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Vol. 80, No. 152, Thursday, November 5,1992
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Clinton wins presidency;
Garza elected Clerk
In Tuesday's presidential election,
the Democratic presidential ticket of
Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and
Tennessee Senator Albert Gore won
a sweeping victory of well over 6-1
in Starr County.
In a race drawing much interest
among Starr County voters, Omar
Garza, who was appointed County
Clerk in January, won by a fairly
comfortable margin over
independent candidate David Pena.
With all 10 precincts counted, the
Clinton-Gore ticket totaled 7668
votes, or 83 percent, to 1209 voles,
or 13 percent, for President George
Bush and Vice-President Dan
Quayle. Independent challenger
Ross Perot and his running mate
James Stock dale received 345 votes,
or 3.5 percent.
Between 9 and 10 p.m., Clinton
was reported to have a 44 percent to
40 lead over Bush nationally, with
some pundits predicting that the
Arkansas governor would achieve a
narrow victory over the incumbent.
In the County Clerk's race, Omar
Garza received 5206 votes, or 57
percent, to 3852, or 43 percent for
independent challenger David Pena.
With seven precincts counted, Garza
held 63.5 percent of the vote, but
Pena gained significantly in the last
three precincts.
In the Railroad Commission's
race, Democrat Lena Guerrero lield
86.68 percent, or 5372 votes, of the
Starr County vote with seven of 10
precincts counted, and Republican
challenger Barry Williamson had
11.05 percent, or 685 votes.
HOMECOMING CELEBRATED AT RIO HIGH—Homecoming was celebrated this
past week at Rio Grande City High School. Festivities got into full swing on
Thursday evening with a parade and bonfire. The bonfire program was carried out by
the junior class officers, with Junior Class President Clarissa Rodriguez acting as
MC. Guest speaker was E. C. Lerma who coached the Rattlers from 1955 to 1966.
(RGCCISD Photo)
U.S., Mexico officials sign
historical tourism treaty
Hernandez, Carrion crowned
Homecoming Queen, King
By KENNETH ROBERTS
Officials of the U.S. and Mexican
governments, as well as state and
local officials from Starr County
and entities in northern Mexico,
converged on Roma Friday
afternoon for the signing of a treaty
committing governmental entities
to full support of Los Caminos Dei
Rio, a project designed to advance
u,u. Iwii uiu economic development
tnrough historic preservation.
There were 17 signers of the
ucaty, which is an agreement to
facilitate the Los Caminos del Rio
Heritage Project between The
Secretariat of Tourism, United
States of Mexico and the Texar
Historical Commission, State of
Texas, and United States of
America.
"Los Caminos del Rio Heritage
Project" is a binational effort to
conserve the natural and cultural
heritage of the lower Rio
Grande/Rio Bravo between
Laredo/Nuevo Laredo and
Brownsville/Matamoros.
A leading speaker for the Friday
afternoon festivities was U.S.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen, a native of
Mission. Bentsen, a U.S. Senator
for 22 years, told the audience, "I
take great pleasure in telling my
colleagues that Spanish priests were
building missions in this region
before the first brick was laid in
Philadelphia."
Bentsen commented, "It is
absolutely critical that we protect
our heritage and our roots.
Hopefully, our children will
appreciate what we have done to
preserve our heritage. Years ago, we
took too much of our common
heritage for granted."
The senator concluded, "We have
to balance the economic and
ecological needs of the area. Our
regions must be represented in the
halls of our two governments. Los
Caminos is that type of
partnership."
Mario Sanchez, an architectural
expert with the Texas Historical
Commission, led off the festivities
in the Roma Plaza by saying, "The
purpose is to celebrate the shared
heritage between Texas and
Mexico."
Roma Mayor Alonzo Alvarez
commented, "The city and its staff
welcome you. This is the most
historic city in the lower Rio
Grande Valley. This is the first
cornerstone of a historic endeavor."
Sanchez read a telegram from
Texas Governor Ann Richards
which read, "This celebrates the
shared heritage between two
nations. I'm very pleased that the
Task Force formed in March 1991
has blossomed into a binational
working group."
Richards added, "This is a novel
partnership effort to preserve
cultural and natural sites and foster
economic development"
The mayor of Miguel Aleman
stressed the importance of close tics
between the states of Tamaulipas
and Nucvo Leon in Mexico and the
state of Texas.
Karl Komatsu, Chairman of the
Texas Historical Commission,
declared, "The Commission is very
proud of Dr. Sanchez, who started
this dream to unite two cultures
through this project. Countless
people have put hours of time and
endless resources into this.".
Komatsu also praised the
Dallas-based Meadows Foundation
for providing generous financial
support to the endeavor.
Sam Vale, President of the Stan-
County Industrial Foundation,
stated, "I thank Crisanto Salinas
(Executive Director), Fernando
Pena, Noel Benavides, Mayor
Alvarez and the city of Roma for
their work in organizing this
project"
Vale noted, "Many cooperative
landowners have made these
properties available for restoration
at a reasonable price." Among these
arc the V.C. Guerra estate, the H.P.
Guerra estate and Dr. Mario E.
Ramirez.
Vale predicted, "This will be the
most exciting economic
development project ever between
Larcdo-Nuevo Laredo and
Brownsville-Ma tamoros."
Sam Stokes, Chief of the Rivers,
Trails and Conservation Assistance
(See OFFICIALS, Page 8)
Rattler Band achieves
fourth place, alternate status
By TISSA PETERSON
Edith Hernandez was crowncd
Homecoming Queen, and Chago
Carrion was crowned King at Rio
Grande City High School Home-
coming ceremonies held before the
game between the Rattlers and
Edinburg High.
First runncrs-up were Erica
Aufegger and Amando Guerra.
Second runners-up were Sonya
Bcrmea and Casimiro Olivare/.
The Junior Class Duchess and
Duke were Roxanne Acevedo and
Omar Mascorro.
Anabel Gutierrez and Guadalupe
Guerrero were Duchess and Duke of
the Sophomore Class.
Duchess and Duke of the
Freshman Cass were Gracie Saenz
anu Humberto Gonzalez.
"Kaleidoscope of Color and
History" was the theme for the
1992-93 Homecoming program. Lee
Lopez, chairman, announced that
the ceremony was held before the
game in order to carry out the
theme and to lend formality to the
occasion. "This also enabled the
Homecoming Court to 'reign'
throughout the game," he suited.
Rio Grande City High School
has always prided itself on holding
memorable homecoming activities
which center around themes that
celebrate a historical event or era.
This year the RGCHS Student
Council presented a kaleidoscope of.
color and history, featuring an array
of colors and a progression of our
country's history from the
American Revolution through the
Space Age.
Freshman Class Duchess Gracie
Saenz was dressed in vibrant red,
representing "the brightness of vic-
tory, of courage, of belief in ideals
of government and sacrifice. This
has been evident in the restless spir-
it of the American Revolution.
Who can ignore such patriots as
Nathan Hale, as Patrick Henry, and
the glorious George Washington?
These heroes are gone, but in the
minds of all Americans, they live
forever.
Anabel Gutierrez, Sophomore
Class Duchess wore green, the
symbol of fertility. "The richness
of the lands of this great country
was made evident as the early
founding fathers pushed the bound-
aries from the New England Coast
all the way to California, New
Mexico, and our great Ifcxas. These
pioneers were able to toil the plush
green land until the wealth of the
land was made available to all.
Great forests bowed before the giant
hand of pioneers, and the beauty of
the land became an awesome sight."
Junior Class Duchess Roxanne
Acevedo wore bright biue, symbol-
ic of pride. The celebration contin-
ued with a reaction to the innova-
tions, discoveries, inventions, and
way of life that centers on so many
of our freedoms. "The blue horizon
has never been an obstacle, but a
(See HOMECOMING, Page 8)
4 Valley Red Cross
units merge into one
On July 1, 1992, the American
National Red Cross in Washington,
D.C. merged four Red Cross
chapters from Hidalgo, Starr,
Wiliacy and southern Cameron
counties to form one larger service
delivery unit
This new chapter is called the
Rio Grande Valley Chapter and has
offices in the cities of Brownsville
and Pharr.
On Aug. 2, a general manager
was appointed to administer Red
Cross services in the new chapter.
Judi Oestrich has been with
American Red Cross for over 25
years. She served for 15 years as a
volunteer in South Carolina and
Texas, and was the assistant
manager in Corpus Christi for the
last 10 years.
She has worked on many national
Red Cross disaster relief operations
over the years, including the
California earthquake and Hurricane
Hugo.
The Red Cross teaches first aid
and CPR and handles emergencies
24 hours a day for the families of
military personnel and for victims
of house fires. The services are done
by volunteers and the Red Cross
offers training to do the jobs.
Thf nAw chapter has handled 15
fires and 104 emergency calls since
July 1. It has also trained 1145
persons in lifesaving skills.
One of these emergency calls was
from Washington, D.C. to locate a
serviceman's parents in Starr
County. The young man was
air-vaced from an Army post in
Germany and was seriously ill. He
is still in critical condition at
Walter Reed Medical Center.
The Rio Grande Valley chapter of
the American Red Cross sent his
parents to his bedside and they are
still with him today.
People wishing to help this
family or others through Red Cross
services may make donations to:
Rio Grande Valley Chapter,
American Red Cross, P.O. Box
250, McAllen, Texas 78505-0250.
Donations can also be dropped off
with Mrs. Maria Trevino at the
(See MERGE, Page 2)
The Rio Grande City High
School Band excelled Saturday
night in area competition in Alice,
achieving a fourth place finish and
the status of alternate band for the
state 5-A band competition this
coming week in Austin.
Edinburg High finished in first
place, San Antonio Marshall
finished second and Weslaco
finished third. The Harlingcn band
achieved a fifth place finish. The
top three bands will advance to state
competition in Austin on Nov.
9-10, with Rio Grande City serving
as an alternate band.
Rio Band Director Alfredo
Cortinas noted, "There was very
stiff competition from many bands
from Del Rio to parts of San
Antonio to Corpus Christi and
points sou'h. There were 30 5-A
bands there."
Cortinas commented, "The
competition was very strong. It was
a very well run contest: very
efficient. We had top quality
judging. The judges' comments
about our band were very
favorable."
Cortinas indicated that the Rattler
Band left Rio Grande City at
approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday
and performed at 9:45 p.m. in
Alice.
The band director emphasized,
"The band performed to the best of
their capabilities. They've done
everything we've asked of them.
We're very proud of all the kids.
Our performance was very musical,
even more so than at Pigskin."
The Rattler Band played
"Caravan", "Amor Eterno" and
"Echano", the same selections
performed at the Pigskin Jubilee b
McAllen the previous Saturday.
Cortinas stressed, "I thank our
Band Boosters for being so
supportive and the many people
from the community who traveled
to Alice to support our band."
Cortinas rejoiced, "I'm happy to
see four bands from the Valley in
the top five. That says a lot for our
band programs in the Valley."
Bill Burns, one of five contest
judges, commented, "Some
excellent musicians in this
band...Greater use of dynamic
contrast...Very enjoyable...Nice
drill."
Barry Johnson said, "Nice opener.
Good control of the sound. Good
attention to balance and blend.
Good sound maintained
throughout...Thanks for playing
with good balance/blend...Good
execution of the marching
fundamentals. Show design is good.
Good flow/continuity. Overall, a
good performance. Good luck; I
enjoyed your show."
Don Owens declared, "Good
music...Good display of discipline
(in marching). Need more challenge
in tempos...Good exit. Entry was
different. Good for you.
Congratulations on being here
tonight."
Dennis Hopkins commented, "An
exciting performance (musically).
Great players. A few minor
(See BAND, Page 5)
RIO HIGH HOMECOMING COURT—Edith Hernandez was crowned Homecoming
Queen, and Chago Carrion was crowned King at Rio Grande City High School Home-
coming ceremonies held before the game between Rio and Fdinburg High. Shown
left to right are Duke and Duchess of tht Freshman Class Humberto Gonzalez and
Gracie Saenz; Junior Class Duke and Duchess Omar Mascorro and Roxanne Acevedo;
Second runners-up Sonya Bermea and Casimiro Olivarez; Chago Carrion and Edith
Hernandez; First runners-up F.rica Autegger and Amando Guerra; and Anabel
(iutierrez and Guadalupe Guerrero, Duchess and Duke of the Sophomore Class.
(RGCCISD Photo)
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Roberts, Kenneth. The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 152, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 5, 1992, newspaper, November 5, 1992; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth195365/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.