April 8, 2009 RSS feed / News

Archbishop Hughes critical of Notre Dame for honoring Obama

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - New Orleans Archbishop Alfred Hughes is joining other Roman Catholic leaders critical of Notre Dame University's decision to award President Obama an honorary degree next month. More...

Dinner/auction to benefit Valley Catholic school

An "Evening in Paradise" elegant dinner with live and silent auctions will be held Friday evening, April 17 at 6 p.m. at the new La Cantera Event Center, 2801 N. More...

2009 Bearkat Powerlifting season comes to a close

The Bearkats finished the season with great success, after training and competing intensely for nearly five months. More...

2009 Willacy County Little League

Opening Day - April 4

THE BASEBALL that was used for the first pitch Saturday is the original ball that then 12-year-old Jeff Hommel hit a home run with on June 19, 1978. Hommel's team American Legion won the game against Swayze-Hutchins 8-2. More...

FATHER AND SON MAKE CHALLENGE

Justin Reyes says, "This will be my seventh year to be in the walk/run. I think everyone should be in it because it's fun, and it's for a good cause, too." Dad, Rene Reyes says, "Come and join the fun--it's lots of fun! More...

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WILLACY COUNTY ART LEAGUE MEMBERS created handmade valentines at their February meeting to distribute to the residents of Retama Manor in Raymondville. More...

Bethel United Methodist Church

Bethel United Methodist Church located at 1103 W. Hidalgo Ave. invites the community for an Easter Egg Hunt and family fellowship. Praise and Worship, hot dogs, fun and games. Come and join us for a good family time. More...

Holy Week Schedule for the Catholic churches of Raymondville, San Perlita, Lasara and Hargill

Holy Thursday April 9th • St. Anthony, Raymondville - 7:00 p.m. • OLG, Raymondville - 7:00 p.m. • St. Frances, Hargill - 6:00 p.m. • St. Anne, San Perlita - 7:00 p.m. • St. Patrick, Lasara - 7:30 p.m. More...

Willacy County Schools' Honor Roll

Third Six Weeks Honor Roll 2008-2009

LASARA ISD FIRST GRADE ALL A - Nathan Contreras, Emily Cruz Arieanna Garza, Lauren Gonzales, Jeffrey W. Greenhill, Andrew P. Guerra, Alicia A. Hernandez, Desirae Hernandez Matthew D. Kiefer, Jacquelyn A. Nicolls John C. Pena, Raquel Ventura. More...

SAN PERLITA SPORTS TALK

The Lady Trojans have continued their winning ways with an extra inning win over Port Aransas last week. Great job Ladies! More...

Texas Senate passes budget

AUSTIN - The Senate approved its version of the state budget Wednesday, planning to spend $182.2 billion for 2010- 2011. This represents a 7 percent growth over last biennial budget, due to nearly $11 billion in federal stimulus money. More...

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