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The three R’s are a big success in George West
With the past Trash-Off, we were able to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in George West. This was made possible with the help of City employees: Charlie Rodriguez, Porfirio Sanchez, Alvin Guerrero, Jes...
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Dalia VanSickle of George West built a "dia de los muertos" altar in her home. She is pictured with two female figurines with faces of calveras (skulls). The one to the left is "Doña Ofelia de Mérida" and the other "La Monja Sara de Michoacán." VanSicke said, “They represent all aspects of mankind – what we are and what we can become. We are sinners and need to recognize our sin and repent of it. Thus, Miss Ofelia and the nun, Sister Sara.”
Dalia VanSickle celebrates ‘el Dia de los Muertos’
More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadores arrived in Mexico, they were surprised to see the natives mocking death. The Aztecs and many other pre-Hispanic civilizations collected sku...
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McMullen rancher may face ‘theft of cattle’ charges
Al Kay, a McMullen County rancher living in the San Antonio area, received a call on Saturday (Oct. 24) morning from his ranch hand, advising him another rancher named Ted True had allegedly hired...
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McMullen County soil survey is last, but not the least
The Natural Resource Conservation Service ( NRCS ) is conducting an initial soil survey in McMullen County. The survey is expected to be completed by the fall of 2010 and will provide a detailed ...
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Otis Fuller created his revolutionary planter years ago to help out a farmer. From that, others heard and saw the piece of equipment and wanted one. It didn’t take long before the planter was being used worldwide. In the photo above, Fuller holds a brochure promoting the piece of equipment. Fuller’s planters are biggest selling in the U.S.A.
The following story appeared in the Beeville Bee-Picayune on Oct. 24. It is being reprinted here because it is of interest to those in The Progress readership. Otis Fuller was selling and servic...
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Christmas Angels (Toys for Tots) registration begins
The Live Oak County Child Welfare, Inc. Christmas Angels project will be taking registration of infants up to school age children. This will be taking the place of the “Toys For Tots” program that...
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StoryFest Red Wagon parade marching orders provided
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StoryFest Red Wagon parade entrants check list provided: Arrive at 9:30 a.m. at 406 Houston St. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking the parade route. Wagon decor...
More than 700 attend 20th annual Refugio Memorial Hospital Health Fair
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Balloons, popcorn, clowns, ponies usually means a party is brewing but for Refugio County residents, the festivities marked the Refugio Memorial Hospital’s 20th annual health fair. More than 700 ...
‘Big Blue’ Longhorn band gives best performance of the season
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On Saturday (Oct. 24), George West ISD’s Big Blue Band from Longhorn Land along with 20 other bands competed in the UIL Area E Marching Band Competition at East Central High School in San Antonio. ...
Live Oak Medical Associates clinic now a Texas Healthsteps provider
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The Board of Directors of Beeville Medical Associates (BMA) is pleased to announce that the Live Oak Medical Associates (LOMA) clinic of George West has officially been designated a Rural Health Cl...
Three Rivers Mayor Liska proclaims ‘White Ribbon Week’
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Whereas, pornography degrades and dehumanizes both female and male participants; and Whereas, pornography presents youth with a distorted and debased image of human sexuality, devoid of love, comm...
Valero Three Rivers Refinery donates $175,000 to children’s charities
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Local children’s charities received a total of $175,000 from employees of the Valero Three Rivers Refinery on Thursday, Oct. 22 during the annual charities presentation at the Gurwitz Center. Funds...

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The 2007 picture provided by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences shows Nidal Malik Hasan when he entered the program for his Disaster and Military Psychiatry Fellowship. Authorities said he went on the killing spree at Fort Hood, Texas which left 13 people dead. (AP Photo/Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences)AP - A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort after an Army psychiatrist allegedly went on a deadly shooting spree at the military post.


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FILE - In this Oct. 29,2009, file photo Crystal Chiu places a placard on the podium on Capitol Hill in Washington, prior to a news conference about health care. House Democratic leaders struggled Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts and abortion foes. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)AP - President Barack Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.


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This image made from video provided by Channel 13 News in Orlando, Fla., shows Jason Rodriguez being taken into custody by police officers in Orlando, Fla. Rodriguez, 40, opened fire Friday in the offices of an engineering firm where he was let go more than two years ago, authorities said, killing at least one person and injuring five others. (AP Photo/Channel 13 News, cfnews13.com)  MANDATORY CREDIT   NO SALESAP - Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from under his shirt, police said, and shot his first victim dead in the reception area. He then walked into the office and unloaded several more rounds, wounding five other employees at the company that fired him two years ago.


Sat Nov 07 08:33:42 -0600 2009

File - This undated file photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows Nicholas Frank Prugo, 18, who has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the homes of Lindsey Lohan and actress Audrina Patridge. According to a Las Vegas police search warrant obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 Prugo told Los Angeles police detectives that Rachel Jungeon Lee was the 'driving force' behind the break-ins. (AP Photo/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, File)AP - Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.


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