The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 16, 1990 Page: 4 of 10
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RIO GRANDE HERALD . Thursday, August 16,1990, Page 4
Lopez
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Sheriff's Report
ribbon complemented her auire.
The bridegroom's mother chose a
beautiful lilac dress made of
imported French lace embroidered
with silver and gold thread. She
also wore a white orchid corsage.
First witnesses were Mr. and
Mrs. Jo Jo La Barba of Dallas.
Other padrinos were Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Canales of Roma. Mr. and
Mrs. Rogerio Lopez of Corpus
Christi, Dr. and Mrs. Ed Jones of
Saratoga, California, and Mr. and
"Mrs. Guadalupe Munoz of Rio
Grande City.
Passing the wedding programs as
the guests were entering the church
were Nicole and Lauren Jones,
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Jones of Dallas. Baskets with
potpourri bags were placed in the
vestibule of the church and were
distributed to the guests as they
were leaving, by Vanessa Gonzalez,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick
Gonzalez of McAllen; and by
Anastacia Rodriguez, daughter of
Dr. and Mrs. Sergio Rodriguez of
Rio Grande City.
A reception followed at The Club
at Cimarron in Mission. A double
registry was provided for the guests
as they arrived. Attending the guest
books were Miss Lamar Canales of
Roma and Miss Martha Alicia
Chapa of Rio Grande City. The
guest book tables were covered with
white tablecloth and each table held
an arrangement of fresh pink roses.
Greeting the guests at the reception
were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cantu, Mr.
and Mrs. Noc R. Sanchez, Dr. and
Mrs. Roberto Margo, Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Gorena, Sr., and Dr. anil Mrs.
Miguel Nevare/..
The main entrance was converted
into a European garden. Creating
the garden effect was a lovely
arrangement made of liatris, yellov
liHies, gerbera daisies, and violet
dephiniums and a variety of dried
honeycomb pods, pomegranates and
dried mushrooms; tapers in mauve
and dark rose were also featured in
the arrangement.
The bride's portrait on a brass
easel was displayed at the entrance.
Guest tables were draped with white
linen tablecloths and held tall
arrangements of fresh pink
carnations, baby's breath and a
votive candle. Many lovely floral
arrangements were placed
throughout the ballroom and the
other adjoining rooms, where
guests danced to the music of Rene
Sandoval and Mr. Latin. As the
ncwlywcds arrived at tne reception,
they were greeted and serenaded by
the Mariachis de Nuevo San Juan.
The bride's cake was created by
Mrs. Ninla Saenz of Rio Grande
City. It was a three-tiered cake of
Italian crerne resting on a brass
candelabra. Cascading from the top
were four satellites, each ol a
different flavor; strawberry with
cherry filling, fruit cocktail, white
cake with raspberry filling, and
white cake with pineapple filling.
Each tier was delicately decorated
with colorful bouquets of fresh
gerbera daisies, cushion poms,
liatris, and irises.
The groom's cake, a single layer
of deep chocolate confection with a
lighter shade of chocolate frosting,
was decorated with grapes and a
brass Texas Longhorn.
The traditional pan de polvo was
made by Miss Beni Acosta.
Assisting with the serving ol the
cake, punch, and coffee were Mrs.
Alicia Castaneda, Mrs. Alma
Gonzalez, Mrs. Elia Munoz, Mrs.
Gloria Ochoa, Mrs. Martha
Hinojosa, and Mrs. Norma Larralde.
Making the toasts for the
newlyweds were Mr. Mercurio
Martinez of Laredo and Mr. Milton
Wilson of Houston.
The bride graduated from Rio
Grande City High School and Texas
A&M University with a degree in
Environmental Design. She is
employed as an intern architect by
Rike-Ogdcn & Associates.
The bridegroom graduated from
Mercedes High School and has a
B.B.A. degree from the University
of Texas in Austin and an M.B.A.
from Pan American University. He
is president of H & H Foods in
Mercedes.
Al ter their wedding trip to Europe
they will be at home in Mercedes.
Prc-nuptial courtesies included a
tea held at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Martin Canales, also hosted
by Mrs. Jose Roberto Garcia and
Mrs. Jorge Ramirez; a cocktail
patio party at the home of Dr. and
Mrs. Antonio Falcon, hosted by 19
couples, friends of the family; a
patio parly hosted by Preceptor Zeta
Delta, a miscellaneous shower at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Gorena, hosted by family and
m,
lriend~and a shower hosted by the
bridesmaids and wedding party at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick
Gonzalez.
The rehearsal dinner was held at
the McAllen Country Club.
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MARY'S
BEAUTY SHOP
508 E. 3rd St. 487-2970 or
487-5382 Rio Grande City
-BACK TO SCHOOL SALE-
Starting Now Thru Aug. 31
Redken $50-- Now $35
Nexus $50 Now $25
Scruples $45-- -Now $25
Matrix $50 Now $25
Zotos —
$20
(All the above included with haircut)
Sunscreen Perms available with the
Natural Shine.
Children's Haircuts (under 12) $3. '
A complete line of Redken. Nexus.
Scruples, Matrix. Paul Brown
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Announces
Registration for K-4 and K-5 6th Grade
August 13-29. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FOR INFORMATION CALL
849-1920
Special English Classes Available
Give your child a good education
for the future!
Local law enforcement officers
arrested 42 persons for various
alleged violations in the week that
ended Sunday at midnight.
The Sheriffs Department recorded
the following 31 arrests: Monday,
Aug. 6- Adan Arredondo, public
intoxication; Jose Rocha, Jr.,
criminal mischief; Romeo Lopez,
Jr., criminal mischief; Jose Reyna
Estrada, disorderly conduct; Juan
Francisco Morales, minor in
possession of alcoholic beverage.
Tuesday, Aug. 7- Juan Manuel
Garza, assault causing bodily
injury; Gilberto Montalvo, theft.
Wednesday, Aug. 8- Ruben D.
Lopez, disorderly conduct; Eloy
Casas, P.I.; Jose N. Hernandez,
P.I.; Luis Arispe, P.I.; Thursday-
Noemi Castillo, disorderly conduct.
Friday- Felipe Jesus Partida, P.I.;
Fernando Hernandez, P.L; Maria
Villarreal, disorderly conduct;
Emma Delia Alvarez, shoplifting;
Mario Herrera, P.I., disorderly
conduct; Scrvando Briceno Salinas,
P.I., disorderly conduct.
Saturday- Sergio Hugo Saenz,
reckless driving, drag racing, DO
D.L.; unsafe speed; Javier Ivan
Garcia, P.I., theft; Arturo R.
Gomez, P.L; Juan Felix Lopez,
warrants.
Sunday- Adolfo E. Lopez, P.I.;
Ruben Dario Barrera, P.L;
Prisciliano Jimenez, simple assault;
Cesario Barrera, Jr., DWI, fleeing,
failed to display driver's license;
Francisco Barrera, P.I.; Benito E.
Gamez, P.L; Rubco Cepeda Garza,
P.I., disorderly conduct, no seat
belt, speeding; Ansencio Munoz
Perez, P.I., disorderly conduct; Jose
Ramon Reyes, P.L, disorderly
conduct.
On Monday, Aug. 6, Jose Ivan
Gonzalez was arrested by the Roma
Police Department and charged with
assault.
Local DPS troopers arrested the
following 10 individuals: Monday,
Aug. 6- Crescencio Campos, DWI,
no driver's license.
Thursday- Rogelio Bermon,
driving with license suspended,
DPS warrant; Mario Mares, DWI,
no driver's license, no insurance;
Rigoberto Pena Campos, driving
with license suspended.
Friday- Guadalupe Gomez, Jr.,
DWI, unauthorized carrying of
weapon, defective headlight; Miguel
Angel M. Monroy, operated
unregistered motor vehicle, no
insurance.
Saturday- Hervey Pena, DWI, no
driver's license, no insurance;
Leone I Gomez, DWI, no insurance.
Sunday- Jorge Alfredo Alvarez,
DWI; Ramiro Ramos, unauthorized
carrying of weapon, no drivers
license, no seat belt, speeding.
Water Board Approves
Financial Report
INFECTIONS
NEW YORK — Urinary tract
infections account for more than 8
million visits to the doctor each year,
according to a National Ambulatory
Medical Care study.
One of five American women will
develop the bacterial infection at least
once in her lifetime, the study says.
Some 3,500 deaths among those 65 and
older were attributed to urinary tract
infections in 1985, the latest year for
which figures are available.
"New antibiotics, such as the
quinolone derivative ciprofloxacin, can
provide higher cure rates," contends
Dr. George Daniels, Stanford Univer-
sity assistant professor, "especially for
difficult or complicated infections."
At their regular monthly meeting
Tuesday, members of the Starr
County Water District Board of
Directors approved the monthly
financial report.
Accountant Paul Dunning
indicated that operating revenue for
July 1990 totaled 5118,127,
compared to S106,126 in July
1989. Total revenue amounted to
$130,371.71 in July 1990-,
compared to SI 12,123 in July of
the previous year.
Expenditures are broken down as
follows: Administrative Expenses,
S51.560.25; Plant Operation,
S30,838.67; Maintenance of Plant,
S27,869.81. Total expenditures
amounted to $110,268.73,
compared to $112,827 in July
1989.
The net revenue over expenditures
showed a surplus for the month of
$20,103. This category showed a
deficit of $704 for July 1989.
Total revenues lor the first seven
months of 1990 total $760,059 \
compared to $714,684 in July
1989. Total expenses for 1990 thus
far amount to $706,808, compared
to $615,089 for the same period in
1989.
Net operating revenue for the first
seven months of 1990 amounted to
$53,251.75, compared to S99,603
for the same period in 1989.
Manager Efrain Duran
commented, "Generally, things are
in very good shape." Dunning said,
"1 think the district is in good
shape. 1 think an increase in rates is
needed."
Duran indicated, "Insurance has
gone up about 35 percent, and
electric bills arc considerably up.
We have to depend on our daily
income to operate "
The manager stressed, "The
sewage improvements to the
colonias will mean great things lor
our town. Right now, a total of
2085 have sewage service; this will
increase the figure to 3500. Right
now, there are 3423 metered
connections."
Gramm Announces
Grant Loan To Rio
Water
WASHINGTON- U.S. Sen. Phil
Gramm has announced the awarding
of a S362.000 grant and a S138,000
loan to the Rio Water Supply
Corporation in Rio Grande City.
The Far m c r s H o m e
Administration funds arc for a new
water system that will consist of
construction of a booster station
with a ground storage tank and a
standpipe storage lank.
Funds have been requested from
the $5.5 million national colonias
reserve fund.
This project is located in Starr
County and the service area is
contiguous to the Rio Grande
River.
Approximately 209 lamilics in
Alvarez, Rarrera, Palo Blanco
Retama Manor Residents
Help Meals On Wheels
Elderly residents of Retama
Manor Nursing Home in Rio
Grande City have prepared and put
together 40 toiletry baskets to help
those receiving help through the
Meals on Wheels Program in the
Rio Grande City area.
The baskets were filled with
soap, deodorants and other
essentials, according to Lorenc
Pena, site manager for the Nutrition
Program of the Community Action
4 K
Dr. Mario Sanchez of the Texas Historical
Commission is pictured above addressing members ol
the Rio Grande City Rotary Club on Friday. Sanchez
urged Kotarians to press on toward the goal ol
increasing tourism through historical preservation and
prom otion.
Rotarians
Continued from Page 1
Santci, La Escondido, and Mi
Ranchito Colonias will benefit
from the proposed water
improvements.
"I deeply believe in assuring that
the funds which Texas taxpayers
send to Washington are returned by
the federal government to make
permanent improvements which
will benclit Texans," Gramm said.
FmHA is an agcncy of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
It operates a broad range of
low-interest lending and grant
programs designed to protect and
develop watersheds, to finance
waste disposal projects and to
improve the economic climate of
rural communities.
Portscheller in the late 1800's.
As for the river being a tourist
attraction, Sanchez suggested.
"Roma and Rio Grande City could
be a center for crossovers...Perhaps
a boat could take tourists along the
nv r between Rio Grande City and
Roma. Los Ebanos is the last
hand-pulled ferry on the Rio Grande
River."
Sanchez noted that the old
suspension bridge at Roma is the
last bridge of its type in the
southwestern region of ihc United
States.
Sanchez contended, "Fort
Ringgold has great potential for
interpretation." He pointed to Fort
Ringgold, the Robert E. Lee
House, and the La Bordc House
Hotel as being tourist attractions ol
great historical significance in Rio
Grande City.
Concerning the lower Valley,
Sanchez noted that the first battle of
the Mexican War (at Palo Alto
Battlefield) and the last battle of the
Civil War were fought near
Brownsville. Sanchez suggested
that the historical prominence ol
both battlefields be upgraded.
About the planning ol the
proposal, Sanchez noted, "1 used a
model that was used in
Pcnnyslvania by nine economically
depressed counties. The area in
Pcnnyslvania has begun to preserve
anil restore its historical sites and
heritage."
Making the historical corridor an
easier proposition will be the
Wildlife Corridor along the Rio
Grande River, which involves
preserving native brush and habitat
to preserve the Valley's unique
species of wildlife.
Sanchez declared, "We are now
doing a reconnaisance study. I have
approached the National Park
Service to declare Roma and San
Ygnacio National Historic
Landmarks, which is the lop of the
pyramid (as far as historical
designations arc concerned)."
He stressed, "We hope other
foundations will come on board. 1
have made presentations to the
National Park Service and the U.S.
Department of Commerce. Federal
monies and tax incentives are
essential. This needs to be done
through a consortium."
In a prepared document,
individuals involved with the
Heritage Project stated, "The Lower
Rio Grande Region, a corridor
which stretches Irom Laredo to
Brownsville, has abundant cultural
resources, many originating from
the area's rich Spanish heritage. A
common history of development
unites both sides of the
Texas/Mexico border, which attests
to a colorful past. Notable events
include the exploration and
settlement by Jose de Escandon, the
establishment of frontier forts by
the U.S. Army, and the ingenious
use of the Rio Grande River for
agriculture and trade. Many ol the
historic properties in the region that
rcllcct these themes remain largely
unaltered, making them authentic
survivors of an architectural style
that is unique to bodi Texas and the
United Suites."
The document added, "While
other regions of Texas struggle to
attract visitors, the border region
already enjoys a regular inllux ol
tourists who travel there lo shop in
the border towns, swim ;it the
coastal beaches, observe wildlife, or
simply to avoid harsh northern
winters. Clearly, the makings ol a
more vibrant economy are already
in place; exceptional properties that
illustrate an exciting international
history and an existing tourist
iraile."
The project activities will include
a regional survey ol history;
historic architecture, and historical
markers, museums and
associations. A preliminary survey
of these subjects will be completed
by October 1990. An expanded
version will be completed by May
1991.
An economic impact study under
the direction ol Dr. Michael
Patrick, the Center of
Entreprcneurship and Economic
Development at the I diversity ol
Texas-Pan American will be'
completed by September 1990. A
foundation to support and sponsor
activities for the Lower Rio Grande
Heritage Project will be established
by May 1991.
Other project activities include
"coordination with the State
Highway Department's Scenic
Trails Program, which will involve
a plan for signs along the trail ,
assessment of community and local
government involvement in tin.
project, assessment ol the Mexican,
government's and border,
communities' involvement in the
project, and development of a,
strategy for a tourism plan for the
Lower Rio Grande Region,'
including development, marketing
and promotional ideas."
Council of South Texas in Rio
Grande City.
Pena said, "The baskets were
donated to the Nutrition Program
for the Meals on Wheels Program.
The Meals on Wheels Program
serves hot meals to homcbound
residents. The bus drivcer took the
plates and the baskets."
Pena stressed, "I commend these
residents for undertaking this
project to provide substantial help
to those in need."
St. John Methodist
Dedicates New Hymnals
New Methodist Hymnals and
Communion Paramounts were
dedicated at the Sunday morning
service of St. John United
Methodist Church in Rio Grande
City.
The hymnals were donated in the
memory of Mrs. Bertha Martinez
by her daughter, Mrs. Oralia Pena,
and Mrs. Pena's daughter, Lisa, and
I
her sou and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Omar Pena. Mr. and Mrs. Romeo
Lopez and family donated the
beautiful communion paramount
set to the church.
Rev. Bill Sandcfcr, pastor ol St.
John United Methodist Church,
dedicated the new items to the glory f
of God in an impressive ceremony
at the Sunday morning church
service.
Pan, a Greek god, was believed to delight in frightening travelers. The
word "panic," derives from his name
'J ~
The first record of the use of spices dates from the age of the pyramids C
of Egypt—approximately 4,600 years ago—when onions and garlic were
fed to 100.000 laborers
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Roberts, Kenneth. The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 38, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 16, 1990, newspaper, August 16, 1990; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth195250/m1/4/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.