Memorial Day honors the fallen in all our country’s wars




In a reversal of years past, this Memorial Day will kick off with an event in front of the Willacy County War Memorial. The stop by the old county courthouse will be the first instead of the last as has been the custom. But organizers made the change as a response to the concern of several veterans who said the […]

Body found south of Lasara – could be missing woman




A body was found in a ditch about 5 miles south of Lasara and authorities have been trying to identify it. The discovery was reported about 10 a.m. Tuesday at the end of a dirt road off FM 1015. Several fire trucks, Hidalgo County Sheriff ’s Deputy vehicles and an unidentified lawman who arrived on a helicopter were at the […]

Young Farmers Fishing Tournament is this week




The 2017 Willacy County Young Farmers Fishing Tournament is this Friday and Saturday in Port Mansfield so get your fishing gear and boat ready. But don’t think about cheating as officers with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and organizers of the event, which is now in its 35th year, will be on the lookout for potential violators. It may […]

Honor Guard Memorial Day Schedule May 29, 2017



FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH – LYFORD



FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – ST. MARTIN OF TOURS CATHOLIC CHURCH – SEBASTIAN



Cheers! Bartender wins lottery, says he’ll care for family



NEW YORK ( AP) Maybe the next round is on him: A New York City bartender who hit a $7 million lottery says he has “ no clue” what he’ll do with his winnings. The New York Lottery said Tuesday that Michael Moriarty gets to keep around $4 million after required withholdings. The 56- year- old says he’ll take care […]

Grown-ups brawl at high school graduation in Tennessee



MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Graduation caps weren’t the only things flying at one high school commencement in Tennessee after some adults in the audience started throwing punches. Videos posted to social media show a fight between adults breaking out as Arlington High School graduates marched into a Memphis church to the tune of “Pomp & Circumstance” Tuesday. The Memphis Commercial Appeal […]

Behind the Badge

Memorial Day 2017

This year Memorial Day falls on May 29th and is designated as a federal holiday here in the United States for remembering those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. The holiday is currently observed on the last Monday of May. It originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868. By the 20th century competing […]

DPS increases enforcement during Memorial Day Weekend



WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will join law enforcement efforts across the state during the Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. From Friday. May 26, through .Monday. May 29, DPS Troopers will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, and drivers violating speed limit, seat belt and other traffic laws. “As we honor […]