November 26, 2008 RSS feed / News

Number of active oil rigs unchanged this week

HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States was unchanged this week at 1,941. More...

Auto burglars target unattended vehicles during holiday shopping season

DALLAS, TX -This holiday season, auto burglars will shop the easy way - by stealing gifts, purses, wallets, packages, electronics, or other valuables left in plain sight inside vehicles. More...

Man wins two cars in 10 days

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A Topeka man has had a lucky couple of weeks. In a span of 10 days, Michel Horton learned he had won two automobiles in separate contests. He picked up his newest ride Friday. More...

Turkey Day food costs higher in 2008

Shoppers looking to outfit their Thanksgiving table with the traditional holiday trimmings will find themselves spending a bit more at the grocer this year, Farm Bureau's 23' annual Thanksgiving Day price survey shows. More...

Willacy County Schools' Honor Roll

First Six Weeks Honor Roll 2008-2009

LASARA ISD FIRST GRADE ALL A - Benito Alvarado, Leonardo Alvarado, Arianna Barragan, Adrian Beas, Leon Cantu, David Cruz, Emily Cruz, Arieana Garza, Lauren E. Gonzales, Jeffrey W. Greenhill, Andrew P. Guerra, Alicia A. Hernandez, Desirae F. More...

Texas' jobless rate hits 5.6%

AUSTIN (AP) - Texas' unemployment rate increased to 5.6 percent in October, up half a percentage point from the previous month in part because of Hurricane Ike and national economic trends, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday. More...

Commissioners conduct brief county meeting

In 30 minutes flat Willacy County Commissioners dealt with a short agenda Monday morning. Commissioners accepted a new color map featuring the cities of Raymondville, Lyford and Port Mansfield on one side and a Willacy County map on the other. More...

Hundreds gather at Dealey Plaza to commemorate JFK

DALLAS (AP) - On the day marking the 45th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, some 500 people crowded into Dallas' Dealey Plaza to remember one of the most tragic moments in American history. More...

Willacy County Thanksgiving Feast

AREA VOLUNTEERS prepared hundreds of plates for those in attendance. More...

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RAYMONDVILLE POLICE DEPT. VS. WILLACY CO. SHERIFF OFFICE played Saturday, Nov. 22. RPD 31 - SO 19. They raised over $400 for Cops 4 Tots. More...

SAN PERLITA SPORTS TALK

Luis Herrera finished in 57th place at the state meet in Roundrock as part of a field of 120 runners. It was a great experience and congratulations on a very successful 2008 season. More...

Train derails along highway in Texas Panhandle

CLARENDON, Texas (AP) - Officials say a freight train has derailed along a rural highway in the Texas Panhandle but there are no reports of injuries or spills of any hazardous materials. More...

It's a strike, a spare. It's turkey bowling

CINCINNATI (AP) - Set up the pins, clear the lanes and try not to roll a gutter bird. Cincinnati is warming up for Thanksgiving with its traditional Turkey Bowl, an annual outdoor event using frozen turkeys in place of bowling balls. More...

Rabid bat found near Lyford, pet owners must vacinate

Aurora Pedraza of Dr. Marshall Pickard's Veterinary office reported that a rabid bat has been found at a home near Lyford and county residents need to be aware of the threats that bats present to the public. Ms. More...