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Free public speaking workshop at Pharr Library 3/11

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 12:00am

PHARR – A free Public Speaking Workshop focusing on speech introductions is offered on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Pharr Memorial Library, 121 E. Cherokee, 2nd floor, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Not everyone is comfortable with the concept of a speech introduction. An inaccurate or unexpected introduction can fluster even the most prepared speaker. In this one-hour session, participants will learn and practice public speaking techniques including introducing a speaker and writing your own speech introduction. Whether you are the invited speaker or the one chosen to introduce the speaker, this workshop will be beneficial. A well-crafted introduction enhances the speaker’s presentation. The workshop presenter is Luisa Montalvo, first runner-up in the Toastmasters 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking. This free workshop is hosted by HUB City Toastmasters Club. To register, please call Club President Phyllis Allen, at (956) 781-3888. See toastmasters.org.

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Texas Increases Security For Driver License/ID and License to Carry Cards

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began issuing the newly designed Texas driver licenses (DL), identification (ID) cards and license to carry (LTC) cards to all Texans. Most notably, all of the cards will feature a new look with an updated design and enhanced security features. The DL/ID cards will also feature visible and discrete identifiers on the front. It’s important to note that previously issued DLs are still valid until the expiration date listed on the card.

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CBP officers seize $5.8 million worth of meth and $214K U.S. currency

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 12:00am

HIDALGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo and Anzalduas International Bridges intercepted $5,801,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine and $214,000 in unreported U.S. currency in three separate, unrelated incidents. “Our officers continue to

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Don’t ever leave me waiting again

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 12:00am

It’s the early 1980s, I’m in Vera Cruz, Mexico, and it’s already been a killer charter trip. Passengers arrived late at the Brownsville Airport. They’re headed to Vera Cruz for a wedding, and, of course, the women have about six suitcases each. An exaggeration, but not by much.

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Alton man charged with capital murder in the death of a 4 month old infant

Wed, 03/04/2020 - 12:00am

ALTON - On Monday , February 24, 2020 The Alton Police Department responded to Mission Hospital in reference to an injury to a child report. Upon arrival Alton Investigators were notified by medical staff that a 4 month old male infant was admitted to the hospital with head trauma.