U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Roma Port of Entry recently seized more than $20 million in methamphetamine within a tractor trailer hauling bottled mineral water.
A 28-year-old former Iraqi refugee and legal permanent resident of Richmond has entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, announced U.S.Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
On March 5, the Texas Senate took a significant step forward in the fight against dementia by passing Senate Bill (SB) 5 and Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3, both authored by Senator Joan Huffman. Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, who co-authored these bills, expressed his strong support for the potential establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT).
A Speechcraft public speaking course will be offered on four consecutive Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 1 at the Pharr Memorial Library (121 E Cherokee Ave., 2nd Floor). The Speechcraft is sponsored by Hub City and Allen McAllen Toastmasters Clubs.
If you knew Eva Martinez, chances are pretty good that you won’t forget her. In a flattering way, she was known as the Dolly Parton of South Texas, with her hair, makeup, and wardrobe always styled to perfection.
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