THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL Big time media reductions and changes, are here. Rumors have been floating in the area about the Valley Morning Star, its possible changes and its demise, including one false report it was closing down. Set the record straight right here: There is no question that the area newspaper...
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Haven’t had enough Christmas parade action? There are two more Christmas parades scheduled for the area, both to be held next Saturday. Harlingen has held its annual Jaycees Christmas Parade last week and on Sunday Rio Hondo also had a lighted parade. The San Benito Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday and...
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Photos by Steve Bard
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Jerry; I was forwarded this link by a veteran friend of mine. I liked it and I am sure that your readers will enjoy it to. Its rare news footage of the signing of the end of hositlities with the Japanese Empire. My uncle, Raul Treto, was on board the USS Mount Olympus in...
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Message from Keith Wolf A bit of humor … This is a wonderful piece by Michael Gartner, editor of newspapers large and small and past president of NBC News. In 1997, he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. It is well worth reading, and a few good chuckles are guaranteed. Here goes…. My...
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On Sunday, May 30, the International Idiots Club will be hosting its annual Boot Camp. This year the club will feature three military style games, water pistol marksmanship, grenade toss, and an obstacle course. The International Idiots Club was founded by Boomerang Billys 2612 Gulf Blvd. South Padre Island in 2004....
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I was asked the other day about why “the Mexican Independence Day” of Cinco de Mayo is such a big deal in the United States. First off, I explained, “Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is not the Mexican Independence Day, that is on Sept. 16.” So, here, for the uninformed, is a...
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