THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL It has really been difficult to determine the boundaries of the new Congressional District 34, but this is what I understand. The district will now let those candidates see where they will run. Anchored in Brownsville, it then stretches north around the Coastal Bend – going up and...
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The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees took another win from the Laredo Bucks Tuesday night by a 4-1 score, at State Farm Arena. The Bees hold a 7-4-2 record against the Bucks and are now only one point behind Tulsa for the playoffs.
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL Maybe all this can be straightened out how the Rio Grande Valley is affected by the fact Texas may finally have a set of interim redistricting maps that could keep the primary elections on May 29. The three-judge federal panel on Tuesday finally have a setof interim redistricting...
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The Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings are again seeking host families for some of their incoming players for the upcoming 2012 North American League baseball season. “Annually, we make every effort to find host families, who are willing to provide a bedroom and a few other facilities for some of our players,” WhiteWings General Manager...
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NOTE; There were 10 posts prior to this update of the election (Editor comments: I would really like to see a good turnout for this district election. It is so sad that so many voters are so lethargic about their candidates and the city. City politics is the closest thing to them, but so...
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A new Harlingen Economic Development Board member will need to be found, due to the resignation of Manny Vela. Vela’s resignation from the EDC board was accepted at the EDC meeting on Monday. The reason given was that since Vela has been appointed CEO of Valley Baptist Health Systems that it would be too...
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Will it ever end? No! The price of gasoline has gone up again, the 20th day in a row it has increased. In the Valley, in many locations it is $3.49 for regular unleaded. The national average is $3.70 a gallon. A month ago the average was $3.41 and about $3.25 in the Valley....
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The University of Texas Pan American Broncos swept the series with Southern Utah in baseball Sunday, 4-0 in the first game and 6-5 in the 10th inning, in the secnod tilt, to run their record to 4-0, The games were playing in the 10th annual Al Ogeletree event at Edinburg Stadium. Also. if you...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL Reading about the Fort Worth girl showing her Charolais steer at the San Antonio Livestock Show — which was auctioned off Saturday at a record $112,000 — reminded me that the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show is just around the corner. The Valley show is the biggest sole...
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The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees could not extend their winning streak to three as they took a 3-2 loss to the Bloomington Blaze Saturday night at State Farm Arena. The Bees battled back from 3-1, but could not tie the score. They next face the Laredo Bucks at home on Tuesday.
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