THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL This writer did not believe in getting too involved in Super Bowl 46 (don’t remember the Roman numerals), but in watching the mostly exciting game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, it brought back so many memories of Super Bowls of past years. First off, I am no fan of the Giants, after all they seem to have pretty good control of the Dallas...
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OK, ignore that previous message I have here (see below). Although every media outlet will have the fact that the New York Giants, behind quarterback Eli Manning — plus some really good defense — defeated the New England Patriots, 21-17 in the Super Bowl Sunday night, someone might not know and can find out here. FORGET ALL THIS BELOW: Myleadernews is NOT going to...
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MOE BANDY IN CONCERT Country entertainer Moe Bandy will perform at Harlingen’s Lakewood RV Park on Wednesday Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door. NOCHE DE RONDA VALENTINES DANCE The sixth annual Noche de Ronda Valentines Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the San Benito Knights of Columbus Hall. Tickets are $20 in...
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GOP Presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney coasted to an easy victory in the Nevada Caucuses Saturday. Wire services reported the former Massachusetts governor blasted President Obama for high unemployment rates, in a state that has the highest unemployment in the nation. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas representative Ron...
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Harlingen native and junior guard Blanca Torre moved into third place in career points in the history of the University of Texas-Pan American Broncs women’s basketball program during a 93-60 loss to the University of North Dakota on Saturday in Grand Forks, N.D. Torre led the Broncs (9-14, 2-3...
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The law office of Mayor Chris Boswell was broken into, police confirmed Saturday. The burglary, at 515 E. Harrison, was discovered by a cleaning woman on Friday. Reported taken were two pistols and two Boy Scout knives, Boswell reported the weapons were not his, but the knives were. Two...
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(UPDATE: Firefighters from Rio Hondo and other Cameron County cities on Saturday finished extinguishing the hot spots still burning. It’s also reported that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is to investigate the incident.) THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL It certainly appears that the huge warehouse fire east...
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Harlingen is among South Texas and Valley cities which are schdeulded to get a Corner Bakery Cafe, but the first one to be built will be in McAllen, early this year. Corner Bakery cafes are popular fast casual dine in, to go and catering ventures, serving breakfast, lunch and...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL “The Daily Report with Col. Ray” was an opinionated, controversial and popular radio show. Apparently is was also hated — and by someone with some influence. U.S. Army (Ret.) Col. Ray Coughenour, who played host for the show, has been fired, Myleadernews learned...
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