The Los Angeles Clippers displayed they were to be reckoned with, but the more savvy San Antonio Spurs prevailed, taking a 108-92 triumph Tuesday night in game one of the NBA Western semis at AT&T Center. The third quarter made it for the Spurs, who outscored the Clippers, 26-11 in the frame. Forward Tim Duncan showed he is still a major offensive threat, scoring 26 points. The Spurs are now on a 15-0 run,...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL I am saddened to learn that veterans advocate and insurance agent Luis Perez has lost his battle with cancer. Luis was a friend of long standing, although we had not communicated all that much in recent months. I knew he was not in good health when we talked prior to a couple of Harlingen City Commission meetings, but did not know the seriousness of that illness. Luis was...
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Although voters have waiting for a long time, there was no great rush to the polls Monday, at least in the earlier hours of the first day of early voting in precinct, county and state races in Cameron County. There are 12 polling places in the county for both Democratic and Republican prinmary elections voting, including the County Annex building in Harlingen, the San Benito Community Building, the Los Fresnos Community Building, the Rio...
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(Editor’s Note: This is a column written by private detective Joe Rubio and concerns the possibility of a Sam’s Wholesale Club in Harlingen. Also, note that Myleadernews first reported several weeks ago that there reportedly were ongoing negotiations for that major business.) By JOE RUBIO The word is out that Weslaco lawyer Zeke Reyna is negotiating the sale of his property on Spur 54 for a Sam’s Wholesale Club to be built. The deal...
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The San Antonio Spurs Sunday found out — finally — who they will play in the next NBA Western Conference semifinals — it will be the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers won game seven, 82-72 in Memphis against the Grizzlies Sunday afternoon and will face the Spurs at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Tuesday. Gametime is 8:30 p.m. Game two will be in San Antonio, also at 8:30 p.m., on Thursday. The...
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THE REAL DEAL By JERRY DEAL (Because of some emotional responses about mothers and Mothers Day, I decided to move this up front for this important day). This is especially for you folks whose mothers are alive, take note, do something for them on Mothers Day, Sunday, but also do so the year round. Appreciate her, love her, take her to dinner, or just sit down and have a conversation with her to let...
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Two of the three Rio Hondo city commissioners up for re-election Saturday survived, while the situation about a third reaching re-election could be up in the air, having lost by by one unofficial vote. Incumbent Gustavo “Gus” Oliverez defeated challenger R.R. Bustamante in Place 1, 167 to 128. Place 3 longtime comissioner Gerald Hartzog will remain in office, defeating Brianna Ortiz,162-138. In Place 5, which most likely will be challenged, former City Commissioner Joseph...
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Harlingen senior Randy Bermea took a gold in the 300 meter hurdles and Rio Hondo’s all-around athlete Shawn O’Brien won the 110 meter hurdles in the Texas state track and field meet in Austin Saturday. Bermea, also outstanding in football for the Cardinals, won the 300 in 36.87, and finished third in the 110 meter hurdles. O’Brien, who was a receiver, defensive back and a linebacker for the Rio Hondo football team, as well...
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The University of Texas Pan American Broncs, down by 3-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, scored three times to take a 4-3 win over the University of Northern Colorado College Saturday in the first game of twinbill, But the Broncs wereblanked 3-0 in the second tilt. The series is being being played at Edinburg Stadium, in a Great Western Conference game. The Broncs are 27-17 on the season and 15-8 in...
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