More AZ H.S. selections Jun 7, 2008
Gilbert Mesquite graduate Ronnie Welty was drafted for the second time in his career, taken in the 20th round by Baltimore after a good year at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. He has committed to Oral Roberts next year. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Visit Carson City History Museum May 29, 2008
A yellow-bellied marmot, spotted skunk and dozens of other native animals stand against backdrops of mesquite, sand and sage. Among the mounted fish is the Cui ui. (Suite101.com)
ABATIX CORP. Reports Operating Results for 2007 Apr 10, 2008
MESQUITE, Texas, April 9, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ABATIX CORP. (Nasdaq: ) today announced net sales of $68,956,000 for 2007 increased 4% from net sales of $66,448,000 in 2006 and net earnings of $1,266,000 or. 74 per share for 2007 increased from net earnings of $998,000 or. (PR Newswire)
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Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. April 5, 2008 at the Church On The Hill, 2111 Skyline Dr., Mesquite. Memorial arrangements were under the direction of Parker-Ashworth Funeral Home of Kaufman. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Boys volleyball notes Mar 27, 2008
Boulder Creek defeated Gilbert Mesquite, 25-17, 25-8, earlier this month to win the Ryan Sherrow Invitational, an 18-team tournament hosted by Marana Mountain View. Boulder Creek went 5-0 in pool play and went on an impressive run in bracket play leading to the championship match. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Fighting Reno coal plants Mar 16, 2008
The rally comes as Sierra Pacific Resources, Dynegy-LS Power Group and Sithe Global Power are pursuing separate plans to build the coal plants near Ely and Mesquite. Gibbons, a Republican, has said the proposed coal plants will burn cleaner than older plants and are crucial for economic development. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Buena girls skunk Mesa Dobson, 10-0 Mar 9, 2008
Melissa Becker, who on Friday pitched all seven innings in a 5-2 loss to Mesquite, struck out the next three hitters. Becker allowed three earned runs in her second week coming off rehab from a knee injury. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Death Valley is a place of superlatives and not always as hot as you think Mar 8, 2008
Another sunrise-sunset hot spot is the Mesquite Flat Dunes complex (also called Death Valley Dunes) near Stovepipe Wells, where you can ditch your shoes, climb and play to your heart s content ... Then drive back to the Mesquite Flat Dunes for some frolicking in the sand at the end of the day. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Nevada casino win down nearly 5 percent in January Mar 8, 2008
The exception was Mesquite, up 25. 9 percent. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Coal plant support pulled Mar 2, 2008
Officials in Springdale, Virgin, Ivins and Mesquite also are on record opposing the coal burning. Reader Comments. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
I-Team: Brittney Bergeron Speaks to the I-Team's Colleen McCarty Part 1 Feb 28, 2008
At 2 o'clock in the morning, alone with her sister Kissy in a trailer in Mesquite, Brittney was awakened by a knock at the door. The man outside said her mom had been hurt. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
What was he thinking? Feb 10, 2008
"They said 'Yeah,' so I fell in behind the other units and we chased the guy to the Mesquite, right on the Arizona border, and he went down a one-way street, and the Mesquite cops put the spikes out, so his tires shredded and he was riding on rims by the time he came to a stop," relays the police officer. "And in no time, you had a dozen cops or more, out of their cars, fanned out in a circle, drawing their shotguns. It was an impressive display of efficiency and response, but nothing came of... (CNN)
2008 Pac-10 Recruiting Classes Feb 8, 2008
Mesquite, TX (Navarro JC). ARIZONA STATE. (Pac-10.org)
2008 Arizona Football Signees Feb 7, 2008
Mesquite, TX (North/Navaro College). R.J. Young. (FOX 11, AZ)
I-Team: The Coal Battle Heats Up Feb 7, 2008
A third plant is also in the works for the Mesquite area and a big hearing is set for tomorrow night. The hearing will be at the Mesquite City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 7th. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Livingston out; Magnolia, Magnolia West in Feb 2, 2008
Brenham Banner-Press Online Edition. Online From Brenham TX. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Survive before Super Bowl on XX dollars a day Feb 2, 2008
Smoky, mesquite grill, tree stumps for chairs. Grab their version of the quarter-pounder, called the Little One. (CNN -- Travel)
DFW Realignment Winners and Losers Feb 2, 2008
Although they kept the Mesquite schools Forney losses Highland Park and Richardson Pearce along with avoiding Rockwall. Its a win-win scenario for Forney as the new 15-4A is a hodgepodge of teams without homes. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
UIL realignment: Local schools have new rivals, smaller districts Feb 2, 2008
In the eastern part of the DFW area, the Mesquite ISD's three Class 5A schools -- Mesquite, North Mesquite and Horn -- have a little less travel to do ... Meanwhile, Mesquite Poteet and West Mesquite will drive past Rockwall and Royse City to get to District 15-4A rivals Forney and Terrell, and go south to Lancaster, Mabank and Red Oak. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Peoria Invitational brings best from three states Jan 19, 2008
He was defeated in quarterfinals by Mike Hamel of Mesquite 4-0. Jimmy Clothier competed in the 119-pound division and lost his first mach to Eric Proulx of Desert Vista 5-0. (Peoria Times, AZ)
Mesquite a Nevada golf destination that offers a fair way to play Jan 19, 2008
Jim Longlas, a Los Angeles-area resident who repairs MRI machines for a living, was having a cold beverage at Wolf Creek Golf Club this fall and extolling the virtues of Mesquite as a golf destination ... In two sentences, Longlas came close to summing up what makes Mesquite appealing for a growing number of visitors ... Mesquite has six golf courses and seven hotels four of which are casino hotels and two spas. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wickenburg's next big frontier: Growth Jan 6, 2008
Even today, they step through the ranch's wrought-iron fences to ride horses, walk desert trails and golf among a green haven of mesquite trees and saguaros, said Dallas "Rusty" Gant, ranch owner and former town mayor. Newcomers' feelings. (AZCentral -- News)
Rite Aid to close 28 stores in the Las Vegas area Jan 6, 2008
The company will sell patient prescription files of 27 stores in the Las Vegas metro market including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson to Walgreen Co. It is also selling the prescription files of a store in nearby Mesquite that will also close. It's been part of our long-term strategy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wheels for a friend Dec 29, 2007
Berry and his wife, Mary Ann, who owned the Zanavoo restaurant, will leave Jan. 3 for Warm Springs, a youth camp near Mesquite owned by the LDS Church. The camp spans several square miles, so church leaders recommended the Berrys bring a side-by-side four-wheeler to get around. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Draft permit for coal-fired power plant issued Dec 29, 2007
Nevada state environmental quality officials have released a draft permit for a coal-fired power plant about 14 miles north of Mesquite ... They say the proposed plant in Lincoln County will foul the air for residents in Mesquite and nearby St. George, Utah. (KRNV.com, NV)
Sports on TV this Week Dec. 24-29 Dec 23, 2007
ESPN Golf 2007 Long Drive Championship - Mesquite, Nev. I p.m.. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Phoenix golfer wins 'Big Break' Dec 20, 2007
Phoenix resident Brian Kontak won the championship match of the Big Break: Mesquite television series without much trouble, but boy did he have to scramble just to get onto the program ... Big Break: Mesquite is the eighth installment of a series that pits aspiring golfers from various walks of life against one another for a shot at fame and fortune ... Brian Kontak holds up the trophy after winning The Golf Channel's "The Big Break: Mesquite." MORE ON THIS TOPIC. (AZCentral -- Sports)
UT group opposes coal plants Dec 20, 2007
A third coal-fired plant, a 750-megawatt project planned by Sithe Global Power, is planned farther south near Mesquite, Nev. about 40 miles southwest of St. George, Utah. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Reid Fails to Block Coal Plants at Great Basin National Park Dec 18, 2007
A third coal-fired plant, a 750-megawatt project planned by Sithe Global Power farther south near Mesquite, would probably not have been affected. Reid, D-Nev. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Rural campuses at risk Dec 14, 2007
Closer to home, the College of Southern Nevada has about half a dozen rural learning centers in locations including Mesquite and Caliente. Although "it's not our desire," CSN could eliminate or reduce services to some outlying communities, said Patty Charlton Dayar, vice president of finance and budget. (Las Vegas Sun)
Coal plant opening put off Nov 30, 2007
Pope also cited plans by LS Power Group, a New Jersey-based independent power company, for a rival 1,600-megwatt coal-fired power plant near Ely, and another company's plan to build a 750-megawatt plant near Mesquite. State consumer advocate Eric Witkoski said he has concerns about carbon dioxide emissions and other risks from the Ely plant, but said Sierra Pacific Resources subsidiary Nevada Power Co. does need to expand electricity production. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Arizona official rejects transfer of water to Nevada Nov 29, 2007
The company wants to pump water from the Muddy Creek aquifer in the Mormon Wells area north of Beaver Dam and transport it to the Virgin Valley Water District in nearby Mesquite, Nevada. The application drew opposition from Beaver Dam and Littlefield residents who expressed concerns that the project could leave their wells dry. (AZCentral -- News)
Judge OKs two getaways for Kott Nov 16, 2007
The second trip is over Thanksgiving to visit the family of his significant other, Debra Stovern, in Mesquite, Nev. She came to Kott's trial and testified on his behalf. (Anchorage Daily News)
Battle Turkey Nov 15, 2007
In it to win it / The Chronicle's Turkey Training Camp Cook-Off had a twist this year - home cooks put their best Thanksgiving dishes to the test. " Team Navy's menu centered on spice, with Thang's mixed greens in peanut sauce and Caniglia's peppery sausage stuffing anchoring the meal. Leach's apple clafouti, a French custard-based dessert, was planned for the grand finale. Both groups were told that their meals, including their desserts, had to be on the table, served hot and beautifully... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
DFW Friday Night Lights - Diggs' Week 9 Picks Nov 2, 2007
Munday takes on Seymour in 1A. Boyd takes on Cisco in 2A. Argyle takes on Decatur in 3A. WF Rider takes on Denton Ryan in 4A. 5A features Longview and Mesquite ... District 12-5A Mesquite (5-3, 3-0) at Longview (7-1, 3-0) -- This should be a great game for the district championship ... Tyler John Tyler and Tyler Lee have played Longview competitively - meanwhile, Mesquite has taken care of teams pretty convincingly thus far. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Crime Blotter Oct 18, 2007
Police say a suspected bank robber is dead after he ran from the scene near 15th Street and Mesquite in downtown Las Vegas. Melissa Duran, Reporter. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Top 100 Cable Systems - Systems Directory Oct 10, 2007
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ICE roundup in Arizona nets 47 suspected gang members Oct 10, 2007
ICE agents in Arizona also partnered with officers from the police in Mesquite, Nev ... Mesquite Police Chief Douglas Law credited ICE's broad immigration authority with helping take suspected gang members off the street. (AZCentral -- News)
Nevada casinos win record $1.146 billion in July Sep 13, 2007
Mesquite revenues were up 20. 4 percent, North Las Vegas revenues were up 15. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Air Force Hosts TCU In Thursday Night Tilt Sep 11, 2007
Justin, TX (Northwest) 21 FB 5-9 210 Sr. Mesquite, TX (John Horn) 24 TB 5-10 190 Sr. River Oaks, TX (Castleberry) 35 OLB 6-4 230 So. Houston, TX (E.E. Worthing) 38 TB 5-8 175 So. (Airforcesports.com)
Officer Involved Shooting in Downtown Las Vegas Sep 6, 2007
Police say a suspected bank robber is dead after he ran from the scene near 15th Street and Mesquite in downtown Las Vegas. The shooting remains under investigation with many questions still unanswered. (KLAS-TV)
The Mtn. Added to Baja Broadband Systems in Utah, Colorado, Nevada Aug 31, 2007
George metropolitan area) and the Virgin Valley of Nevada (Mesquite) begins September 1, the first day of the 2007 Mountain West Conference football season. Customers in these areas wishing to sign up for Baja service to see The Mtn. (Themwc.com)
Senator Ensign Says Coal-Fired Plants a Must Aug 31, 2007
Reid has vowed to do everything he can to stop the proposed construction of three coal-fired plants, two near Ely and a third near Mesquite. Ensign said after he toured a geothermal plant on the edge of Mount Rose in south Reno today that he and Reid have talked about their opposing views on the matter. (KRNV.com, NV)
Lady Tigers look to even record in nondistrict match at Ennis Aug 29, 2007
" Other volleyball action involving local teams includes Kaufman hosting Forney.The Lady Lions finished second in the Terrell tournament Saturday while Forney competed in the Gatesville tournament. Crandall will host North Mesquite in a non-district match and Scurry-Rosser will face Italy on the road.The Lady Cats (9-4) took third in the Eustace tournament Saturday. Reader Feedback There are No comments posted. comments on this story: Feedback Rules We urge feedback writers to treat this as a... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Kickoff In The Golden State Aug 25, 2007
The top game involving Northern Section schools involves Redding Enterprise, who travels to Virgin Valley in Mesquite, Nevada on Saturday. Story Tools. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
ABATIX CORP. Announces Intent to Voluntarily Terminate SEC Reporting and Delist From NASDAQ Aug 22, 2007
MESQUITE, Texas, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ABATIX CORP. (Nasdaq: ) announced today that it intends to file a Form 25 with The NASDAQ Stock Market and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to voluntarily delist the Abatix Common Stock ("Common Stock") from the NASDAQ Capital Market ("Capital Market") and to deregister the Common Stock under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). The Company also intends to file a Form 15 with the SEC to... (PR Newswire)
In Local Sports Aug 19, 2007
The Harrison winner will compete in the World Long Drive Championship, which will take place October 22-27 in Mesquite, Nevada with a total purse of $500,000. The world championship finals will be aired on ESPN.. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
ABATIX CORP. Reports Operating Results for Second Quarter of 2007 Aug 14, 2007
MESQUITE, Texas, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ABATIX CORP. (Nasdaq: ) today announced net sales of $17,191,000 for the second quarter of 2007 increased 1% from net sales of $16,956,000 in 2006 and net earnings of $301,000 or. 18 per share for the second quarter of 2007 decreased from net earnings of $368,000 or. (PR Newswire)
Home prices still far from affordable Aug 13, 2007
The median price of homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service (which primarily reflects resale homes sold throughout Las Vegas but also includes Mesquite and Pahrump) fell to $295,000 in July, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. That's a 3. (Las Vegas Sun)
Continue reading Aug 4, 2007
Hanford erupted for 17 hits to advance in loser's bracket play and will take on Mesquite, Nev. this morning at 10 a.m. at Tokumoto Field. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
No Agreement Between Gibbons and Reid on Coal Plant Aug 1, 2007
Both Sierra Pacific Resources and LS Power of New Jersey want to build coal-fired power plants near Ely, in White Pine County, while Sithe Global Power of New York is planning a plant near Mesquite, in Lincoln County. All three would ship power to southern Nevada. (KRNV.com, NV)
Senator Harry Reid Vows to Block Coal-Fired Power Plants in Nevada Jul 27, 2007
Two of the projects are near Ely and the third is near Mesquite. Reid said the Ely-area projects alone would require millions of tons of coal a year that in turn would generate millions of tons of pollution. (KRNV.com, NV)
New communities cater to amateur stargazers Jul 25, 2007
A number of houses have sprung up among the mesquite brush, most with one or two observatories equipped with powerful reflector telescopes, while some other newcomers to the project are still marking out land and building. "When I retired, I thought I was looking for an isolated place for myself to view the stars," said Algots, 68, who is just finishing work fitting out a ready-built home and the observatory that he built for himself. (MSNBC -- Technology)
NEW: Flash Flood Information Jul 20, 2007
In August of 2004 and January of 2005, the Las Vegas Valley experienced flash flooding with Mesquite and Overton sustaining heavy damage. Another diasterous and damaging flood hit the northwest part of the Las Vegas Valley on Aug. 19, 2003, causing millions of dollars in damage. (KLAS-TV)
County wants bigger cut of room tax pie Jul 17, 2007
City officials in Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite say the proposal is fair, though North Las Vegas City Manager Gregory Rose said he wants the county to define which regional parks will be built and when. Las Vegas City Manager Doug Selby said he isn't comfortable talking about the city's position yet. (Las Vegas Sun)
Record Nevada casino winnings reported Jul 13, 2007
Increases also were reported in Mesquite, the Boulder Strip, Sparks and Stateline, on Lake Tahoe's south shore. The state collected $83. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Man Dies After Becoming Stranded In Desert Jul 10, 2007
Holt's body was found within six miles of the car, approximately 40 miles southeast of Mesquite, Nevada. A sheriff's officer reports Holt had rented the car in Las Vegas. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Success, suits mark developer's past Jul 9, 2007
Success, lawsuits mark developer's past. Rebeil plans condo-hotel in downtown San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
If you can stand the heat, well then, stay in Las Vegas Jul 5, 2007
Las Vegas SUN: If you can stand the heat, well then, stay in Las Vegas. If you can stand the heat, well then, stay in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Sun)
AZ junior wrestlers take regional titles Jul 4, 2007
Five wrestlers posted 9-1 records: Kyle De Berry (160) and Mike Moreno (119) of Tucson Sunnyside, Aaron Briggs (145) of Tucson Flowing Wells, Nathaniel Abril (135) of Safford and Chris Hunt (140) of Gilbert Mesquite. Gilbert Mesquite's Chris Hunt had a 9-1 record at the Western State Duals. (AZCentral -- Sports)
116-DEGREES PREDICTED FOR VEGAS THIS WEEK... 127 FOR DEATH VALLEY... Jul 3, 2007
115 TO 118 IN THE MESQUITE AREA.. 105 TO 110 IN KINGMAN.. (The Drudge Report)
Greek In The Valley Jun 24, 2007
Another time, right after we sat down, we asked for the four spreads ($16) -- a delicious cucumber yogurt, whipped feta with fire-roasted chiles, mesquite grilled eggplant and mullet roe -- to enjoy with cocktails. We suspected something was amiss when we waited 15 minutes, then saw another group get our order, to their surprise and delight. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Plane Talk 06-24-2007 Jun 24, 2007
TUESDAY: Stephen Padduck stopped in for fuel en route to Mesquite from Las Vegas, Nev. Tim Hardage flew to Perryton in a Bellanca Viking to pick up Randy Reed and Johnny Crist. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
LPGA - Round One Pairings Sheet Jun 21, 2007
TEMPE AZ PALM BCH GARDENS FL MESQUITE TX. Tee #10 Group #44. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Low Voter Turnout in Municipal Elections Jun 6, 2007
Voters in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Mesquite cast their voted on various city council, mayor and judgeship races. Clark County Registrar of Voters Larry Lomax said, "This is the slowest election in the ten years I've been here. In the five wards other than Ward 5, I'm pretty confident there not going to reach a turnout of 10-percent.". (KLAS-TV)
