Roma High School Students Featured in Art Exhibit

South Texas College’s Starr County Campus Library Art Gallery is showcasing the outstanding talent and creativity of Roma High School art students through is “Annual Roma High School Art Exhibit.” The show features 38 works of art by students who have studied under the tutelage of Roma High School art instructors Monica Gillette, Gabriela Gonzalez and Mario Godinez. The exhibit is on display now through September 9, 2011 at STC’s Starr County Campus Library located at 142 FM 3167, Bldg. F in Rio Grande City. Admission is free and open to the public.

 The exhibit features mixed media artwork by freshman, sophomore, junior and senior Roma High School students including Albeza Barrera, Andrea Cab, Damaris Cantu, Miguel Cantu, Ray Castillo, Daisy Delgado, Maria Estrada, Islen Garcia, Jessica Garcia, Jose D. Garcia, Linda Leal Garcia, Michelle Garcia, Uzziel Garcia, Gissel Garza, Isidoro Garza, Juvenal Garza, Ladiza Garza, Alan Gutierrez, Steven Hernandez, Edgar Hinojosa, San Juanita Juarez, Jaqueline Lopez, Aaron Maldonado, Kassandra Martinez, Armando Molina, Jessica Moreno, Jessica Orta, Anayle Zamora del Real, Edgar Rios, Jaslyn Rios, Conchita Rivas, Vivian Rodriguez, Josylyn Sandoval, Paolo Santana and Erika Solis.

Villareal Questions Water Treatment Plant Expenses

A report by The Monitor's Gail Burkhardt covers details concerning added expenses to the construction of Rio Grande City's new water treatment plant which RGC Mayor Ruben Villarreal is not in agreement with. (Read Full Report)

Fake DirectTV Van Used to Smuggle Drugs

Valley Media Reports: A drug smuggler escaped on foot after authorities pulled over his vehicle with a misspelled DirectTV logo pasted on to it. A search of the vehicle later on resulted in a find of 2,300 lbs of marijuana (Read Full Article)

Boy Dies After Auto Mishap

Valley Media Reports - Gustavo Noel Vega, and 8-year-old boy from Rio Grande City died from injuries resulting from a two-vehicle collision on Monday July 4, 2011. (Read Full Article) (Update)

Rio Grande City HighSchool holds Scholarship Night

RGCCISD Press Release
Rio Grande City High School had scholarship night on Wednesday, May 11, 2011.  Graduating students and their parents were present at the ceremony where many students were awarded several scholarships for their work and dedication during their high school career.  Mrs. Roxanne Garza-College and Career Advisor and the Rio Grande City High School Guidance Counselors have been working very close with students to insure that they completed all the necessary documents and that they met all the criteria needed to enroll in a higher learning institution.  The high school guidance department is diligent in assisting the students in applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants.  (RGCCISD Photo).

Rio Grande City Rattler Football Camp 2011, A Success

RGCCISD Press Release
The Rio Grande City Rattler Football Camp 2011 was held on June 13-16, 2011 at the Rio Grande City High School football field. A total of 59 students participated in this camp ranging from 2nd through 9th grade. The campers worked on drills and terminology  used in offensive and defensive schemes. The younger campers were taught basic football drills that will help them in pop-Warner football. A special thanks to the Rattler Football Coaching Staff including Veterans M.S. and Ringgold M.S. staffs for their time.

VMS Mariachi Undefeated, CD for Sale

RGCCISD Press Release
VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL - This award winning group of mariachi students prove their motto: “Tradition of Excellence” not just once or twice but seven times in a row, at 7 different mariachi competitions against other groups from Houston, San Antonio, all the way down to the Rio Grande Valley. The VMS Mariachi attended their last three competitions held in San Diego TX, Alice TX, and Laredo TX, earning all “best” section awards, 1st place, and the overall grand champion middle school award, making it a total of seven competitions for the year 2010-2011! In addition, they also received from all three judges, the highest points in all three competitions! As a result, now the Veterans Middle School Mariachi program is now considered to be one of the best mariachi programs in the state of Texas! The VMS Mariachi Director – Mr. Eloy Garza would like to extent a special thank you to the Rio Grande City CISD, Superintendent – Mr. Roel Gonzalez, School Board, VMS Principal – Mr. Joel Trigo, Jr. and his administration, all the VMS family, the community, and all the proud VMS mariachi parents for their continuous support to the program and for assisting their sons/daughters in accomplishing their goals all year long! Without it, all of the student’s successes would not be possible. Congratulations to the mariachi students, director, school, and parents for such an accomplishment! Keep up the extraordinary work and best wishes for the up coming year of 2011-2012! Pictured: VMS Mariachi Juvenil de America; far left: Mariachi Director – Mr. Eloy Garza; far right: VMS Principal - Mr. Joel Trigo Jr..

RGCCISD Grulla High School Holds Scholarship Night

 RGCCISD Press Release
May 12th marked the date for the very first Scholarship Night held at the new high school, RGCCISD Grulla High School, which was held in their Cafetorium.  The students and parents beamed with the anticipation during the presentation of awards.  Mr. Rick Solis-College and Career Advisor and the counseling department staff worked diligently to secure much needed monies to aid the students in pursuing their educational goals.  A College and Career Center has been established to assist students in applying for colleges,financial aid, scholarships, grants and college entrancce exams.  (RGCCISD Photo).