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March 25, 2009 / News

Duran Duran Statebound

These two brothers challenged one another to see who would reach state competition first this year. On March 14th, both boys achieved their goal. More...

New face of offender in federal courts is Hispanic

WASHINGTON - Hispanics outnumber other ethnic groups among criminal offenders in the federal courts due in part to the crackdown on illegal immigration, according to a study released today. More...

Gunmen wound 3 at Acapulco Red Cross fundraiser

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) - Police say armed men have raided the central plaza of the Mexican tourist town of Taxco during a Red Cross fundraiser, seizing a man and wounding three bystanders with wild gunshots. More...

Shoppers will know more about origins of food

WASHINGTON (AP) - Shoppers will have more information about where their food comes from under a new policy starting Monday. Labels on most fresh meats, along with some fruits, vegetables and other foods, will now list where the food originated. More...

Legislators consider cockfight bill

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas House members are hearing from all sides in a debate over toughening the state law against cockfighting. The measure by Rep. Wayne Christian, a Republican from Center, went before a House subcommittee Tuesday. More...

Three plead guilty to hostage-taking in federal court

ATLANTA (AP) - The government says three aliens from Mexico have pleaded guilty to federal hostage-taking charges arising from the weeklong kidnapping and torture of a drug dealer. U.S. Attorney David E. More...

Alien gets 10 years for silencer, drugs in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A 35-year-old Mexican man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for convictions on federal weapons and drug charges in Oregon, including possession of a silencer. More...

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KACEE PEDRAZA participated in the Girl's State Powerlifting Championship Meet in Corpus Christi. Kacee placed 5th place with a total of 795 lbs. Pictured, from left to right, Segundo Garza, Assistant Coach Frank L. More...

Border fence still unpopular but it seems to be working

EL PASO From a rocky desert promontory a few miles west of town, Border Patrol Agent Joe Romero looked down into the tranquil, sunlit streets of Anapra, Mexico, and Sunland Park; N.M. More...

Republicans: Mexico to up duties on commodities

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Mexican government plans to raise duties on U.S. commodities such as rice, beans, wheat and beef by $2.4 billion in retaliation for Congress denying Mexican longhaul trucks access to U.S. roads. More...

Border Patrol: Nogales anti-tunnel barrier works

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A thick underground concrete barrier built to block smuggling tunnels along a stretch of the border with Mexico in downtown Nogales has done the trick so far, a Border Patrol spokesman said Friday. More...

Bills would ban some driver cell phone use

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - If you talk or text on your cell phone while driving - and you know who are - the long arm of the Texas Legislature may be coming after you. More...

Willacy County awarded $16,463 for emergency food and shelter

Willacy County has been chosen to receive $16,463.00 supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. More...

Bill would allow checkpoints in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - In 2005, college student Sean Carter got in a truck with friends who had been drinking. The vehicle spun on the rainslicked streets of Wichita Falls and smashed into a tree. More...

Lawmakers try to undo DPS license rules

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A group of Democratic legislators joined by Texas residents who have had trouble getting drivers' licenses under new Department of Public Safety rules are trying to undo a state policy they say harms citizens and non-citizens. More...