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THURSDAY
WEEKLY
EDITION
Rio Grande
April 5, 2007
94th YEAR No. 13
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Laredo student killed in collision near Zapata Co. line
' Librarian boosts knowledge with A nay a books
Mrs. Adriana Gutierrez, Ringgold Middle School Librarian, lakes pride in providing an extcnsi
collection of books for her students to read at the Ringgold Middle School Libra: In hei i jc i '
ensure that her students broaden their imaginations, she provides book - then :ai 1 and idem
with. Mrs. Gutierrez is seen with author Rodolfo Anaya, who signed the books tha' c purch
- during a lecent trip to New Mexico. (RGCCISD photo).
RMS librarian embraces learning
opportunities through Anaya's books
RGC'CISD News Release
Ringgold Middle School
Librarian, Adriana F. Gutierrez,
recently attended the National
Caucus of School Board
Members Annual Conference
with Roberto "Bobby" Gutierrez
(Board Member) and Gilberto E.
Garcia (Assistant
Superintendent for Human
Resources).
The conference was held in
Albuquerque. New Mexico on
March 23-25. 2007 and the
featured speaker for this event
was Rodolfo Anaya.
Anaya is America's premier
Chicano author who has written
award-winning novels,
children's books, short stories,
epic poems and other works. His
many credits and outstanding
message on how the Hispanic
culture influences education
today at the conference was the
reason why Mrs. Gutierrez
purchased several books for the
RMS library
"We wanted to make these
books available to the students
so they can have the opportunity
to check them out and be
exposed to the cultural
background and Hispanic
influence in some of the
characters in these books." said
Mrs. Uutierrez.
During Anaya' s presentation,
he named characters from the
book "Roadrunner's Dance" in
which a rattlesnake takes control
of the road and won't let anyone
pass. The other animals who
wish to pass ask Desert Woman
for help so she creates a
roadrunner who stands up to the
rattlesnake. Anaya makes a
comparison in which the other
animals represent our
community and school board
members and the roadrunner
represents students and the
superintendent.
"Anaya's message is clear that
it takes everyone working
together to excel and overcome
obstacles,'" said Mrs. Gutierrez.
"Just like the characters in
Roadrunner's Dance worked
together to accomplish their goal
of crossing the road," she said.
Anaya was born on October
30. 1937 in Pastura. New
Mexico. His parents Martin and
* Comptroller to offer local
tax help in Spanish
State Comptroller Susan
^.Combs' office will hold a free
seminar to assist Spanish-
speaking local taxpayers with
their state taxes on Wednesday,
April I I from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.
"Operating a business has
many challenges, hut figuring
out your taxes shouldn't be one
of them." Combs said. "Whether
you are a new taxpayer, or one
who has been in business for
many years, this seminar will
help you understand the laws
that apply to you and your
Imsiness."
\t the seminar, taxpayers can
learn about sales tax form
completion, taxability issues,
taxpayer responsibilities, and the
array of services and information
available from the Comptroller's
office to assist taxpayers
Comptroller representatives will
answer questions and provide
assistance to attendees.
The seminar will be held at
the Comptroller's McAllen
enforcement office, located at
3231 North McColl Road
For more information about
the seminar, call the
Comptroller's McAllen field
office at (956) 687-9227.
(See SPANISH, Page 4)
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An 18-year-old man from Rio
Bravo, Texas was killed almost
instantly Friday evening when
the vehicle he was driving
collided head-on with a pickup
truck just south of the Zapata
County line in the Falcon
Heights area.
A DPS trooper indicated that
Francisco Javier Sanchez. Jr..
was pronounced dead at the scene
by Justice of the Peace Johnny
Garcia. Three passengers inside
the 2001 gold Chevrolet Malibu
that Sanchez was driving were
injured, with one still
hospitalized as of Tuesday
afternoon. The driver ol the
pickup was also injured and was
still hospitalized on Tuesday.
The mishap occurred at
approximately 7:05 p.m. on
Friday, March 30 on U.S. 83
approximately .8 of a mile north
of the intersection with FM
2098. The trooper stated that the
mishap occurred on a hill.
The Malibu. traveling
southbound on U.S. 83. collided
with a 2003 maroon Ford
pickup moving northbound. The
Ford pickup was driven by
Rolando Cervera, Jr.. 34, of
Harlingen.
The trooper declared that
Cervera sustained a broken hip
in the mishap and remained
hospitalized in fair condition at a
McAllen hospital as of Tuesday
afternoon.
The three passengers in the
Malibu were Jorge Antonio
Aguilar, 18; Elsa Noemi
Campos, 18: and Sahara Marie
Cambron, 18: all residents of
Rio Bravo. The trooper noted,
"All four (Malibu occupants)
were students at LBJ High
School in Laredo. They were
coming to see a soccer game in
Rio Grande City."
The trooper explained that the
other three occupants of the
Malibu "sustained minor cuts
and bruises; no broken bones
Two were treated and released
from Starr County Memorial
Hospital. Sahara Cambron
remains in fair condition at a
McAllen hospital."
The trooper stated, "The
Malibu was attempting to pass
another vehicle in a no-passing
zone on the hill. The Malibu
then struck the maroon pickup
head-on in the northbound lane."
The trooper indicated that
Sanchez sustained severe internal
injuries.
Commissioners talk bridge issues,
delay action for till following week
Rafaelita (Mares) Anaya had
seven children of which Anaya
was the fifth to be bom. His
father came from a family of
cattle workers and sheepherders,
and was considered a vaquero,
who worked in the surrounding
ranches. His mother came from
a poor family of devoteJ
Catholics. Growing up. Anaya's
family spoke Spanish and he
wasn't introduced to the English
language until he attended
school. His mother encouraged
him and motivated him to jxcel.
His background and
influences while growing up is
what has made and shaped
Anaya. His storytelling
technique is influenced by the
superstitions and myths of the
Mexican-American culture
while adding in the traditions of
(See LEARNING, Page 4)
Clinics planned
in eastern Starr
County
Four clinics are planned in
eastern areas of Starr County in
early-to-mid April to give pet
owners the opportunity to
vaccinate their animals against
the deadly rabies virus.
The clinic schedule is as
follows:
MONDAY. APRIL 9- La
Grulla. front of Saenz Grocery
No. 2. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II-
Alto Bonito-La Victoria,
front of Alto Bon i to
Elementary. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00
p. m.
MONDAY. APRIL 16-
Garciasville-La Casita. La
Casiia l ire Department. 6:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 18-
Las Lomas. John <14: Oliv;
Hinojosa Elementary School.
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(See CLINICS, Page 4)
Ii> KI N.NF. rH ROBERTS
At their special meeting on
Monday morning, March 19. the
County Commissioners
discussed several matters
involving the International
Bridge, but reached a consensus
to delay jciion for roughly a
week mi ih" C univ Judge could
be present l<>r the meeting in
which official action is taken.
Precinct lhree Commissioner
Eloy Garza presided over the
meeting in the absence of
County Judge Eloy Vera.
The commissioners first
discussed the issue of the bridge
turnstile. Precinct Two
Commissioner Raul "Roy"
Pen a, Jr. indicated, "The
turnstile we have now is out of
order. We've been waiting for
about three weeks. We have a
proposal to buy a bigger
turnstile that would be better for
the handicapped, baby strollers,
and bicycle riders."
The bridge manager declared.
"I recommend we buv both of
them (at over $12,300 each)."
Pena suggested, "We can table
this for the time being and study
ii a little more. Let's see why
they're saying it might not last
so long." The other
commissioners agreed to that
suggestion.
About the matter of bridge
insurance, the manager stated.
"Right now the insurance is for
S2 million. Pena responded,
"The judge wanted to increase
coverage from $2 million to $5
million. The cost would increase
from $52.000-plus per year to
$96,000."
Pena suggested, "We can table
it till the judge gets back and
sees what kind of shape we're in
for the budget. I think we'll
surpass the revenues that were
(originally) projected." The
commissioners agreed to Pena's
recommendation and took no
action for the time being.
Concerning a bid to replace
light fixtures at the bridge. Pena
emphasized, "Lighting is a big
safety concern. Right now the
majority of lights on the U.S.
side are out. I suggest a 1000-
watt light at over $12,000. You
can table it till the judge gets
back "
The commissioners considered
approving the construction of a
canopy at the bridge. Pena
noted, "We have a federal grant
of $300,000 that was presented
by Congressman (Henry)
Cuellar. This is in conjunction
with GSA."
A motion was offered
approving GSA's construction
of the canpoy. with Starr
County having a say on the
specific criteria. Precinct One
Commissioner Jaime Alvarez
insisted, "1 think we should
table this. What jurisdiction do
we have over GSA?" County
Attorney Victor Canales
explained. "You're giving
authority for it to be built on
county property." The motion
was approved, without the
(See BRIDGE, Page 4)
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Ringgold Elementary sponsors Career Fair
The Ringgold Elementary staff believes that it is never too early to begin planning for a careei A
career fair was sponsored to introduce options for the school's students The fair, which w as attended
by all second graders, was deemed a huge success. The students listened attentively as ihe\ weie
presented with the dynamics of the world of work, and thev were able to interact with the students and
ask questions. The presenters included Miss Judy Solis. Assistant County Attorney; Mi Darn
Guerra. VFW Officer; Trinidad Lopez. Detective; Ms Noelia Gonzalez. Crime Stoppers Coordinatoi.
and Mayor Kevin Hiles Mayor Hiles is pictured answering quest jns about whai a mayor' s r< le ;s and
the accomplishments he has had. (RGCCISD photo).
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Roberts, Kenneth. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 5, 2007, newspaper, April 5, 2007; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth196059/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.