Rosca de Reyes Celebrates Three Kings Day Tradition
A staff writer outlines the Jan 6 feast of the Three Kings or Wise Men, detailing La Rosa de Reyes pastry, the hidden Christ child, Dia de la Candelaria hosting on Feb 2, and the symbolic circle of life symbolizing sharing among Mexicans. It notes Panaderia Chapa in Ciudad Acuna Coahuila producing roscas for national and international markets.
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Herod
Jesus
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
Orient
Melchor
Gaspar
Baltazar
Jerusalem
Ciudad Acuna
Coahuila
México
Panaderia Chapa
Hervey Chapa
March primary sees GOP unopposed for nod in Val Verde
The Val Verde County Republicans chair Gene Chapman says all GOP candidates run unopposed in the March 14 primary. D’Wayne Jernigan seeks sheriff, Carl Pendergrass targets the 83rd Judicial District Court, Donna Stitts aims for the 63rd Judicial District Court, Laura Loftin runs for county commissioner Precinct Three, John Cody won't seek reelection, and Shorty Turner runs for constable.
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Gene Chapman
Val Verde County
D’wayne Jernigan
Carl Pendergrass
83Rd Judicial District Court
Donna Stitts
63Rd Judicial District Court
George M. Thurmond
Laura Loftin
John Cody
Shorty Turner
Clarification on bank account for Harris and Surles
Pastor Tom Sutherland explains the Grace Community Church benevolence fund now handles donations for Kaylene Harris and Krystal Surles. The account was misrepresented as a building fund, with checks labeled investment. The bank reportedly lacked updated details.
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Harris and
Surles
Tom Sutherland
Grace Community Church
Kaylene Harris
Krystal Surles
Indictments Target Acuna Man in Illegal Reentry Case
A Ciudad Acuna man Javier Solis Martinez also known as Gustavo Hernandez Murillo and Javier Diaz Martinez faces charges in federal court for illegal reentry after removal in 1994 and 1999. He could face up to 20 years and a 250000 fine if convicted. Also charged are Manuel Hernandez Gonzalez of Guadalajara and Jose Luis Chavez Gutierrez of San Antonio for alien smuggling and false citizenship claims. Chavez Gutierrez was arrested December 8 at the international bridge and awaits trial.
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Ciudad Acuna
Javier Solis-Martinez
Gustavo Hernandez-Murillo
Javier Diaz-Martinez
United States
U.S
Solis
del Rio
Manuel Hernandez-Gonzalez
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Mexico
Hernandez
U.S. Border Patrol
Dimmit County
Jose Luis Chavez-Gutierrez
San Antonio
Chavez
International Bridge
Ramos files for Val Verde County Commissioner Precinct 1
Joel Joey Ramos a former San Felipe Del Rio school board member filed as a Democratic candidate for Val Verde County Commissioner Precinct 1. He cites 26 years in transportation and manufacturing with United States Steel General Electric and American Freightways. He seeks road and streetlight improvements water quality pay-scale reviews and better county city collaboration including fire protection. His wife Irma a prekindergarten teacher and Alfredo Carranza Jr. serve as campaign treasurer.
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News-Herald
Joel
Joey” Ramos
Val Verde County
Democratic Party
Ramos
Julio
Ernestina Ramos
Alfredo
Gloria Carranza
del Rio
Irma
Cardwell Elementary
Aduna Avenue
Carol Ann
Julie Jo
Julio Joel
Julian
Carlisa
Busi
Alfredo Carranza Jr
Bellush Ex Husband Indicted and Arrested in Florida Killing
Allen Blackthorne, a Florida-based businessman linked to federal and state probes, was arrested in Florida after a federal grand jury indicted him over the killing of his ex-wife Sand Shell Bellush, mother of quadruplets, with charges reported as conspiracy to commit interstate family violence.
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San Antonio
Florida
Allen Blackthorne
Oak Hills Country Club
Richard Lubin
West Palm Beach
Fla
Lubin
Kmol-Tv
Blackthorne
U.S
Bill Bragg
Bexar County
Susan Reed
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Rosca de Reyes
Sutherland
Acuna
Texas
Joey’ Ramos
J. Ramos
Bellush
Feds
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