March 26, 2008 RSS feed / News

Lyford boxer hopes for 5th straight knockout win on Friday night

Eric Molina now 4-1-0 since his Las Vegas debut

Willacy County's only pro boxer has won every fight since his professional debut loss last March in Las Vegas, where he was knocked out in the first round at the MGM Grand Hotel. More...

A frustrated mayor tells frustrated firefighters "If you want out, there's the door."

Monday nights city meeting had a few climaxs' as opposed to the usual mellow dramatic nights. More...

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BISHOP RAYMUNDO PENA, of the Diocese of Brownsville, celebrated mass in Lasara St. Patrick Catholic Church on March 9. Attending the mass were members of the Knights of Columbus Council 9283 of Raymondville. More...

RHS Bearkat Baseball

The Raymondville Bearkats Baseball season is well on its way. The JV 'Kats have already faced rivals Zapata and Falfurrias. The JV 'Kats split the games beating Faulfurrias March 10, and loosing to Zapata on March 17. More...

District meet coming up for RHS golfers

The Raymondville Boys and Girls Golf teams competed in the P.I. tournament March 17 and the La Feria Golf Tournament on March 18. High scorers for the P.I. tournament were Justin Contreras (89) and Bianca Mesa (107). More...

Bearkats to host track meets this weekend

Burnett Stadium will be the site of the Rio Grande Valley Coaches Assn. 3A, Sub.-3A and private prelims Friday, March 28. The running events will start at 2:30 with 3200 meter run and the field events will begin at same time. More...

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THE RHS ALUMNI GAME played on March 18 ended in a 3-3 tie. Shown standing, from left to right, are David Escamilla, Joel Reta, Jaime Salinas, Rollie Garza, Leonel Salinas and Israel "Moose" Zamora. More...

TSTC STUDENTS SEND SUPPLIES TO TROOPS

A community service project sponsored by the Dental Assistant Explorers Club at Texas State Technical College Harlingen stretched thousands of miles to benefit U.S. Army troops in Iraq. More...

Bluebonnets begin their show, but season could be just average

AUSTIN (AP) - They're bright, blue and beloved. And they're barely starting to show themselves in small patches along highways. More...

Governor asks FEMA for more wildfire disaster aid

AUSTIN - More than 5,300 wildfires have burned an estimated 940,000 acres and destroyed 140 homes in Texas, the governor's office reported on March 20. Gov. More...

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TAKE THE CHALLENGE!!! - This year's Willacy County Crime Stoppers' Memorial Moon Walk/Run will mark the 13th anniversary of the death of the person whom they honor, Mildred Moon. More...

Former teacher sues RISD over her termination

Olivia Cavazos, 653 W. Rodriguez, is suing the Raymondville Independent School District for wrongful termination of her employment in August, 2006. Cavazos claims she was verbally threatened by a student with a knife on Sept. 14, 2005. More...

Lyford resident cited for violation of city burn ban

Just days after Willacy County firefighters responded to a wall of fire moving towards San Manuel, a Lyford woman was reportedly cited for burning leaves on her property last week in violation of the county burn ban. More...

What's Funny and What's Not?

April Fools Day has murky origins, and there are many colorful legends about how it came to be. Some of the tales are April Fools jokes themselves. More...

Official urged to resign for racial slur posted on public agenda

AUSTIN (AP) - A proposed detention facility for suspected illegal immigrants was labeled a "holding pen for wetbacks" on a public meeting agenda written by a rural city council member. More...

Voucher program to remove polluting cars might be halted

DALLAS (AP) - The state's program to remove old polluting vehicles from the roads may soon have to be temporarily halted, officials said. More...

Lady 'Kats run at Santa Rosa

The Lady 'Kats participated in the Warrior Relays in Santa Rosa on Thursday, March 20. Placing for the Lady 'Kats were: Nikki Dominguez, 2nd shot put. Serena Perez, 6th discus. Theresa Clinton, 2nd triple jump, 3rd long jump. More...

RHS sends 2 powerlifters to state

Anissa Reyes ended her Bearkat Powerlifting career in great fashion at the Texas State Girl's Powerlifting Championships. At the beginning of the year Anissa set her goals on accomplishing what only a few athletes are able to do. More...

'Kats place 3rd at Santa Rosa Relays

The boys track team scored 121 points to place third at the Santa Rosa Relays. Senior, D.J. Rodriguez had a personal best in the shot put with a toss of 53'11." He took first in both shot put and discus. More...

HARLINGEN PRESEASON TOURNAMENT - PINTO DIV. 2ND PLACE CHAMPS!

The Braves, 7-8 year olds, shown standing, Manager J.D. Solis, Coach Rollie Barron, players: Chris Cerda, Isiah Reyna, Isiah Rojas, Chase Hinojosa, Marcus Capetillo. More...

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USA KOREAN TKDO STUDENTS participated in the An's Championship Tournament Saturday, March 1, at the McAllen Convention Center. All students placed and came home with trophies and medals. More...