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County judge stopped by police, admits to drinking




Willacy County John F. Gonzales Jr. had a brief encounter with the law recently, but finished the day getting a ride from a Willacy County sheriff deputy. Gonzales was pulled over near a convenience store at Seventh and Durham streets shortly after 8:40 p.m. on April 8 because one of the headlights of his pickup truck was out. Gonzales said […]

Lyford police chief shoots dog in the leg; owner seeks answers




A dog was shot by the Lyford police chief and the pet owner say her 12 years old son witnessed the shooting with horror. She also said she would like to get assistance to help her pay for the veterinarian bill. Isabel Zavala- Diaz, who lives along FM 1921, said on April 7 she called Police Chief Paul Campbell because […]

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Historical museum seeks photos from county community residents



Willacy County Historical Museum is seeking information and pictures from towns in Willacy County – Sebastian, Lyford, Lasara, Port Mansfield, San Perlita and Santa Monica. Anyone with information, please bring to the museum on Wednesday or Saturday or leave in the Chamber of Commerce office ( 700 FM 3168 – across from Raymondville High School). Also, the museum would like […]

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Easter Week 2011

It’s the time of year again where we celebrate Easter and all that it means to us. Hopefully, it does mean something to each of us. It’s not just the “other” time of year that you attend church. It’s much more than that. It should be personal. If there wasn’t any cross, if there wasn’t blood shed sacrifice, then we […]

Weslaco man found guilty of pot possession



The Willacy County and District Attorney’s Office announces that on April 14, 2011, Jose Garza, 49, of Weslaco, was found guilty in the 197th District Court and sentenced to 4 years in prison for possession of marijuana. On December 4, 2010, Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a traffic stop of the defendant’s motor vehicle. The Trooper noticed the defendant’s […]