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June 17, 2009 / News

New Myra Green Middle School going up fast

SECOND FLOOR VIEW - Construction for the new Myra Green Middle School began early 2009 and should be completed in March 2010 according to Gignac Architects Project Manager David Monreal. More...

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ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009 - Joe Trevino and Coach Segundo Garza traveled to Denver, CO to compete in the 2009 USA Powerlifting Men's Open, Teen & Junior championships. Joe Trevino placed first in the 125 kg. weight class Team 2 (16-17 year olds). More...

Court turns down Texas counties over border fence

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is refusing to get involved in local Texas governments' fight against hundreds of miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. More...

Dallas police looking for suspected bank robbers

DALLAS (AP) - Authorities in Dallas are searching for several men who are suspected in four separate bank robberies on Saturday. More...

Seeds From the Sower

A frightened lady called the fire department and shouted, "My barn's on fire!" "How do we get there?" asked the chief. "Use your fire truck," she answered. Haven't you wondered how to go to heaven? Our Lord answers, "I am the way. More...

YOUNG FARMERS' OFFSHORE DRIVE TOURNAMENT

Team Miss Gabby: Chuck Theis, Steve Ramirez (1st Place Bonita, 8 lbs.), Mando Mendoza, Oscar Ramirez (1st Place Snapper, 14 lbs.) The team, Miss Gabby, represented Lyford and won first place in the team division. More...

Assault rifle seized at Pharr International Bridge

McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A Mexican citizen has been arrested for trying to smuggle an assault rifle from the U.S. into Mexico. U.S. More...

At College World Series Longhorns beat Arizona State 10-6

After trailing the Arizona State Sun Devils 6-0 in the fourth inning, the Texas Longhorns scored 10 unanswered runs with 2 home runs form Cameron Rupp to win their second game of the 2009 College World Series, Tuesday night, in Omaha, Nebraska. More...

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TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSIONER VICTOR CARILLO (third from left) was the featured speaker at a barbeque hosted by the Willacy County Republican Party on Tues., June 9, at 6:30 p.m. It was held at the Getaway Adventures Lodge at Pt. More...

Woman with recycling bag robs Austin bank

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Going green helped a woman rob an Austin bank. The Travis County Sheriff's Office says a woman held up a bank Tuesday and apparently used a recyclable grocery bag to haul away the greenbacks. More...

Prosecutor to review granny's Tasing

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Prosecutors will review a deputy constable's Tasering of a 72-yearold woman to see if the case should be presented to a grand jury for possible criminal charges. More...

Molina vs Bonds showdown

This Friday, June 19, at Dodge Arean Hidalgo, Fists of Fury Boxing and Marc Fantich along with co-promoter Cavazos Boxing presents Lyford's Eric "The Drummer Boy" Molina (10- 1-0) 9 KOs will defend his Texas Cruiser Weight Title vs Arkansas' Clinto More...

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SEBASTIAN PONY EXPRESS ALLSTARS (Bronco Division) captured 1st Place in the First Invitational Tournament held at the La Feria Sports Complex this past weekend. More...

Lawmakers leave plenty on table, but no signal of special session

AUSTIN - Lawmakers left Sunset bills and other major issues unresolved in the closing days of the 81st Texas legislative session that ended on June 1. More...