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Vol. 81, No. 40, Thursday October 14,1993
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Rattler tailback Eddie Martinez (22) is pictured above running for substantial
yardage in Friday night's game against the PSJA North Raiders at Joe R. Sanchez
Stadium. Martinez scored four touchdowns, including three scoring receptions, as the
Rattlers massacred the Raiders 61-12. (RGCCISD Photo).
Free clinics to be offered in
Starr County
Members of an innovative
civilian and military partnership are
returning to the Rio Grande Valley
to sponsor free clinics in Starr
County Oct. 22-24.
Last May, the Texas Department
^ of Health (TDH) and the military
implemented a free clinic in Rio
Grande City, county scat of Stan-
County.
Based on a successful first
exercise in which about 2000
residents received services, a second
team composed of TDH, U.S.
Army and expccted Texas Arrny and
Air National Guard personnel are
# returning to Starr County.
U.S. Army units will participate
from the 1st Medical Group 61st
Area Support Medical Battalion
stationed at Fort Hood in Killcen,
and Brooke Army Medical Center,
the 41st Combat Support Hospital
(1st Medical Group) and the 321st
Civil Affairs Brigade (U.S. Army
^ Reserve), all located in San
Antonio.
The team will sponsor free
clinics from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
daily at two primary sites and at
smaller sites in surrounding
communities.
The central site will be the
Chaparral Supermarket building
near the entrance to the Starr
County Fairgrounds in Rio Grande
City and there will be an outreach
team at Roma Community Center.
"Health professionals will give
flu shots and the full range of child
and adult immunizations," said Dr.
Leo Vela, Regional Medical
Director for TDH Region 11
headquartered in Harlingen.
The clinics also provide TB tests,
blood tests for anemia, and
mu'tivitamin supplements with
folic acid for women of
child-bearing age and education
about a variety of health topics.
Dr. Vela said Starr County is the
poorest county in Texas and the
second poorest in the nation and the
joint civilian and military program
is desperately needed in the area.
He added that the rates for
drug-resistant TB in the county are
increasing and that the rate for
pre-school immunization is only
about 30 percent. The tuberculosis
rate in Starr County is about twice
as high as the suite rate.
Also, Dr. Roberto S. Margo, the
only veterinarian in Starr County,
is alarmed by the number of rabies
cases he seems among domestic
pets as a result of a raging rabies
epidemic in coyotes.
With the help from TDH
veterinarians and veterinary
technicians from Brooke Army
Medical Center, Dr. Margo will
offer pet vaccinations at different
locations at a reduced rate of S3 per
animal.
The purpose of the clinics is to
provide free preventive health care
services to the residents of Starr
County. The county is designated
as a Medically Undcrserved Area and
a Health Professional Shortage
Area
Services will also be provided at
six other smaller sites in
surrounding communities. Clinics
will be at El Cenizo - La Casita
Community Center; La Grulla -
Holy Family Parish Hall; and Los
Trevinos - Alvarez Community
Center on Oct. 23-24.
In addition, clinics will be at La
Rosita - Santa Rosa de Lima Parish
Hall; San Isidro - St. Isidore's
Parish Hall; and Salineno - St.
Joseph's Parish Hall on Oct. 23.
Approximately 225 doctors,
nurses, veterinarians, medical
technicians, nutritionists and other
health care providers from the Texas
Department of Health, the Texas
National Guard, the U.S. Army and
the U.S. Army Reserve will staff
the clinics
State Rep. Rangel announces
reelection candidacy
State Representative Irma Rangel
(D-Kingsville) has announced her
0 plans to seek reelection to the
Texas House of Representative.
Rangel is currently in her 9th term
in office and has continued to serve
this district for 17 years since her
election in 1976.
The Kingsville attorney
temporarily closed her office in
January 1993 to attend to crucial
legislative matters full-time. "In
' recognition of my seniority, I want
to take advantage of the
opportunities available for our area
and continue my service of honest
Early voting
scheduled for
Nov. 2 election
1 The early voting period for the
Nov. 2 constitutional amendments
and Rio Grande City Mayor and
Alderman elections will start on
Wednesday, Oct. 13 and end on
Friday, Oct. 29.
Early voting will be conducted
during regular office hours from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. The location of the
early voting will be at the
Commissioners' Courtroom in the
Starr County Courthouse in Rio
Grande City.
representation without any
deception to the constituents of
District 35," Rangel said.
Rangel has served on the House
Higher Education Committee since
1993. This critical committee
shapes laws that affect all Texas
universities and colleges. As the
Vice Chair of this committee.
Range was instrumental in
obtaining more than $345 million
for our Border universities.
"I am very proud of my voting
record in the Texas Legislature and
feel I can continue to count on the
assistance of the leadership and the
Texas House in obtaining the
support and cooperation necessary
to pass legislation helpful to South
Texas," the veteran legislator said.
"My 17 years of service are
obviously crucial to what the future
holds for our area."
The first Mexican-American
woman ever elected to the Texas
House of Representatives currently
serves as chair of the highly visible
and well respected Mexican-
American Legislative Caucus.
The organization boasts a
membership of 30 legislators 7 of
which are women.
"The Caucus was key to passing
legislation dealing with the Border
Court hears update
on rabies problem
By KENNETH ROBERTS
At their regular monthly meeting
Tuesday, the County
Commissioners heard a report
stressing that continued vigilance is
needed in dealing with the rabies
problem and also approved the
1991-92 audit report.
Veterinarian Dr. Roberto S.
Margo led off the meeting by
saying, "We have had 16 cases of
rabies this year, mostly in the
wintertime. The last case with a
domestic animal was with a dog in
April. There have been three cases
involving coyotes since then."
Margo stressed, "The mass
vaccination program seems to be
working. The rabies problem will
be present among the wildlife
indefinitely. We must protect our
domestic animals."
Margo noted that from Oct.
22-24, "the military will be
providing mass vaccinations, at
$3.00 per animal. Of this, SI.50
will go to the county to be used for
animal control." Margo stressed
that the clinics largely raffed by
the military in May were highly
successful.
About the clinics later this
Initiatives, Judicial Rcdistricting as
well as issues dealing with HUBs
(Historically Underutilized
Business),"Rangel said. "I'm very
proud of the unity we maintained
and the impact we had this
legislative session."
In addition to serving on the
House Higher Education
Committee, Rangel also serves as
Vice Chair of the International and
Cultural Relations Committee and
is a member fo the General
Investigating committee which can
initiate inquiries or hold hearings
concerning any agency or
subdivision of state government
She has served on several interim
committees including the
Committee on Women and
Minorities in Business and the
Subcommittee on Professional
Schools.
Rangel has continued her
involvement and memberships to
several organizations and is
currently on the Board of the
following organizations: The
National Hispanic Caucus of State
Legislators, the Mexican American
State Legislators Policy Institute
and the Women's Advocacy Project.
Rangel ranks 11 out of 150
(See RANGEL, Page 5)
month, Margo commented, "Help
from the county will be needed.
These people coming in do not
know the county. They need help in
guiding them between locations."
The veterinarian emphasized, "It's
very important for the new city (of
Rio Grande City) to have a rabies
control ordinance. The new city
officials will need to be aware of
the problem. Will the city be able
to use the new animal control
facility and chambers?"
County Judge J.M. Martinez, Jr.,
suggested, "These things could be
done through intergovernmental
agreements."
Tom Sidwa of the Texas
Department of Health stated, "The
rabies in coyotes started in Stan-
County, but has now impacted
other counties. In 1991, the
problem spread to eight other
counties. There have been 52 cases
of coyote rabies (in South Texas)
so far in 1993."
Sidwa emphasized, "A buffer
zone needs to be created and
maintained between the coyotes and
the domestic animal population.
We have to assume that coyote
rabies is here to stay. Forty one
percent of dogs that came in contact
with rabid coyotes earlier this year
(in the county) were unvaccinated."
Sidwa indicated that a minimum
of 70 percent of domestic animals
need to be vaccinated, with 90
percent an ideal figure.
The TDH official noted that
"Webb County has had 15 coyote
rabies cases so far this year,
compared to five cases all of last
year."
SidVa stressed, "This problem
affects the public health. We will
woric with the county to maintain
and increase public awareness."
CPA Jose A. Hinojosa of Rio
Grande City presented the final
audit report for the county for the
1991-92 fiscal year. Hinojosa is a
CPA with the accounting firm of
Johnson, Ewing, Hinojosa, Cron
and Co.
Hinojosa indicated that as of
Sept. 30, 1992, General Fund Fixed
Assets amounted to $814,964, w>th
General Fund Liabilities totaling
$514,848. Liabilities and Fund
Equity totaled $814,964.
In the General Fund, the report
indicated, revenues for the 1991-92
fiscal year totaled $3,943,341.
Expenditures in the General Fund
(See RANGEL, Page 6)
4-H banquet to feature
officer installation
All Starr County 4-Hers,
former and new, are invited to
attend the first big event of the
club year next Monday,
October 18, at the Stan-
County Fairgrounds, with
registration beginning at 6:00
p.m.
Those 4-Hers who
registered at Rally Day in
September should attend, as
well as anyone wishing to
register. Any person of 4-H
age who still wants to register
may still enroll and be eligible
for the 1993-94 club year.
They may register at
Monday's event or at the
Miss RGC pageant
planned Nov. 7
The first Miss RGC Scholarship
Pageant is scheduled for Sunday,
Nov. 7 in Rio Grande City.
The pageant will take place at
6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the
Haunschild Building west of Rio
Grande City. The pageant will be
sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi.
Girls competing in the pageant
must be 15 to 19 years of age,
must attend Rio Grande City High
School and must live within the
immediate Rio Grande City area.
The winner of the pageant will be
awarded a scholarship. The girls
competing will be judged in the
categories of personal interview.
essay, photogenic, sportswear and
evening gown. The personal
interview and essay aspects of
competition will not be open to the
public and will take place at a
different time.
Admission is $2.50 per person,
with children under 10 being
admitted free.
Anyone seeking further
information and/or entry forms
should contact Mrs. C. Hargens at
487-4997 or Mrs. i. Alvarez at
487-8748. Both Mrs. Hargens and
Mrs. Alvarez can be contacted at
Rio Grande City High School.
Extension Office any weekday
from 9 to 5.
Monday's event, which will
serve as the October meeting
for the 4-H clubs, will feature
an International Foods
Banquet and 4-H club and
county council officer
installations.
All 4-Hers and their families
are urged to attend. Each
family is asked to bring a
covered dish featuring a food
from a foreign country, if
possible. This is an
opportunity to teach family
members about the cuisine
and traditions of other
countries. This is part of a
4 H Council project this year
to learn more about our
world.
Announcements about
livestock project deadlines,
validations, and project
meetings are to be announced,
as well as other important 4-H
dates and information.
All 4-Hers are encouraged
to make every effort to attend
and take an active part in this
activity. Invite a friend who
is interested in 4-H.
Rattler hairback Mario Guerra (2) is pictured above listening to instructions from
coaches. Guerra was named the Valley GEO/Chevy Dealers Players of the Week for
Week Five of the 1993 football season. Guerra was honored for his performance in
the Rattlers' 54-41 victory over the Edinburg North Cougars as he scored five
touchdowns and gained 184 yards on 12 carries. His electrifying 89-yard scoring run
put the 4ame out of reach of the Cougars and Guerra also ran 28 yards for a
touchdbwn and caught an 18-yard scoring pass. (RGCCISD Photo).
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Roberts, Kenneth. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 14, 1993, newspaper, October 14, 1993; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth195414/m1/1/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.