Tag: Raymondville
Trial date set in Raymondville immigrant smuggling case
A woman charged for her alleged role as a scout in a human smuggling operation after 86 undocumented people were discovered in a tractor...
Willacy County to hold Human Trafficking Awareness Day; Event to help residents identify smuggling operations
For years, Interstate 69 has been a major corridor for smugglers guiding migrants into Willacy County’s vast ranchlands as they journey toward a better...
Mechanic pleads guilty to human smuggling operation
A Houston-based mechanic pleaded guilty to charges related to coordinating a human smuggling operation in which 86 undocumented people were discovered by authorities in...
Man involved in massive Raymondville human smuggling case sentenced
BROWNSVILLE — A man found guilty on charges related to a massive human smuggling case — in which 86 undocumented immigrants were found hidden...
Raymondville trustee arrested for leaving child unattended
RAYMONDVILLE — Raymondville school board member Janie Cruz is facing a charge after leaving her 7-year-old girl home alone.
Earlier this week, Municipal Judge Felicita...
Willacy’s high-tech pioneer: VTX1 expands internet, customer base
RAYMONDVILLE — From this small farming town, internet service has helped technologically transform much of South Texas’ rural landscape.
Since 1952, Valley Telephone Cooperative has...
Raymondville picks Guzman & Muñoz for $2 million project
RAYMONDVILLE — Engineer Joe Muñoz will oversee a $2 million water tower repair project — even though he wasn’t the first pick for the...
Bearkats pound Bobcats in district opener
RIO HONDO — ZaRavion Armendarez rushed for two touchdowns and hauled in a reception for a third score as Raymondville defeated Rio Hondo in...
Legacy of father and son
RAYMONDVILLE — Reta Durham grew up listening to stories about her grandfather and the Texas Rangers who helped tame what he called “The Nueces...
Lady Tarpons top Lady Bearkats
RAYMONDVILLE — Led by senior libero Estrella Vasquez’s four service aces, the visiting Port Isabel Lady Tarpons defeated the Raymondville Lady Bearkats 25-21, 15-25,...