RGC Man's Body Found in Mission

Vally Media Reports: Investigators found the body of an elderly man from Rio Grande City underwater in a canal located near Inspiration Rd. in Mission TX on Sunday. The report states the man went missing in the canal while swimming with his granddaughters. (Read the Full Report) 

Large Sum of Fake Currency Found in RGC

Several counterfeit $100 bills were discovered in a home after a puzzling, and bizarre robbery that took place on Brazil Street in Rio Grande City. Investigators are looking into the possibility that one of the "victims" might have actually planned the whole thing. (Read the Full Story) 

Local Media Reports: Starr Co. Census Numbers May Be Inaccurate

Local officials believe the official results of the U.S. 2010 Census do not accurately represent the Starr County area, reporting only a 7000 person increase over the last ten years (Read Source Article)

GMS 8th Grade Girls Track Win District Title

 RGCCISD Press Release
Grulla Middle School 8th grade Girls Track Team win District Title!!! Congratulations to all the members on the team for this great feat. The girls took the title on March 30, 2011 in Roma with a total of 233 points. Team members include : Bottom Row: Coach Yadira Lopez, Mady Silguero, Celeste Elizondo, Yasmin Rangel, Neyla Pena, Vanessa Montes, Mireya Zarazua, Coach Enedelia Rios. Top Row: Coach Jayne Gomez, Destiny Flores, Jenny Segura, Jannelly Moreno, Deanne Alaniz, Kassandra Cruz, Kasandra Rivera. Not pictured: Dinora Pena, Deann Vela. Special thanks go out to GMS administration, Mr. S. Trillayes, Mr. A. Ozuna, staff, parents, and community for their support during the season. Great job ladies, way to continue the tradition.

GMS 8th Grade Boys, District Champs

RGCCISD Press Release
Grulla Cranes 8th Grade Boys Track named District Champions! The team members are pictured left to right are; Front row- Saul Sanchez, Noe Vera, Eddie Anzaldua, Juan Cantu, and Desse Zarate. Second Row- Jose Salas, Jaime Jaramillo, Leo Tanguma, Mark Salinas, Ezequiel Alaniz, Aaron Barrera, and Leeroy Canales. Third Row- Ilmar Diaz, Sammy Posada, Gerardo Roldan, Miguel Flores, Daniel Rios, and Joe Alaniz. Top Row- Octavio Alaniz, Christopher Flores, and Troy Trillayes. Not pictured: David Moreno. GMS  would like to thank the parents, community, school, administration, staff, RGCCISD transportation department, athletic department, maintenance department, and everyone in the district that helped and supported Crane Nation throughout the season.

RGC 8th Grade Parents Get Involved

RGCCISD Press Release
Rio Grande City High School Guidance and Counseling Department holds 8th Grade Parent Meeting.  The meeting was geared at informing the parents of incoming freshmen about the course requirements for high school. They were also were made aware of the choices the students have available to them.  Mrs. Gloria Smith and Mrs. Azalia Villarreal (Guidance Counselors) and Mrs. Agueda Garza-Career (Technology Specialist) were on hand to facilitate the information given to parents.  Everyone was  given a folder with details on courses which included a four year graduation plan.  Information was disseminated on career paths and other pertinent information.  Mr. Adolfo Pena RGC High School (Principal) welcomed the parents and thanked them for the dedication to their children.  The guidance department will meet with students from Ringgold Middle School, Veterans Middle School and Immaculate Conception School during the month of April to assist them in scheduling  the courses for next year.   (RGCCISD Photo).

Lady Rattler Golfers Make History

RGCCISD Press Release 
Rio Grande City High School Lady Rattler Golfers made history during this year's golf season.  The golf team placed second at the 32-4A district meet held at Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course.  This was a first district tournament win for the girls.  The team also advanced to the Texas State Regional Golf Championships held at Pecan Valley Golf Club  in San Antonio, Texas held on  April 18th and 19th.  The girls team worked hard all season and it paid off. They were the only girls golf team to advance without a home course.  The team placed first in the Mission Invitational Golf Tournament and the Veterans Memorial Golf Invitational this past season.  Overall the girls placed no lower than second place in all of their 10 tournaments this season.  Lady Rattler Golf team members kneeling l to r are; Yessica Islas and Gabriella Villarreal. Standing are; Madeline Ramirez, Tracy Alaniz, and Allyssa Villarreal. Their hard work and dedication has indeed paid off this season and they look forward to seeing a bright future for the RGCHS golf team for years to come.

GMS 7th Grade Girls Win District Title

RGCCISD Press Release 
Grulla Middle School 7th grade Girls Track Team win the District Title on March 30, 2011 in Roma with a total of 174 points. Congratulations to the whole team for this great achievement. Team members include: Bottom Row: Coach Yadira Lopez, Esmeralda Ramos, Jackie Garcia, Alouette Gonzalez, Nayeli Resendez, Amalia Guerra, Elvira Alamillo, Middle Row: Coach Jayne Gomez, Julie Monsivais, Sarahi Garcia, Evelyn Zarate, Shelsie Hernandez, Stephanie Falcon, Coach Enedelia Rios, Top Row: Erika Salinas, Miranda Garza, Danielle Lopez, Arianie Lopez, Victoria Gonzalez, Yaritza Garcia, Not Pictured- Jackie Montalvo, Gabriela Sarinana, Ashley Cardoza, Stephanie Barrera. Special thanks go out to GMS administration, Mr. S. Trillayes, Mr. A. Ozuna, staff, parents, and community for their support during the season. Great job ladies, way to continue the tradition.

Lady Rattlers B-Ball Teams Heads to San Antonio

RGCCISD Press Release
Rio Grande City Lady Rattlers Basketball team recently had an opportunity to go see the San Antonio Spurs in action on Saturday, March 19, 2011. The Varsity, JV, and Freshmen girls basketball teams had fun watching the different plays the Spurs executed. Special thanks to the following sponsors for their help in making this trip a success; Jorge E. Falcon (J.F. Trenching), Rosvel Pruneda (Farmers Insurance), Chuy Alvarez (Attorney at Law), Monica and Jay (Angelitos' Preventive Health Care), Prestige Home Health, and Mr. Jose L. and Mrs. Mine Guerra. Pictured are the Lady Rattlers Basketball girls in front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Local 4H Club Hosts Summer Water Safety Program

 Rattler 4H Club recently held a Summer Water Safety Program at Falcon Lake. Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens conducted the educational activity. Over thirty Starr county 4H club members attended the program. The Starr County 4H & Youth Development Program would like the thank our local Game Wardens (Dennis Gazaway, Ben Baker, Brandon West, Philip Spencer ) for their generous time and contribution towards the youth of Starr County. For more information about the 4H program please contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office in Starr County at (956) 487-2306.

Grulla High Auto Collision Class Says "Thanks"

RGCCISD Press Release
Grulla High School Auto Collision and Refinishing Class students would like thank the Rio Grande City CISD, Mr. Roel Gonzalez (Superintendent) and Dr. Pablo Martinez (Grulla High School Principal)  for the support that they have received for this program. The Career & Technical Education students have taken  field trips to local businesses that relate to the class such as Pueblo Tires, Auto Zone, and others.  

This hands-on training provides students with an advantage due to the observation and operational skills acquired while on the job. Students can make better assessments, acquire knowledge, and gain understanding from experiences like this. Expectations are a priority and students are ready for the challenge!

Local Org. Suggests; "Test Your Water Well"

Wells should be tested annually. Texas AgriLife Extension, Cooperative Extension Program, and Texas Mexico Border Coalition are sponsoring a water well screening day for area residents on Monday, May 02, 2011 at the Starr County Extension Office located at 500 N Britton Rio Grande City. Texas.   

This well screening day is designed to inform private water well owners and users on the condition of their well water of possible contamination from common contaminants.  These contaminants are fecal coliform, salinity and nitrate.