October 3, 2007 RSS feed / News

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'Kats struggle in lopsided loss to Rio Hondo Bobcats

by Tom Cantu
Last Friday night before a near capacity crowd at Bobcat stadium in Rio Hondo, the Bobcats dejust feated the Bearkats 33-7. In the first quarter, the Bobcats won the toss and received the first half kick-off. More...

Giant meteorite found in Kansas to be sold at auction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A 1,410-pound meteorite, wrenched two years ago from a wheat field near Greensburg, Kan., is going up for auction next month, with an estimated price that's out of this world. More...

Cotton Bowl II

Cotton Bowl II, Lyford Bulldogs vs Raymondville Bearkats will be at Lyford Stadium on Oct. 12. Kick off at 7:30 p.m. More...

U.S. security chief defends plan for border fences

PUERTO PENASCO, Mexico (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Friday that the United States and Mexico were discussing joint programs to fight drug gangs and organized crime, and defended a plan to install "virtual" fences along t More...

San Perlita Sports Talk

By: Tom Wolfe

The Trojan Cross Country team continued to improve as they competed well at the Santa Rosa Warrior Meet last Saturday. Rene Flores finished first in the JV Division with a PR of 19:06 for the three-mile course. More...

Lyford C.I.S.D. School Menu

October 8-12, 2007

MONDAY Fall Break - No School TUESDAY BREAKFAST - Breakfast, morning roll, orange juice, 1/2 pt. milk. LUNCH - Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, pasta w/sauce, pudding cup, fresh fruit, 1/2 pt. milk. More...

Texas' Wurstfest - the 10-day salute to sausage

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (AP) - Any old town can have its own Oktoberfest. The beer stein-hoisting events pop up all over in late September and early October. More...

Wet summer spurs boom in Texas' wild hog population

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Texas ranchers and farmers fighting the largest population of feral hogs in the United States could soon be trying to ward off twice as many of the tusked, fieldshredding animals. More...

'67, '68 RHS Class Reunion

Class of 1967 and 1968 RHS will be meeting this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Casa Blanca Restaurant. All classmates welcome. More...

Raymondville Band Booster Meeting

There will be a band booster meeting on Monday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the band hall. Band parents welcome. More...

State border council seeks public input

By Ed Sterling

AUSTIN -- Texas' new Border Security Council will conduct public forums in border communities Oct. 1-3. The state of Texas launched "Operation Border Star" last month in hopes of reducing crime along the Texas-Mexico border. More...

Smoky the cat found more than 3 months after tornado in rural northern Wis.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - More than three months after disappearing during a tornado, Smoky the cat has been reunited with his owner. More...