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June 25, 2008
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New warden appointed for 3,000 bed ICE Unit in Raymondville
Plans for prison ministry & detainee social programs
ROBERT WILCOX Editor/Reporter
     Management Training Corporation (MTC), the operator of the largest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in the nation, has appointed a new warden with extensive criminal justice experience to manage the facility. Ernesto Velasco, 55 formerly of Chicago, Ill. and recently A...
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Raymondville SWAT seizes 29 grams of cocaine resulting in 2 arrests
Commissioners appoint new members for EDC
ROBERT WILCOX Editor/Reporter
     Raymondville Police Chief told City Commissioners that his department's special weapons and tactical team (SWAT) arrested two local men on Thursday for possession of 29 grams of cocaine, and that gambling arcades are making a comeback in the city.
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Commissioners vote to set public meeting for Port Mansfield eco-industrial park
Site could feature ethanol distillery & solar panel plant
ROBERT WILCOX Editor/Reporter
     A consultant from Mission has offered to help Willacy County, the Port Mansfield Navigation District, and the City of Raymondville establish a 70-100 acre eco-industrial park at Port Mansfield, that would also create the first "green" port in Texas.
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20 U.S Army rifles presumed stolen from American Legion gun locker
"15 new rifles donated"
BETSAIDA ZACARIAS Freelance Journalist
     In 1947, 20 rifles were issued to the Raymondville Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion for ceremonial purposes. Presently, all 20 rifles are missing or presumably stolen. An excerpt from the Department of the Army issued the following conditional basis: "These rifles remain the property of ...
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For many, fireworks are an exciting part of Fourth of July celebrations. But the colorful fun they provide can easily turn into a dangerous situation if proper and safe use is not followed. "It only takes a spark to start a wildfire," said Tom Spencer, fire risk assessment coordinator for Texas F... More...
Watching what we say
I think most adults take the gift of speech for granted. As adults we need to realize that our words have the potential for good or bad. Words can be an encouragement as some of us have experienced, while other words can cause a person hurt and pain and discouragement. Most people I believe just b... More...
I thank the Chronicle for the invitation to comment on the nursing home article in last week's paper. That would be the front page coverage of the Texas Health Care Association's campaign to lobby state lawmakers for more money. More...
June 19, 2008
Unfavorable weather conditions in the cotton growing regions of the United States provided some support for the cotton market this week while pressure from losses in other commodity markets carried over to press the market lower. More...
Beverly Larae Wymore and James Aaron McCue were united in marriage on Friday, June 13th, in Bryan, Texas. The wedding and reception was held at The Veranda. Beverly was given in marriage by her parents, Charlotte and Ray Wymore, of Raymondville. Parents of the groom are Jim and Elaine McCue of Bro... More...
Alayna Maryse Harrison, born to James Harrison and Daniella Valerio was delivered on June 19, 2008 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Tx. Baby Alayna Maryse is by her parents, one brother, Anthony James Harrison, maternal grandparents: Felix and Daniel Ramos of Raymondville, Tx, pater... More...
Larry G. Spence, Sheriff
JUNE 18 - Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 1/2 Mi. of U S 77 on 186. Assault Causing Bodily Injury/ Criminal Mischief, 200 Blk. E. 2nd St., Sebastian. Criminal Trespass, N. County Rd., Sebastian. Assault Familiy Violence, 100 Blk. N. Garcia St., Sebastian. More...

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