Lightning Caused Power Outages

Lightning Caused Power Outages: "Severe weather is the cause of thousands of power outages in the Valley."

How can the Brownsville Mayor's trial be held in Brownsville?

How can the Brownsville Mayor's trial be held in Brownsville?: "I know that a lot of people don't pay attend to city politics, but really. How do you find a fair jury pool?

The trial of Brownsville’s mayor on felony charges stemming from a check scandal likely will be held in this city, his attorney said.

'We will try to select a jury here,' Mayor Pat M. Ahumada Jr.’s attorney Ed Cyganiewicz said Thursday, noting that the mayor decided not to seek a change of venue at this time.

See previous posts.

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Cameron County Sheriff's Deputy arrested for lying about guns

Cameron County Sheriff's Deputy arrested for lying about guns: "Ezequiel Sauceda was charged with three counts of providing false information in federal documents when he bought guns for other people.

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Donna Redskins player arrested, suspended

Donna Redskins player arrested, suspended: "A Donna Redskins star football player is benched after he and two other seniors allegedly stole equipment worth thousands of dollars."

A&M Fall Enrollment Record High

A&M Fall Enrollment Record High: "COLLEGE STATION, Sept.9, 2009 – Fall enrollment at Texas A&M University has reached a record 48,787."

Olmos Soda Bar to shut down

Olmos Soda Bar to shut down: "The diner's owner says she's ready to retire, but the Olmos Bharmacy, which operates in the evening, will not close."

Weslaco pot smuggler dressed as FedEx driver

Weslaco pot smuggler dressed as FedEx driver: "An alleged marijuana smuggler is behind bars in Weslaco after he allegedly posed as a Federal Express driver."

Recipe: Chipotle Mexi-Meatloaf

Recipe: Chipotle Mexi-Meatloaf: "Diana Barrios Trevino shows us how to add a little Latin spice into our dinner rut with chipotle meatloaf."

US Mint to honor San Antonio missions on quarter - Houston Chronicle

US Mint to honor San Antonio missions on quarter - Houston Chronicle: "

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US Mint to honor San Antonio missions on quarter Houston Chronicle AP Texas News © 2009 AP WASHINGTON — The San Antonio missions will appear on commemorative quarters the US Mint plans to issue. The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park will be the 49th design to be minted as part of the US Mint America the ... Hot Springs park to lead off new line of quartersThe Associated Press San Antonio Missions will be featured on new quarterBizjournals.com Special quarters to feature YosemiteFresno Bee Troy Record -Reuters -LocalNews8.com all 471 news articles »

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Historical San Antonio missions to be featured on new quarter

Historical San Antonio missions to be featured on new quarter: "The San Antonio missions will appear on commemorative quarters the U.S. Mint plans to issue."

Hiring Bubba in Bandera

Hiring Bubba in Bandera: "Bandera County is hiring new jailers to staff an expanded detention center, but according to Judith Pannebaker at the Bandera County Courier:

In Bandera County at least, it appears the best hedge against a still-failing economy is to have a relative or friend already hard at work for the county. Using information obtained by the Texas Open Records Act, the Courier has learned that seven of the newly hired jailers are related to or friends of current employees of the sheriff’s office. ...

The fact that the majority of the hires are related to or indicated a friendship with BCSO employees – in addition that most lack previous jail experience – has rubbed some citizens the wrong way.

Ouch! Read the rest. Pretty darn good coverage for a rural county paper.

The Sheriff is an elected official; whaddya think? Is this okay or should the hiring process be more democratic?

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Alton police chief arrested for having sex in a parked car

Alton police chief arrested for having sex in a parked car: "

Alton Police Chief Baldemar Flores turned himself in Monday morning after learning he was wanted for public lewdness.

The arrest came after Mission police received 'several complaints' from store personnel of a suspicious vehicle parked behind Auto Zone and the H-E-B near the intersection of Conway Avenue and Griffin Parkway, police said.

Store employees told police that a man and woman were having sex inside vehicles while parked 'in plain view,' a according to a Mission police statement.

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Tax assessor Barrera's trial rescheduled for 2010

Tax assessor Barrera's trial rescheduled for 2010: "Read full story for latest details."

200 out as NL slashes jobs

200 out as NL slashes jobs: "NUEVO LAREDO - More than 200 city employees, including department heads, have been laid off, the mayor announced at a press conference Monday."

Locals hold "Tea Party" protesting government policies

Locals hold "Tea Party" protesting government policies: "Read full story for latest details."

Widespread power outages reported in College Station

Widespread power outages reported in College Station: "A power outage is affecting areas across College Station. Officials said some traffic signals are out as well as power to businesses and residential areas. They ask drivers to treat intersections without traffic signals as four-way stops and to be ca ...

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Texas: Cities, Camera Companies Battle Refendum Efforts | The ...

Texas: Cities, Camera Companies Battle Refendum Efforts | The ...: "A photo enforcement company is going all out in an effort to keep College Station, Texas voters from banishing red light cameras when the issue appears on.



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Wii for PE credit?

Wii for PE credit?: "

You may or may not be a Wii fan. And if you’re not familiar with the Nintendo Wii, it’s the game in which you use your remote like a virtual tennis racket or bowling ball. Students at the University of Houston can now get college credit for playing video games, according to the Associated Press. They can earn an hour of credit for playing Wii sports games. University officials say it’s the same credit they would get for playing basketball, soccer or weight lifting. They say the Wii class is an attempt to attract students who would otherwise not exercise at all.

So would you take this class?

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TxDOT plans to make changes on dangerous stretch of highway

TxDOT plans to make changes on dangerous stretch of highway: "Accidents along Wurzbach Parkway have been a concern for quite some time."