Recently added articles from The Monitor (McAllen, TX):
Gorbachev, Kennedy top UTPA speakers series.
Sep 15, 2007 ... Byline: Daniel Perry Sep. 15--EDINBURG -- Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev and environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. are slated to be featured in the fall portion of the University of Texas-Pan American's 2007-08 Distinguished Speakers Series. Gorbachev, who ...
South African immigrant linked to terror group.
Sep 14, 2007 ... Byline: Jeremy Roebuck Sep. 14--MCALLEN -- A South African woman arrested in McAllen and deported three years ago had ties to a Pakistani terrorist group that smuggled foreign nationals across the border, the state's top security official said. In a speech Wednesday ...
Under the gun.
Sep 12, 2007 ... Byline: Ryan Holeywell Sep. 12--MCALLEN -- Rio Grande Valley veterans and their families say U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus' positive report of progress in Iraq is too little too late. In testimony before Congress this week, Petraeus -- the top general in Iraq -- said ...
Gracias!
Aug 22, 2007 ... Byline: Zack Quaintance Aug. 22--After watching Hurricane Dean for days, Hidalgo County officials decided Tuesday to evacuate. But don't make plans to leave. Hidalgo County's more than 700,000 residents can stay put. It's the thousands of disaster ...
Group sued in connection with selling fake citizenship documents.
Aug 22, 2007 ... Byline: Andres R. Martinez Aug. 22--EDINBURG -- The Texas attorney general sued an Edinburg pastor and two others in connection with a company that promised people U.S. citizenship if they bought a fake tribal citizenship certificate for $400. "We have not seen a ...
Hidalgo County prepares for Hurricane Dean's aftermath.
Aug 20, 2007 ... Byline: Jeremy Roebuck Aug. 20--WESLACO -- The worst of Hurricane Dean may spare the Rio Grande Valley, but the storm itself could be just the start of the region's problems, Hidalgo County officials said Sunday. Flooding from overwhelmed dams and levees could force ...
FEMA: 'Be ready' for Hurricane Dean.
Aug 19, 2007 ... Byline: Zack Quaintance Aug. 19--Check out The Monitor's Hurricane Central special section, your online source for hurricane preparedness information. McALLEN -- Meteorologists and federal officials have warned the Rio Grande Valley to prepare for the arrival of ...
McAllen largely avoiding home foreclosures -- but for how long?
Jul 28, 2007
New vs. used.
Jul 27, 2007
Stock market crosses 14,000 milestone.
Jul 18, 2007 ... Byline: Kyle Arnold Jul. 18--MCALLEN -- Wall Street hit another numerical milestone Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke 14,000 and extended one of the strongest rallies in stock market history. The Dow Jones average -- the most popular stock indicator -- ...
Despite Senate block, representatives hopeful immigration reform will happen.
Jun 29, 2007
Feeling hot, hot, hot.
Jun 16, 2007
Anzalduas Bridge hit with low bond rating.
Jun 13, 2007
Far from home, local truck driver makes bizarre mistake.
Jun 02, 2007
American Idol: Who will it be? Fans on edge awaiting the finale.
May 23, 2007
Stepping up to the plate: Coyotes defeat Aces with timely play.
May 23, 2007
New city manager playing hardball with San Juan.
May 23, 2007
A myriad of variations available for shelled delight.
May 23, 2007
Autopsy: Delta Lake woman died of gunshot wound.
May 23, 2007
Deadline looms for Edcouch mayor-elect to make good on back-taxes.
May 23, 2007