County Judge reduces bond on defendant with 22 prior arrests




New bonds for two men who are behind bars at the Willacy County Jail were set last week by County Judge John F. Gonzales Jr. who described the hearing as a routine in his court. Appearing before Gonzales were 45-year-old Henry Willam LeMaster, of Houston, and Manuel Sanchez Mata, 29, of Raymondville. LeMaster was in jail for 28 days before […]

Wind turbines dotting eastern Willacy County farmland




More turbines are dotting the Willacy County countryside for a windfarm called Magic Valley Project that is now looking quite impressive. Giant towers each having three huge blades are being installed in an area traditionally set aside for farming. The thousands of acres planted with grain sorghum and cotton now have white-colored turbines which tells a story that the future […]

Discord between Judge and D. A. continues




Rather than signing a motion to recuse himself in connection with the driving while intoxicated case of a commissioner’s son, County Judge John F. Gonzales Jr. said he is requesting a hearing to try to set the record straight. Gonzales claims District Attorney Bernard Ammerman has been making false statements to the media concerning the case of David Guerra, son […]

Early voting starts in two weeks




Early voting for the May 29 Democratic and Republican primaries will start May 14 and will end five days before election day, which is May 29. Jaime Serna, elections administrator for Willacy County said voters will be able to cast early ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the library annex. The polls will open from […]

Sweet and heat combine in Cinco de Mayo cake




A bit of heat and a lot of sweet make this mango-topped chocolate honey cake a fine choice for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Bake the cake in any style Bundt pan you like. A more conventional tube pan also would work. You even could divide the batter between mini Bundt cake pans for individual servings. After it cools, the cake […]

County buildings to get better illumination thanks to grant




Employees and taxpayers will see the lights thanks to a project aimed at replacing the existing light fixtures at all 10 buildings owned by Willacy County. The commissioners’ court met Monday and awarded a bid for replacing the old lamps equipped with magnetic ballasts for energy efficient lamps. The county got $84,365 from the Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant. […]

JOSHUA GOLINDO



JOSHUA GALINDO is considered part of the Founding 2012 N. O. L. A. ( New Orleans, Louisiana) S. P. A. ( Summer Principal Academy) Cohort through Teacher College at Columbia University in the City of New York which is ranked number four with 11% acceptance rate in the nation. The Summper Principals Academy was recently named the number one principal […]

United Pentecostal to observe National Day of Prayer



Pastor Mark Uzupan and the United Pentecostal Church located at 1255 East Hidalgo Ave; E.186 invites you to the National Day of Prayer time. On Thursday, May 3, we will open our church from 10am to 2pm for you to come by at your convenience and say a prayer for our Nation, community, families, friends and enemies. 2 Chronicles 7: […]

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61st Annual National Day of Prayer



Throughout our history, Americans have relied on prayer and reflection. During times of strength and times of weakness, in moments of joy and moments of despair, America has prayed as a means of seeking comfort, giving thanks and asking for guidance and grace. These words start out this year’s Governor’s proclamation regarding the 61st annual National Day of Prayer which […]