June 9, 2010 RSS feed / News

Mexicans caught with guns get slap on wrist from judge

McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Two Mexican nationals caught in Laredo with 147 assault rifles, 10,000 rounds of ammunition, high-capacity magazines and bayonets have started serving short federal sentences after pleading guilty to entering the U.S. More...

Peaches, plums induce deliciously promising death of breast cancer cells

COLLEGE STATION - Breast cancer cells - even the most aggressive type - died after treatments with peach and plum extracts in lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research recently, and scientists say the results are deliciously promising. More...

Lyford Graduation 2010

CLASS OF 2010 performing their last Alma Mater with joy! More...

Learning Center Ready

$2.1 MILLION LEARNING CENTER READY FOR BUSINESS - Raymondville's newest and one of its most attractive buildings is ready for business with move-in-day set for June 14. More...

Organizations Listed

NEW SIGN IN FRONT OF THE UTB/TSC LEARNING CENTER lists all of the organizations which will be housed in the 13,000 sq. ft. building. Move-in-day is expected to be June 14. More...

Calorie listings at your favorite drive through?

MADISON, Wis. - Americans can soon expect to see more restaurants posting nutrition information. Since New York City’s menu law went into effect in July 2008, California and Massachusetts have passed similar bills. More...

STATE CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS Governor nixes participation in education funding program

AUSTIN - Texas will not apply for the second round of federal Race to the Top education funds that could total around $700 million, Gov. Rick Perry said June 1. More...

Texas eyes prison closures to cut budget deficit

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The latest demand for 10 percent in spending cuts by all state agencies has raised a possibility once unthinkable in Texas: closing some prisons. More...

Chronicle sports writer headed to poker’s super bowl

It’s David versus Poker Goliath part V. More...

Baobab Blast

Vacation Bible School at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church on East Wood Ave. and 8th Street is being held June 14-18 from 9a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes are for children age 4 through those who have completed 5th grade. More...

Driver Safety Program Course by AARP

Maricela G. Suarez is now volunteering to teach a Driver Safety Program Course in English or Spanish. The first class will be on Saturday, June 19 (place and time pending). It’s up to your insurance to give you a discount or not. More...

Mexican and U.S. officials arrest fugitive

YUMA, Ariz. (AP) - An Arizona-based federal task force working jointly with Mexican authorities has announced the capture of a “Most Wanted” fugitive. U.S. More...

Boy bullfighter, 12, is youngest in Mexico ring

MEXICO CITY (AP) - A 12- year-old French-Mexican boy has become the youngest novice bullfighter to perform in Mexico City’s main ring. Michel “Michelito” Lagravere successfully killed his first bull, which weighed 893 pounds. More...

Going Up Fast

GOING UP FAST - McDonald's customers can't wait for their favorite restuarant to reopen after closing for several months to build a new building. More...

Dollar General Opening

DOLLAR GENERAL TO OPEN IN LYFORD - On Bus. Hwy. 77 just north of city hall is the new Dollar General now under construction. More...

T-Ballers Party

CABRERA CONSTRUCTION T-BALL PLAYERS were recently awarded a pool party for their all their hard work at a local hotel pool. The team is doing well and finish their season this month. More...

Tongue drops effective for ragweed allergies?

MADISON, Wis. - Oral allergy drops delivered under the tongue could be a safe and effective alternative to controlling ragweed pollen allergies, according to a recent study. More...

Perry’s showdown spurs ‘Coyote Special’ pistol

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry's showdown on the jogging trail has spurred a gun maker to sell a ``Coyote Special'' edition of the weapon he used to bring down a varmint. Sturm, Ruger & Co. More...

Texas ‘not overly concerned’ oil will reach state

HOUSTON (AP) - Oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico is steering clear of Texas shores and giving state officials no sign the massive spill will creep their way. More...

Help your child cope with the “agony of defeat”

MADISON, Wis. - Summer sports competitions mean lots of children will have to wrestle with the disappointment of defeat in sports. Parents can help by acknowledging the child's feelings. That’s the advice of Dr. More...

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