Local Bank Offers "Money Saving" Lessons to Kids

RGCCISD Press Release
IBC Bank hosted ‘Money Buzz,’ or a kid-friendly financial lesson how to SAVE MONEY for 4th grade students at Ringgold Elementary.  In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, the one-hour lesson taught children the value of currency and the importance of saving. Throughout the lesson, children actively participated in different hands-on activities including counting money, purchasing and saving money. All students received a signature coin money bank in the shape of a beehive to encourage them to save.

Ringgold Elementary Students Participate in Track and Field Day

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Ringgold Elementary 4th and 5th grade students participated in the Rio Grande City CISD Track and Field Day that was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.  All the students who participated in this event did is FANTASTIC. Thank you to all students in 4th and 5th grade and coaches (Alex Gonzalez, Blanca Salmon and Gina Salinas) for your hard work and dedication.

Ringgold Elementary Holds Track and Field Day

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Ringgold Elementary 1st through 3rd grade students participated in the Rio Grande City CISD Track and Field Day that was held on Thursday, March 10, 2011.  All the students who participated in this event did is FANTASTIC. Thank you to all students in 1st through 3rd grade and coaches (Alex Gonzalez, Blanca Salmon and Gina Salinas) for your hard work and dedication.

Ringgold Elementary Hosts Easter Hunt

RGCCISD Press Release
Ringgold Elementary Pre-Kinder through 5th grade held their Easter activities on Thursday, April 21, 2011. They participated in an Easter egg hunt and enjoyed the wonderful afternoon running around with their classmates.  Pictured: Mrs. Graciela Gonzalez Kinder class

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.