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  1. Ama Rosa L. OrtizRead the original story

    Monday Sep 29 | Alice Echo-News

    Ama Rosa L. Ortiz, 93, passed away September 26, 2008 in an Alice hospital. She was born September 30, 1915 in Encino, Texas, to Irenio and Eloisa Lopez.

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  2. Embers of Fate: Two fires, two stories, one seasonRead the original story

    Jul 12, 2008 | Themonitor.com

    ... of people were evacuated and hundreds of homes were threatened. ACCIDENTAL FIRES A fallen power line near the town of Encino, in Brooks County, sparked a fire that 30 mph winds drove more than 20 miles on March 18. The 41-square-mile fire spread ...

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    Related Topix: Alamo, TX, McAllen Metro, McAllen, TX, San Isidro, TX

  3. Brooks County fire under control

    May 1, 2008 | Themonitor.com

    ... acres of brush, starting Wednesday afternoon. Authorities evacuated more than 150 people from their homes in the Encino area as they combated these fires. The fires destroyed a pair of mobile homes and claimed the lives of two dogs, said Hidalgo ...

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    Related Topix: Brooks County, TX

  4. Wildfire rages in Brooks County

    Apr 30, 2008 | Themonitor.com

    ... inferno in a matter of about 20 minutes. As of 7 p.m., emergency responders had evacuated about 150 people from the Encino area, but there were no reports of any homes burned. Another fire is burning near San Rafael Rancho de la Particion, about ...

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    Related Topix: Brooks County, TX

  5. Polling the people on nuclear power

    Apr 19, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    On a scale from 1 to 7 with 7 implying secure how safe is nuclear power? If you've already answered that question, you are one of 600 surveyed about the divisive energy source.

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    Related Topix: Austin, TX, Victoria County, TX, Armstrong, TX

  6. Crossroads CalendarRead the original story

    Apr 19, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    Victoria County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victoria County 4-H Activity Center, 259 Bachelor Drive, at Victoria Regional Airport by the Control Tower.

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    Related Topix: Ringgold, TX, Rochelle, TX, Tilden, TX, Telephone, TX, Texas

  7. Cervenka's 18 Ks lifts Sterling over AtascocitaRead the original story

    Apr 18, 2008 | Houston Chronicle

    Hunter Cervenka picked the perfect time to have his best night. The Baytown Sterling senior lefthander and University of Texas signee put together a magnificent pitching performance against the No.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  8. Hit batter gives Aggies 2-1 win over BaylorRead the original story

    Apr 18, 2008 | Waco Tribune-Herald

    A classic pitching duel between Baylor's Kendal Volz and Texas A&M's Brooks Raley had everything but the classic ending.

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  9. Her Love of Gardening Lives on

    Apr 18, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    Twenty-five young and freshly planted oak trees thrive in a grove now known as Bev's Garden Spot.

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Pharr, TX, Penitas, TX, Bledsoe, TX

  10. Parent accuses middle school of illegal searchRead the original story

    Apr 18, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    Victoria school officials violated state and school policy when an entire classroom was searched earlier this month, Although Randy Duke, father of one of the students searched, wants the Howell Middle School ...

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    Related Topix: Victoria County, TX, Education Etc., Tilden, TX, Armstrong, TX

  11. Cervenka, Baytown Sterling mow down Atascocita 4-1Read the original story

    Apr 18, 2008 | Houston Chronicle

    Hunter Cervenka picked the perfect night to have his best night. The Baytown Sterling senior lefthander and Texas signee put together a magnificent pitching performance against the No.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  12. 100% financing?Read the original story

    Apr 18, 2008 | MySanAntonio.com

    When Bonita and Bradley Vinson bought their home late last year, they had no money saved for the down payment or closing costs.

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    Related Topix: Home Buying, Home

  13. John Werner: Aggies off to surprising Big 12 start in 'rebuilding year'Read the original story

    Apr 17, 2008 | Waco Tribune-Herald

    When Texas A&M lost 11-game winners Kyle Nicholson and David Newmann, many observers thought the Aggies would be looking at a rebuilding year.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  14. Feds begin buying land for border fenceRead the original story

    Apr 17, 2008 | Abilene Reporter-News

    Every morning, well before dawn, 80-year-old Jose Benavidez opens the gate and leads his three cows and one bull out of a small, fenced pasture where they drink and spend the night.

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    Related Topix: Brownsville, TX, McAllen Metro, McAllen, TX, Linn, TX

  15. A league of its ownRead the original story

    Apr 17, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    The University of Houston-Victoria's first season of baseball has been an overwhelming success, but its chances of making the NAIA regional tournament are not promising.

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  16. Woden ISD chooses new superintendentRead the original story

    Apr 16, 2008 | The Daily Sentinel

    Diboll Superintendent Brent Hawkins was named as the lone finalist in the search for a new Woden ISD superintendent at Tuesday night's board of trustees meeting.

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    Related Topix: Diboll, TX, Angelina County, TX

  17. Vote not taken in city street sale

    Apr 15, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    The city of Victoria has discovered that the job isn't complete until the paperwork is done.

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    Related Topix: Victoria Metro, Bagwell, TX, Wayside, TX, Tilden, TX

  18. School and city election candidate profiles

    Apr 15, 2008 | Victoria Advocate

    Editor's note: The school and city elections will be Saturday, May 10. To help voters learn more about the contested races in their communities, the Advocate will profile those races.

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    Related Topix: Calhoun County, TX, Comfort, TX, Point Comfort, TX, Armstrong, TX

  19. 50 acres on fire near EncinoRead the original story

    Apr 14, 2008 | Themonitor.com

    About 50 acres near FM 755 and Highway 281 were on fire late Monday, according to authorities.

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  20. Texas legislator Miles indicted on charges of deadly conduct 4:20 PM CT

    Apr 14, 2008 | The Dallas Morning News

    By KAREN BROOKS / The Dallas Morning News kmbrooks@dallasnews.com Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, was indicted on two counts of misdemeanor deadly conduct in Harris County Monday.

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