De Leon News

On Sept. 23, a jury awarded $4,044,051 to a man who developed multiple infections after a botched colon surgery.

Everman Bulldogs at Granbury Pirates 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week Granbury won 13-9 at Joshua to end a 24-game losing streak, Everman won 27-20 at home over Timberview.

Alicia Re Cruz explains Day of the Dead celebrations in Yucatan, Mexico, on Monday at the University of North Texas.

Four years ago, Beatriz Perez received probation when she admitted to trying to kill her husband with a poisoned sandwich after accusing him of having an affair.

West Lake Hills police charged a local man with deadly conduct for allegedly shooting two deer on Rocky River Road last Wednesday.

ABILENE Book signing: Connie Cutcher Weeks of Austin, formerly of Abilene, and Debbie Reese Potts will sign copies of their children's book, "Ocean Surprises," from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today at Texas Star Trading Co.

Originally published October 29, 2009 at 9:18 p.m., updated October 29, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. Scary houses and events round out Halloween celebrations: FridayScary Tales on the Trail from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hiller House.

A former Brownsville city commissioner has announced his candidacy for the Cameron County commissioner Precinct 2 seat in 2010.

Wednesday public viewing at Rivera Funeral Home located on 1813 N. Conway in Mission from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a memorial at 7 p.m. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at 11 a.m. at the San Martin de Porres Catholic Church on 5 Mile Line, west of Conway Avenue in Alton.

Family and strangers alike are honoring the memory of Staff Sgt. Bradley Espinoza of Alton.

Haunted house: The organizers of the Heather Hill Fund will host a fundraiser haunted house from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct.

Comment on this article FLORESVILLE -- Law-enforcement officials from the Floresville Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating the discovery of several bones where the Lauro G. De Leon Community Center is under construction.

17 at Nueces County Keach Family Library. De Leon has brought Texas history to millions of students, co-authoring collegiate and middle school level Texas history texts, and other history books on the roles of Hispanics in Texas history.

Del Mar College on Wednesday plans to remember the late Barbara McDowell, a local artist and volunteer, with a dedication featuring the latest addition to the Fine Arts Center Sculpture Garden.

De Leon school officials canceled classes Thursday and Friday because of a flu outbreak.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS learned Pharr police are questioning a woman in connection with a fatal accident.

Life Chain Sunday: A Life Chain Sunday event will be 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the intersection on Highways 6 and 16 in De Leon.

Denton school officials will host a conference this weekend to familiarize parents with resources available for their families through the school district and the community.

Originally published September 29, 2009 at 4:21 p.m., updated September 29, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. Most say Victoria's downtown includes De Leon Plaza and the surrounding five-block swath.

A self-portrait by Lorena Ortiz, 9, a student at the Corpus Christi Montessori School, sits beside her Tuesday during a news conference announcing the start of the ninth annual Visionarios Youth Art Contest at the Art Museum of South Texas.