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February 11, 2009 / News

Rep. Ybarra promises relief for Los Angeles Colonia through $1.2 million state grant

There are 26 homes in the Los Angeles subdividion on the north side of Raymondville--just outside of the city limits. Lots for the homes were sold more than 20 years ago by local realtor David Monsees. More...

Extremely high wildfire danger alert for South Texas

Texas Forest Service urges caution

COLLEGE STATION, Texas- The Texas Forest Service (TFS) is urging citizens in South Texas to be aware of heightened wildfire danger due to high winds and low relative humidity levels. More...

Man gets prison, deportation in hit-and-run case

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A man who eluded authorities for 16 years has been sentenced to a year in jail for a 1992 hit-and-run accident that killed two people in San Pedro. More...

Marijuana found inside concrete pipes

EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Customs officers found 957 pounds of marijuana hidden in a truckload of concrete pipes. The 1993 International tractor trailer from Mexico was X-rayed at the Bridge of the Americas on Friday. More...

Mireles sentenced to 15 years in domestic violence case

The Willacy County and District Attorney's Office announced today that Jose Adelaido Mireles, of Raymondville, TX, pled guilty in the 197th District Court to Judge Migdalia Lopez and was sentenced to 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Jus More...

SABRINA ROMO WAS SELECTED AS "HEAD OF THE CLASS" FOR LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL in December.

Sabrina is the daughter of Ralph Jr. and Monica G. Romo of Lyford. Sabrina was nominated by her Social Studies teacher, Veronica Guzman. Ms. Guzman states that Sabrina "is very well respected by her peers and teachers. More...

WELCOME HOME

U.S. Army Sgt. Manuel Sayas, of Raymondville, returned Friday from serving his second tour in Iraq. His first tour consisted of 13 months, while the second was 15 months. More...

Auditor says Willacy's share of income from 3,000-bed ICE detention center is $1.14 million

Last week's Chronicle/News raised the question "Where does the $14.9 million profit from the operation of the 3,000-bed ICE detention center go? Monday morning Willacy County's auditor Ida Martinez explained the answer to us. More...

Cost of Juan Guerra law suits continue to plague county

Juan Guerra may be gone but the cost of lawsuits he filed against elected officials continue to plague county commissioners. At their regular meeting Monday commissioners approved bills totaling $16,791. More...

Restoring Texas governor's mansion put at $27 million

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The State Preservation Board is asking Texas lawmakers for $25 million to restore the Governor's Mansion after an arson fire, add a building wing and update security. Republican Sen. More...

4 1/2 of tons of pot found in abandoned bus

LAREDO, Texas (AP) - More than 41/2 tons of pot has been found in an abandoned school bus near the U.S.-Mexico border. More...

Texas cowboy dies after stepped on by bull

TIMPSON, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old cowboy from Garrison died after being stepped on by a bull. Services were planned Wednesday for Josh Griffin, who was fatally injured Sunday while riding at Timpson Rodeo Arena. More...

SAN PERLITA SPORTS TALK

By: Tom Wolfe

The Lady Trojans did their part by defeating Agua Dulce last Tuesday 55 - 44 to secure a playoff spot and possibly force a co-championship with Tilden. Mercedes Salazar completed her senior district season with an outstanding 22 point performance. More...

MEET THE BEARKATS

BO MORENO, Sophomore, Starting Forward, first year Varsity. More...

GEO says West Texas prison's damage 'significant'

PECOS, Texas (AP) - Law enforcement officers and equipment on Tuesday moved in and out of a federal prison heavily damaged by inmate rioting over the weekend. More...