Week in Review

Mexico violence factors in spring break plans

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — Students at the spring break destination of South Padre Island, Texas, say they were avoiding Mexico. They've struck it from their spring-break itineraries, whether because of grisly murders of three people... Full story

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Merrill stays in Harlingen mayor's race

City of Harlingen won't contest candidacy

Valley Morning Star

HARLINGEN — Mayoral Candidate George Merrill, whose candidacy qualifications were questioned last week after he failed to pay all the school and property taxes he owed before filing as a candidate, will be allowed a place on the May 8 ballot,... Full story

No prison for ex-jailer in Girls Gone Wild case

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A former sheriff's employee in Nevada will serve no prison time after admitting her part in a bribery scheme to give special treatment to Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis while he was jailed in Reno on tax charges. U.S.... Full story

Motorcyclist dies in Pharr accident

The Monitor

PHARR — Police identified an Hidalgo man who died when his motorcycle struck a car attempting to make a left turn.  Pharr police officers responded to the accident about 9:55 a.m. Saturday at Military Highway and Jackson Roads, said Lt.... Full story

18 hurt when Houston transit train, bus collide

HOUSTON (AP) — Officials say a collision between a transit bus and light-rail train in downtown Houston has sent 18 people to the hospital. The Metropolitan Transit Authority, which runs Houston's bus and light-rail system, says none of the... Full story

Dodgers send former ace closer Gagne to minors

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have sent former Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne to their minor league camp, stalling the closer's bid to make it back to the majors. The 34-year-old Gagne had a 20.25 ERA in three outings... Full story

Dr. says Beckham's Achilles' tendon totally torn

TURKU, Finland (AP) — David Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England midfielder is expected to be out of action for about six months. "He is doing well and the operation... Full story

Social Security to start cashing Uncle Sam's IOUs

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The retirement nest egg of an entire generation is stashed away in this small town along the Ohio River: $2.5 trillion in IOUs from the federal government, payable to the Social Security Administration. It's time... Full story

Obama administration wants Israel to cancel Jerusalem building plan

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Obama administration is demanding that Israel call off a contentious building project in east Jerusalem and make a public gesture toward the Palestinians to help defuse one of the worst U.S.-Israeli feuds in memory,... Full story

2010 RGV Livestock Show - Sunday Results

Click links to view results All-Valley Cotton Style Show Open Boer Goat Jr. Breeding Gilt Jr. Breeding Goat Shop Projects Pet Show... Full story

Charlotte fires coach Bobby Lutz after 12 seasons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte has fired coach Bobby Lutz after his 12th year was marred by a late-season collapse and a costly blunder in a first-round loss in the Atlantic 10 tournament. Chancellor Philip Dubois said in a statement... Full story

Kate Winslet splits from husband

LONDON (AP) — Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has split from her film director husband Sam Mendes, a British law firm said Monday. The 34-year-old star separated from Mendes at an unspecified point earlier this year, Shillings law firm... Full story

Senator unveils US financial regulation plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Democratic Senate bill to tame U.S. financial markets would give the government new powers to break up firms that threaten the economy and would force the industry to pay for its failures. Legislation unveiled Monday... Full story

Obama seeks to reassure seniors on health care

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — With a fresh sense of urgency, President Barack Obama sought to reassure seniors Monday about health care legislation approaching a final vote in Congress, pledging it would make preventive care cost-free and close a... Full story

Armed robber holds up Domino's Pizza

The Monitor

MISSION — Mission police responded to a robbery about 9:30 p.m. Friday at Domino’s Pizza, 409 N. Bryan Road. The criminal displayed a handgun but no injuries were reported in connection with the holdup, according to a statement from... Full story

DEA agent talks of 1999 Matamoros standoff with Osiel Cardenas-Guillen

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal agent is publicly discussing for the first time his standoff a decade ago with a drug kingpin who once headed one of Mexico's most violent cartels. In an interview with the Houston Chronicle published Monday, Drug... Full story

Blake Shelton plays RGV Livestock Show

By Brandon R. Garcia

MERCEDES — Boot prints crisscrossed the dirt floor of the rodeo arena Friday night, all bound for the front of the stage at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show here. Hundreds of country music fans stood huddled together under a canopy of... Full story

Livestock Show and Parade - Photo Gallery

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CATTLE BATTLE

Livestock show has something for everyone

By COREY RYAN/Valley Morning Star

MERCEDES — Months of caring, grooming and poop-scooping came to fruition for dozens of young livestock enthusiasts as the 71st Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show commenced with a “moo.”Before the carnival, fireworks and country... Full story

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