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Note to Selena fans, a duets album set for April 3

February 9, 2012

For those who cherish the late Selena and her music, some good news. A new album “Enamorada de Ti” that features Selena’s greatest hits, and recast with duets with Cristian Castro, Don Omar, Selena Gomez and Juan Magan, plus others, is scheduled to be released April 3. For those who do not know, Selena,...
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Valley Morning Star downsized, editors let go, Brownsville taking over

June 13, 2011

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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Two more Christmas parades set for area on Saturday

December 5, 2010

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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In Appreciation

August 10, 2010
In Appreciation


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Japanese Sign Final Surrender

July 16, 2010

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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A bit of humor

June 15, 2010

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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International Idiots Club Boot Camp

May 14, 2010

  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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Cinco de Mayo bigger in U.S. than in Mexico, celebration of heritage, pride

May 5, 2010
Cinco de Mayo bigger in U.S. than in Mexico, celebration of heritage, pride

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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