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The top 100 names for 2008 are in! Big news this year: Aidan is at the top of the list for boys for the second year in a row, while Isabella skyrockets to #1 for the first time ever. Top 10 Girl Names of 2008 1. Isabella 2. More ... Meriden CT - At this time of year, everyone hopes to close the book on bad habits and resolve to do better. Experts agree that many people break their New Year's resolutions because they set unrealistic goals for themselves. More ... In Lyford on Monday morning there was a car that was run over by a 18 wheeler truck (rig). The 18 wheeler truck was going to Santa Rosa from Raymondville and failed to make the stop, the driver said, " It's been awhile since I passed through here and I didn't see any warning of a new stop sign along the road. More ... Roadside littering down 1st St. near FM 1762 continues to be an eyesore and raises questions on health concerns. A resident described the temporary dumping grounds as the worst it's been in years. More ... Barring any last minute changes newly elected county officials will be sworn in and take their oaths of office at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2009, according to Sheriff Larry Spence. Judge Migdalia Lopez will come from Brownsville to conduct the ceremony, Spence said. More ... The Raymondville Bearkats are now well into the basketball season. Athletic Director Alex Leal has pinned his 2008-2009 hoop-hopes on Coach Steve Cantu to bear-the-load this hoops season. Coach Leal is confident that Steve, who is cool, confident and affable, will be up to task. More ... There will be a RHS Athletic Booster Club meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, at 6:15 p.m. at the RHS gym. More ... Someone once said, "Superstars show discipline all game long. Then know just when to lower the hammer and get it done." This quote describes Lyford's wide-receiver and all-purpose football player - the titleist Andrew Delgado #23. More ... The 7-8 year old team were undefeated all season and the Superbowl game was held on Dec. 7. Shown, bottom row, left to right, Daniel Rodriguez, C.J. Anzaldua, Jason Rodriguez, Andy Garcia, Jaden Tagle. Middle row, Levi Chavez, Xavier Ledesma, Darian Cortez, Trez Perez, Daniel Gutierrez. Top row, left to right, Chito Rodriguez, Efrain Perez, J.P. Tagle, J.J. Rodriguez. More ... Flag football team had a victorious season winning the Superbowl playoffs against the 5/6 year old Detroit Lions. Top, back row, coaches, from left to right, Art Sayas, Lupe Ruiz, Mike Carlos. Middle row, left to right, Darren Ramirez, Dylan Ramirez, Isaiah Tovar, Derick Ramirez. More ... THE U6 WILLACY COUNTY FUTURE 'KATS SOCCER TEAM were undefeated playing in the Aysc League. Future 'Kats also played a tournament in Corpus Christi and will be advancing to the National Tournament in Round Rock, Texas this January. Future 'Kats also completed a tournament in Harlingen with 3-0-1 record. More ... SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The original owner of a cannonball reported stolen from a display in San Antonio won't be claiming the weapon of war when it's found. Police say the historic cannonball, which was still missing Tuesday, had belonged to Mexican Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. More ... WILLACY COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE'S 2ND PLACE TEAM for Superbowl I, 5-6yr old division. Kneeling: Gabby Delagarza, Janelle Tamez, Mena Brown. Standing: Tres Rodriguez, Raymond Ochoa, Ernesto Garcia, Dalton Kiefer, Andy Guerra. Coached byLioneTl amez. More ... SAN BENITO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RAYMONDVILLE TITANS PEE WEE TACKLE FOOTBALL TEAM CHAMPS, 11-12 age group with a record of 14-0. First row, left to right, James Rodriguez, Arturo Vela, III, Robert Anthony Cervantes, Sergio Gonzales, Jr., Cordero Isaiah Castro, Diego Gonzalez. Middle row, Adrian Robles, Asst. Coach, BJ Cavazos, Bradley A. Robles, Patrick A. More ... COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) The Texas A&M University System has approved a new program that guarantees it will pay tuition and mandatory fees at all its schools for incoming freshmen who maintain a 2.5 grade-point average and whose families make $30,000 or less. More ... SAN BENITO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RAYMONDVILLE TEXANS PEE WEE TACKLE FOOTBALL TEAM - 9-10 age group with a record of 6-7. First row, left to right, Edward Pedraza, JP Torres, Guadalupe "Sonny" Hernandez, Anthony R. Nieto. Middle row, Max Trevino, Daniel M. Garcia, Matthew J. Villarreal, Johnny D. Gonzales. Third row, Jaime Villarreal, Jr., Adrian J. Rubalcaba, Brandon M. More ... |
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