April 29, 2009 RSS feed / News

Bill: Workers would pay for use of state cars

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) A bill that has already passed unanimously through a Texas House committee would require government employees who drive state-owned cars to reimburse taxpayers for their personal use. More...

THE SHOOTING STARS DO IT AGAIN!

The "Shooting Stars" basketball team (11-12 year olds) captured 1st place at the 2009 Border Battle Basketball Tournament held in Pharr this past weekend. More...

Children Outreach

Children Outreach will be Saturday, May 2, at 4 p.m. at Straight Street Ministry, 1305 S. 77 Highway, loo for the sign. More...

Cowboys select LB Williams, OT Brewster, QB McGee in draft

IRVING, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys took Western Illinois linebacker Jason Williams and Ball State offensive tackle Robert Brewster in the third round of the NFL draft Sunday, then added Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee in the fourth round. More...

DPS redesigns Texas driver's licenses

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has redesigned the state's driver's licenses and identification cards to enhance security, the agency announced Wednesday. More...

Fears lead to hike in gun sales in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) - Gun stores in Texas and across the country are experiencing a high demand for guns and ammunition fueled by fears of stricter guncontrol laws under President Barack Obama and crime related to the recession. More...

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THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS represented Raymondville High School at Special Olympics -Basketball on February 14, 2009. These athletes competed in different skills challenges including dribbling, passing, and shooting. More...

Swine Flu-Emergency - U.S. declares public health emergency for swine flu

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 U.S. More...

New possible case of swine flu identified in Texas

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) - A Texas high school where two students are confirmed to have swine flu is temporarily closing after a new possible case of swine flu was identified there, state health officials announced Saturday. More...

Mexico's beloved burros being put out to pasture

OTUMBA, MEXICO (AP) - You can hear the Burroland donkey shelter long before you see it, as the braying of jacks and jennies mixes with the mournful whistles of freight trains in Otumba, this small town outside Mexico City. More...

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THE PITTMAN BEARKAT ROCK BAND - Pittman First Grade teachers rocked and rolled to "Born to Pass TAKS" to encourage all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to try their best on their tests this week. More...

Swine flu empties Mexico City's churches, streets

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Churches stood empty Sunday in heavily Roman Catholic Mexico City after services were canceled, and health workers screened airports and bus stations for people sickened by a new strain of swine flu that experts fear could becom More...

Gunmen kill police chief in Mexican border city

PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico (AP) - Gunmen on Saturday ambushed and killed the police chief of Piedras Negras, across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas. Assailants wielding AK-47 rifles opened fire on retired Mexican army Col. More...

Abortion bills running short on time

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - After months with little or no action, Texas lawmakers are stirring up the emotional cauldron that always brews with abortionrelated bills. More...

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THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS represented Raymondville High School at Special Olympics - Track and Field this past weekend. They competed in running and throwing events. More...

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