Tuning in one night near the conclusion to Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio program, I discovered a writer being interviewed about his book, The Most Important Place on Earth. The central theme of this book was that “the most important place on earth” is the home.
Palmhurst Mayor Ramiro J. Rodríguez Jr., 68, who had been mayor of that community for more than 23 years, died on April 5.
The body of a Texas Army National Guard soldier who was reported missing last week after trying to save drowning migrants has been found dead, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, confirmed to The Texas Tribune on Monday.
Looking around my yard some more this week, I can’t help but enjoy the Esperanzas growing along our fence. It’s become a popular plant in Texas gardens. In the old days, the native Indians made bows from its wood. In Mexico, both beer and herbal medicines were once prepared from the roots of the beautiful Esperanza.
EDINBURG — During the April 19th regularly scheduled Edinburg City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council named Myra L. Ayala as Edinburg’s next City Manager. Ayala has been serving as the city’s Interim City Manager since March 1. She was first hired by the city of Edinburg in August of 1998 and has served in multiple capacities including Senior Secretary, Records Supervisor, Director of Business Operations & Marketing for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, and City Secretary.
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