Lyford EDC officers approved, resolution dropped; emergency water connection funds sought
August 10, 2022
Lyford city commissioners approved realignment of officers on the Economic Development Corp. “B” Board on Monday. Commissioner Albert Cavazos is president of that board, Marc Coronado is vice president and...
Raymondville planning to enact Stage 2 water shortage conditions
August 10, 2022
Even though some scattered rain showers have occurred in the past week, Raymondville city commissioners on Tuesday discussed plans to begin Stage 2 (moderate) water shortage conditions with restrictions on...
Willacy commissioners shuffle funds to pay fire department costs
August 10, 2022
Money to cover $11,684 in bills incurred by the Raymondville/ Willacy County Volunteer Fire Department was approved in a Monday special meeting by Willacy County commissioners. Repairs to a farm...
Willacy County gets report of more COVID-19 cases
August 10, 2022
A new report by the Texas Department of State Health Services lists 58 new confirmed or probable coronavirus cases among Willacy County residents. The state report includes 39 confirmed cases...
King Cotton is back, but may not do well next season if rain doesn’t quench Willacy farmland soon
August 3, 2022
Cotton bales are everywhere as harvest season kicks into high gear, but cotton and grain farmers may face rough times next year if the record drought conditions don’t ease up...
FIRST SCRIMMAGE
August 10, 2022
FIRST SCRIMMAGE: The Raymondville Bearkats are preparing for their first scrimmage this Friday. Scrimmage times include: JV at 5:00 p.m....
Official: Grass fire torches at least 20 Dallas-area homes
August 10, 2022
DALLAS (AP) - A grass fire apparently sparked by a mower swept about 300 yards across a tinder-dry open field...
Farm offers happily-everafters to rescued livestock
August 10, 2022
WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) - Remember when you were a kid and your parents said your missing dog or cat had...
The Sheriff’s Corner
August 10, 2022
Happy Wednesday, I hope you are all enjoying your week so far. Here at the Sheriff's Office we continue to...
Beyond the Badge
August 10, 2022
It is column writing time again already and it's all quiet here on the home front so I was trying...
The Possum Cop Chronicles
August 10, 2022
Note: this is the sequel to “Mike Fain and the special ice chest” Game wardens are a gossipy bunch. Back...
SLICES OF LIFE
August 10, 2022
There are losses and endings of many kinds: Losses we are born with. Losses we learn to live with. Losses...
Nature Through the Eyes of Children Outdoor Exhibit at Quinta Mazatlan
August 10, 2022
All summer, children from 5 to 18 have been busy focusing their camera lens on wildlife at the edges of...
SLICES OF LIFE Hello, friends
August 3, 2022
“This column is about friends. Before writing it, I thought to myself, “I wonder if there is an official Friends...
COTTON MARKET WEEKY
August 10, 2022
August 5, 2022 After an attempt to continue the rally on Friday that posted a 97.65 cents per pound high,...
Saltwater Weekly Fishing Report
August 10, 2022
Port Aransas GOOD. 86 degrees. Fishing is slowing some due to the heat, but a few catches of trout and...
New chronic wasting disease surveillance, containment zones proposed in five counties
August 10, 2022
AUSTIN - Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider proposed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and containment zones during its...
RAYMONDVILLE POLICE BLOTTER
August 10, 2022
AUGUST 8 - Criminal mischief, over $100, under $750, theft, over $100, under $750, 1800 blk S. Exp. 77. Documentation...
W.C. Sheriff’s Blotter
August 10, 2022
AUGUST 5 - Animal cruelty, IH69E, Raymondville. Theft, FM 490, Raymondville. AUGUST 4 - AOA, Houston Police Dept., La Romana...
W.C. Sheriff’s Blotter
August 3, 2022
AUGUST 1 - Illegal dumping, Brandt Sr., Raymondville. Animal problem, 3rd St., Sebastian. Health/safety, IH69E, Raymondville. JULY 31 - Juvenile...
MANUEL “CHOP” BARRIENTEZ
August 10, 2022
RAYMONDVILLE - Manuel “Chop” Barrientez, Jr., 70, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas....
ARNULFO GOMEZ
August 10, 2022
SAN PERLITA - Arnulfo Gomez, 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family....
RITA PEARL (HOLLAND) GRIFFITH
August 10, 2022
Rita Pearl (Holland) Griffith went to meet her Lord on July 31, 2022, after a prolonged illness. She was 73...