March 17, 2010 RSS feed / News

Comptroller awards first round of grants for renewable energy

AUSTIN - Texas Comptroller Susan Combs today announced 32 renewable energy projects around the state have been selected to receive a first round of federal stimulus grants as part of the Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Program. More...

24 killed in western Mexico; 11 in one shootout

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) _ A series of shootings killed 24 people Saturday in a Pacific coast state plagued by drug gang violence. Nearly half died in one shootout between soldiers and armed men. More...

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DURING A VISIT TO WASHINGTON DC members of Texas Migrant Council (TMC) Policy Council joined members of Texas Migrant Council Board of Directors and took time to visit with Congressman Randy Neugebauer to discuss the success of TMC in the 19th Dis More...

‘Kats placed 2nd in powerlifting regionals

The Bearkat Powerlifting Team for placed 2nd in the Boys Regional Powerlifting Championships. The team competed in Kingsville this past Saturday. More...

California robber holds up 11 people, gets $6

THERMAL, California (AP) - They say crime doesn’t pay. For one robber in California, it did - but not much. Authorities in Riverside County say a woman with a gun robbed 11 customers at a market and got away with $6. More...

Texas ties record with 7 schools in NCAA tournament

HOUSTON (AP) - The Lone Star State will be wellrepresented in the NCAA tournament. A total of seven Texas schools made the field, tying a record set by California in 2002. More...

TBC Endorses Use of Unmanned Aerial Drones Along Texas-Mexico Border

DEL RIO, Texas - A coalition of Texas border mayors, county judges and economic development associa-tions today urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve requests by Texas Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Rep. More...

Bearkat soccer coach pleased with season

Raymondville High School’s boys soccer team concluded their season on Friday hosting ‘Parents’ Night’ against La Feria. More...

Mexico police chief's daughter, bodyguard killed

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) - Gunmen opened fire on a police chief's house in southern Mexico, killing his 23-year-old daughter and a bodyguard and wounding three others, police said Monday. More...

LADY BEARKAT POWERLIFTING

team placed 1st in the Girls Regional Powerlifting Championships. The meet was held in Carrizo Springs on March 6th. Kacee Pedraza placed 1st in the 198 division with a total of 990 pounds. More...

Leach faces James in Texas Tech lawsuit deposition

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - Mike Leach sat across from his accuser Saturday as Craig James gave sworn testimony in the former coach’s lawsuit against Texas Tech. More...

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COOK OFF WINNER AT THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE CHUCKWAGON DINNER Sunday at the Willacy County Historial Museum was the Tres Norias group. More...

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