My Harlingen News

See the GROWING list of NEW political ENDORSEMENTS below. The March Elections “HAVE” changed to April 3, 2012. This date may change again before redistricting is all over.

Throughout history man has always tried to figure out the appearance of Christ. It is for that reason that artists have always come out with their own ideas as to how Christ looked. Did he have long hair? Did he have a long beard? Did He have light or dark skin? How did Christ look? Or, what were the colors of His eyes? Well, unfortunately Scripture gives no specific details about His personal appearance when He was upon the earth as a man. We do know that He did have a beard because of what was prophesied in the Scriptures (Isaiah 50:6). But as to the color of His eyes, some would think that they were navy blue. But in reality we don’t know because it is not mentioned anywhere in Scripture.

I can’t give away what I don’t have: If I can’t love others, it’s because I don’t know that God loves me.

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to [...]

Saturday January 28, 2012. 
At the Monte Cristo Golf Course tomorrow.  
Enjoy good food & drinks from 8am

According to Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell in the State of the city address today. 
He said we have many accomplishments. 
Like the multimillion TSTC articulation building. 
Providing state of the art education for area students. 
Better health care for veterans. 
And beautification of the city by demolishing abandoned old buildings.

Washington—In a victory for consumers, Federal officials today rejected the Texas Department of Insurance’s request to delay full implementation of new rules that require health insurance companies to spend 80% of premium dollars on health care services and quality improvements, rather than on overhead, marketing, advertising, or executive bonuses.

Weslaco Police have arrested a man who was allegedly involved in an aggravated assault and deadly conduct on Monday, January 23, 2012. Investigators arrested Adrian Caballero, 30 years old, on Thursday, January 26, after executing an arrest and search warrant at a home near Mile 11 N and 4 ½ W, in Weslaco.

McALLEN, Texas – The owner of a purported health care resource center has been charged by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and two counts of soliciting and receiving kickback payments in violation of the federal anti-kickback statute, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today.

About 15 protestors picketed the lunch meeting at the Reese Restaurant on East Tyler downtown Harlingen. They were led by Joe (The Big Mad Dog) Rubio, Yolanda (The Radical) Shoffeit and Gail (THe Big Wig) Moore. They carried signs and chanted: We want jobs, we want jobs, we want jobs.

25 year man arrested and charged for Aggravated Assault WDW (Knife), 35 year old arrested and charged for Aggravated Assault WDW (vehicle).

Candidate for the U. S. Congress District 27.

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
Psalm 150:6 (Read all of Psalm 150)
New International Version

The Houston Astros 2012 CARAVAN will hit the road on a 13-city tour that includes two stops in McAllen, February 2, 2012. More than 30 Astros players, alumni coaches and front office staff will take part in the annual community tour, aimed at reaching out to the Astros fan base.

McALLEN — Now that the dreaded citrus greening disease has been confirmed in South Texas, what should citrus tree owners do? In a nutshell, it depends. But the overall message, according to industry leaders and citrus experts, is to get informed.

Progreso, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Donna Port of Entry came in contact with a family of three and intercepted an alleged load of cocaine. CBP officers discovered the alleged narcotics valued at approximately $226,000 concealed under the driver and passengers’ clothing.

The Annual McAllen International CarFest is coming to the McAllen Convention Center January 27- 29, 2012. Over 300 vehicles in 10 different categories will be on display in the 60,000 square foot indoor exhibit halls and on acres of paved parking lots around the Center.

No official confirmation yet.
The alleged indictments remain sealed.
More details as they become available.

Norris Wayne Smith, 39, one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, was arrested Wednesday in Sherman, Texas. An anonymous tipster will receive a $7,500 reward from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office for providing information leading to his arrest.

During today’s Public Safety Commission meeting, the Department of Public Safety held a grand opening ceremony for the new Regional office in Weslaco, Texas. Senator Eddie Lucio Jr., Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, Representative Veronica Gonzales, Representative Eddie Lucio III, and Representative Armando “Mando” Martinez attended and provided remarks.

Gov. Rick Perry today announced that the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD) is providing additional funding for Texas Crime Stoppers and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to increase rewards for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders program to $2,000, with some rewards reaching up to $5,000.

Is setting up a new system to enforce the 37,000 + – pending arrest warrants.
Worth $10 million dollars. Which were accumulated over the last 10 years by ex-police chief Danny Castillo, now District 1 city commissioner.

Unlawful carrying of weapon (handgun) and Deadly Conduct.

Theft of a motor (motorcycle) vehicle, a State jail felony. Click the web site link below to view the Harlingen police department report.