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Texas halts request to trademark ‘The Alamo’

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The state of Texas has temporarily halted a request to register a trademark of “The Alamo.” The Daughters of the Republic of Texas is seeking trademark rights to create a line of official Alamo merchandise. More...

FBI: Kidnappings spike in McAllen

McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Kidnappings in this Texas border community nearly quadrupled last fiscal year compared to 2008, and most were connected to the drug trade, the local FBI chief told state lawmakers Thursday. More...

Annual Dragonfly Days to be held May 14-16

WESLACO - Explore the amazing world of dragonflies and damselflies at the annual Dragonfly Days, being held May 14-16 at the Valley Nature Center and Estero Llano Grande State Park. More...

Fort Worth police officer charged with pot possession

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A Fort Worth police officer has been charged with marijuana possession after he was allegedly seen smoking the drug in his patrol car. Police Chief Jeff Halstead announced the charge and resignation of Officer Wesley D. More...

Health Briefs

Restless Legs Syndrome: No Joke for Sufferers

MADISON. Wis. - Some people think that restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a joke, not an actual medical condition. Not so, says Dr. Stephen Barczi, a physician who specializes in sleep disorders at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. More...

17 illegal aliens caught in search for Arizona deputy’s attackers

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities searching for drug smugglers who shot and wounded an Arizona sheriff's deputy in the desert south of Phoenix said they captured 17 suspected illegal aliens Saturday, including three who may have been involved in the incide More...

Congressman Ortiz to visit Lyford on Monday

Lyford citizens will welcome United States Congressman Solomon Ortiz of Corpus Christi to town on Monday, May 10. Rep. Ortiz will bring good economic news to the community. More...