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Protests, grand jury challenge Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Arizona’s toughest lawman

“JAIL ISN’T A LUXURY HOTEL,” SHERIFF JOE SAYS
PHOENIX (AP) - With a sheriff’s helicopter beating overhead, the man known as “Sheriff Joe” stood behind a line of officers as 10,000 people marched past - but this was not the usual show of affection and support for Joe Arpaio. More...

Santa Monica man goes on trial for second time in intoxication manslaughter case

An elderly Santa Monica man, Mauro Concepcion Alvarez, went on trial in 197th State District Court Tuesday charged with the intoxication manslaughter death of Pedro Palomo, 68, a farmworker. More...

Police nab California man for child molestation

Following up a lead from Crime Stoppers Raymondville Police arrested a man wanted in California for multiple counts of sex crimes with a victim under the age of 10. More...

CORRECTION

Under a picture cutline on page one of last week's newspaper, the editor incorrectly identified Commissioner Mary Gutierrez. More...

Longhorn QB Gilbert taking over

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - It’s been a long time since the Texas Longhorns had to break in a new starting quarterback. The Longhorns begin spring practice on Friday and Garrett Gilbert will formally step in to replace Colt McCoy. More...

400 jobs coming to North Texas

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) - A Canadian company is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Wichita Falls, creating about 400 jobs. More...

Immunity need a boost?

MADISON, Wi s . - Whooping cough is becoming more common in infants - and a big part of the solution is for women to get a booster vaccination before they become pregnant or right after they give birth. More...

George W. Bush says faith helped in tough times

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Former President George W. Bush turned to his faith amid the tough times during his eight years in office, he said Saturday at a religious school’s banquet. More...

Barbed wire comes down at Houston schools

HOUSTON (AP) - Dozens of Houston schools no longer leave a first impression that pupils are housed in a prison-like environment. More...

Former West Texas deputy sentenced

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - A former West Texas sheriff ’s deputy has received a prison sentence for his part in a multistate methamphetamine distribution ring. More...

Texas coach Brown’s mother dies

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The mother of Texas Longhorns football coach Mack Brown has died after battling pancreatic cancer. University of Texas officials say Katherine Brown was 82 when she died Sunday in Cookeville, Tenn. More...

Bulldogs go two rounds deep, beat Sinton, lose to Boerne

by Rey Sifuentes Jr.

Lyford High School’s varsity boys basketball team made it to the second round of the postseason before being eliminated this past Friday. More...

Texas widow, sailboat’s maker reach settlement

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - The maker of a Texas A&M university racing boat that capsized in 2008 has reached a settlement with crew member Roger Stone’s widow. More...

Mexican drug kingpin sentenced in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) - A drug kingpin who once headed one of Mexico's most notoriously violent cartels was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday and ordered to forfeit $50 million, prosecutors announced after a closed hearing in Houston. More...

U.S. closes Reynosa consulate after Mexico border gunfights

Mexico (AP) - The United States has temporarily closed its consular office in the Mexican border city of Reynosa, across from McAllen, Texas, after gunbattles with drug gangs rocked the area this week. More...

Su Clinica to remodel local facility and build new pharmacy

Su Clinica now serves 4,047 patients at its Raymondville clinic which includes a pharmacy and occupies a total of 17,500 square feet of space. In the coming year Su Clinica intends to remodel the clinic and build a free standing 5,000 square ft. More...

Paterno’s glasses net $9,000 at charity auction

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Two Penn State graduates are paying $9,000 for a chance to see through Joe Paterno's glasses. More...

Trojans eliminated from playoffs by San Isidro in hard fought game

by Smiley Rodriguez

A basketball fan on hand to watch the 32-A regional quarterfinal clash between San Perlita and San Isidro described it best - instant classic. More...

Bush drops in on Cheney for coffee

WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney met for coffee in their first reunion since President Barack Obama’s inauguration more than a year ago. More...

Atheism books found in home of church fire suspect

TYLER, Texas (AP) - Court records indicate one of the suspects arrested on an arson charge in the burning of churches in East Texas had assault rifles and books on demons and atheism in his home. More...

Other officers can be DPS troopers in 8 weeks

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Becoming a Texas trooper can happen in just two months for experienced law officers. More...

Inquiry: Officer was drinking on duty at time of fatal wreck

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - An internal investigation has determined that a Fort Worth police officer was drinking on duty before crashing a city vehicle and killing a mother of two. More...

Caretakers of the Alamo looking for help

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) - The Daughters of the Republic of Texas have taken care of the Alamo for more than a century. Now, the ladies are looking for help. More...

Feds may spend $7.5 million on new fish ladder

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Less than a decade after spending $1 million on a fish ladder that was supposed to help steelhead trout negotiate Santa Paula Creek, the federal government may spend another $7.5 million to design and build a new one. More...

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