Economic damage may be less than feared Sep 15, 2008
Air service to smaller cities in Texas, including Corpus Christi and Harlingen, was also disrupted. Story created Sep 14, 2008 - 16:14:18 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Southwest Airlines Resumes Dallas Love Service at 5 P.M. CT; Limited Operations from Corpus Christi and Harlingen on Sunday; Houston/Hobby Operation Remains Suspended Sep 14, 2008
Southwest has extended the dates for Customers holding reservations to or from Corpus Christi, Harlingen, or Houston Hobby through Wednesday, Sept. 17 ... Also, Customers holding reservations for a flight that is cancelled to and from Corpus Christi, Dallas Love, Harlingen, or Houston Hobby may request a refund for any unused ticket/travel itinerary. (PR Newswire)
Update: Southwest Airlines Reports Service Disruptions in Corpus Christi; Harlingen; Houston; and Dallas in Response to Hurricane Ike Sep 13, 2008
Airline Offers Alternatives to Customers Affected by the Storm and Continues to Closely Monitor its Austin and San Antonio Operations DALLAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines suspended its operations to and from Corpus Christi International Airport, Houston Hobby Airport, and Valley International Airport in Harlingen on Friday, Sept. 12, as a result of the predicted severe weather from Hurricane Ike ... The airline's ultimate plans to resume service to and from Corpus... (PR Newswire)
Airlines curtail flights in path of Hurricane Ike Sep 12, 2008
Southwest Airlines Co., which operates 144 daily flights from Hobby Airport, one of its busiest operations, canceled flights there and at Corpus Christi and Harlingen for Friday and Saturday. JetBlue Airways Corp., AirTran Airways' parent AirTran Holdings Inc., Delta and AMR also operate at Hobby. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Updated evacuations & closures in Texas due to Ike Sep 12, 2008
-Southwest Airlines suspended flights beginning Friday morning to and from Corpus Christi, Harlingen and Houston. -Several universities and colleges, including Sam Houston State University, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, all campuses in the Lone Star College system and Brazosport College. (KSLA.com, LA)
Mishap Leads Navy To Disperse Death Benefits Electronically Sep 12, 2008
In the Texas case, according to the newspaper, tried to deposit his son's check at the Texas State Bank in Harlingen on May 30. When bank officials called the Treasury Department, a representative reported the check was invalid. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Delta offers rescheduling for Texas travelers Sep 12, 2008
The affected Texas cities are Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Houston, Laredo, McAllen and San Antonio. Fares could increase if the origin and destination are changed, and the price difference will be collected at the time of rebooking. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Hurricane Ike bears down on busy Houston port Sep 12, 2008
Continental Airlines Inc., Southwest Airlines Co. and AMR Corp.'s American Airlines canceled many flights to Houston, Corpus Christi and Harlingen, Texas. Houston is Continental's largest hub, and the airline expected to stop outgoing flights early Friday afternoon there and possibly at other airports along the Gulf. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Southwest Airlines Outlines Initial Preparations for Hurricane Ike and Offers Relief for Customers Traveling Near the Storm Sep 11, 2008
Southwest Keeping Close Tabs on the Following Airports: Austin, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Houston Hobby, and San Antonio DALLAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Southwest Airlines said today that it will not operate flights to and from Corpus Christi International Airport and (Harlingen) Valley International Airport on Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. The airline's plans to resume service to and from Corpus Christi and Harlingen will depend upon the status of airport security... (PR Newswire)
Southwest Airlines cancels some flights due to Ike Sep 11, 2008
DALLAS - Southwest Airlines Co. said Wednesday it would cancel flights to and from Corpus Christi and Harlingen in south Texas on Friday and Saturday because of the approaching Hurricane Ike ... Southwest said travelers with reservations to or from Austin, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Houston Hobby, or San Antonio from midday Wednesday through Monday could rebook on other flights within 14 days without any additional charge. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Southwest, American expect travel disruptions from Hurricane Ike Sep 11, 2008
Dallas-based Southwest also cancelled flights to Corpus Christi and Harlingen for Friday and Saturday. Passengers whose flights were canceled may request a refund for any unused ticket, Southwest said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
State and Area Rankings following week zero Sep 4, 2008
1) Harlingen High (1-0) 2) Donna (1-0) 3) San Benito (1-0) 4) PSJA High (0-0) 5) Los Fresnos (0-0) 6) Weslaco (0-0) 7) Sharyland (1-0) 8) McAllen (0-1) 9) Edinburg North (1-0) 10) PSJA North (1-0). TexasPrepInsider. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Feds to investigate Texas schools for disabled Aug 23, 2008
Besides the schools in Lubbock and Denton, the other 11 are located in Abilene, Austin, Brenham, Carlsbad, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Lufkin, Mexia, Richmond, Harlingen and San Antonio. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Portland man dies after using heroin just once Aug 21, 2008
He grew up in Harlingen, Texas where his father Dennis is still a prominent dentist. Slideshow. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Senator gets key to city Aug 16, 2008
Hutchison, Texas senior senator, toured 600 miles of Coast in a three-day trip that began at Harlingen. The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce hosted the local stop off at the Tropics Waterfront Bar and Grill. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Hutchison attends 20th anniversary kickoff Aug 13, 2008
Her day began in Harlingen, and she continued through Raymondville, Sarita, Kingsville, and Corpus Christi. The anniversary event at the museum was co-hosted by the TMM board and the Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you? Aug 12, 2008
Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. (USA Today -- News)
Second chance worth the weight Aug 6, 2008
Gotay began working with Israel Hernandez, a two-time Olympic medalist from Cuba who became the U.S. national coach in 2005, at USA judo's new training center in Harlingen, Texas. She commuted at first, then tried to bring her daughters, and for the past year has left them in Temecula while she stayed in Harlingen to be a full-time athlete. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Birthday news Aug 2, 2008
Their parents are Floyd Jr. and Courtney Hejl of Harlingen. Grandparents are Floyd Sr. and Janie Hejl of Thrall and Ronnie and Celeste Crabtree of San Antonio. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 2, 2008
HARLINGEN WHITEWINGS Agreed to terms with INF Matt Lawman. BASKETBALL. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Rockingham falls into losers bracket Aug 1, 2008
Harlingen, Texas The Rockingham 12-under All-Star softball team had a last inning rally fall short losing to a team from San Benito, Texas 6-3 late Thursday afternoon. With some timely walks and deft base running the Rockingham girls ended the game with the tying run at the plate. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Rockingham All-Stars split first 2 games Jul 31, 2008
HARLINGEN, TEXAS The Rockingham 12-under All-Star softball team has arrived in South Texas to play in the PONY National Recreation League Tournament. The tournament began Monday night with the opening ceremonies held at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen ... After the teams were seated the mayor of Harlingen welcomed everyone to South Texas. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
If Limbaugh buys Rams, would they favor rush? Jul 29, 2008
The Harlingen WhiteWings of the independent United League will let fans walk into their final nine home games ... The hurricane downed power lines in Harlingen and forced the airport to close. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ex-Hurricane Dolly floods parts of NM, Texas Jul 28, 2008
At Harlingen, Texas, the city's Valley International Airport was reopened Sunday, four days after Hurricane Dolly shut it down. . (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rio Grande Valley Pre-Season 5A Top 10 Jul 27, 2008
Texas High School Football and Basketball. com covers high school athletics in Texas on the Scout. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
South Padre Island closed for business after hurricame Jul 26, 2008
Jennifer Ryan, a Red Cross spokeswoman in the field in Harlingen, said the units were unable to reach some affected neighborhoods "until government officials tell us it's safe to come in.". "There's frustration," she said. (Houston Chronicle)
Power outages widespread in Texas after Dolly... Jul 26, 2008
HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) - Business at reopened restaurants was humming, grocery store parking lots were packed and residents of south Texas were venturing out on the newly dry roads again as the remnants of Hurricane Dolly moved well away from the Rio Grande Valley ... "We're all OK," said Hilario Cruz as he chopped up a felled tree that just missed his pickup truck in Harlingen ... A bit farther northwest in Harlingen, Joanna Nunez was considering how to fix the new hole in her roof. (The Drudge Report)
Tarantulas, fire ants lurk in Texas floodwaters Jul 26, 2008
"We're all OK," said Hilario Cruz as he chopped up a felled tree that just missed his pickup in Harlingen. "We covered the windows. The water was up to our knees yesterday.". (USA Today -- Weather)
Texans Sift Through Dolly's Destruction Jul 26, 2008
HARLINGEN, Texas, July 25, 2008 ... "We're all OK," said Hilario Cruz as he chopped up a felled tree that just missed his pickup truck in Harlingen ... A bit farther northwest in Harlingen, Joanna Nunez was considering how to fix the new hole in her roof. (CBS News -- US)
Dolly's Destruction Jul 25, 2008
A group of Harlingen residents battled a flaming live power line lying on the driveway between two homes. Neighbors rushed to bang on doors and call for people to get out. (Fox News)
Hurricane Dolly lets Texas off easy Jul 25, 2008
HARLINGEN, Texas Residents across south Texas slogged through knee-deep muddy waters, tiptoed around downed power lines and dug through debris Thursday, but were thankful that Hurricane Dolly didn t pack the wallop they had feared. Downed power lines remained the greatest danger, and South Texas officials urged people to stay home one more day unless it s life or death. (New Haven Register, CT)
Area universities taking steps to boost student enrollment Jul 25, 2008
D. students in Harlingen will begin in the program this fall. Furthermore, Yoxall says the school was able to successfully launch intercollegiate athletics for undergraduate students starting with men s soccer and women s volleyball. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Storm Dolly Weakens to Depression, Dumps Rain on Texas as Coast Cleans Up Jul 25, 2008
The storm probably destroyed most of the cotton crop in the Rio Grande Valley, said , executive director for the Cotton & Grain Producers of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Harlingen, Texas, which represents growers of 90,000 acres (36,422 hectares) of cotton. Texas is the biggest U.S. cotton- growing state. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Dolly's wrath brings heavy rain, flooded streets Jul 25, 2008
A truck and a line of cars try to make their way through floodwaters Thursday in Harlingen, Texas. The weakening storm is expected to pour 8 to 12 inches of rain into already drenched areas of southern Texas. (CNN -- US)
Salvation Army Takes On Dolly Jul 25, 2008
The Salvation Army properties in Corpus Christi and Harlingen have not sustained any noticeable damage. The Salvation Army has 12 mobile feeding units from across the state positioned in McAllen and are currently serving approximately 1,000 evacuees at the local Salvation Army Corps building and several area schools. (KWTX.com, TX)
Texas Starts Cleanup after Dolly Jul 25, 2008
Associated Press writers Elizabeth White in Harlingen; John Porretto in Houston; John Pain in Miami; Stephanie Garlow in Washington; April Castro in Austin; Mark Walsh in Matamoros, Mexico; Jaime Zea in Mexico City; Regina L. Burns in Dallas and video journalist Rich Matthews on South Padre Island contributed to this report. More from. (Time.com)
Hurricane Dolly reaches coast Jul 24, 2008
National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado 18 miles northeast of the Harlingen Valley Airport this morning ... Associated Press writers Christopher Sherman in Harlingen, Texas; Betsy Blaney in Lubbock, Texas; Mark Walsh in Matamoros, Mexico; Jaime Zea in Mexico City; Regina L. Burns in Dallas and videographer Rich Matthews on South Padre Island contributed to this report. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Hurricane Dolly down to Category 1 storm after hitting Texas coast Jul 24, 2008
-- National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado 18 miles northeast of the Harlingen Valley Airport early today. A tornado watch was in effect for the area. (KSLA.com, LA)
Hurricane Dolly forces Frost to close Texas border branches Jul 24, 2008
Frost is temporarily closing 13 branches in Alamo, Brownsville, Donna, Harlingen, McAllen, Mission, Pharr, Raymondville and Weslaco out of safety concerns for its employees and customers. The company plans to reopen the branches on Thursday. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hurricane rakes coasts of Texas and Mexico Jul 24, 2008
As dusk fell, reports of minor flooding poured in from towns along the border, especially Rio Hondo, Combes and Harlingen. At least 60 people were trapped in houses in Cameron County by rising waters and asked county officials to ferry them to shelters, officials said. (International Herald Tribune)
UPDATE: Flooding Concerns Mount In Dolly's Aftermath Jul 24, 2008
There is one airboat secured at the Harlingen airport ... Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): DSHS has set up the ROC in Harlingen and is currently preparing rapid needs assessment teams. (KWTX.com, TX)
Perry Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Jul 24, 2008
General Land Office: The agency has secured equipment at the Brownsville warehouse, and has one airboat secured at the Harlingen airport. GLO is moving one 17', one 21' boat and one truck to the Beeville staging area. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hurricane Dolly Pounds Texas Coast in First Direct Hit of Region in Decade Jul 24, 2008
Dolly's heavy rain and wind probably destroyed most cotton fields in the Rio Grande Valley, usually the first region in the U.S. to start its annual harvest, said Webb Wallace, executive director for the Cotton & Grain Producers of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Harlingen, Texas, which represents growers who farm 90,000 acres of cotton. Texas is the biggest U.S. cotton-growing state. (Bloomberg -- US)
Hurricane Dolly disrupts air travel Jul 23, 2008
Southwest said it was canceling all of its scheduled flights to and from Corpus Christi and Harlingen due to the storm. There are no plans to cancel or disrupt flights on Thursday or Friday, but the company said customers should for updated information. (KHOU.com, TX)
Hurricane Chasers Jul 23, 2008
1:36pm Harlingen, Texas. The first rains from Dolly are beginning to fall. (KHOU.com, TX)
Poverty in Texas Jul 21, 2008
A Closer Look at Where, Why, and What is Being Done About It. This article will pinpoint where poverty in the state of Texas occurs, why the poverty exists, and what is being done within the state to make things better. (Suite101.com)
Richmond briefs Jul 17, 2008
The Rockingham 12u All-Star Softball team will play in the 2008 PONY League National Championship Tournament in Harlingen, Texas July 28-August 3. This tournament is the premier event for PONY affiliated Recreation League teams from across the country. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Seeking a Rescue Repeat Jul 17, 2008
Lifeguard teams from the cities of Houston, Plano, Lake Jackson, Harlingen, Pasadena and Edinburg are among those entered in the competition. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Drug smugglers bribing U.S. agents on Mexico border Jul 17, 2008
HARLINGEN, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. Border Patrol agent Reynaldo Zuniga was arrested last month lugging a bag of cocaine up from the Rio Grande, one of a growing number of law enforcement officers accused of taking bribes from drug gangs ... Former colleagues say Zuniga used to wait until agents in the south Texas town of Harlingen were distracted with paperwork, then slip down to the river and help smuggle in drugs from Mexico. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Texas Woman Gets Death Penalty For Torturing, Killing Toddler Jul 13, 2008
A jury in Brownsville sentenced 39-year-old Melissa Elizabeth Lucio of Harlingen to death. Witnesses testified the toddler, Maria Alvarez, was abused for months before dying from brain damage in a final violent assault. (KWTX.com, TX)
People Profile --Hair stylist goes ‘short’ for customer with cancer Jul 1, 2008
His work as stylist, which has taken him from his hometown of Harlingen, to Corpus Christi and then on to Houston before arriving here, hasn t been his only line of work. He spent a period of time as a bookmaker, at his brother s shop in Houston, and went on to design and make a pair of boots in honor of the Texas Sesquicentennial that were based on the Texas flag and present them to then vice president George Bush who accepted the gift for President Ronald Reagan. (Brenham Banner, TX)
DAVID CHAMPION Jun 29, 2008
Champion was born March 24, 1931 in Harlingen, Texas. He attended St. Augustine High School in San Diego, Calif. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
TexPREP receives grant funding through summer 2008 Jun 26, 2008
This summer, TexPREP will be conducted on 30 college campuses in 14 Texas cities including Alpine, Arlington, Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Edinburg, Fort Worth, Harlingen, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, San Antonio and Victoria. "TexPREP's partnership with the Greater Texas Foundation is very timely as we continue to increase the number of participants at existing sites and to add new sites throughout the state," says Rudy Reyna, executive director of PREP. "TexPREP's mission is... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Former LCISD teacher slain in Valley Jun 19, 2008
A former speech and drama teacher at Lamar Consolidated High School was found murdered Monday in his Harlingen apartment. John Farr, 49, who taught drama, speech and debate at LCHS from 2000-2002, was employed as a speech teacher at Harlingen High School South, where he coached the speech and debate team ... Vogt said just before classes were out in May, he and school secretary Betty Spradley made tentative plans to visit Farr in Harlingen. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Teenager Charged In Murder Of Texas High School Teacher Jun 19, 2008
(June 18, 2008)--A teenager remained in custody Wednesday, charged with murder in the death of a Harlingen High School South teacher whose body was found in his apartment ... Osborne said the boy attended Harlingen High School South, but it wasn't clear if he had been in one of Farr's classes. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cornyn rep here Tuesday Jun 18, 2008
Cornyn has seven regional offices throughout the state to assist Texans: Austin, Dallas, Harlingen, Houston, Lubbock, San Antonio and Tyler. Search the Web. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Border Patrol Agent Charged With Drug Counts Jun 10, 2008
Reynaldo Zuniga, a 34-year-old Border Patrol agent from Harlingen, was paid to pick up one of the men along the Rio Grande and then drive him to a fast food restaurant in Hidalgo, where the other man would pick him up, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Monday. Zuniga, Luis Alfredo Cruz, 29, and Jose Luis Arteaga, 24, were arrested early Saturday morning, said Border Patrol spokesman Ricardo Rosas. (Newsmax)
Even after Rita, building codes not a big priority along Texas coast Jun 2, 2008
Houston, Baytown, Pearland and Harlingen were the best Texas cities with ratings of 4. Beaumont, which sustained considerable damage from Rita, scored poorly with an 8. (KHOU.com, TX)
Ride of Silence May 24, 2008
Her son, Heath, died from injuries sustained in a Dec. 9, 2004 accident in Harlingen. He was a 2004 graduate of Rockport-Fulton High School and was attending Texas State Technical College at the time of the accident. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Court overturns verdict in Vioxx case, backs Merck May 15, 2008
During the trial in Harlingen, Texas, Merck lawyers argued that Garza's heart attack was the end result of his 23 years of heart disease. "Today's decision reaffirms that there is simply no reliable scientific evidence that Vioxx caused Mr. Garza's heart attack," said Ted Mayer, Merck's outside legal counsel. (USA Today -- Money)
TRANSACTIONS May 14, 2008
HARLINGEN WHITEWINGS Traded OF Sam McLain to San Angelo for a player to be named. Signed INF Candelario Perez. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
18-Year-Old Arrested After 14-Year-Old Stabbed To Death May 13, 2008
An 18-year-old Harlingen man was arrested on a murder charge ... He was taken to Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, where he died. (KWTX.com, TX)
Three United League Baseball Teams Welcome CPL Retail Energy as Newest Sponsor May 10, 2008
South Texas energy partner, CPL, plugs into family fun at the ballpark McALLEN, Texas, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- CPL Retail Energy was welcomed as the newest member of the team by United League Baseball's Harlingen WhiteWings, Edinburg Coyotes, and Laredo Broncos Friday, marking the South Texas energy partner's League sponsorship this season. Team jerseys were presented to CPL Retail Energy's Vice President and General Manager, Jim Steffes, who visited Harlingen Field and Veterans Field to catch... (PR Newswire)
MedCath earnings drop 9% May 8, 2008
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, MedCath cut its ownership in Harlingen Medical Center in Texas to 36 percent from 51 percent. The latest results exclude net revenue and income from operations at Harlingen. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
