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4 candidates with varied backgrounds run for JP in Starr County
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:40:17 -0700
LA ROSITA - The Precinct 1 justice of the peace seat is the most contested of this year's Starr County elections with four people with different backgrounds and political alliances seeking the position. Candidate Imelda "Pinky" Cruz was appointed to the justice of the peace seat in...
Turnout normal on 1st day of early voting in Starr County, elections chief says
Mon, 14 May 2012 21:39:50 -0700
LA ROSITA - The first day of early voting in Starr County boasted a turnout of 1,448 voters. The turnout is typical on the first day of early voting, said County...
Flawed mail-in ballots to be replaced in Starr County
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:11:38 -0700
About 700 Starr County residents received their mail-in ballots this week but six names were missing. All five of the judge races for the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals were missing from the Starr County ballot.
Bayside Corporation Completes New Oil and Gas Lease Acquisition on the Kelsey South Field
Thu, 03 May 2012 06:01:00 -0700
DALLAS, TX-- - BAYSIDE CORPORATION today announced the acquisition of a new lease on the Kelsey South Field, located in Starr County, Texas.The Company has acquired a new lease with 4 existing well bores ...
2 sentenced in pot ring from Mexico to Houston
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:06:43 -0700
2 sentenced in pot ring from Mexico to Houston The two were part of a group of more than 20 who were indicted in November, accused of being part of a drug smuggling operation based in Starr County. Authorities say during their investigation they seized five tons of marijuana and $120,000 in drug proceeds.
2 sentenced for roles in South Texas drug ring
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:40:47 -0700
Prosecutors say two men have been sentenced for their roles in a South Texas drug ring that smuggled marijuana from Mexico to Houston.
Starr County sex offender among nationwide gang member crackdown
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:11:18 -0700
A Starr County sex offender is among 637 gang members arrested in a nationwide crackdown targeting human smuggling and trafficking networks.
Nature Report: Big Rattlesnakes
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:46:06 -0700
Deep South Texas is famous for its large diamondback rattlesnakes, and Richard Moore recently encountered one that will definitely get your attention.
AACT looks to increase voter turnout ahead of Texas Primary Election Day
Fri, 11 May 2012 22:11:52 -0700
Volunteers with Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas have begun phone banking, sending emails and text messages as part of their plan to get people out for early voting which runs from May 14th-25th.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Valley
Tue, 08 May 2012 09:36:19 -0700
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the Rio Grande Valley.