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Weslaco birthing center needs help

WESLACO — Holy Family Birth Center has been helping women have babies in a low-stress environment for 25 years, but now it needs help.

Bars gets scrutiny from city, residents

McALLEN — When Darrell Smith bought his home near 10th  Street and Dove Avenue 12 years ago, the neighborhood was a quiet one.

County elections chief hopes for more work

EDINBURG — Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramón wants to convince cities to hand their elections over to the experts.

Layaway making a comeback

HARLINGEN – Mia Gomez has already begun her Christmas shopping, put a Hummer Ride-On Toy on layaway.

Ex-gang member finds true calling

PHARR — Ramon Escobedo got tired of stealing.

Modano’s 3rd-period goal lifts Stars past Oilers

DALLAS – Mike Modano's latest milestone gave the Dallas Stars yet another home victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Play it Safe

As the Christmas holidays approach, safety experts ask parents to be vigilant in regard to the toys they purchase for their children so as to avoid injuries or even deaths.

Parallels drawn in ‘victim’ tactics used by Willacy, Cameron county prosecutors

The roles of Willacy County District Attorney Juan Angel Guerra and Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos as prosecutors, alleged victims, and possible witnesses in high-profile cases recently drew parallels in a Raymondville courtroom.

What they said

Quotable quotes at the Willacy County Courthouse, other remarks and happenings during the week regarding the indictments that a grand jury returned against public officials
 
ä "Another battle." District Attorney Pro-Tem Alfredo Padilla to defense attorney Tony Canales as both walked up the stairs to the courtroom Friday morning.

Heart Healthy

 Two Rio Grande Valley hospitals recently were named top facilities for cardiovascular care.