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Mexico plans big Gulf tourism center south of Brownsville

MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexico is planning a big new tourism center near the U.S. border along the Gulf of Mexico. More...

Man dies after hay bale falls on him

CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) A 61- year-old Clovis man has died after being struck by a large round hay bale that fell from a trailer. More...

Raymondville ISD Veterans Day

American Legion Post 390 Members Zack Gonzales and Post Commander George Solis with Captain Tomas R. Cantu More...

Bulldogs' dream season ends with loss to Mathis

Lyford High School's varsity football season came to an end after the Bulldogs lost to Mathis 41-24 in the Division II bi-district round of the playoffs last Friday. More...

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ANOTHER SIGN OF PROGRESS IN RAYMONDVILLE is the UTB/TSC Learning Center. The groundbreaking ceremony for the $2.1 million building was on May 7,2008 and for a while nothing much happened. More...

7 Reef Projects to benefit, including shallow-water sites

$15 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO EXPAND TEXAS ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM

AUSTIN, Texas - The sand-bottom Gulf of Mexico provides almost no natural reefs for marine life, which is why the Texas Artificial Reef Program was created to provide structures for a thriving ocean ecosystem of aquatic invertebrates and the fish t More...

In Germany, love of wild west bigger than Texas

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Every Thursday night, Martina Hagedorn dons her boots and cowboy hat - and sometimes a fake pistol - and lets her inner Texan take over. More...

McCoy ties wins record, Texas rolls 47-14

WACO, Texas (AP) When the wins come by the dozens, some are going to be easier than others. For Colt McCoy, count No. 42 among the easy ones. McCoy passed for two touchdowns to help No. More...

ASTRONOMY OPEN HOUSE AT TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE

Offers free presentation "The Star of Bethlehem," viewing Nov. 19

KINGSVILLE (November 12, 2009) What was the star that led the Magi to the Christ child shortly after the first Christmas? When did it occur? What are possible scientific explanations? More...

Kenedy County District Attorney's Office begins education seminars for local law enforcement

The Kenedy County District Attorney's Office has begun a series of free seminars for local law enforcement, starting with an update on legislative changes. More...

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LYFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS - Standing top Ruth Garcia 7grade, Gaby Rivera 7 grade, Victoria Vela 7 grade, Melissa Ramirez 8 grade, Miranda Martinez 7 grade. More...

Port Mansfield Alzheimers Walk to benefit victims

PORT MANSFIELD - We are on the MOVE to end Alzheimer's disease, and we need your help more than ever! Will you join us? More...

Safety Tips: Holiday shopping mall safety

The holiday shopping season is here and millions of people will be heading to the nation's shopping malls focused on finding the perfect gifts, but crime isn't taking a holiday. More...

Spread Joy, Not Germs, During Holidays

MADISON, Wis. - Before you go over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house this holiday season, consider what a University of Wisconsin- Madison infectious-disease specialist calls key myths about travel and illness. More...

Police: 2 die in crash while fleeing Indiana farm

TENNYSON, Ind. (AP) - Police say two men suspected of trying to steal anhydrous ammonia from a southern Indiana farm died in a car crash as they fled. More...

SARITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FIRST GRADE ALL A - Kurt Bordovsky, Noah Burdett, Anessa Saavedra. A & B - Westin Chambliss, Ely Garcia, Vicky Garza, Anthony Guevara, Jozlyn Lerma, Jaden Powell. More...

Texas Quilt Museum to open in La Grange

HOUSTON -Establishment of the Texas Quilt Museum was announced recently at the 35th annual International Quilt Festival by The Quilt Institute, a nonprofit foundation under the leadership of Karey Patterson Bresenhan and Nancy O'Bryant Puentes. More...

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$15 MILLION MYRA GREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL going up fast. Ground breaking was held for the new middle schol on Feb. 25, 2009. Now just nine months later the walls are up, the roof is on and work is moving inside. More...

Willacy County Schools' Honor Roll

First Six Weeks Honor Roll 2009-2010

LASARA ISD FIRST GRADE ALL A - Martin Azua, Andrew Cantu, Charlotte Garcia, James S. Gonzalez Pardo, Jeffrey Greenhill, Andrew Guerra, Desirae Hernandez, Rogelio Huitron, Carlos Martinez, Jacquerlyn A. Nicolls, Maria Ramirez, Ana Urbina. More...

Autumn Harvest, a festival of appreciation at Bethel Methodist

As the oak leaves change color, and the air becomes fragrant with fireplace aroma, our thoughts drift to a place of excitement and wonder. Holiday plans begin to unfold and yearend stress steathily finds its way into our thoughts. More...

TMA Flu Fighters Dispel Flu Vaccine Myths

Myths about the flu shot are circulating like flu bugs. The Texas Medical Association's (TMA's) Flu Fighter physicians want to set the record straight about the safety of seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. More...

Hutchison to hold her Senate seat through Republican primary

AUSTIN - U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison announced her intention to stay in the race to be the Republican Party of Texas' nominee for governor while continuing to serve in the Senate. In her Nov. More...

$622,000 stuffed in duffel seized by police, DEA

DETROIT (AP) - Police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents have seized about $662,000 in suspected drug money after a tip on narcotics activity at a Detroit motel. More...

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RAYMONDVILLE BEARKAT COACHING STAFF 2009-2010 - Top row, left right, Pascual Pena, Jaime Salazar, Sam Villarreal, James Garcia, Eloy Castillo, Roy Rios. More...

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