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D.A. candidate accuses runoff opponent of investigating his work history

Cameron County D.A. takes inter-office action

Willacy County district attorney candidate Arturo Saenz accused runoff opponent Bernard Ammerman of investigating his employment background, at a debate at the Dodge Arena last Monday morning. More...

Chertoff tells states to adopt ID rules or risk airport hassles

WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security officials are pushing recalcitrant states to adopt stricter driver's license standards to end a standoff that could disrupt domestic air travel. More...

Record Texas voter turnout tops 4.2 million

AUSTIN (AP) - More than 4.2 million Texas voters cast ballots in the state's GOP and Democratic primaries - with record turnout of about 33 percent. More...

W.C.L.L. Registrations

Willacy County Little League registrations will be held Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Smiley Park. Bring copy of birth certificate and proof of residency. More...

Texas unemployment rises to 4.3 percent

DALLAS (AP) - The statewide unemployment rate rose again in January, up to 4.3 percent from a revised 4.2 percent figure in December, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Thursday. More...

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RAUL ALVAREZ (left) 4th grader from Pittman Elementary in Raymondville was awarded 1st place winner of the 2008 Willacy Soil & Water Conservation District Poster Contest. He was awarded $50 and a 1st place ribbon. More...

March 4, Democratic Primary Ballots Cast

County Attorney' s Race Pct. 1 Arturo Saenz 268 Juan Angel Guerra 336 Bernard Ammerman 269 Pct. 2 Arturo Saenz 214 Juan Angel Guerra 163 Bernard Ammerman 264 Pct. More...

OLD LYFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOES DOWN.

The county's oldest school building is no more. Torn down this week was the community school built in 1911. The city of Lyford bought the ancient building last year from the Vassberg family for $6,000 with hopes of renovating it. More...

Bearkat Powerlifters advance to State Competition

The Bearkat Powerlifting team competed in Kingsville this past Saturday in the Boys Regional Championships. The Team was comprised of eight members who qualified for regionals. More...

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EDDIELEE RODRIGUEZ was ranked 1st in the state going into the Regional Championships in the 114 lbs. weight division. He will be competing in Abilene on March 29 to compete in the Texas State Powerlifting Championships. More...

RHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting

There will be a meeting on Monday, March 17 at 6:15 p.m. at the RHS Cafeteria. More...

Parade signals end of Winter Visitor season

The day was just the kind you want for a parade, sunny and warm. The sound of golf carts could be heard and spectators in lawn chairs were lined along the street waiting for the annual Golf Cart Parade to start. More...

Willacy County has been awarded federal funds under the emergency food and shelter national board program

Willacy County has been chosen to receive $14,878.00 supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. More...

Texas gasoline prices reach record heights

HOUSTON (AP) - Retail gasoline prices reached record heights in Texas this week, according to the weekly AAA Texas gasoline price survey released Friday. More...