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Fugitive in Raymondville attempted murder turns self in at International Bridge
Man concerned about treatment at Mexican hospitals
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      A Raymondville man who fled to Mexico after he allegedly tried to kill his brother-in-law surrendered at the international bridge at Brownsville, citing concerns over medical treatment in Texas's southern neighbor. Israel Hank Soto, 23, was arrested for criminal attempted murder, and aggravated a...
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     LYFORD BULLDOGS showing respect toward our great nations Armed Forces, #23 Andrew Delgado, holding the American flag, #43 Eli Mendez, holding the United States Army flag, #57 Luis Vasquez, holding the Texas flag. The Bulldogs faced the Bearkats in an outstanding game. The score was Bulldogs 14 and B...
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Willacy County is debt free?
Claim excludes $116 million county jail & ICE Unit bond debt
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      Willacy County's auditor proclaimed that the county is debt free much to the relief of county commissioners who were at Monday morning's meeting. However, the claim does not include about $7 million in county jail bond debt and $109 million in bond debt for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce...
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Final results in for Kenedy County's general election
Hubert elected to first full term as district attorney
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      Incumbent D.A. John T. Hubert (R-Kingsville) was reelected by Kenedy and Kleberg County voters to his first full term as the two-county district attorney, after being appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in Sept. 2007 to the newly created position.
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First State Bank proposes 7-county service area with $12 million initial funding
Willacy and Kenedy County included in future plans
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      A proposed de nuevo or new state chartered bank has listed Willacy and Kenedy counties in their seven-county service plan filed as part of an application for a charter,
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Mayor Rudy admonishes resident for raising voice at Lyford City employee
Commissioners approve plan for 2 dedicated deputies
ROBERT WILCOX Reporter
      Three-time Lyford mayor Rodolfo "Rudy" Saldana took a city resident to task over his allegedly raising his voice at a city employee in a utility payment dispute at city hall. A resident, who only identified himself as Mr. De La Paz, was at Monday night's commissioners meeting when the mayor public...
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Michael A. Sullenger, a longtime karate instructor and general technology instructor at Texas State Technical College Harlingen, recently received special recognition for his years of service as a teacher and mentor in the martial arts community. More...
Veterans Day - A time to remember and give thanks
It seems like only a week or so ago we were talking about Memorial Day and honoring those who have paid the ultimate price for freedom. Here it is November already and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but before Thanksgiving arrives we have Veterans Day. More...
Dr. Spence vows to promote 2-party Political System in county
Editor: I have an early New Year's resolution. A new promise for Lent. I'm coming clean. Turning over a new leaf. Purging a bad habit. Digging myself out of a hole. I know I can do it. Just takes will power, prayer, meditation, and possibly Divine Intervention. More...
November 6, 2008
Cotton futures on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) fell to the lowest levels since early 2005 Thursday as weaker commodities and equities prices spilled over on the cotton market that was already facing optionsrelated selling. More...
Nicanor and Anastacia De Leon of Raymondville are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Adelina De Leon to Michael Andrew Suarez of San Juan. He is the son of Oralia Suarez. The wedding is scheduled for December 6, 2008 at First United Methodist Church in Raymo... More...
Abel Cantu, 83, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at his home in Raymondville. He lived in Willacy County all his life. More...
Larry G. Spence, Sheriff
NOVEMBER 5 - Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, 3rd and Old Ham, La Sara. Harrassment by phone, Holly Rd., Lyford. Theft, 300 blk E. Main, Sebastian. Accident minor, Bush Rd. and FM 1762. NOVEMBER 6 - Accident, minor, FM 1015 and FM 490. More...

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