assistance program. Applications will be available beginning on October 15, 2020 thru November 30, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Starr County Annex (front lobby) 100 N FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Please answer all questions on the intake application and bring the information requested by November 30, 2020. Eligibility factors include, but are not limited to, service area, home ownership (title deed), no abandoned homes or additions to homes, homestead, single-family home, appx. 6,000 sf lot, and meet low income eligibility.

For More information contact Connie Cantu, Project Manager with Federal & State Programs at 956-716-4800 ext. 8115.

Veterans Day Recognition Letter November 11, 2020 On November 11th of each year, Americans have honored those men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Services since the armistice which ended World War I was declared on November 11, 1918. Veterans are women and men from our communities who committed themselves carte blanche to the USA in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard and put their life on the line for our freedom.

As we honor their service, let’s also recognize veterans’ ongoing

contributions. After taking off service uniforms, they bring their experiences and expertise to strengthen our society. Veterans become valued members of our communities as active volunteers, leaders, entrepreneurs, mentors and our friends.

How can we honor our veterans? It can be as simple as personally thanking them for their service. In Texas, we take care of our veterans. I encourage veterans to access the benefits and services they earned for themselves and their family by connecting with

the Texas Veterans Commission at tvc.texas.gov.

To all our Texas veterans, please know that you have our gratitude and our unwavering support on Veterans Day and every day of the year.

The conference will feature prominent speakers and interactive workshops as DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital aims to educate, support and honor those who provide care for a family member or friend In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to host the 7th Annual “Circle of Care” Caregivers Conference on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance / 118 Paseo Del Prado, Edinburg, TX 78539.

The conference will educate caregivers about local support systems and resources, the skills needed when providing care, and how to care for yourself as you care for others.

National Family Caregivers

Month recognizes the courageous individuals who step forward and help care for those in their lives who are affected by illness, injury, or disability. By celebrating each November, we thank those who humbly do so much to keep our families and communities strong by devoting countless hours to providing care for loved ones. Through the “Circle of Care” conference, DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital aims to increase awareness about family caregiver issues, celebrate caregiver efforts, and educate caregivers about the many resources available to them.

Registration for the “Circle of Care” conference on November 21st will begin at 7:45 AM, with breakfast and the first speaker starting promptly at 8:30 AM.

Throughout the day distinguished physicians, nurses, and wellness educators will present on topics such as healthy eating, stress management, post-COVID recovery rehabilitation, and stroke recovery techniques for caregivers.

This year’s conference will also feature interactive workshops and entertainment! Pre-plated breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees. The conference is free and will be limited to the first 50 people to register. All attendees will be asked to follow strict COVID-19 safety procedures.

“Circle of Care” conference 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM registration, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM conference.

For more information or to register please call DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital (956) 3623550.

Sincerely, Laura Koerner Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman and U.S. Navy Veteran

DHR Health to Host “Circle of Care” Caregivers Conference to Honor and Educate Family Caregivers

ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 6, 2021 Time: 3:00p.m.

Place: 469 Canales Circle Roma TX, 78584

The purpose of the hearing is to obtain input from the city residents in reference to the Annual Plan Submission to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2021. Total funds being allocated for this year are estimates as $ 141,680.00 for Operating Funds and $ 138,887.00 for Capital Funds.

All for review from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. prior to public hearing at the address below.

Persons can also submit written comments prior to public hearing to: Housing Authority of the City of Roma 469 Canales Circle Roma, TX 78584

STARR COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO MANAGEMENT PLAN December 3rd, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 The Starr County Groundwater Conservation District (District) will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the District’s management plan on December 3rd, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Starr County Courthouse Annex Conference Room located at 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. All interested parties are invited to attend and are encouraged to provide input, and may do so orally or in written form.

The proposed amendments to the management plan incorporate the updated Desired Future Conditions and Modeled Available Groundwater information developed from the work of the Texas Water Development Board, groundwater conservation districts and other stakeholders within Groundwater Management Area 16, and amend certain management objectives and performance standards. Following this hearing, the District will, in coordination with surface water management entities on a regional basis, complete the management plan to address the management goals statutorily required in Section 36.1071 of the Texas Water Code.

A copy of the proposed rule amendments will be available 20 days before the hearing at the District’s office at 100 N. FM 3167, Suite 207, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, and on the District’s web site at www.scgcd.org.

The District is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance to attend this hearing, please call (956) 716-4800 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to coordinate any special physical arrangements.

For more information about the management plan, or public hearing, please contact the District’s Board President, Reyna Guerra, (956) 716-4800.

For further information, please call Zulma Piceno, Executive Director at (956)849-1159.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED RULES OF THE STARR COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT December 3rd, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Starr County Courthouse Annex 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582 The Starr County Groundwater Conservation District (District) will receive public input at a hearing on proposed amendments to the District’s rules intended to comprehensively repeal and amend the District’s initial rules, including (1) regulations governing permitting, well exemptions, and well spacing; (2) procedures for permit hearings, including preliminary hearings, hearings referred to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and uncontested hearings; (3) procedures related to enforcement; (4) the capping and plugging of wells within the District; (5) procedures and consideration for appealing desired future conditions of the aquifers underlying the District; (6) definitions and terms used in the rules or commonly used during District business; (7) the regulation of aquifer storage and recovery; (8) implementing production and export fees; (9) clarify protection of historic groundwater use; and (10) establishing general procedures of the District.

The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on December 3rd, 2020, at the Starr County Courthouse Annex, 100 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582. A copy of the proposed rule amendments will be available 20 days before the hearing at the District’s office at 100 N. FM 3167, Suite 207, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, and on the District’s web site at www.scgcd.org.

The District is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance to attend this hearing, please call (956) 716-4800 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to coordinate any special physical arrangements.

For more information on the proposed rules, or public hearing, please contact the District’s Board President, Reyna Guerra, (956) 716-4800.

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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 December 1, 2020, 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: Sheriff Rene Fuentes By: _____________________________ Date _____________ Cause No. TS-94-40; Roma Independent School District vs., Rogelio Tanguma, Et., Al.; Foreclosed: August 01, 1995; Acct. No. 07400-00000-01900-000000; Lot 19, El Bosque Subdivision, Unit 1, Starr County, Texas, as describe in Volume 2, Page 188, official deed records of Starr County, Texas. Parcel No. 26047 Cause No. TS-00-29;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District and StarrZapata County Education District No. 27 vs., The known and unknown heirs of Leopoldo Muniz, Jr. (Deceased), Et Al; Foreclosed October 01, 2013; Acct. No. 12500-00002-01600000000; Tract 7: Lot 16, block “B”, Muniz Subdivision, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, page 156, map records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-04-41;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Jaime Rios, Jr.; Foreclosed July 7, 2009; Acct. No. 21000-00600-00100-000000; Tract 2: 0.344 acre, more or less, being Lot 1, Block 6, Community of Salineno, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 830, Page 786, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00100-000000; Tract 2: Lot 1, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00200-000000; Tract 3: Lot 2, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Notes: 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 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

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00300-000000; Tract 4: Lot 3, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00400-000000; Tract 5: Lot 4, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00500-000000; Tract 6: Lot 5, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-01200-000000; Tract 7: Lot 12, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-112;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Block Investment Corporation; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 14500-04900-00600-000100; Tract No. 3: Lot 6,of the South half of Block 49, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 848, Official Records of Starr County, Texas

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. 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

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To the great men and women who serve our country without reservation. Happy Veterans Day!

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for November 2020 On November 5, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $202 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We will continue to ensure Texans can provide nutritious food for their families throughout the COVID-19 response,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank our partners at the USDA for extending these emergency benefits for the month of November.”

“As we head into November and the holiday season, we want to ensure that Texans can get nutritious food for their families who may be spending more time at home,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter. “These continued benefits will ensure eligible Texans receive the help they need during these uncertain times.”

More than 1 million SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card.

The emergency November allotments are in addition to the almost $1.5 billion in benefits

previously provided to Texans between April and October. HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1.4 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.

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

Be Aware of Scams

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS South Texas College is accepting competitive proposals for the following: RFP Number 20-21-1022

Description Rebid - HEP Grant Consultant

Date Due December 4, 2020

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

The successful respondent will not be determined on opening date. Responses will be studied and be taken into consideration by the Board of Trustees. South Texas College reserves the right to reject any and all responses submitted and to request additional information if necessary, to waive any formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal considered to be the best and most advantageous to South Texas College.

Questions regarding this RFP or requests for additional information should be addressed to Becky Cavazos, Director of Purchasing 956-872-4681 beckyc@southtexascollege.edu, or Billy Langley, Senior Buyer of Purchasing, 956-872-4682 welangle@southtexascollege.edu.

Responses to the RFP must be submitted to South Texas College, 3200 W. Pecan Blvd, Bldg N, Ste 145, McAllen, TX 78501.

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

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.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, many electric cooperatives have reported a rise in scam attempts against their members. These usually consist of scammers “spoofing” our phone number in an attempt to get you to make unnecessary payments.

We appreciate when members call to notify us about criminal activity because we can spread the

word to other members.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so you do not fall victim to a crime: •Medina EC will not call members with threatening language.

•Medina EC doesn’t collect money at your home, and we won’t ask you to pay with a prepaid gift card. Payments made over the phone must be done through our

automated system.

•If you are late on your bill, you will receive an email or mailed letter with instructions on how to pay.

•If you have any questions about a call or payment, hang up and call us at our 1-866-632-3532 number.

Get more tips to stay proactive against scammers at MedinaEC. org/Scammers.

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Los Casos de COVID-19 Continúan Aumentando en Todo el País - CDC Hasta el 25 de octubre, los casos de COVID-19 continúan aumentando en todo el país. El promedio de casos diarios en los últimos 7 días aumentó un 26% con respecto a los 7 días anteriores. Este promedio de 7 días es un 4% más alto que el promedio anterior máximo de 7 días que alcanzó Estados Unidos en julio. Los casos de COVID-19 continúan variando según los grupos de edad.

Las personas de 18 a 24 años siguen siendo el grupo de edad con mayor incidencia de COVID-19. Haga su parte para frenar la propagación. Practica estos hábitos saludables: - Use una mascarilla que cubra

su nariz y boca.

- Lávese las manos con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos.

- Manténgase a 6 pies de los demás.

Vea más datos de COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3n2jyUd *** “Hasta que se disponga de una vacuna eficaz contra el COVID-19, tenemos que seguir haciendo el trabajo duro, aunque tedioso, de mantenernos seguros y sanos, usando cubiertas faciales, manteniendo nuestra distancia social, practicando una buena higiene de manos y quedándonos en casa cuando estemos enfermos. -CDC

San Isidro I.S.D. Announces October’s Students of the Month Mr. Jesse Rodriguez, District Principal for San Isidro I.S.D. is proud to announce October’s Students of the Month.

In Elementary - Alessandra Perez, Pre-Kinder, Danielle R. Andrade, Kindergarten, Genesis Carmona, 1st grade, Valerie Rangel, 2nd grade, Victor Alaniz, 3rd grade, Nallely Flores, 4th grade, Brylee Veloz, 5th grade.

Jr. High – Joel Cash Martinez, 6th grade, Isabella Reyes, 7th grade, Jennifer Herrera 8th grade.

High School – Aime Lucio, 9th grade, Paulino Ordonez, 10th grade, Nicole Delgado, 11th grade and Zachary Hernandez 12th grade.

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74 Alvarez Ave., RGC (El Quiote)

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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

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A golden-headed scallopwing is a tiny delight A few days ago I was wandering past a clump of purple-flowered lantana when a movement caught my eye. It was a tiny blackish butterfly flitting about. When it paused a few seconds, I noted that it had a wing span o f only about a n inch, h a d dark sooty wings and, most significantly, had a yellow-gold colored head. I’d occasionally seen one before. It was a goldenheaded scallopwing.

The identification was you’d want to plant in your confirmed when, as it paused butterfly garden to attract them. a few more times, I observed a Watch for these tiny couple of tiny white dots near scallopwings; they’re a delight. the tip of each forewing. The scallopwings are one of the openwinged skippers, i.e., they perch with their wings open.

They tend to fly near the ground and males patrol areas in search of mates.

The U. S./Mexican border is about the northern edge of their range and, while there may be concentrations here and there, we don’t see them often. April to December are the months they may be seen.

The golden-headed larvae feed on pigweed which is an amaranthus and fairly common.

However, it’s not a plant (weed)

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Veterans and guests gathered for the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the county cemetery on November 11 at 11:00 am. Pastor Bob Alderman gave the invocation and benediction, followed by Madison Olivarez from AC2E Middle School reciting the pledge of allegiance and Melody Quiroz from RGC High School Mariachi Cascabel singing the National Anthem. VFW Post #8526 provided file detail and TAPS.

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Starr County 4-H Club Rattler 4-H held a community service project to celebrate Veterans Day, November 11. Each 4-Her made a patriotic wreath out of red, white, and blue bandanas. On Veterans Day, families gathered at the Veterans plot at City Cemetery, held a patriotic ceremony and placed a wreath on every headstone. The rest of the wreaths were placed on the headstones throughout the cemetery or at other cemeteries or presented to living family members or friends who have served in the military. 4-H Adult Leader Emiliana Guerra thanked all the youth and their families for their overwhelming response to this worthwhile holiday project.

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On behalf of Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Vilma Garza, the School Board Members, Students and Staff, we appreciate our Veterans for serving our country and protecting our freedom!

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Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jose Carreras Joins the DHR Health Orthopedic Institute as it Expands in the Mission Area

D H R H e a l t h Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Jose R. Carreras, M.D., who will be joining the expansion of the DHR Health Orthopedic Institute. The DHR Health Orthopedic Institute has opened its doors to a 2nd location in Mission, Texas, where Dr. Carreras will be using his extensive experience to provide orthopedic services to the community.

Dr. Carreras joins DHR Health with over 35 years of experience and offers a complete range of orthopedic services and orthopedic surgery to the Rio Grande Valley.

He will be seeing patients at the newest DHR Health Orthopedic Institute, located at 1313 St. Claire, Mission, Texas, where he will be offering services for

joint pain relief, back pain relief, bone fractures, knee and hip replacements, tendon or ligament injuries, herniated discs and dislocations.

With the expansion, the DHR Health Orthopedic Institute is now home to four locations and offers the community general orthopedic medicine for sports injuries and reconstructive surgery in both Edinburg and Mission, Texas. The DHR Health Orthopedic Institute offers multispecialty diagnostics as well as surgical and rehabilitation programs to help patients return to their highest level of performance and back to their daily activities.

Dr. Carreras received his medical degree from Autonomus University in Guadalajara, Mexico.

He completed his general surgery residency at San Juan City Hospital in Puerto Rico and at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and his orthopedic surgery residency at

Round 2 - Now Taking Applications Through November 30, 2020 Imposed restrictions to slow For complete program rules the spread of COVID-19 have put and guidelines, visit https://bit. many of our local small businesses ly/3ezrEQf in jeopardy, therefore, the City of City of Rio Grande City, Texas Rio Grande City with assistance of Rio Grande City Main Street the Rio Grande City EDC will offer a Small Business Relief Grant to help those businesses significantly May the Sacred impacted by closures and limited Heart of Jesus operations stay in business and be adored, retain employees during these glorified, loved trying times. and preserved Applications may be submitted throughout the world now and using the commercial lane drop forever. Sacred box/window at City Hall during Heart of Jesus weekdays, beginning at 7:30 a.m. pray for us. to 4:30 p.m. through November Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, pray 30, 2020. for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. (Say this nine times a Applicants must submit the day, by the 8th day your prayer required documents in a sealed will be answered. Say it nine days, envelope with the business it has never been known to fail. name and “Covid 19 Business Publication must be promised.)

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Starr County Small Business CARES Act Grant Still taking applications for the Starr County Small Business CARES Act Grant. (Please include bank statements for January thru May 2020 and a W-9 form) It’s a go for the Starr County Small Business CARES Act Grant.

Please take advantage of this opportunity and apply. Deadline for application is November 20.

Businesses located in unincorporated can apply for the $3,000 grant and businesses inside city limits can apply for a $1,000 grant.

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Cynthia Shares Her Prediabetes Story Did you know?

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Cynthia Took Control of Her Health: You Can Too Cynthia Johnson didn’t always make health a priority. “I was overweight, making all the wrong choices,” she says. “I knew I should be doing something, but I wasn’t motivated to do so.”

She visited her doctor and

found out she had prediabetes, a condition that affects 1 in 3 American adults. Prediabetes means a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough for type 2 diabetes.

Her doctor told her it was time to start making some changes in her life, so Cynthia signed up for a CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program.

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RGCCISD Family, After numerous attempts, the Texas Education Agency has allowed our district to continue to transition our students as long as we commit to open our schools to ALL students who choose to attend on-campus instruction by December 14, 2020. The option to remain in remote instruction will not be impacted in any way, and those parents who want to keep their children engaged in remote instruction can continue in that particular mode of instruction. Parents WILL ALWAYS have a choice to keep their children at home during this pandemic.

Rio Grande City CISD remains committed to keeping all students and staff safe during this health crisis. Students who are currently attending on-campus instruction will remain in their current setting, and the district will continue to provide instructional support to these students with the existing academic tutors and teacher volunteers until after the Thanksgiving Holidays when we will be opening our campuses to any new students wanting to return to on-campus instruction.

We will begin the Texas Education Agency required transition process beginning November 30, 2020. We will be implementing a phase-in transition period by bringing in additional student populations weekly starting the week of November 30th leading up to December 14, 2020. Details of this tentative transition process are as follows: November 30-December 4, 2020 Grades 3-6, HS EOC December Re-testers, & All Special Education Students December 7-11, 2020 PreK-2, 7-8, December EOC Re-testers December 14, 2020 and thereafter Campuses will be open to ALL Students requesting on-campus instruction

The district will utilize Friday, November 13th as a teacher workday and the week of November 16-20 to work with teachers and administrators on a plan that will facilitate the best instructional setting for all students. Because the majority of the RGCCISD student population has elected to remain at home, the district will staff campuses with certified teachers based on those needs.

Respectfully, Ms. Vilma Garza Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent

The program offers support with her goals of losing weight, eating healthier, and exercising more.

Now she’s lost weight and is feeling better than ever.

November is National Diabetes Month, so it’s the perfect time to try what Cynthia did. Join a program that can help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

You will get a full year of support designed to help you make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

You will learn, laugh, share stories, try new things, and build new habits—all while lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes and improving your health.

Throughout the program, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach to learn: •how to eat and prepare healthy dishes without giving up all the foods you love, •how to add physical activity to

your life even if you don’t think you have time, •how to deal with stress, and •how to maintain the changes you’ve made.

“I enjoy the class. We’ve had a lot of laughs,” Cynthia says.

“I’ve learned that I need to be in a group setting because we support each other. Our class coach is amazing. She’s a positive person, a cheerleader, and she tells us that even though we make mistakes, they’re not permanent. We can learn from them and maybe make different choices in the future.”

“After participating in this program, I’m more conscious of what I need to do to live better,” says Cynthia. “I’m doing this for me so that I can live a long and healthy life.”

Learn to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Join a diabetes prevention program in Texas.

The Miracle Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In your name I forgive all others for what they have done against me.

I renounce satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give you my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever. I invite you into my life Jesus, I accept you as my Lord, God and Saviour. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit. (MAKE YOUR PETITION) Come Lord Jesus, cover me with your precious blood, and fill me with your Holy Spirit. I love you Lord Jesus, I praise you Jesus. I thank you Jesus. I shall follow you every day of my life. Amen.

Mary my Mother, Queen of Peace, all the Angels and Saints please help me. Amen.

Familia de RGCCISD, Después de numerosos intentos, la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA por sus siglas en inglés) ha permitido que nuestro distrito continúe con la transición de nuestros estudiantes siempre que nos comprometamos a abrir nuestras escuelas a TODOS los estudiantes que elijan asistir a la instrucción en la escuela antes del 14 de diciembre de 2020. La opción de permanecer en la instrucción remota (virtual Instruction) no se verá afectada de ninguna manera, y aquellos padres que deseen que sus hijos sigan participando en la instrucción remota pueden continuar en ese modo de instrucción. Los padres SIEMPRE tendrán la opción de mantener a sus hijos en casa durante esta pandemia.

El Distrito Independiente de la Ciudad de Rio Grande sigue comprometido a mantener seguros a todos los estudiantes y al personal durante esta crisis de salud. Los estudiantes que actualmente asisten a la instrucción en la escuela permanecerán en su entorno actual, y el distrito continuará brindando apoyo educativo a estos estudiantes con los tutores académicos que se encuentran existentes y los maestros voluntarios hasta después de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving Holiday) cuando abriremos nuestras escuelas a cualquier estudiante que deseen regresar a la instrucción a su escuela.

Comenzaremos el proceso de transición requerido por la Agencia de Educación de Texas(TEA) a partir del 30 de noviembre de 2020. Implementaremos un período de transición gradual incorporando poblaciones de estudiantes adicionales semanalmente a partir de la semana del 30 de noviembre hasta el 14 de diciembre de 2020. Detalles de esto proceso de transición tentativo son los siguientes: 30 de noviembre al 4 de diciembre de 2020 Grados 3-6, Estudiantes de Secundaria que necesitan re-tomar en diciembre el examen del estado de Texas EOC y todos los estudiantes de educación especial 7-11 de diciembre de 2020 Estudiantes que tienen que re-tomar en diciembre el examen del estado de Texas EOC, estudiantes de grados de PreK-2 y estudiantes de grado 7-8 14 de diciembre de 2020 en adelante Las escuelas estarán abiertas para TODOS los estudiantes que soliciten instrucción en la escuela El distrito utilizará el viernes 13 de noviembre como día laboral y la semana del 16 al 20 de noviembre para trabajar con los maestros y administradores en un plan que facilitará el mejor entorno educativo para todos los estudiantes. Debido a que la mayoría de la población estudiantil de RGCCISD ha optado por quedarse en casa (resultados de la encuesta #2), el distrito proveerá a las escuelas los maestros necesarios en base en estas necesidades.

Atentamente, Vilma Garza Superintendente de Escuelas del Distrito Independiente Consolidado de Rio Grande (RGCCISD)

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Rattlers Fall to S.A. Legacy Titans 41-20 in 2020 District Opener

By Kenneth Roberts, Freelance Writer

The San Antonio Legacy Titans utilized a strong running game and stingy defense to defeat the Rio Grande City Rattlers 41-20 in the District 14-5A Division I opener for both teams on Friday night, Oct. 30 at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium.

After playing two non-district games on Oct. 16 and 23, the Rattlers launched district play Friday night in the 2020 season that was delayed and has been cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Rattlers are scheduled to play six district games and eight regular season contests, with the regular season scheduled to end on Dec. 4.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Titans scored early in the second

period and took a 13-6 advantage into halftime. In the third stanza, Legacy built its margin to 27-6 before the Rattlers recovered a bad snap in the end zone for a touchdown to narrow the deficit to 27-14 going into the final quarter. The Titans scored two fourth quarter touchdowns and the Rattlers reached the end zone once to create the final 41-20 margin.

Marc Perez rushed for two touchdowns for the Rattlers and caught a 44-yard pass that set up the third and final score. Rattler defender Rafael Benitez fell on an errant snap in the end zone for a third quarter touchdown. Michael Ramos passed to Michael Chapa for a two-point conversion after the third quarter score.

Motorists Urged to Take Simple Safety Precaution

TxDOT’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign reminds drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing seat belts With health and safety a top priority for millions of Texans, TxDOT reminds motorists of one of the simplest and easiest precautions everyone can take to protect themselves and their loved ones: buckling up.

Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying by 45% for people in the front seat of passenger cars. For those in pickups, seat belts reduce the risk of dying by 60% since pickups are more likely to roll over than passenger vehicles.

“Our annual Click It or Ticket campaign is about saving lives,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “While almost 91% of Texans have gotten into the habit of using seat belts, there are still far too many motorists who are taking unnecessary chances by not buckling up. Whether you’re the driver or a passenger, wearing a seat belt—day and night—is the single most effective way to protect yourself from serious injury or death in a crash.”

TxDOT officials report that in 2019 there were 925 traffic fatalities involving an unbuckled driver or passenger, a 6% drop over the previous year. Although around 9% of Texans do not wear a seat belt, the lack of seat belt usage was reported in 42% of traffic fatalities for those people who had the option to use a seat belt (excluding pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle fatalities).

In addition, a 2019 Texas A&M Transportation Institute survey noted that drivers and passengers in 18 Texas cities buckle up less at night (between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.) than during the day. In Texas last year, of crashes in which an unbuckled driver or passenger was killed, 59% happened during nighttime hours (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.). Seat belt use among pickup drivers and passengers also continues to lag behind that of other motorists. Almost 46% of the 499 pickup drivers killed in crashes last year weren’t buckled up.

From November 16 to November 29, as we approach and celebrate Thanksgiving and more drivers take to the road, state troopers, police officers and sheriffs’ deputies statewide will step up enforcement of the state’s seat belt and child car seat laws. Texas law requires everyone in a vehicle to

be properly secured in the front or back seat or face fines and fees up to $200. Children younger than 8 years must be restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches.

If a child isn’t secured, the driver faces fines of up to $250.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Click It or Ticket initiative in Texas is estimated to have saved more than 6,234 lives, prevented more than 100,000 serious injuries, and resulted in $23.6 billion in economic savings since the campaign began in 2002.

The Click It or Ticket campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel such as wearing a seat belt, driving the speed limit, never texting and driving, and never driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

November 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.

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Texas Roads Have Not Had a Fatality Free Day Since November 7, 2000 What if … We Could All Take Responsibility and End the Streak!

It has been 20 years since Texas could claim a day where there were no fatalities on our roads.

November 7, Texas marks 20 years of daily deaths on our roadways with more than 70,000 people killed since 2000. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) every day in Texas

nearly 10 people are killed in traffic crashes with the leading causes of these deadly crashes continuing to be failure to stay in one lane, alcohol, speed and distracted driving. TxDOT is promoting the “End the Streak” campaign to help end motor vehicle fatalities in Texas. The road to ending the streak is not impossible. In Texas there were 23 counties with zero fatalities in 2019.

The pandemic has taught us all about the importance of shared responsibility. Ending this streak of needless tragedy on Texas roadways is also a shared responsibility. While it is considered socially unacceptable to drink and drive and most people would think twice about drinking and driving or riding with a drunk driver, riding with a driver who is speeding, not buckled up, using

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RSP #2020-0014 Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance (HRA) Persons with Disabilities (PWD) First Time Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance (HBA) Starr County will be accepting new applications for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program and First Time Homebuyer Assistance program. Applications will be available beginning on October 15, 2020 thru November 30, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Starr County Annex (front lobby) 100 N FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Please answer all questions on the intake application and bring the information requested by November 30, 2020. Eligibility factors include, but are not limited to, service area, home ownership (title deed), no abandoned homes or additions to homes, homestead, single-family home, appx. 6,000 sf lot, and meet low income eligibility.

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their phone while driving or driving in any reckless manner has not reached the threshold of being socially unacceptable yet. Drivers and passengers can change that by taking responsibility for each other’s safe driving.

What if for one day everyone took responsibility for themselves and their friends and there were no drunk drivers on our roads? And there was not one person driving somewhere to drink without a plan for a sober ride home — and no underage drunk drivers were to be found anywhere.

What if everyone made sure that the driver and all passengers in the vehicle were buckled up?

And, that all children were riding in the correct car seat for their age, weight and height and the seat was installed correctly.

What if everyone took responsibility to make sure that no driver was speeding down

the road, but was instead driving within the speed limit, including slowing down for construction and emergency vehicles, and driving more slowly and cautiously during bad weather conditions?

What if everyone made sure that they did not drive distracted or ride with anyone who was driving distracted? And, that no teens were riding with other teens, which is the main source of their distractions and against the law according to the Graduated Driver License Law. What if no youth or adult was driving while using a cell phone and totally concentrating on their driving?

What if everyone took the responsibility to make sure that they were not driving drowsy and passengers made sure that their driver was rested and alert? What if there were no drowsy drivers on the road and every driver, including commercial drivers, made sure

they were well rested and prepared for the trip?

What if everyone took responsibility to drive defensively and civilly and passengers made sure they would only ride with a driver who treated the lives of others on the road with respect?

What if everyone took on these responsibilities and Texas could once again enjoy a day where there was not one fatality on our roads?

Then, we could put an end to this terrible streak of roadway deaths in Texas — and it would bear repeating!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Community Health Educator Elva Yolanda Morado, Starr County reminds us that these do not have to be just rhetorical questions. For information on the End the Streak campaign visit: http://www.txdot. gov/inside-txdot/media-center/ psas/end-streak.html

Jr High Lady Tigers Ended their Volleyball Season with a Win

San Isidro Independent School District Jr. High Lady Tigers ended their volleyball season with a win against Lasara. Girls had a short season but they were able to compete in a few games to practice their skills. Great job, girls!

Save Electricity While Working Remotely Increased time at home causing higher bills As American families and businesses transition to remote work to slow the spread of COVID-19, many have seen a surge in home energy use—and in electric bills. Simple moneysaving steps can help lower your bills without jeopardizing safety or comfort. These simple steps include: •Program your thermostat to maximize energy savings. Setting your thermostat 1 degree lower when heating or 1 degree higher when cooling can reduce energy use by up to 5%. The best way to do this is using a smart or programable thermostat. Medina EC offers members a rebate for installing a programmable thermostat. Learn more at MedinaEC.org/Rebates.

•Do only full loads of laundry and wash with cold water. Using warm water instead of hot can cut a load’s energy use in half, and using cold water saves even more.

•Air-dry dishes. This can cut your dishwasher’s energy use by

up to 50%.

•Replace incandescent lightbulbs with LEDs. Lighting can amount to up to 12% of monthly energy use. LEDs can cut lighting costs by 75%.

•Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use.

Small appliances and electronics use energy even when not in use.

When powered on, game consoles, TVs and similar electronics are responsible for up to 12% of a home’s energy use.

“Medina EC realizes that more of our members are working and learning from home than ever before, creating an increase in their electric use and electric bill. Education, Training and Information is one of our cooperative principles, and we think energy efficiency education, and as a result saving money, is important to all our members,” stated Medina EC’s CEO, Mark Rollans.

For more energy-conservation tips, visit MedinaEC.org/ EnergySavings.

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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 December 1, 2020, 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: Sheriff Rene Fuentes By: _____________________________ Date _____________ Cause No. TS-94-40; Roma Independent School District vs., Rogelio Tanguma, Et., Al.; Foreclosed: August 01, 1995; Acct. No. 07400-00000-01900-000000; Lot 19, El Bosque Subdivision, Unit 1, Starr County, Texas, as describe in Volume 2, Page 188, official deed records of Starr County, Texas. Parcel No. 26047 Cause No. TS-00-29;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District and StarrZapata County Education District No. 27 vs., The known and unknown heirs of Leopoldo Muniz, Jr. (Deceased), Et Al; Foreclosed October 01, 2013; Acct. No. 12500-00002-01600000000; Tract 7: Lot 16, block “B”, Muniz Subdivision, an addition to Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, page 156, map records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-04-41;Roma Independent School District, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Jaime Rios, Jr.; Foreclosed July 7, 2009; Acct. No. 21000-00600-00100-000000; Tract 2: 0.344 acre, more or less, being Lot 1, Block 6, Community of Salineno, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 830, Page 786, Official Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00100-000000; Tract 2: Lot 1, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00200-000000; Tract 3: Lot 2, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Notes: 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 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

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00300-000000; Tract 4: Lot 3, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00400-000000; Tract 5: Lot 4, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-00500-000000; Tract 6: Lot 5, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-08-102;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Guillermo Frausto, Et., Al; Foreclosed November 7, 2017; Acct. No. 13200-01000-01200-000000; Tract 7: Lot 12, Block 10, Los Olmos Addition, Original Townsite of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 62, Page 323, Map Records of Starr County, Texas.

Cause No. TS-10-112;Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, City of Rio Grande City, South Texas College and Starr County vs. Block Investment Corporation; Foreclosed November 07, 2017; Acct. No. 14500-04900-00600-000100; Tract No. 3: Lot 6,of the South half of Block 49, Town of Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas, as described in Volume 530, Page 848, Official Records of Starr County, Texas

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. 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.

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Hundreds of New E-books Available to Texas Delta Theta Master Meets, Plans Projects Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Texans through their Public Libraries Sigma Phi held several meetings in The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has purchased licenses for new e-books that are now available through the E-Read Texas program. E-Read Texas is an online program that makes electronic books freely available through the SimplyE app, which is easily downloadable at no cost through an app store. The program was created to support digital content for libraries serving communities with populations under 100,000.

The new titles, which include a special curated list of 600 books for children K-8, can be accessed through any mobile device or computer. The public can also access other electronic resources available through their local library and other state electronic resources, including online journals, magazines, videos, and

other e-books through the TexShare library, another service of TSLAC. The most recent additions to the E-Read Texas program offer an exciting library on different life and educational areas such as nutrition and diet related resources, including many cookbooks. The collection geared for K-8 features educational titles curated by teachers and the TIME for Kids series. The majority of the titles comprise juvenile nonfiction, including science, mathematics, sports, history, and art in both English and Spanish.

The collection also features a library of Texas-related works.

Published by the Texas Book Consortium, these books come from university and small presses, including Texas A&M University Press, TCU Press, Stephen F. Austin State University Press,

Texas Review Press, and Texas State Historical Association Press.

With more than 700 titles, the collection focuses on Texas history, geography, nature, and many other topics. The library features many Texas authors.

There are more than 6,000 e-books currently available in the E-Read Texas collection, and almost 100 Texas public libraries participate in the program. E-Read Texas focuses mainly on materials for adults and includes fiction and popular non-fiction. E-Read Texas also purchases young adult crossover materials.

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the fall to plan upcoming projects for the chapter year.

Their first meeting in October was held at Denny’s meeting room and was hosted by Celia Barrera (seated at left); Tissa Peterson (seated at right) hosted the second meeting of the month at her home; and the first meeting in November was hosted by Nelda Laurel (back row center, along with l-r guest Mary Guzman, Alma Gloria T. Gonzalez, Josie Guerra, and Rosie Garcia.

Zoom attendees at the meetings were Vangie Anderson, Rosie Garcia, and Elia Perez with guest Edna Gonzalez.

Plans were made to deliver checks to Ringgold Elementary School in RGCCISD and R.T. Barrera Elementary in Roma ISD for the purchase of jackets or sweaters for students.

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It’s cute, only 1/4 ounce, and a winter Texan

One of the most endearing of the many migratory birds that spend the winter with us is the ruby-crowned kinglet. It is, by any measure, a tiny bird. Only about 4 inches long, with a wing-span of 7 inches, it weighs a mere 1/4 once.

T a k e three pennies in your h a n d and you can feel how amazingly light they are.

A ruby-throated hummingbird for comparison weighs about 1/7 once; that’s about 2 pennies.

Being winter Texans, the kinglets can be expected to arrive soon, spend the winter months and depart, in the spring, to fly to their breeding grounds in the north. We have to enjoy them while they’re here.

Ruby-crowned kinglets are members of the old-world warbler family and spend their time searching through fallen leaves and amongst the branches of trees for insects, their larvae and eggs. While hunting insects, they sometimes flit their wings as if in an attempt to scare some insects into moving and revealing themselves. If insects are scarce, kinglets are known to occasionally eat seeds and berries.

They’re stubby, plump looking

birds and, if you get a good look, you’ll see one or two wing-bars.

The upper wing-bar is often inconspicuous. If you get an even better look, you’ll observe that there’s a white ring around each eye. These eye rings are very distinctive because they’re what we call broken eye-rings. They’re not complete circles. There’s a gap at the top and bottom of the eye.

The black legs have yellow feet.

One of the pleasant things about ruby-crowned kinglets is the fact that they’re quite approachable.

They allow to come close for good viewing if you’re cautious.

The feathers on the back are olive and those on the underside are whitish with a tinge of tan.

The bill is black, thin and pointed.

The tail is short and has a notched e n d .

D o n ’ t s p e n d much time trying to see the rubycrown since it’s seldom visible.

The best chance to see it is if you happen to see a male taking a bath.

Ruby-crowned kinglets do no harm and are very beneficial as they help keep the insect population under control. Habitat loss, especially of wooded areas, is a threat to their survival. Let’s hope that we can have them as winter Texans for many years to come.

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Prediabetes risk factors include: being age 45 or older, being overweight, having family history or gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Take the prediabetes risk test.

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This causes too much glucose to stay in your blood. Then your cells don’t get enough.

More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes.

That is about 1 in every 10 people and 90 to 95 percent of them have Type 2 diabetes. In most cases, people who develop Type 2 diabetes are age 45 and older. It also is becoming more common for children, teens and young adults to develop it. However, there is some good news. You can prevent or delay developing Type 2 diabetes with some lifestyle changes.

ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING Date: January 6, 2021 Time: 3:00p.m.

Place: 469 Canales Circle Roma TX, 78584

The purpose of the hearing is to obtain input from the city residents in reference to the Annual Plan Submission to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2021. Total funds being allocated for this year are estimates as $ 141,680.00 for Operating Funds and $ 138,887.00 for Capital Funds.

All for review from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. prior to public hearing at the address below.

Persons can also submit written comments prior to public hearing to: Housing Authority of the City of Roma 469 Canales Circle Roma, TX 78584 For further information, please call Zulma Piceno, Executive Director at (956)849-1159.

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Congratulations to the New Miss Mr. Eddie Ramirez New Elected RGCCISD School Board President Roma and Her Royal Court Princess Congratulations to Mr. Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez on being elected the new RGCCISD School Board President!

As we approach the end of an unprecedented and unforgettable year, we are pleased to welcome two new School Board members to our district as well: Mr. John A. Pope IV and Mr. Jay Peña. On Thursday, November 17th at the regular school board meeting, newly elected officers were sworn in and we are excited to embark on this new journey where they will help to better position the district in service to our children and educational community.

Our new and returning board members will continue Congratulations to the new Miss Roma 2020-21 Melanie Guerra and her Royal Court Princess Maryanne to provide exceptional educational opportunities and Ruiz, and Duchess Zeidy Ceballos, all three will be representing the City of Roma for the next 12 month. expertise that will further our collective work at RGCCISD!

Roma High Mariachi Program Students Selected for First-Ever TMEA All-State Mariachi Honor

Congratulations to 5 Roma High School Mariachi Program students, including one alternate, for earning a chair in the first-ever TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) All-State Mariachi Ensemble! Furthermore, Roma High School was the school with the most students in the TMEA All-State mariachi! These students are now amongst the best-of-the-best in the entire state of Texas who went through a vigorous, two-level, virtual audition process from Region to Area, and now to the state level. We are incredibly proud of our mariachi students for their outstanding dedication. Also, to the exceptional job of our Roma High School Mariachi staff: Eloy Garza (director), and assistant directors, Abiel Hinojosa and Antonio Delgadillo for guiding these students to success. We would also like to thank and congratulate all of these outstanding students’ parents and for their support. Roma Proud!

2021 TMEA All-State Members: Ernesto Saldana (2nd chair - Violin), Alec Vasquez-Kanhere (7th chair - Violin), Adriana Martinez (8th chair - Violin), Jacob Cruz (1st chair - Harp), Juan Garcia Jr. (3rd chair - Trumpet), and Hector Ramirez III (Alternate - Violin).

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Governor Abbott Provides Update on Bamlanivimab Distribution to Hospitals Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Lubbock to hold a briefing with local officials and provide an update on the the distribution of bamlanivimab, the Eli Lilly & Company monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has allocated this initial shipment of bamlanivimab to acute care hospitals across Texas, including

hospitals in Lubbock, with additional doses expected to be shipped each week.

DSHS prioritized communities with high COVID-19 disease burden for this initial allotment through a formula that included total new case counts in the area, new C O V I D - 1 9 hospital admissions and total COVID-19 hospital patients.

“Every day, the Lone Star State is closer to turning the corner of this pandemic thanks to medical advancements like bamlanivimab,” said Governor Abbott. “This therapy drug will help prevent hospitalizations and reduce the strain on our healthcare system and workers.

However, as encouraging as these advancements are, there is still no substitute for personal responsibility. The State urges all Texans to continue to wear a mask, social distance, and wash

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

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

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Thank you St. Jude.

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your hands, especially as we head into the holiday season.”

Bamlanivimab is for outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are aged 12 years or older and are at higher risk of severe disease. It has been shown to prevent hospitalizations in some patients when used before they become very sick. This initial allocation is phase one and focused on hospitals; phase two may be broader and include other facility types like nursing homes and infusion centers.

Hospitals that were allocated doses should have received or will be receiving calls about their allocations over the next few days from AmerisourceBergen, the same distributor as remdesivir.

Hospitals can accept or decline their allocation. Declined doses will be reallocated to other Texas hospitals.

Do your part to slow the spread and save lives: • Stay home when possible.

• Wear a mask over your mouth AND nose.

• Stay at least 6 feet apart from people who do not live in your household and avoid crowds.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

San Isidro ISD FFA Members Placed in the Palm Valley District 5 LDE Virtual Competition

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Congratulations to the San Isidro Independent School District FFA members who placed in the Palm Valley District 5 Leadership Development Events Virtual Competition. LDE focus on opportunities for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, communication, and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization. Team and individual events reinforce what is taught in the agricultural science classrooms. Great job representing FFA chapter and school! District Results: Spanish Creed - Senior Division: Leslie Martinez - 2nd Place, English Creed - Senior Division: Corina Ponce - 8th Place, Job Interview: Senior Division: Karina Perez - 3rd Place, Chapter Agricultural Quiz - Senior Division: San Isidro FFA Team - 2nd Place, Advancing to Area: Nicole Marquez, Edward Alaniz, and Karina Perez.

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From your Senator Judith Zaffirini, and her darling grandsons, Asher and George!

Senator Judith Zaffirini embraces two of her favorite blessings. What she

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

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

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH - I.C.C. EVE OF THANKSGIVING 6:00 P.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26TH - I.C.C. THANKSGIVING 9:00 A.M. PRO POPULO - MASS SAID FOR THE PEOPLE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH - I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †HERBEY BARRERA, JR. by Su Familia †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza †RAFAEL FELIPE MARTINEZ

by Garcia & Martinez Family †LINDA DIANA GARZA

by Lydia Garza Saenz & Family †PEDRO JR. & CARMEN PEÑA (2ND AN.)

by Children

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28TH - I.C.C. 5:00 P.M. †ALBERTO ZURITA

by Garza - De la Torre Family †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †LORENZA BRIONES

by Familia Briones-Segovia SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH - I.C.C. 9:00 A.M. †CRUZ GARCIA by Su Esposo e Hijos †ANIMAS DEL PURGATORIO

by Gloria De Loera SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH- L.G. 9:00 A.M. †NELDA SANTA MARIA by Family †VERONICA & ARNALDO GUERRA (18TH AN.) by Su Familia SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH - I.C.C. 11:00 A.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza

Card of Thanks In Loving Memory of Pedro Peña, Jr. January 1, 1954 † November 9, 2020

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone for part of us went with you, the day that God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

We want to give our most sincere thanks to all our relatives and friends who have continued to pray for us during this time of sorrow in the loss of our father Pedro Peña, Jr. Thank you for your comforting words, flowers, cards, food, and condolences during our time of grief. May God bless you, and we will always remember your presence and comforting words.

†LAZARO & ALEJANDRA GARCIA (4TH AN.) by Granddaughter Valerie †BILL D. POPE, SR. by Rosario G. Pope & Family †ROMEO GARCIA, SR. by Family †RED RONQUILLO by Family †LETICIA & LEO LOPEZ, JR.

by Elizondo Family 5:00 P.M. †SUSIE GARZA by Family 6:00 P.M. HOLY HOUR (NOVENA STARTS FOR THE FEAST DAY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION) MONDAY NOVEMBER 30TH– I.C.C. 6:00 P.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA

by Ana Lisa Garza †CHAYSE OLIVAREZ by Family †ELIAS CHAPA VILLARREAL

by Wife & Children †MARIA DORA SAENZ

by Asociadas Misioneras de Jesus

6:30 P.M. HOLY HOUR AFTER MASS (NOVENA FOR THE FEAST DAY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION) TUESDAY DECEMBER 1ST – I.C.C. 6.00 P.M. †ENRIQUE & CELIA GARZA by Ana Lisa Garza †DANNY GOMEZ, JR. by Mom & Dad †CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ by Iris Alaniz 6:30 P.M. HOLY HOUR AFTER MASS (NOVENA FOR THE FEAST DAY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION) ANNOUNCEMENT: PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS WILL RESUME ON MONDAY NOV. 30, 2020.

MASSES AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD WILL BE IN THE AFTERNOON AT 6:00 P.M. TO BE FOLLOWED BY HOLY HOUR AT 6:30 P.M. THANK YOU!

2nd Anniversary Mass In Loving Memory of Carmen A. Peña November 15, 1956 † November 26, 2018

If Tears Could Build A Stairway

If tears could build a stairway and thoughts a memory lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before I knew it and only God knows why. My heart’s still active in sadness and secret tears still �low, what it meant to lose you no one can ever know. But now I know you want us to mourn for you no more, to remember all the happy times, life still has much in store. Since you’ll never be forgotten I pledge to you today a hallowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay. God knows why, with chilling touch, death gathers those we love so much, and what now seems so strange and dim will all be clear when we meet Him. I knew you for a moment.

Mass will be celebrated Friday Nov. 27, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. Immaculate Conception Church in RGC

We love you always and will miss you dearly until we meet again your children and grandchildren

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Treasured Memories of a Special Daughter

Of all the gifts in life However great or small to have you as my Daughter Was the greatest gift of all.

A silent thought, A secret tear Keeps your memory ever near.

In my heart forever Death leaves a heartache No one can heal Love leaves a memory No one can steal.

Love and Miss you

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Sorority Donates to Ringgold Elementary School

Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi carried out its annual fall project recently. They are shown making a presentation of a check to Ringgold Elementary School in RGCCISD for the purchase of jackets or sweaters for students. Shown are, l-r, Adriana Gonzalez, assistant principal; Jessica Saenz, counselor, Idani Salinas, principal, and Tissa Peterson and Rosie Garcia, president and service chairman of the sorority.

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A Message of Thanks For The Holiday

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many blessings we enjoy today including the friendship of people like you.

We thank you for your support this past year and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Judge Jose Luis Garza Family & Staff

381ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STARR COUNTY, TEXAS

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Sigmoria millipedes have lots of legs

Birds and people have two legs each.

Lizards, cats and elephants have four. Butterflies, ants and roaches have six. Spiders have eight. And, millipedes have --- a thousand? No. But they can have close to a hundred!

Unlike most animals which have three body parts, head, abdomen and thorax, the millipedes have bodies with many segments.

Each segment has not one but two pair of legs. That adds up to a lot of

legs. (Centipedes have only one pair per segment.) Numerous jokes refer to a millipede being asked how he coordinates all those legs and, after unsuccessfully trying to figure it out, the millipede couldn’t walk again. Actually, if you observe one closely, you see a well coordinated rhythmic motion but they crawl rather slowly.

Millipedes are arthropods as are insects and spiders. That is, they have exoskeletons. Instead of an internal bone structure, as we have, they have an external,

hard shell to which muscles are attached.

They breathe through a small hole, called a spiracle, on both sides of each segment, have a single pair of antennae and eyes that can’t do much more than tell light from dark.

Their habitat is around and under moist leaf litter. Most are herbivores who eat decaying vegetation. Their diet makes them beneficial since they help to transform vegetation into new soil. Behind their head is a tough scale called a collum. When they’re digging for food, they lower their head and push against the collum using their many feet

for propulsion.

Those here in the Valley are harmless and can be safely held; they curl-up when frightened.

Their life cycle goes from adult to egg, to nymph, back to adult. The nymphs have only a few segments at first but molt their old exoskeletons as they grow and add new segments in the process. The millipedes here, probably a Sigmoria species named “flat backed millipedes,” grow to about 1 and 1/2 inches and may live about 6 years.

I hope you’re as amazed as I am at the diversity of life forms in our Valley environment. Enjoy and conserve!

Message from RGC Economic Development Corporation:

Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.

The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate with people in your household.

We want to wish everyone a safe holiday season. COVID-19 cases are still on the rise. Protect yourself and your loved ones and help slow the spread in our community.

If you do plan to spend Thanksgiving with people outside your household, take steps to make your celebration safer.

- Gather outdoors if you can.

- Limit the size of gatherings (no more than 10).

- Wear a mask.

- Stay 6 feet from others.

- Wash your hands.

- Stay at home.

See more COVID-19 case data: https://bit.ly/36EDJQI. For up to date information, like and follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC. Prevent the spread of COVID-19. #flattenthecurve #COVID19 #fluseason #RioStrong

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Escobares plans to apply for the upcoming 2021-2022 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/ Architectural/Surveying Firm(s) (individual/firm) to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services are being solicited to assist the City in its application preparation and project implementation of a TxCDBG contract, if awarded, to support eligible activities in the City of Escobares. Please submit three (3) copies of your proposal of services and a statement of qualifications for the proposed services to the address below: P.O. Box 907, Roma, TX 78584, Attn: Mayor Ruperto B. Escobar. Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 5:00 P.M. on December 7, 2020 to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards.

Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals. The City of Escobares is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

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Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced the guiding principles for Texas’ COVID-19 vaccine allocation process, which will serve as a foundation for the state’s initial distribution for COVID-19 vaccines expected as early as next month. These principles have been established by the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel (EVAP), created by DSHS to make recommendations on vaccine allocation decisions, including identifying groups that should be vaccinated first to provide the most protection to vulnerable populations and critical state resources.

“These guiding principles established by the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel will ensure that the State of Texas swiftly distributes the COVID-19 vaccine to Texans who voluntarily choose

to be immunized,” said Governor Abbott. “This foundation for the allocation process will help us mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, protect the most vulnerable Texans, and safeguard crucial state resources.”

Texas will initially allocate COVID-19 vaccines based on the following criteria: •Protecting health care workers who fill a critical role in caring for and preserving the lives of COVID-19 patients and maintaining the health care infrastructure for all who need it.

•Protecting frontline workers who are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their work providing critical services and preserving the economy.

•Protecting vulnerable populations who are at greater

Las personas en Texas que desean hacerse una prueba de COVID-19 probablemente pueden evitar cargos innecesarios tomando primero algunos pasos.

Si su médico solicita el examen como médicamente necesario, no se le debe cobrar a usted por este examen. Esa es la ley federal.

Para reducir sus posibilidades de enfrentar costos adicionales: •Llame a su médico de cabecera antes de hacerse la prueba.

Obtenga la orden de prueba de su médico y el sitio para la prueba de diagnóstico que es recomendado.

La orden hace posible que la prueba de diagnóstico sea hecha sin costo para usted.

•Pregunte al sitio de prueba de diagnóstico si existe algún cargo o costo que no sea cubierto por el seguro.

•No autorice pruebas al mismo tiempo que no sean para el COVID, a menos que su médico las ordene.

•A menos que sea una emergencia médica, evite el hospital o las salas de emergencia independientes, ya que por lo general cobran más.

•Si no está pagando con un seguro, compare precios en internet o por teléfono para comparar los cargos de la prueba y posibles cobros adicionales.

Si recibe una factura relacionada con una prueba de COVID, llame a su plan de salud

para averiguar por qué recibió esta factura. Si no puede resolver el problema con su plan, llame a la Línea de Ayuda de TDI al 1-800-252-3439.

Si usted piensa que se le ha cobrado excesivamente, llame a la Oficina del Procurador General de Texas (Texas Attorney General’s Office, por su nombre en inglés) al 1-800-621-0508.

Para obtener más información sobre las pruebas de COVID en Texas, visite el sitio web del Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud de Texas (Department of State Health Services, por su nombre en inglés). Para los sitios de pruebas diagnósticas, incluyendo los sitios que son gratuitos, visite los Sitios de Recolección de Pruebas para COVID-19 en TX (https:// tdem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ webappviewer/index.html?id=1e 91fb79fa44417898738e5bff31a3 d8/).

Eric Casas, del Departamento de Seguros de Texas, ofrece consejos relacionados con la prueba de COVID-19 para ayudar a las personas en Texas a evitar cargos innecesarios (https:// www. youtube.com/watch?v=0 DroTfxD7lE) Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud de Texas https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/ Spanish.aspx

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•Mitigating health inequities due to factors such as demographics, poverty, insurance status and geography.

•Data-driven allocations using the best available scientific evidence and epidemiology at the

time, allowing for flexibility for local conditions.

•Geographic diversity through a balanced approach that considers access in urban and rural communities and in affected ZIP codes.

•Transparency through sharing allocations with the

public and seeking public feedback.

EVAP has recommended, and the Commissioner of Health John Hellerstedt has approved, health care workers likely to provide direct care for COVID-19 patients and other vulnerable residents to be the first group to

receive the vaccine. This includes staff at hospitals and longterm care facilities, emergency medical services and home health care workers. As part of its ongoing work, EVAP will make recommendations on how and when to roll out vaccine to other critical groups.

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DPS Increases Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday LEGAL NOTICE •Don’t drink and drive.

Make alternate plans if you are consuming alcohol.

•Move Over or Slow Down for police, fire, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles and tow trucks stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.

Show the same courtesy to fellow drivers who are stopped on the side of the road. This year alone, between Jan. 1 and Nov. 9, DPS issued 11,349 warnings and citations for violations of this law.

•Buckle up everyone in the vehicle — it’s the law.

•Slow down, especially in bad weather, heavy traffic, unfamiliar areas or construction zones.

•Eliminate distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices. Texas law prohibits the use of portable wireless devices to read, write or send an electronic message

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers.

As part of the nationwide Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) initiative, DPS Troopers will be increasing patrols beginning Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 29. DPS Troopers will be looking for drivers who violate the law, including those who are speeding, driving while intoxicated, failing to wear a seat belt, driving without insurance and not complying with the state’s Move Over, Slow Down law, among other traffic violations.

“As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to remind every Texan of their duty to drive defensively and help keep our roadways safe,” said DPS

Director Steven McCraw. “The holidays may look different this year, but it is still up to each of us to obey traffic laws and make safety our top priority behind the wheel.”

During DPS’ 2019 enforcement effort, a total of 59,146 warnings and citations were issued, including 6,460 for speeding; 716 for seat belt and child seat violations; 1,247 for driving without insurance; and 406 for violations of Move Over, Slow Down. Last year’s enforcement efforts also resulted in 304 DWI arrests, 231 felony arrests and 183 fugitive arrests.

In addition to Operation CARE, DPS Troopers are also participating in the annual Click It or Ticket initiative, which runs through Nov. 29, with an emphasis on enforcing seat belt use for both drivers and passengers.

DPS offers the following safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday:

It’s time to get in the holiday spirit and show off your best Christmas decorations! Medina EC members are encouraged to submit a photo of their property decorated in lights, garland, candy canes, wreaths or more.

Medina EC will pick a firstand second-place winner. The first-place winner will receive a $250 Mastercard or Visa gift card and the second-place winner will receive a $150 Mastercard or Visa gift card.

Contest Rules Include: • Only Medina EC members are eligible to enter. Only one entry per membership.

• Decorations must be done at the property where your Medina EC account is located.

• Lights may be on your home, Christmas tree, fence line, business, water well or any other creative display on your property.

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NOVENA AL SAGRADO Submit your entry at MedinaEC. CORAZÓN DE JESÚS org/ChristmasLights or send it via email at MyCoop@MedinaEC. org.

• All photos become property of Medina EC and can be reprinted without permission or payment.

Medina EC encourages energy efficiency when decorating for ¡Oh Santísimo Corazón de Jesús!, the holidays. Use LED lights and fuente de todas las bendiciones, yo te adoro, yo te amo, y con timers to schedule limited lighting sincero arrepentimiento de todos use. This will help both cut the cost mis pecados, yo te ofrezco este mi of having additional lighting and pobre Corazón. Hazlo humilde, extend the lifespan of the lights paciente, puro y totalmente sumiso a tu voluntad. Concédeme, being used. misericordioso Jesús, poder vivir Want to get your children para ti y por ti, protegeme en todos involved with energy efficiency los peligros, confortame en mis this holiday season? Have tribulaciones, dame salud y ayuda them write a letter to Santa’s en mis necesidades temporales, tu Energy Elves at MedinaEC.org/ bendición mientras vivo y el favor de morir en tu gracia.

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Also, if you’re using a navigation device or app, have a passenger operate it, so you can keep your eyes on the road.

•Drive defensively, as holiday travel can present additional challenges.

•Don’t drive fatigued — allow plenty of time to reach your destination.

•On multi-lane roadways, use the left lane for passing only. Not only is it courteous driving and avoids impeding traffic, Texas law requires slower traffic to keep to the right and to use the left lane for passing only (when posted).

•If you can Steer It, Clear It: If you are involved in a non injury crash and your vehicle can be

moved, clear the traffic lanes to minimize traffic impact. Leaving vehicles in a traffic lane increases traffic congestion and leaves those involved with an increased risk of harm or a secondary wreck. On some highways, if you don’t move your vehicle when it’s safe to do so, it’s against the law.

•Check your vehicle to make sure it is properly maintained and always ensure your cargo is secure.

•Report road hazards or anything suspicious to the nearest law enforcement agency.

•Monitor weather and road conditions wherever you are traveling. For road conditions and closures in Texas, visit Drive Texas.

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S OFFPREMISE PERMIT, by ROMEO ALANIZ dba R.A. DRIVE THRU, to be located at 1890 EAST GRANT ST., ROMA, STARR COUNTY, TX.

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