Possible Funding Cuts For Higher Ed

More than 30 legislators from across the state of Texas visited South Texas College’s Starr County Campus located in Rio Grande City. The visit was just one stop on a three-day, whirlwind tour legislators took of the entire Rio Grande Valley. The collective mission of both democrats and republicans in the crowd? To understand how their decisions impact impoverished regions like the Valley.

“It’s been a great experience touring the area,” said State Sen. Tommy Williams, (R) from District 4. “This is my second recent trip to the Valley and it’s helpful to see on the ground what’s going on and how the programs we are looking at funding and implementing will impact people’s lives.” 

Pena Retires From South Texas College

Diana Pena, vice president of finance and administrative services for South Texas College, will retire from the college effective Jan. 31, 2011. Pena, a Rio Grande City native, has been with the college since 1998. She oversaw a variety of crucial services that ensure the college runs and functions on a daily basis, including maintenance, facilities, security, human resources and all financial and business functions, excluding financial aid. She managed an annual budget of more than $130M.

“Diana Pena has played an instrumental role in the success of STC during the last 12 years and has made many significant contributions to the fiscal integrity and stability of the institution,” said Dr. Shirley A. Reed, STC president. “The entire institution extends its appreciation to her for her years of dedicated service and lasting contributions to making South Texas College the premier institution it is today. We share in her excitement as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.  We will miss her, and will forever be grateful for her many contributions to the college.”  

Free E.S.L. Classes at RGC Public Library

Rio Grande City Public Library is offering free classes in English as a second language. Classes will be Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm – 700pm. For more information visit 591 E. Canales Bros St. or call 487-4389.

Interesado en curso de inglés como segunda lengua regístrese en la biblioteca de la ciudad de Rio Grande.  Curso es gratis. Clases Lunes y Miércoles 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Para más información puede llamar a 487-4389 o visite 591 E. Canales Bros St., Rio Grande City.

Veterans MS 8th Grade Football, District Camps

RGCCISD Press Release
VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL – Congratulations to the VMS 8th Grade “B” Football Team for earning the Football District Championship title for the 2010-2011 school year!  Football players on the championship team included (Bottom Row L-R) Estevan Sepulveda, Benny Benavidez, Justin Guerra, Jeremy Barrera (Second Row L-R) Kevin Barrera, Pedro Morin, James Lopez, Bryan Villarreal, Derek Ruiz, Jose Briones (Third Row L-R) Carlos Lopez, Eduardo Rivera, Juan Gamez, Julio Garza, Garrett Gonzalez, Jay Alvarez, Angel Jaramillo (Top Row L-R) Coach Jesse Salinas, Mario Sosa, Luis Salinas, Ryan Salinas, Jose Sanchez, Omar Guerrero, Lee Rivera, and Coach Marcus Perez.  A special recognition of gratitude is extended to the parents, community, coaches, and students for their support and dedication to our school.  

RGC Library Presents Night out With the Vipers Event

Rio Grande City Public Library night out with the Vipers will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at the State Farm Arena.  Children who have participated in “READ TO ACHIEVE” will receive a free ticket and be recognized during pre-game ceremonies. This is a great opportunity to show your support for the library and the RGV Vipers. Tickets may be purchased at the library on January 25, 2011 for $10.00 with $3.00 of the proceeds benefiting to the library.

National Basketball Association’s (NBA) supports this program to help young people develop a life-long love for reading and encourage adults to read regularly to children.  Reaching an estimated 50 million children a year, “Read to Achieve” is the most extensive educational outreach initiative in the history of professional sports.

Please visit us at 591 E. Canales Bros, Rio Grande City, TX or call 956-487-4389. You can visit us www.rgclibrary.com

Veterans MS Wins Big at UIL Meet

RGCCISD Press Release
VETERANS MIDDLE SCHOOL – Veterans Middle School is extremely proud of its UIL students for winning the Sweepstakes 1st Place Trophies in 6th grade and in 7th and 8th grades combined at the UIL Invitational Meet held on December 11, 2010 at Ringgold Middle School.  UIL students from VMS competed against eleven other middle schools from the Rio Grande Valley and Hebbronville in various UIL events.  The following list includes the achievements of UIL students who helped VMS receive the 1st Place trophies:

Grulla Elem. Thanks Veterans

RGCCISD Press Release
Grulla Elementary would like to thank all of the community Veterans who attended a Celebration in their honor this past November for Veterans Day. We would also like to wish them the very best for 2011!

Commission Answers; Why So Many Planes Lately?

 The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) will be performing aerial surveys along the Rio Grande through the month of March as part of a program to map and assess the agency’s Rio Grande flood control system.  During the project, residents may see several small planes in a crop row pattern flying back and forth at an elevation of about 5,000 feet while ground crews set up ground targets in the form of a white X.  The Commission is publicizing the activity to inform residents who might otherwise be concerned about the unusual flight pattern along the U.S.-Mexico border.