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November 28, 2007
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RISD settles job dispute between superintendent & business manager
Attorney General rules RISD has to turn over e-mails
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      A mediated settlement was reached Monday between the Raymondville Independent School District (RISD) and suspended Business Manager Robert Gracia, that reportedly involves a cash buyout of his remaining contract along with his voluntary resignation.
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Lyford to celebrate 100th Birthday at this year's Christmas Parade
Mark your calendars for a great event on Saturday
BETSAIDA ZACARIAS Freelance Writer
      With the date nearing and the holiday season in full bloom, the City of Lyford invites its citizens and visitors this Saturday, Dec. 1st, to a celebration that will mark Lyford's 100th Centennial Celebration. "It's all about uniting and having a grand time," said Mayor Rodolfo "Rudy" Saldana.
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     FRONT ROW, left to right, Jake Garcia, Raul Pena, Yogi Villagomez, Leroy Salazar, Orly Mesa, Ub Zamora, Jerry Ochoa, Joseph Martinez, Raul Salinas. Back row, John Michael Rodriguez, J.C. Cortez, Rolly Cantu, Juan Constante, Mark Birkelbach, Dusty Alejo, Eli Tamez, Victor Sanchez, Nathan Vasquez, Hec...
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RHS teacher charged with aggravated sexual assault of student
RISD charges improper relationship with student
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      A 52-year-old high school mathematics teacher has been charged with three felonies in an alleged rape incident involving a 14-year-old female student from the Raymondville Independent School District.
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City commissioners approve tax abatement agreement for new La Quinta hotel
Liftstation work for new ICE Unit addition also approved
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      The City of Raymondville gave final approval to a mutliyear tax abatement agreement for developer, DNA Hotels, Ltd., to buiild a 60-room La Quinta Inn & Suites in Raymondville. Commissioners approved the appointment of a new reserve police officer, Clifton Fambrough.
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Christmas Tree Lighting
      The public is invited to the City of Raymondville's Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Thursday of this week at Pocket Park on W. Hidalgo Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. The L.C. Smith School choir will sing Christmas carols at the ceremony, which will have refreshments.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Malls and stores were jammed for pre-dawn discounts on everything from TVs to toys on the official start of Christmas shopping as consumers shrugged off worries about rising gas prices and falling home values. The aggressive tactics - bigger discounts and expanded hours like midni... More...
Behind the Badge
If I was a betting man I'd be willing to bet that not too many of ou knew about or participated in, "World Hello Day" last week. How would you know if you did or not? Well, if you did then you know that on that day you had to say "Hello" to at least ten people during your day. (In person, not on t... More...
Lucas Garcia has been named County Extension Agent
Lucas Garcia has been named County Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources for Willacy County, effective January 17, 2008, according to a joint announcement by Willacy County Commissioners Court and Dr. Ruben J. More...
Tips to Prevent home Burglaries
Meriden CT - November 26, 2007 - With many people away, visiting friends, or just out of the house for holiday shopping, burglars will have countless good prospects. Experts agree that it is a very vulnerable time for homeowners. "People are busy and distracted," said Ray Palermo, director of publ... More...
RAYMONDVILLE/LYFORD - Rafael V. Lopez, Sr., 80, died Monday, November 26, 2007 at his home in Raymondville. He was born October 1, 1927 to Marcos and Julia (Valadez) Lopez. He lived in Lyford and moved to Raymondville. More...
NOVEMBER 25 - Harassment by phone. Assault by contact. NOVEMBER 24 - Burglary of a building, 900 blk N. 7th. Accident, S. Bus. 77 and 3168. Burglary of a vehicle, 700 blk S. 7th. Arrested: Oscar Gonzalez, Jr., poss. of marijuana, 1st and Riggs. More...

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