$876 thousand in legal fees from Guerra's lawsuits hang over taxpayers
The 43 cases exclude future civil damages
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      An estimated $876,000 in attorney's fees that Willacy County is starting to pay stems from dozens of civil and criminal cases that District Attorney Juan Angel "Johnny" Guerra has initiated due to a dispute he started with fellow elected officials.
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     CANDIDATES AND THEIR SUPPORTERS WERE OUT IN FULL FORCE - Main Street in Raymondville would look like a camping jamboree, if it were not for all the political signs. Early voting continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday in both Raymondville and Sarita. Election administrators in Willacy and Kenedy counties reported a record turnout for the first few days, due to the many contested races. Don't forget to vote in your primary election on Tuesday, March 4th. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your precinct.
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Tax office candidate can't prove college degrees, CPA or notary certifications
Coronado-Ramirez: "I only answer to voters if elected"
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      A candidate who is running in the 3-person race for Willacy County's Tax Assessor Collector position has refused to show proof of bachelors and masters degrees from a Texas institution, along with proof of her CPA and notary public certifications.
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Kenedy County voting for district attorney, sheriff & Pct. 1 commissioner
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      Registered voters in Kenedy County have taken advantage of early voting in one regional and two local races. Voters will need to select a district attorney, a sheriff, and a county commissioner for Precinct 1 in the March Democratic and Republican primaries.
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