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...
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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 Friday. That is sad, because...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL There were some interesting happenings at Tuesday’s meeting of the Economic Development Board session. For those interested, it can be seen on KMBH public television Wednesday at 10 p.m. (The EDC now televises its meetings and are presented on that channel.) For one thing, a Florida builder, who...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL The plot thickens and the candidates sicken. From what I can gather from wire services and some of our congressional candidates, whether the April 3 primary election date is when Texans will cast their ballots still is in very much in question. Of course, those who follow elections...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL The location of old Juan O’Leary’s, Cobbleheads and by other other names, may rise again. Harlingen resident Emilio Garza plans to open a bar/lounge at the location, 1601 W. Harrison, at the once popular watering hole. The name — Papo’s. His application comes before the Harlingen City Commission...
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THE REAL DEAL (EDITOR’S NOTE: As of Feb. 1, Deal will be officially a consultant for the North American League, more specifically working with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings. Any press releases written by Deal for the WhiteWings will go to all the media. However, hopefully other media outlets still publish articles or televise...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL Hey, all you bloggers, in between your contributions to this publication, take a breather and buy some of those really good Girl Scout cookies. You not only will be aiding the Girl Scouts you will get some pretty yummy cookies. These young ladies will be selling the cookies...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL It appears that the (anti) response etc. to Mayor Chris Boswell has fallen on private detective Joe Rubio, who attended the State of the City Address. Rubio also headed up a protest group outside the Reese, which the Valley Morning Star conveniently did not see fit to cover...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL It is a bit amusing, but I wonder if Robert Leftwich and his wife, Michelle Leftwich recently discussed annexation and de-annexation over the dinner table. If so, it would be interesting on how it went. It’s certainly no secret that Harlingen City Commissioner Robert Leftwich led the controversial...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL This writer has been reluctant to write anything about the unfonfirmed reports that Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos has been indicted by a federal grand jury, but with no denials or statements, I am going to also post one of those reports. Juan Montoya, of Rrun Rrun...
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