Coke opens ‘green' plant in Brazil Nov 13, 2009
The new plant, located in the Brazilian town of Fazenda Rio Grande, is part of Le;o Junior, a beverage company bought in 2007 by Coca-Cola. It will have the capacity to produce almost 11,000 tons of dried teas each year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Local sports briefs: 'Dogs reel in long-range shooter Nov 13, 2009
beat Rio Grande (Ohio) 2-1 in overtime for the 2008 title. Kelly Carr, manager of the Fresno Sports Council that helped bring the event to Fresno, said the event will pump about $350,000 into the economy. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Regents name president at UT Pan Am Nov 12, 2009
The Board of Regents appointed Robert S. Nelson as the new president of the University of Texas - Pan American in the Rio Grande Valley. Nelsen will assume the president s position on Jan. 1, 2010. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Storm blamed for Brazil power cut Nov 12, 2009
At least 10 Brazilian states were partially or totally affected with problems spread over a wide geographical area, from Recife in the north-east to Rio Grande do Sul in the far south. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva dismissed claims that his government had failed to maintain the infrastructure. (BBC News -- Americas)
Women's Golf Signs Austin's Terry to NLI Nov 12, 2009
Terry is ranked 62nd overall in the Class of 2010 according to Golfweek. WACO, Texas - Baylor head women's golf coach announced the signing of Kaylin Terry to a National Letter of Intent for the 2010-11 academic year Wednesday. (Baylorbears.com)
Power restored in Brazil Nov 12, 2009
The states of Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo went totally dark, while Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Goias, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Parana, Acre, Rondonia, Bahia, Sergipe, Paraiba, Alagoas, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte were partially affected. The Federal District in which Brasilia, the nation's capital, is located also had outages. (CNN)
Brazil says massive blackout isolated incident Nov 12, 2009
Some areas in the states of Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso, Goias, Rio Grande do Sul,Santa Catarina, Parana, Acre, Rondonia, Bahia, Sergipe, Paraiba, Alagoas, Pernambuco, and Rio Grande do Norte were affected as well. In most states, there were no lingering effects of the blackout. (Xinhuanet, China)
13 killed, 30 wounded in mass shooting at Fort Hood Nov 12, 2009
8: Requires the Texas Veterans Commission and the Department of State Health Services to work with the Veterans Administration toward building a full service VA hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. Prop. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
OLLU to bolster math, science programs Nov 11, 2009
It also offers Weekend College Programs in San Antonio, Houston and the Rio Grande Valley. Most Read Stories. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Massive blackout leaves Brazil on edge Nov 11, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. The blackout occurred two days after US network CBS aired a report claiming massive power outages in Brazil in 2005 and 2007 were caused by cyber hackers attacking control systems. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Hispanic higher education: Closing the gap Nov 11, 2009
Some 90% of its students come from the borderplexthe Texan city of El Paso and its much larger sister-city, Ciudad Jurez, on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. More than 70% of its students are Mexican or Mexican-American. (The Economist)
Central Hockey League: Plante gets league honor Nov 10, 2009
The Jackalopes (8-1-1) return home at 7:05 p.m. Friday to face the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Pirates not discouraged by recent loss Nov 10, 2009
Offensively, the Hawks (who move up to 5A football next season) have dusted a couple of opponents (49-0 over Rio Grande and 40-6 over Albuquerque High) meaning that they seem to have no trouble piling up the points. This does pose a problem for the Pirate D which has allowed 119 points over its last two games, losses to St. Pius and Belen that slowed the Pirates' resolve, but have not destroyed it, according to senior wideout Isiah Whitmore. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Central Hockey League: Toivonen leads Jacks to fifth straight Nov 8, 2009
Odessa went 4-0 on their road trip and return home to host Rio Grande Valley at 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Deportation is often both a beginning and an end for many illegal immigrants Nov 8, 2009
Before traversing the invisible line, marked by a plaque on a bridge over the murky waters of the Rio Grande, Mr. Cruz looked back. He was one of 107 Mexican men who had started out that morning in shackles at the York County Prison and had been placed by immigration officials on a chartered plane at Harrisburg International Airport for a flight to the border. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cincinnati slated for casino after Issue 3 passes Nov 7, 2009
Clyde Evans, of Rio Grande, said he will pursue an amendment increasing the rate to 60 percent. Evans would also divert one-half of total casino revenue to education funding, require competitive bidding to secure a casino license and suspend the locations of the casinos until they could be given further consideration. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Preliminary reports: 3 ND college students drowned Nov 7, 2009
Rio Grande County Sheriff Brian Norton would not say how the couple died, but he says he expects the district attorney to file charges by Friday. Preliminary reports: 3 ND college students drowned. (Fresno Bee -- State)
General News Nov 7, 2009
11 G.P.A. - National Anthem Auditions Set for Saturday, Aug. 2 - OLYMPIC SPORTS SEASON PASS - Lobo Radio Network - Olympic Sports Season Pass - FULL WEEK OF NEW MEXICO LOBOS PROGRAMMING BEGINS MONDAY - Good Times Had By All - 2008 Junior Lobo Club Summer Picnic - Lobos Take Inaugural Rio Grande Rivalry Trophy - UNM Has 78 Earn MWC Scholar-Athlete Award - Spring 2008 Academic All-Mountain West Conference Team Announced - Lobos Help Out at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Lobo Louie and Lucy... (Golobos.com)
Marketing firm dials into S.A. Nov 6, 2009
When Vento met Enrique Garza, owner of a mortgage company and several other businesses based in the Rio Grande Valley, they decided to form a partnership and launch a company. At first, the company was going to be called Build It Buy It Sell It and was going to focus on the real estate industry. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hurricane Ida Weakens to Tropical Storm Nov 6, 2009
About 80 percent of homes were destroyed in nearby Karawala, a fishing village of about 100 flimsy, wooden shacks near the mouth of the Rio Grande de Matagalpa, said Nicaragua's National Civil Defense director, Mario Perez. Nicaraguan TV station Canal 63 showed images of corrugated metal roofs and electrical lines flying through the air, and coconut palms bent over by the howling winds. (CBS News -- World)
Hurricane Ida downgraded, hits thousands in Nicaragua Nov 6, 2009
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WG Finishes Tied for 13th at Onion Creek Nov 4, 2009
The Baylor women's golf team will open its spring schedule Feb. 7-9, 2010, at the Purdue-hosted Lady Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, P.R.. CHALLENGE AT ONION CREEK Team Results. (Baylorbears.com)
Rio Grande CU scores high on national index Nov 4, 2009
Based on those measurements, Credit Union Strategy and Performance magazine placed Albuquerque s Rio Grande 149th out of 715 credit unions nationally in the $100 to $250 million asset range, said Rio Grande President and CEO Chris Fitzgerald in a news release ... Founded in 1953, Rio Grande Credit Union currently serves more than 16,000 members in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
2010 schedule » Nov 4, 2009
Puerto Rico Open Trump International Golf Club; Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Michael Bradley. (ESPN -- Golf)
Hot spots for leaf peepers Nov 3, 2009
"We're also getting a lot of color along the Rio Grande river -- not necessarily in trees although they are there -- but we also get a lot of brush and scrub," said Schallau. "There's a lot of really nice color right now.". (CNN -- International)
Record Year For Treated Water Productivity Nov 3, 2009
Believe it or not, the murky, brown river water in the ponds near the Rio Grande is what half of El Paso drinks. But before it is transformed into drinkable water, it's treated at the Jonathan Roger's Water Treatment Plant. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Texas Amendments Nov 3, 2009
It's designed to speed up efforts to open a federal Veterans Administration hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, where residents currently must travel to San Antonio to receive some VA hospital services. . (Odessa American, TX)
Police Report, Aug. 27-Sept. 2 Nov 1, 2009
Disorderly conduct reported in the 1500 block of Rio Grande Drive. Drug possession reported in the 2400 block of Jupiter Road. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Police Report, Sept. 2-9 Nov 1, 2009
Assault reported in the 1500 block of Rio Grande Drive ... Drug possession reported in the 1500 block of Rio Grande Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
WG Concludes Fall at Onion Creek Nov 1, 2009
Women's Golf Concludes Fall at Onion Creek - BAYLOR OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Women's Golf Concludes Fall at Onion Creek. (Baylorbears.com)
Trick or Treat: A voting guide for Texans (20) Nov 1, 2009
Proposition 8 is designed to allow the Rio Grande Valley to build another Veterans Hospital. Your thoughts. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Police Report, Sept. 9-15 Nov 1, 2009
Assault reported in the 1500 block of Rio Grande Drive. Assault reported near the intersection of Jupiter Road and 18th Street. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Poetry to Inspire and is Inspired by Nature, People, Places, and More -- Written in Spanish, This Poetry Anthology Unveils the Poet-Author's Life and Experiences Oct 31, 2009
The Rio Grande de Loiza and its many messages to author Hilda Medina are still fresh in her mind ... Visiting, bathing, and fishing in the Rio Grande de Loiza River were both exciting and challenging. (Primezone Releases)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes hit the road Oct 30, 2009
The IceRays lost 2-1 to Rio Grande Valley on Oct. 24 and have been sitting idle since then, waiting for the Jackalopes to come to town. Jereme Tendler leads the team with three points (2-1) as head coach Brent Hughes has put a tougher defensive squad on the ice this season. (Odessa American, TX)
TPWD special youth-only hunt set for weekend of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Oct 30, 2009
1 as special youth-only seasons for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey ... During the statewide special youth-only hunting weekend, licensed youth 16 years of age or younger will be allowed to harvest white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Colorado boy, 14, suspected of killing parents Oct 29, 2009
Rio Grande County Sheriff Brian Norton would not say how the couple died, but he says he expects the district attorney to file charges by Friday. Authorities say the boy was not at the home when the bodies were found. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Big Bend To Get Endangered Minnows Oct 29, 2009
DEXTER, N.M. (October 28, 2009)--Thousands of endangered Rio Grande silvery minnows that were raised at a national hatchery in southeastern New Mexico are being trucked to Texas, where theyll be released into the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park as part of a five-year experiment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that aims to establish a population of minnows in the river's southern reaches ... Once abundant, minnow numbers plummeted because of habitat changes and environmental... (KWTX.com, TX)
Young Marksmen Taking Aim At Weekend Hunt Oct 29, 2009
A second youth-only season is also set for Jan. 16-17, 2010, (at the end of the general season) for Rio Grande turkey only. (Youth-only spring seasons to hunt Rio Grande turkey are also set March 13-14, 2010, and May 8-9, 2010. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Foreclosure plague spreading Oct 29, 2009
Located in one of the poorest sections of the country -- the Rio Grande Valley, five hours south of San Antonio -- it is a classic border town. It relies heavily on trade with Mexico, with 35% of its retail market derived from Mexican nationals coming to shop and dine. (CNN -- Money)
Having a mission to serve Oct 29, 2009
As of October 2009, there are 72 Wesley Nurses working in strategic locations across the 79-county area of the Southwest Texas and Rio Grande Conferences of the United Methodist Church. It s just new to our church, Sizer said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sul Ross’ Rio Grande Research Center awarded $1.434 million for water study Oct 29, 2009
Sul Ross' Rio Grande Research Center awarded $1 ... Sul Ross' Rio Grande Research Center awarded $1 ... ALPINE The Rio Grande Research Center at the School of Arts & Sciences at Sul Ross State University has been awarded $1. (Odessa American, TX)
Mexican military finds tunnel 100 feet from US Oct 28, 2009
De la Rosa, who travels frequently to the U.S. on a tourist visa, was detained Thursday when he tried to cross the border from Ciudad Juarez, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, said de la Rosa's El Paso lawyer, Carlos Spector. It ought to be clear. (Fresno Bee -- State)
#25 Irish To Face Washington State In San Antonio Showdown Oct 27, 2009
Notre Dame has more than 4,600 alumni in the state of Texas, most as part of alumni clubs in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico. The off-site home game concept, as originated by former Notre Dame athletic director Kevin White, came about once the NCAA opted for a 12-game regular season. (Und.com)
H1N1: 'pushing hospitals to their limit' Oct 27, 2009
In Rio Grande County, a rural community in the Rockies about 200 miles south of Denver near the New Mexico border, clinics were so overwhelmed with patients that they began turning away those who didn't have flu. With absentee rates of 40%, schools closed. (USA Today)
US Courier & Logistics expands operations Oct 27, 2009
opened four new facilities across Texas, including Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. The Dallas-based company is ramping up its logistics operations in anticipation of the economy rebounding in Texas. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Unsealed documents portray seamier side of Allen Oct 27, 2009
Addie Chancellor, an older sister -- Allen had eight siblings -- said when Allen was born in 1937, the family was living in a tent along the Rio Grande in Socorro, N.M.. "We were definitely the 'have nots,' the 'ragamuffins' at school, and that hurt," she wrote. (Anchorage Daily News)
Immigration agents mishandle informants Oct 26, 2009
These troubling misdeeds are a sampling of misconduct by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel as the agency seeks to carve out a bigger role in the deadly border war against Mexican drug gangs (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Police reports, Sept. 29-Oct. 5 Oct 26, 2009
7:39 a.m. - Burglary of habitation in the 1200 block of Rio Grande Court. 1:47 p.m. - Theft in the 1300 block of W. McDermott Drive. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Changes this week for outdoors shows Oct 24, 2009
The Rio Grande turkey is the subject of this episode with veteran outdoorsmen such as Cabela's Tom Rosdail, Garmin's Ted Gartner, Do All Outdoors' Ben Fleming and a host of others head to southwest Texas for a spring-time adventure, where they share tips, tactics and stories on turkey hunting. 7:30 a.m. ET dawns with Pro Hunter Journal. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Now at the Home of Free HD, Even More Channels Available in the Rio Grande Valley Oct 24, 2009
HARLINGEN, Texas, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning October 20, 2009, Time Warner Cable customers throughout the Rio Grande Valley, received an additional 27 new high definition (HD) channels ... Time Warner Cable currently services customers throughout the Rio Grande Valley. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
US Courier & Logistics opens four branches Oct 24, 2009
on Friday opened four full-service branches in Waco, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley and East Texas, expanding the company's coverage to new areas of the state. With the new branches, the company has added another 10 percent of the state s population to its total courier and delivery services coverage area, which now reaches 85 percent of the state s population. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Rio Grande Electric Co-op receives second military contract Oct 23, 2009
Who ever said lightning never strikes the same place twice had never heard of Rio Grande Electric Cooperative ... Rio Grande Electric Co-op, already counts the military among its membership, having received an electrical maintenance contract for Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, in 2002. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes at Gorillas Oct 23, 2009
Outlook: The Jackalopes are coming off a 7-0 victory Tuesday against the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, scoring five goals on the power play. Dominic Leveille leads the team in scoring with five points (three goals, two assists) with Collin Circelli (3-1), Jeff Pierce (2-2) and Mike Lesperence (0-4) tied for second with four points. (Odessa American, TX)
Deputies: 3,000 pounds of pot found hidden among lemons, watermelons Oct 22, 2009
Investigators said the 18-wheeler is from Mission, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
TX authorities free Mexican human rights advocate Oct 22, 2009
De la Rosa, who travels frequently to the U.S. on a tourist visa, was detained Thursday when he tried to cross the border from Ciudad Juarez, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, said de la Rosa's El Paso lawyer, Carlos Spector. Murders in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, at all-time high. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Central Hockey League: Six Jacks score in rout over Bees Oct 21, 2009
Jeff Pierce scored two goals, Mike Lesperance had four assists and the Jackalopes scored five times on the power play en route to a 7-0 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at Ector County Coliseum. Philippe Plante, Collin Circelli, Mike Ramsay, Dominic Leveille and Jean Bourbeau also netted goals for the Jackalopes, who improved to 2-1 on the season with the victory. (Odessa American, TX)
Pack at home with Hornets Oct 21, 2009
Since retirement, Pack pushed to become an assistant coach in the NBA. Trying to get his foot in the door, he spent last season as an assistant with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Developmental League. But Pack caught a break this summer when Scott invited him to help work out draft prospects with his staff. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Saks Off 5th to open at Park Lane Oct 21, 2009
The other Texas stores are located in San Antonio, Katy Mills, Houston Grove, Grapevine, Rio Grande, San Marcos and Mercedes. Once North Dallas Park Lane development is complete, the entertainment center will feature 2. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
The Hawaii teen goes to school Oct 21, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Oct 20, 2009 04:09 PMModified Tue, Oct 20, 2009 04:09 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mexican official in US custody doesn't want asylum Oct 20, 2009
De la Rosa, who travels frequently to the U.S. on a tourist visa, was detained Thursday when he tried to cross the border from Ciudad Juarez, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, said de la Rosa's El Paso lawyer, Carlos Spector. A border agent asked him about previous comments that he feared he might be killed after claiming he had evidence of at least 170 cases of Mexican army human rights violations, Spector said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Early Voting For Nov. Election Begins Oct 20, 2009
It's designed to speed up efforts to open a federal Veterans Administration hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, where residents currently must travel to San Antonio to receive some VA hospital services. Proposition 9: Protects the right of the public to access and use the public beaches bordering the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico. (Click2Houston, TX)
Southwestern travel notes Oct 20, 2009
Big Bend Ranch State Park borders the Rio Grande between Lajitas and Presidio and is west of Big Bend Ranch National Park. To learn more about the park and Fiesta: www. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes vs. Killer Bees Oct 20, 2009
RIO GRANDE VALLEY (0-1-0) AT JACKALOPES (1-1-0). Site: Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American, TX)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes fall against Gorillas Oct 18, 2009
Dominic Leveille scored a second-period goal for the Jackalopes (1-1), who return to Ector County Coliseum on Tuesday to host the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Prop 11 stirs eminent domain debate Oct 18, 2009
Other proposed constitutional amendments would set aside money to develop more top-level research universities; help to establish a Veterans Administration hospital in the Rio Grande Valley; and mandate public access to Texas beaches. Early voting runs until Oct. 30. (KHOU.com, TX)
