GEORGETOWN, Texas (AP) - A jury deliberated less than a minute before convicting a man of attacking his girlfriend in a 2008 beating stopped by a Taylor policeman. More...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty in connection to the theft of high-end bicycles and parts. More...
MORELIA, Mexico (AP) - The Mexican army says it seized more than 8 tons of crystal methamphetamine at a clandestine drug lab in the western state of Michoacan. More...
United States Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz (D) Corpus Christi, sponsored the Rio Grande Valley Veteran's Summit in Brownsville on May 2. More than 500 veterans attended the event. More...
THE FILLY 4 YEAR OLD DIVISION, THE BREWERS T-BALL TEAM from Sebastian competed in a tournament in Harlingen this past week. The Brewers brought home a first place trophy, as well as finishing the 2009 season undefeated. More...
TWO RAYMONDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS were selected as the Rotary Students of the Year because they try to live the principles of the four-way test: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendship? More...
Memorial Day is a special holiday set aside to honor and remember those who gave their lives for their country. Countless men and women throughout the years have died to protect our country and to preserve our way of life. More...
COACH VICKEY LLANES (Edcouch-Elsa High School) and brother, Eloy Perez (Lyford High School) both won their respective districts and became District Champions this season. Both Vickey and Eloy are Willacy County residents. More...
IRVING, Texas (AP) - When the third round of the NFL draft ended, so did Stephen McGee's patience. More...
HOUSTON (AP) - A South Texas man with various health problems became the fifth person in the U.S. to die from swine flu, Texas health officials said Friday. More...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Children under age 8 would have to be secured in a booster seat when riding in a passenger vehicle under a bill given final approval by the Texas Senate on Friday and sent to Gov. More...
SOUTH BEND, Indiana (AP) - Hundreds of University of Notre Dame students protested President Barack Obama's commencement address Sunday as anti-abortion activists converged on the school's front gates. More...
AUSTIN - The Texas Senate on May 14 approved legislation that requires automobile passengers of all ages to buckle their seatbelts, no matter where they sit. Sen. More...
By Tom Cantu
Friday night: Casa De Amistad, Harlingen. Before yet another sell-out crowd at Harlingen's Casa De Amistad, Lyford's Eric Molina defeated the challenger for the Texas State Cruiseweight Title, Osvaldo "Pyscho Monster" Martinez of San Antonio. More...