February 6, 2008 RSS feed / News

Christmas Mountains could go to Big Bend, park service says

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The National Park Service says the Christmas Mountains in West Texas could be donated to Big Bend National Park and managed as a backcountry area. More...

Mexican furniture chain buys out Edelstein's, company operates almost 400 stores

Having served the Rio Grande Valley for 102 years, the Edelstein family is pleased to announce the acquisition of Edelstein's Better Furniture by Famsa, Inc., the United States subsidiary of Grupo Famsa, based in Monterrey, Mexico. More...

Suspects arraigned in case of kidnapped McAllen resident

McALLEN (AP) - Two men have been charged with first-degree felony kidnapping after a McAllen resident was held for $250,000 ransom last week. Gilbert Gonzalez Pena, 24, of Alamo, and Domingo Lara, 25, of Mission, were arraigned Saturday. More...

Billions collected in state fees not spent on intended purposes

AUSTIN (AP) - More than $3 billion collected in state fees and taxes for specific purposes will not be spent on those programs during the current budget period, despite some complaints that the funding would be useful right away. More...

Gunmen execute federal agent in southern Mexico

TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) - Gunmen tortured, shot and killed a federal police commander in southern Mexico, Chiapas state officials said Saturday. More...

Rompe-redes (Soccer)

Raymondville High School: It was 3:31 in the afternoon, 29 minutes and soccer practice was to commense. Coach Flores, the RHS soccer coach, was setting up 70-80 bright orange cones for different soccer drills. More...

Education agency to initiate TAKS anti-cheating measure

AUSTIN - The Texas Education Agency announced Jan. 25 its plans to add security measures in administering the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. More...

Willacy commissioners vote to approve a jury plan for the county

Residents get support for landfill control ordinance

Willacy County commissioners approved a draft of a jury selection plan on Monday, that will formally go into place later this month. District Judge Migdalia Lopez acknowledged that there was not a formal plan in place. More...

Lyford C.I.S.D. School Menu

February 11-15, 2008

MONDAY BREAKFAST - Breakfast morning roll, orange juice, 1/2 pt. milk. LUNCH - Pepperoni pizza, broccoli w/cheese, carrots, fresh fruit, 1/2 pt. milk. TUESDAY BREAKFAST - Pancake and link wrap on a stick, orange juice, 1/2 pt. milk. More...

2007 top ten Texas stolen vehicles

(Arlington, TX) Pickups are not only popular among Texas drivers, they are also top targets for Texas vehicle thieves! More...

Sorry, you're too fat to eat here

MISSISSIPPI MAY BAN RESTAURANTS FROM SERVING OBESE CUSTOMERS

JACKSON, Miss. - A state lawmaker wants to ban restaurants from serving food to obese customers - but please, don't be offended. He says he never even expected his plan to become law. More...

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ROBBY RAMOS, III, age 8, of Raymondville was the winner of the Weslaco Elks All- City Hoop Shoot (age group 8- 9) held at Weslaco recently. He will be competing for the State Hoop on Feb. 23, 2008 in Dallas, TX. More...

Alice mayor resigns over allegations she stole neighbor's dog

ALICE, Texas (AP) - A smalltown mayor accused of secretly keeping her neighbors' dog after telling them the pet died has resigned, and a judge is set to decide custody of the Shih Tzu. More...

Authorities find California man's body after boat runs aground in Mexico

TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) - A 78-year-old California man was found dead in southern Mexico after his yacht ran aground near shore, the U.S. Embassy said Sunday. The body of a man believed to be John J. More...

Odessa man says devil entered his body and caused wife's death

ODESSA, Texas (AP) - A man accused of killing his wife says he was trying to exorcise a demon from her when the devil entered his body and caused her to die, according to a police probable cause statement. More...