Zapata County News

" Representatives from Texas' cattle industry recently discussed future research and educational partnerships related to fever ticks at a summit hosted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

As soon as he stepped onto the mud shore below the church ruins, Eric Ellman could visualize the party.

Comment on this article ZAPATA - The Zapata County Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for the first annual South Texas Bow Hunter Shootout.

Comment on this article ZAPATA - The Zapata County Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing for the first annual South Texas Bow Hunter Shootout.

The hardships of an economic downturn are hitting home with many families here in Laredo.

An investigation is now underway after a teenager from Zapata was found dead this week.

One case alleging fraud was dismissed before discovery was even filed. Another fraud case was longer running but was settled before trial, and a case brought by a state committee has been partially dismissed.

Zapata County residents say their backyards are becoming the new stomping grounds for organized crime.

Battling to eradicate cattle fever ticks in South Texas, the Texas Animal Health Commission has temporarily quarantined 152,716 acres in Starr and Hidalgo counties.

Its been several days since the Zapata County Sheriff issued a public notice asking all 8-liners in his county to stop any illegal activities.

Recently, the Laredo Police Department--along with other local agencies--raided 8-Liner businesses and seized thousands in cash.

A Democratic fundraiser convicted of falsely presenting himself as a lawyer has been indicted on a charge of aggravated perjury.

Former law firm operator Mauricio Celis has been indicted for an aggravated perjury charge in Zapata County.

Argument based on whether Celis has college degree; Celis' spokesman: 'This is a vindictive and desperate move' By Denise Malan Thursday, May 21, 2009 - The Nueces County District Attorney's Office is considering re-filing a perjury charge against former law firm operator Mauricio Celis after Celis said during a sentencing hearing Monday he does ...

An executive of Aspen Exploration Inc. and his three sons were indicted this week on charges that they operated an oil and gas investment fraud scheme.

He's an accused sexual predator who's been on the run for more than ten years. Now the Webb county sheriff's department and the district attorney's office are working together to bring him to justice.