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POLICE ASK FOR PUBLIC'S HELP TO LOCATE THEFT SUSPECT Raymondville police are looking for Martin Ramirez, 22, a suspect in numerous thefts in the city during recent weeks. More...

Cops For Tots making Christmas merry with toys for kids

The Raymondville Police Department will once again be taking names of needy children of Willacy County to receive a toy from Santa Claus. Registration will start on Monday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. and continue 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. More...

Fatal crash caused by wild hog

FROSTPROOF, Fla. (AP) An Avon Park woman died after her sport utility vehicle struck a wild hog and flipped over. The Polk County Sheriffs Office reports that 22-year-old Mandi L. More...

World Bank gives Mexico nearly $2 billion in loans

MEXICO CITY (AP) - The World Bank says it has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support economic stimulus and reform programs in Mexico, and a $491 million loan for Mexico's efforts against swine flu. More...

Suspected drunk driver drags man 200 feet

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico officials say a suspected drunk driver hit and dragged a 72-year-old man 200 feet under his pickup truck. More...

Embattled Mexican mayor sent family to live in U.S.

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) - The mayor of a wealthy suburb of this northern industrial city said Monday that he has sent his family to the United States for their own safety as he pursues his campaign against extortion and kidnapping gangs. More...

Austin musician gets 32 years for murder

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A musician in Austin has been sentenced to 32 years in prison over what prosecutors say was a drug-related slaying. More...

RISD Pittman Elementary School Menu

November 7-11, 2009

MONDAY No School TUESDAY BREAKFAST - Cereal and grahams, 1/2 pt. milk. LUNCH - Hot dog w/chili, tater tots, peas and carrots, chilled pears, variety milk, chocolate chip cookie, mustard/ketchup, 1/2 pt. milk. More...

RISD MGMS School Menu

November 7-11, 2009

MONDAY No School TUESDAY BREAKFAST - Biscuit and sausage/ jelly, 1/2 pt. milk. LUNCH - Corn dog or beef and bean burrito w/cheese sauce, seasoned corn, fresh fruit, fruit bar, salsa/mustard/ ketchup, 1/2 pt. milk. More...

Hill country priest draws acclaim for mosaics

By RICARDO GANDARA Austin American-Statesman

MARBLE FALLS, Texas (AP) - The cases of empty Shiner beer bottles are stacked in the Rev. Jairo Lopez's garage. More...

McCoy's big game starts Heisman push

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas quarterback Colt McCoy needed a Heisman Trophy-type game. How about 304 yards passing, 175 yards rushing and five total touchdowns in a nationally televised win over a bitter rival? He needed a Heisman moment. More...

Mexican police arrest Italians in counterfeit case

PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico (AP) - Police in the Mexican border city of Piedras Negras say they have arrested three Italians accused of selling counterfeit electronic devices. More...

Police find teacher's body in SUV at impound

HOUSTON (AP) - Police say they found the body of a 35-year-old Houston teacher in his SUV after the apparently abandoned vehicle was towed to an impound. More...

Truck of illegal aliens falls into gravel pit, 18 hurt

ALICE (AP) - A truck carrying illegal immigrants from Guatemala and Mexico plummeted 45 feet off a southwest Texas cliff, injuring all 18 people aboard, authorities said Wednesday. More...

Judge sentences aliens to prison on gun charges

PHOENIX (AP) - The U.S. Attorney's office in Phoenix says seven men from Mexico have been sentenced to prison for carrying guns during a violent crime. All seven defendants had pleaded guilty to hostage taking. U.S. More...

Cleaning workers arrested for thefts at Kmart

MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Two members of a janitorial crew are accused of cleaning out a Mesa Kmart. The cleaning crew workers told authorities they stole an estimated $50, More...

Agents find marijuana hidden in car's bumpers

NACO, Ariz. (AP) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana from the bumpers and doors of a car that was stopped at the Naco port of entry. More...

Inaction threatens historic Roma bridge

By MARTHA L. HERNANDEZ The Monitor

McALLEN, Texas (AP) Authorities on both sides of the border are trying to save the San Pedro-Roma Suspension Bridge. More...

Mexico captures 'Crutches' gang, odd arsenal

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) Mexican soldiers captured six suspected drug gang members with an odd collection of weapons, including a .50- caliber rifle and a goldplated pistol, the army said Friday. More...

Astronaut says Mexico needs its own space program

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A NASA astronaut says he wants to help Mexican officials start the country's first space agency. Astronaut Jose Hernandez says he has no plans to leave his job at NASA, but hopes to help Mexico's program get off the ground. More...

RISD High School School Menu

November 7-11, 2009

MONDAY No School TUESDAY BREAKFAST - Biscuit and sausage/ jelly, 1/2 pt. milk. LUNCH - Corn dog or beef and bean burrito w/cheese sauce, seasoned corn, fresh fruit/frozen fruit bar, variety milk, salsa/mustard/ketchup, 1/ 2 pt. milk. More...

Local trustee attends program on advocacy

AUSTIN -Marina Quilantan- Rivera of Lyford CISD was among a group of school board members gathering in Austin November 20-21 to focus on their roles as advocates for public schools with state and national policymakers. More...

No. 3 Longhorns win a wild one, 49-39 over Aggies

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game by Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson to wrap up an undefeated regular season with a 49-39 win over the Aggies on Thursday night. More...