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Suspects sought in San Juan drive-by
SAN JUAN — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a group of men believed to have been behind a drive-by shooting that took place early Saturday morning.
According to information released by San Juan Police, a 22-year-old man…
Mercedes police arrest Progreso city manager for DWI
MERCEDES — The city manager of Progreso was arrested early Friday morning by Mercedes police for driving while intoxicated.
Alfredo Espinoza, 52, went before a Mercedes municipal judge, who charged him with one count of driving while intoxicated,…
Police: Brownsville student hit by city bus
BROWNSVILLE — An Oliveira Middle School student was hit by a city bus Wednesday afternoon as he was leaving school, Brownsville police commander James Paschall said.
The student, 15, was walking just outside the school on Roberto Varga Drive around…
U.S. taxpayers getting cut of ‘Passion’ prequel
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The American taxpayer may be getting into the movie business.In a real-life case of drugs and extortion that could itself make a pretty good screenplay, federal prosecutors have forced a Mexican drug trafficker to turn over his…
Advocates: HIV prevention pill could save lives
CHICAGO (AP) — A pill to prevent HIV infection is already being given to some healthy people, but without government approval, it remains out of reach and too costly for many who need it.
Doctors, patients and advocates say that would change if the…
Dismembered bodies left at mall in Tamps. capital
Tamaulipas law enforcement officials confirmed the ghastly find made by employees at a popular shopping area in the state capital of Ciudad Victoria: dismembered bodies left in bags.
Authorities were called about 7:30 a.m. to the Soriana Tamatan…
Postal Service: Will keep rural post offices open
WASHINGTON (AP) — The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service sought Wednesday to tamp down concern over wide-scale cuts, revealing it will seek to keep thousands of rural post offices open with shorter hours.
At a news briefing, Postmaster…
GOP blocks Senate debate on Dem student loan bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic bill on Tuesday keeping interest rates on federal college loans from doubling July 1 in an election-year battle aimed at the hearts – and votes – of millions of students and their parents….
Mexico: Spring breakers came despite Texas warning
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is taking a rare opportunity to tweak neighboring Texas, saying the number of U.S. spring breakers visiting Mexico this year rose 7.2 percent despite a travel warning issued by the U.S. state.
Mexico’s Tourism Department…
San Juan Election Guide
Early voting:
Austin Middle School, 804 S. Stewart Road
Monday, April 30—7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1—8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2—8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 3—8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, May 4—8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 5—8…