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Starr County works to create history museum
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:50:36 -0800
Members of the Starr County Historical Commission are working to provide a window into their county's history by starting a museum.Although the Historical Commission has been in existence for decades, plans for a museum have stalled several times. But last summer the effort gained momentum...
Starr Co. ‘neglected’ in Napolitano visit
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:13:35 -0800
Her visit was brief, but Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she now has a better grasp of the issues affecting our border. But several local leaders claimed she saw only part of the problem.
Texas Crop Report
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:50:23 -0800
The following reports were compiled by AgriLife Extension for the week of Feb. 22:
New reward offered for Starr County cold case
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:29 -0800
Investigators with the Starr County Special Crimes unit worked lead after lead trying to figure out who murdered Roman Ramirez, Jr.
Texas crop, weather for Feb. 22, 2012
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:02:07 -0800
Writer: Robert Burns, 903-834-6191, rd-burns@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Most of the state received rain the third week of February, further greening up pastures and winter wheat, according to reports from Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. In some cases, the rains stimulated the growth of winter grasses and small grains to the extent that it relieved [...]
Raymondville, Roma top national list for poverty rates
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:58:45 -0800
Leon Gonzalez has lived in Raymondville for the past three years. In just that short time span, he's noticed the city's potential, but he said it's stagnant.
Texas redistricting negotiations lengthen local campaigns
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:35:36 -0800
STARR COUNTY - Although the date for the spring primary elections is uncertain, many candidates for Starr County office have been campaigning for months.The date for the election moved from March to April to accommodate more time for statewide redistricting, but now the April date could be pushed...
TAKS Soon to Disappear; Texas Students Prepare for STARR and EOC
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:11:16 -0800
GRAYSON COUNTY, TX--Texas students will be taking a new test this year, unless they're only a couple years from graduation. The new finals might be harder than the TAKS test. Students 9th grade and younger
Fatal 18-wheeler wreck reported along Starr/Zapata County line
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:53:38 -0800
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal wreck that involved an 18-wheerl along near the Starr and Zapata County lines.
Starr County Deputies take risk while fighting to keep drugs out
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:40:29 -0800
Overgrown and most of the time impassable. Trails that lead to and from the river are risky to travel—but it is something Starr County Deputies have to do on a daily basis.