The Rio Grande City Public Library invites the community to a presentation by the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas taking place at the Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park on Friday morning, June 8, starting at 10:30 am. "Join us as we learn about their culture through their songs & dances'" reads a statement from the library. The presentation is part of the Library's Summer program which will run through the entire month of June from Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Starr County Sheriff’s Deputy Arturo Escoto Jr., who was seriously injured in an unfortunate auto mishap last month, reports to be in recovery and in good spirits. “On Sunday May 27 while in a foot pursuit across High Way 83 I was struck by a moving vehicle, suffering two broken legs,” said Escoto. “I would just like to take the time to thank everyone for all the well-wishes. I'm truly grateful to be able to work for such a supportive community. I would just like to inform ev

The Rio Grande City High School Drumline helped the Library kick-start their Summer Reading Program with a concert at the library on Friday morning, June 1. The day-time concert also featured a performance by the Grulla Elem. Stars Cheerleaders. The Library's Summer program will run through the entire month of June from Monday through Thursday, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Pre-K, and Kinder students, and from 4:00 to 5:00 pm for first, and second graders. A major highlight of

Rio Grande City High School student Kasey Escamilla earned a top spot at the State Poetry UIL Competition held in Austin, Texas, earlier this month. The two-day competition took place at the University of Texas at Austin from May 21, through May 22. "It was a really great experience. This was the second year I competed at state," said Escamilla who was also regional champion last year. "I placed second at regional competition [this year]. I wasn’t disappointed with the outcom