County judge claims man made terroristic threat against him




Willacy County Judge John F. Gonzales Jr. claims that a self appointed government watchdog made a terroristic threat against him and that he will apply the full extent of the law “ to see if they will indict” the individual. Gonzales said that Roger Young made an anonymous telephone call on Wednesday, Dec. 14, to this office saying, “I intend […]

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Winter Texans season under way boosting local economy




A stroll around town clearly tells that this year’s Winter Texan season is getting busier. Golf cart after golf cart driven by the mostly grayhaired visitors can be seen on any given day at the Raymondville Golf Course. Some local restaurants like Casa Blanca, Tucker’s, Whataburger, McDonald’s and others are having an increase in business this time of year thanks […]

Frausto-Bernal united in marriage



Alicia and Eric Bernal are pleased to announce their marriage on October 8, 2011. The ceremony was held at St. Edwards Church in Spring, TX. Immediately following a reception was held at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center in The Woodlands, TX. The couple honeymooned in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas, USVI. Both attended Klein Oak High School […]

ARACELEY G. PEREZ



ARACELEY G. PEREZ graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude, from The University of Texas- Pan American, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. The commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the McAllen Convention Center. Araceley was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key […]

PFC JOSE RICARDO RIVERA



graduated on Dec. 6 from AIT in Fort Lee, Virginia as a Field Truck Mechanic. He will be stationed at Fort Hood in Texas as of Dec. 28. He is the son of Lucila Vasquez and a Raymondville High School graduate, Class of 2011.

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Texas A&M lineman dies in car crash



COLLEGE STATION, Texas ( AP) – Texas A& M senior offensive lineman Joseph Villavisencio has been killed in a car accident, according to the university. Witness reports say that Villavisencio swerved to avoid a buzzard and veered head-on into the path of an 18-wheeler near the town of Normangee about 40 miles from College Station, on Thursday. Villavisencio spent part […]

Six plead guilty to smuggling marijuana in melon loads



HOUSTON ( AP) – Prosecutors in Houston say six men have pleaded guilty to smuggling more than a ton and a-half of marijuana in loads of watermelons. Investigators say the marijuana, in loads transported since June, was hidden in pallets of watermelons being trucked from McAllen to a warehouse in Houston. U. S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson says two men pleaded […]

Learn from the past, look forward to the future



This week we take time to look back on 2011 briefly and give thanks for the good times, the blessings, relationships, and even the not so good times. They are placed in our lives for a reason, to make us stronger, and to learn from, and more than anything, to draw closer to our Creator. I pray that your 2011 […]