Fitch Rates Rio Grande City CISD, TX's ULT Rfdg Bonds 'AAA' PSF/'AA-' Underlying; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA' rating to the following Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, Texas' unlimited tax bonds:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/fitch-rates-rio-grande-city-204200967.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 13:42:00 -0700

The Texas Tribune: With the Rio Grande Dry, El Paso Turns to Alternatives

The Rio Grande near El Paso has run dry - a situation that hasn't occurred in almost 10 years - removing a key source of water for the city.
http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_20648548/texas-tribune-rio-grande-dry-el-paso-turns?source=rss

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 18:13:17 -0700

Mexico Journal: Violence and Corruption on the Texas Border

Right now I?m sitting in a cafe in Mexico City, reading the front page of a newspaper. ???U.S.: Narco Bribed Yarrington: Looks to Seize His Assets in Texas,? the headline says. ??U.S. prosecutors have accused Tomas Yarrington, the former governor of Tamaulipas, a violence plagued state on the northern border of accepting millions of dollars ...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanielparishflannery/2012/05/23/mexico-journal-violence-and-corruption-on-the-texas-border/?feed=rss_home

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:09:24 -0700

Rio Grande City Taps New QB For Spread Offense

After a 6-2 district record and return to the playoffs, Rio Grande City hopes to continue building a winning program under 2nd year head coach Carlos Longoria.
http://www.valleycentral.com/sports/story.aspx?id=750041

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 13:43:53 -0700

Recent car bombing fires up concerns of spillover

A car bomb, that left eight Nuevo Laredo officers wounded, has Congressman Henry Cuellar calling for action saying this war isn't just Mexico's --it effects everyone.
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=758581

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 21:38:16 -0700

RGV Capsules: Coker takes in RGV Chamber meeting in Weslaco

WESLACO — UTSA has taken notice of the Rio Grande Valley’s love for football at any level. The program pointed to the following high school teams in deep South Texas receive when they are in playoffs competing against San Antonio-area schools.
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/sports/weslaco-140631-rgv-chamber.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 02:54:34 -0700

Mexico opposition party chides ex-governor in drug probe

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's opposition party, leading by double digits in presidential polls, on Wednesday said one of its former governors must face up to charges in the United States of accepting millions of dollars from drug cartels. In an effort to contain what is likely to become a hot campaign issue, the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) said they are deciding if Tomas ...
http://news.yahoo.com/mexico-opposition-party-chides-ex-governor-drug-probe-213055555.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:55 -0700

Grenade found on property behind Whataburger in Rio Grande City

Authorities are investigating how a grenade ended up on a piece of land behind a popular fast food restaurant.
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=748608

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 14:03:04 -0700

Government border town crackdowns on the rise

While much of New Mexico is west of the Rio Grande, this dusty enclave of 14,000 residents is the only U.S. city located on the Mexico side of the river, on the same side as — and just across the border fence from — Juarez.
http://news.yahoo.com/government-border-town-crackdowns-rise-074037970.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:06:31 -0700

$10k reward offer for 'bride killer'

Husband on the run after confessing to killing his wife the day they were married.
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=758359

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:38:16 -0700