Family Dollar store opens in Sebastian with wide selection of merchandise




Finally, a new business has opened in Sebastian that is not an eight-liner gaming hall. Just as a new Willacy County ordinance has gone into effect that has at least temporarily shut down gaming halls in Sebastian, a brand-new Family Dollar store has opened at 13974 FM 506. Willacy County Judge Aurelio “Keter” Guerra said the opening of a store […]

Details released about Tractor Supply Co.




Preliminary work to build a new Tractor Supply Co. store has already begun, Raymondville Economic Development Coordinator David Gomez said Tuesday in a report to city commissioners. A contract to sell the company four acres has been completed by the Raymondville Economic Development Commission and survey work has been finished, Gomez said. He also released details of the EDC’s contract […]

MEALS ON WHEELS



Willacy Democratic party primary runoff May 22




Willacy County voters may cast early voting ballots in the runoff for the March 6 Democratic Party primary election. Early voting will take place Monday through Friday (May 14- 18). Voting will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Reber Memorial Library only, including during the lunch hour, Elections Administra- tor Mary Hope Barrera said. Candidates are: Governor […]

Congressman Vela visits Port Mansfield channel, will seek funding for dredging




Willacy County Navigation District officials are searching for funding to dredge the silted-in channel that connects Port Mansfield, the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico. Last August, as Hurricane Harvey began to batter the Texas coast, a 200-foot diving and research vessel, the Gulf Justice, sought shelter at Port Mansfield but became grounded in the “land cut” or channel. […]

40th Wedding Anniversary



Homer and Janie Vela celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 6, with family. The couple married on May 6, 1978 in Raymondville and have five children. “Love is patient, love is kind. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4,7-8

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SLICES OF LIFE

Adventuring through life

Life is supposed to be an adventure. That’s what they tell us, anyway. Thing is, what type of adventure isn’t specified so I guess we are left to our own devices. Most of us would welcome a non-stop, exciting, inspiring all- expense- paid and anything-but-banal adventure. Truth is, some things are easier said than done. There are practically an infinite […]

Behind the Badge

Moms really are special

Moms are so special and do so much for us, but most of all they teach us how to survive in this world. We all remember some of the things our Moms taught us; My Mom taught me LOGIC. ” If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t come to the store with me.” My Mom […]

National Law Enforcement Week and Police Memorial Day



Law Enforcement across the United States will be observing National Law Enforcement Week the week of May l5th 2018. Since 1962 when President John Kennedy signed into law this special week, and May 15th of this week as Police Memorial Day, officers have gathered In each state to celebrate and honor those officers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice by […]