2015-05-20

OLGA R. CERDA



RAYMONDVILLE, TX – In loving memory of Olga R. Cerda, 58 years old, who went to join our Father in eternal heaven at her home on the 13th of May 2015. Born in Casa Grande, Arizona, she lived in Raymondville and worked at Whataburger until she retired. Olga was a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved […]

2 turkey farms, 2 backyard flocks probable bird flu cases



DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Two more Iowa turkey farms in Sac County have tested positive for the bird flu and state agriculture officials say they’ve found the virus among a backyard duck flock and a backyard chicken flock, both in Sioux County. The new discoveries announced Monday by the Iowa Department of Agriculture bring to 56 the number of […]

More celebrity women taking on role of business owner



NEW YORK (AP) – These days, one of the most-coveted roles among A-list actresses is business owner. Oscar winner Halle Berry is one of the latest female celebrities to start a business. She launched Scandale Paris last year, a line of lingerie sold at Target stores. For decades, famous faces have been hired by big corporations to sell hair dye, […]

New Texas law bans cities from banning fracking, drilling



AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a prohibition on cities and towns imposing local ordinances preventing fracking and other potentially environmentally harmful oil and natural gas activities. The much-watched measure sailed through the GOP-controlled Legislature after voters in Denton, a university town near Dallas, banned hydraulic fracturing locally in November. The new law […]

About 170 face charges in deadly Waco gang shootings



WACO, Texas (AP) – About 170 people have been arrested and a Central Texas restaurant and bar closed after a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs left nine bikers dead. Waco police on Monday announced the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission closed Twin Peaks for a week amid safety concerns. Police say the deadly gunfire broke out Sunday following a dispute in […]

Kashmir sapphire ring fetches $7.3 million at auction



GENEVA (AP) – A prize 35-carat sapphire from Kashmir fetched $7.3 million Wednesday, according to the auction house Christie’s. The sale, to a private anonymous Asian buyer, set a world record per carat for a Kashmir sapphire at $209,689 per carat, Christie’s said in a statement. Kashmir sapphires are sought after for their rich cornflower blue or velvety blue color. […]

Mom, daughter land in US after Mexican judge returns custody




FRESNO, Texas (AP) – The joyful tears shed by a Texas woman and her longmissing daughter after they returned to Houston from Mexico on Saturday signaled the end of an eightyear cross-border custody case that had mistakenly sent another girl to the U.S. against her will. Houston resident Dorotea Garcia and 13- year-old Alondra Diaz arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport […]

Advertisement for Bids



City of Raymondville 142 S 7th St. Raymondville, Texas 78580 The City of Raymondville will receive bids for Proposed Water Well at Water Treatment Plant until 4:00 p.m. on June 9, 2015 at the City of Raymondville City Hall in the Office of the City Manager located at 142 S 7th St., Raymondville, Texas 78580. Bids will be publicly opened […]

Lyford CISD News



Upcoming Events Lyford Elementary will have a “Celebrate Your Son” event this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Veterans Gym. Lyford High School will have a scholarship banquet on Thursday, May 21st from 6 to 8 PM for seniors who received scholarships. Kindergarten will have their promotion ceremony at 1:30 PM on Friday, May 22nd, 2015. Campus News Lyford […]

H. Yturrria Land & Cattle Co. recognized with TPWD award




The H. Yturria Land & Cattle Co., in Kenedy, Willacy, and Hidalgo Counties has received a Lone Star Land Steward from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. It was one seven land stewards recognized during an annual banquet held Wednesday, May 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. Originally founded by Francisco Yturria, the 24,000- acre H. Yturria Land […]