Aerial surveillance drone to start patrolling border today
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:11:15 -0700
An unmanned aerial vehicle will begin patrols today along the states coastal area and border with Mexico as congressional delegates said they would push for a larger drone presence over Texas. The Predator B drone will begin its first flights out...
SUV's drunk driving mechanism captures photo of murder suspect
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:01:34 -0700
McALLEN A photo taken by a DWI interlock device helped McAllen police identify the suspects in a fatal gang dispute last week, police said. Officers continue to search for Victor Rambo Treviño who appears in an image taken by the...
Photo captures alleged shooter after McAllen gang drive-by slaying
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:48:25 -0700
McALLEN A photo taken by a DWI interlock device helped McAllen police identify the suspects in a fatal gang dispute last week, police said.
Henry County record
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:17:05 -0700
State vs. Kyle D. Pierce, 22, 2927 D Ave., New Castle, dealing in a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, theft.
Capital murder suspects arraigned on murder charge in second death
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:16:44 -0700
EDINBURG Five of the six people charged with capital murder Thursday were arraigned Friday on a separate murder charge. Six suspects, allegedly part of a drug smuggling group, were first arraigned Thursday for the slaying of another member of the...
Jury Deadlocks In Texas Police Chiefs Assault Trial
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:55:51 -0700
Jurors deadlocked in the aggravated assault trial of a Texas police chief accused of shooting at his ex-wifes husband.
Mistrial in south Texas police chief assault case
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:41:29 -0700
Associated Press - August 27, 2010 10:35 AM ET EDINBURG, Texas (AP) - A jury deadlocked in the aggravated assault trial of a south Texas police chief so a judge then declared a mistrial.
6 charged with capital murder after deputies unravel suspected smuggling ring
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:46:34 -0700
EDINBURG Six people accused of a February drug-related slaying faced capital murder charges Thursday morning. The suspects are purportedly part of a local drug smuggling group that ordered a hit on one of their own after he apparently stole a...
Advocate: Abolishing TYC Could Be Best Fix
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:56:09 -0700
Should TYC Be Abolished? Texas Appleseed and a key state lawmaker think that may be the only way to address persistent reports of violence, poor living conditions, and subpar education and mental health care at youth lockups across Texas.
Five-Run Seventh Drops Roadrunners
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:11:51 -0700
EDINBURG, Texas---A five run seventh inning for the Laredo Broncos helped them defeat the Edinburg Roadrunners 6-3 Thursday night at Edinburg Baseball Stadium in front of 5,365 in attendance, the largest crowd of the season.
Panthers recruit softball players
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:59:43 -0700
PRAIRIE VIEW The Prairie View A&M softball program bolstered its 2011 roster with the addition of South Texas high school standouts Sarina Rios and Darlene Salinas for the upcoming season.
Roadrunners Take Series from Colts with Victory
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:11:46 -0700
SAN ANGELO, Texas---The Edinburg Roadrunners took three of four games from the San Angelo Colts after a 10-5 victory Wednesday night at Foster Field. Edinburg extended their lead over the Amarillo Dillas, who did not play Wednesday night, to one full game with the win.
Slain federal informants death prompted by underworld controversy, witnesses testify
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:33:27 -0700
McALLEN Marcelino Rodriguez Torres life as a top leader in the Texas Syndicate played out like a scene from the movie Scarface. But the way his 2007 death unfolded resembled nothing less than Shakespearean drama. Throughout the first...
Jones Lifts Roadrunners Past Colts
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:12:57 -0700
SAN ANGELO, Texas---Daryl Jones went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three runs batted in and four runs scored as the Edinburg Roadrunners defeated the San Angelo Colts 7-5 Monday night at Foster Field.
Roadrunners Hold Off Wings For Victory
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:11:56 -0700
HARLINGEN, Texas---The Edinburg Roadrunners held off a late comeback from the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings to pick up a 6-3 victory Friday night at Harlingen Field.
Witness: Breaking Texas Syndicate rules often has fatal results
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:03:16 -0700
McALLEN The Texas Syndicate operates a shadow government inside the state prison system. Governed by a strict constitution of 22 rules or llaves the gang offers protection to members on the inside and the promise of wealth and brotherhood...
Obama gets bill with Texas education requirements
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:10:01 -0700
AUSTIN Congress has passed a supplemental budget that Texas Republicans say will cost Texas schools more than $800 million.
Texas & region
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:43:01 -0700
AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Roadrunners Eliminated, Dillas Win Third Straight
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:59:25 -0700
AMARILLO, Texas---The Edinburg Roadrunners were eliminated from the United League Championship Series after losing game four to the Amarillo Dillas 11-9 Monday night at the Amarillo National Bank Dilla Villa for their third straight ULB Championship.
Appeals court upholds most of Barnharts conviction
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:54:15 -0700
EDINBURG A state appellate court decision released Thursday in the perjury case of suspended Willacy County Judge Eliseo Barnhart will not bring quick closure to the case.The 13th Court of Appeals upheld most of his 2008 conviction. However, the...