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NINOS Head Start of Cameron, Willacy counties receives $20.5M grant - MyRGV.com
NINOS Head Start of Cameron, Willacy counties receives $20.5M grant MyRGV.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:53 pm
Maldonado returns to Willacy County Sheriff’s Office - Uvalde Leader News
Maldonado returns to Willacy County Sheriff’s Office Uvalde Leader News
Published on 20 July 2025 | 8:12 am
Disaster outreach centers now open in Starr and Willacy counties - KRGV
Disaster outreach centers now open in Starr and Willacy counties KRGV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 11:50 pm
Flood advisory expires in Cameron and Willacy counties - KRGV
Flood advisory expires in Cameron and Willacy counties KRGV
Published on 2 July 2025 | 3:46 am
Flood advisory issued for Cameron, Willacy Counties - ValleyCentral.com
Flood advisory issued for Cameron, Willacy Counties ValleyCentral.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Texas Department of Criminal Justice taking over Willacy County Jail - KRGV
Texas Department of Criminal Justice taking over Willacy County Jail KRGV
Published on 26 June 2025 | 8:47 pm
Willacy County Sheriff's Office searches for driver who fled scene of crash - KRGV
Willacy County Sheriff's Office searches for driver who fled scene of crash KRGV
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:10 pm
TDJC to take over privately run Willacy County State Jail - MyRGV.com
TDJC to take over privately run Willacy County State Jail MyRGV.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Willacy County State Jail taken over by TDCJ - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County State Jail taken over by TDCJ ValleyCentral.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Texas mom accused of starving 13-year-old son to death pleads guilty - San Antonio Express-News
Texas mom accused of starving 13-year-old son to death pleads guilty San Antonio Express-News
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
'There was no escaping responsibility:' Willacy County mom sentenced to 20 years in death of teen son - KRGV
Published on 7 June 2025 | 6:14 am
Mother pleads guilty in connection with 13-year-old son's death in Willacy County - KRGV
Mother pleads guilty in connection with 13-year-old son's death in Willacy County KRGV
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:04 pm
Judge Guerra gives update on eagerly anticipated Soluna data center project - Rio Grande Guardian
Judge Guerra gives update on eagerly anticipated Soluna data center project Rio Grande Guardian
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Driver killed after striking utility pole in Willacy County - KRGV
Driver killed after striking utility pole in Willacy County KRGV
Published on 28 May 2025 | 3:08 pm
Lasara man, 20, dies in fatal Willacy County one-vehicle crash - MyRGV.com
Lasara man, 20, dies in fatal Willacy County one-vehicle crash MyRGV.com
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron counties - ValleyCentral.com
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron counties ValleyCentral.com
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted out of Willacy County - ValleyCentral.com
‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted out of Willacy County ValleyCentral.com
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Cannot help themselves’: ABC and reporter Mark Willacy caught up in another edited footage claim - Sky News Australia
‘Cannot help themselves’: ABC and reporter Mark Willacy caught up in another edited footage claim Sky News Australia
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The Winds of Willacy: Inside Texas’ Largest Wind Farm - The Texas Observer
The Winds of Willacy: Inside Texas’ Largest Wind Farm The Texas Observer
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Willacy Express launches to connect people all over the RGV - Rio Grande Guardian
Willacy Express launches to connect people all over the RGV Rio Grande Guardian
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Willacy County bridge closed due to erosion caused by recent rainfall - KRGV
Willacy County bridge closed due to erosion caused by recent rainfall KRGV
Published on 5 April 2025 | 6:20 pm
Severe flooding continues in Lyford, days after storm - KRGV
Severe flooding continues in Lyford, days after storm KRGV
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:13 am
Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 4 South Texas counties amid flooding - KSAT
Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 4 South Texas counties amid flooding KSAT
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Flood warnings issued for Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties, nearly 6,000 power outages reported - KRGV
Flood warnings issued for Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties, nearly 6,000 power outages reported KRGV
Published on 28 March 2025 | 10:15 pm
Soluna CFO: With all the renewable energy it produces, Willacy County can be a hub for data centers - Rio Grande Guardian
Soluna CFO: With all the renewable energy it produces, Willacy County can be a hub for data centers Rio Grande Guardian
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
WCSO: Man arrested following car pursuit - ValleyCentral.com
WCSO: Man arrested following car pursuit ValleyCentral.com
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Texas Game Wardens charge 3 for leading illegal hunts in Willacy County - MyRGV.com
Texas Game Wardens charge 3 for leading illegal hunts in Willacy County MyRGV.com
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Act for the best, prepare for the worst—Defining strategic mesopredator triggers that safeguard apex predator eradication benefits - besjournals
Published on 1 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Raymondville kids score big at Willacy County Livestock Show and Rodeo - MyRGV.com
Raymondville kids score big at Willacy County Livestock Show and Rodeo MyRGV.com
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Willacy County Navigation District pulls out of shipping container project - MyRGV.com
Willacy County Navigation District pulls out of shipping container project MyRGV.com
Published on 14 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Trial begins for Willacy County woman accused of starving grandson to death - KRGV
Trial begins for Willacy County woman accused of starving grandson to death KRGV
Published on 10 January 2025 | 3:13 am
Trial begins for grandma accused of starving boy to death - ValleyCentral.com
Trial begins for grandma accused of starving boy to death ValleyCentral.com
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Willacy County Navigation District cuts ties with company that planned to move commercial cargo through Port Mansfield - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County Navigation District cuts ties with company that planned to move commercial cargo through Port Mansfield ValleyCentral.com
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Save: Sarah Willacy 41′ - A-Leagues
Save: Sarah Willacy 41′ A-Leagues
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Save: Sarah Willacy 93′ - A-Leagues
Save: Sarah Willacy 93′ A-Leagues
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Willacy County Navigation District plans to audit Port Mansfield leases - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County Navigation District plans to audit Port Mansfield leases ValleyCentral.com
Published on 19 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Willacy County authorities seeking suspect in connection with two property fires - KRGV
Willacy County authorities seeking suspect in connection with two property fires KRGV
Published on 10 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Hidalgo and Willacy counties agree on jail food contract - MyRGV.com
Hidalgo and Willacy counties agree on jail food contract MyRGV.com
Published on 3 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Smartball has revolutionised data in rugby and refereeing could be next | Gavin Willacy - The Guardian
Smartball has revolutionised data in rugby and refereeing could be next | Gavin Willacy The Guardian
Published on 16 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Willacy County Sheriff: Man attempts to burglarize RV - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County Sheriff: Man attempts to burglarize RV ValleyCentral.com
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am
ABC journalist reveals moment his blood ran cold during Qantas take-off emergency - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
ABC journalist reveals moment his blood ran cold during Qantas take-off emergency Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Published on 8 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Willacy County warns residents of ransom phone call scam - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County warns residents of ransom phone call scam ValleyCentral.com
Published on 22 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Rising star Rachel Willacy: Empower others to increase productivity - CIPS
Rising star Rachel Willacy: Empower others to increase productivity CIPS
Published on 17 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Media Watch host Paul Barry and ABC journalist Mark Willacy reportedly involved in ‘bathroom confrontation’ - 7NEWS
Published on 3 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Willacy County man found guilty of fatal robbery, kidnapping - MyRGV.com
Willacy County man found guilty of fatal robbery, kidnapping MyRGV.com
Published on 28 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Walkley-award winning journalist to investigate potential issues in ABC’s Line of Fire reports - The Guardian
Walkley-award winning journalist to investigate potential issues in ABC’s Line of Fire reports The Guardian
Published on 26 September 2024 | 7:00 am
THE FRONT DORE: The astonishing arrogance of ABC’s war on truth amid Mark Willacy’s fake war crime expose - The Nightly
THE FRONT DORE: The astonishing arrogance of ABC’s war on truth amid Mark Willacy’s fake war crime expose The Nightly
Published on 15 September 2024 | 7:00 am
New Willacy County newspaper pushes back against plan to commercialize Port Mansfield - ValleyCentral.com
New Willacy County newspaper pushes back against plan to commercialize Port Mansfield ValleyCentral.com
Published on 11 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Projected jail costs remain high as Hidalgo County mulls budget - MyRGV.com
Projected jail costs remain high as Hidalgo County mulls budget MyRGV.com
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Relatives of Willacy county teen address the man convicted in his death - KRGV
Relatives of Willacy county teen address the man convicted in his death KRGV
Published on 22 August 2024 | 2:01 am
Ruben Gonzalez sentenced to 30 years in death of Willacy County teen - KRGV
Ruben Gonzalez sentenced to 30 years in death of Willacy County teen KRGV
Published on 22 August 2024 | 12:39 am
Willacy County man sentenced to decades in prison for fatal child abuse case - MyRGV.com
Willacy County man sentenced to decades in prison for fatal child abuse case MyRGV.com
Published on 21 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Ruben Gonzalez found guilty of lesser charge in death of Willacy County teen - KRGV
Ruben Gonzalez found guilty of lesser charge in death of Willacy County teen KRGV
Published on 21 August 2024 | 1:32 am
Willacy County man found guilty of lesser charge in fatal child abuse case - MyRGV.com
Willacy County man found guilty of lesser charge in fatal child abuse case MyRGV.com
Published on 20 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Willacy County murder victim described as a ‘sweet kid’ by teacher - KRGV
Willacy County murder victim described as a ‘sweet kid’ by teacher KRGV
Published on 16 August 2024 | 1:21 am
Witness in Willacy County child abuse murder walks back statements to police - MyRGV.com
Witness in Willacy County child abuse murder walks back statements to police MyRGV.com
Published on 15 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Jurors presented with photos of teen victim in Willacy County murder investigation - KRGV
Jurors presented with photos of teen victim in Willacy County murder investigation KRGV
Published on 15 August 2024 | 4:06 am
Victim’s siblings testify in murder trial of man accused in death of Willacy County teen - KRGV
Victim’s siblings testify in murder trial of man accused in death of Willacy County teen KRGV
Published on 14 August 2024 | 1:22 am
Jury selected for murder trial of 13-year-old boy in Willacy County - KRGV
Jury selected for murder trial of 13-year-old boy in Willacy County KRGV
Published on 12 August 2024 | 11:54 pm
Jury selected in Willacy County child abuse death - MyRGV.com
Jury selected in Willacy County child abuse death MyRGV.com
Published on 12 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Hidalgo County continues transferring inmates to Willacy County detention facility - KRGV
Hidalgo County continues transferring inmates to Willacy County detention facility KRGV
Published on 8 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Trial dates set for trio accused in death of Willacy County teen - KRGV
Trial dates set for trio accused in death of Willacy County teen KRGV
Published on 3 August 2024 | 11:23 pm
Trial set for 1 of trio accused in Willacy teen’s starving, abuse death - MyRGV.com
Trial set for 1 of trio accused in Willacy teen’s starving, abuse death MyRGV.com
Published on 31 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Willacy County jail renovations complete; Hidalgo County makes final payment - MyRGV.com
Willacy County jail renovations complete; Hidalgo County makes final payment MyRGV.com
Published on 26 July 2024 | 7:00 am
Willacy Alfred "Bill" Lord Jr. - Legacy.com
Willacy Alfred "Bill" Lord Jr. Legacy.com
Published on 27 June 2024 | 7:00 am
Willacy County game room raids linked to money laundering investigation - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County game room raids linked to money laundering investigation ValleyCentral.com
Published on 24 May 2024 | 7:00 am
Willacy County Young Farmers to hold annual fishing tournament in Port Mansfield - KRGV
Willacy County Young Farmers to hold annual fishing tournament in Port Mansfield KRGV
Published on 6 May 2024 | 7:31 pm
Local history: Akron educator Abbie Willacy gave students a Head Start - Akron Beacon Journal
Local history: Akron educator Abbie Willacy gave students a Head Start Akron Beacon Journal
Published on 4 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Renovations continue as target date approaches to open Willacy jail to Hidalgo County - MyRGV.com
Renovations continue as target date approaches to open Willacy jail to Hidalgo County MyRGV.com
Published on 12 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Willacy County to pay family of man who died in jail $1M, attorney says - ValleyCentral.com
Willacy County to pay family of man who died in jail $1M, attorney says ValleyCentral.com
Published on 26 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Willacy County paying family $1 million in beating death lawsuit - MyRGV.com
Willacy County paying family $1 million in beating death lawsuit MyRGV.com
Published on 26 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Willacy County pays $1m for inmate's death amid police brutality claims - KABB
Willacy County pays $1m for inmate's death amid police brutality claims KABB
Published on 26 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Willacy County Navigation District GM responds to resident’s complaints - MyRGV.com
Willacy County Navigation District GM responds to resident’s complaints MyRGV.com
Published on 22 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Hidalgo County sets target date for jail expansion in Willacy - MyRGV.com
Hidalgo County sets target date for jail expansion in Willacy MyRGV.com
Published on 3 November 2023 | 7:00 am
New law raises pay for Willacy County Deputies and jailers - ValleyCentral.com
New law raises pay for Willacy County Deputies and jailers ValleyCentral.com
Published on 3 September 2023 | 7:00 am
The Ballad of Willy, the Missing Willacy County Rodeo Goat - Texas Monthly
The Ballad of Willy, the Missing Willacy County Rodeo Goat Texas Monthly
Published on 27 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Veterinarians offer free clinic this week in Willacy County - MyRGV.com
Veterinarians offer free clinic this week in Willacy County MyRGV.com
Published on 25 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Victim of Willacy County shooting identified as Santa Rosa student, football player - ValleyCentral.com
Victim of Willacy County shooting identified as Santa Rosa student, football player ValleyCentral.com
Published on 25 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Willacy County man charged with murder following fatal Saturday shooting - MyRGV.com
Willacy County man charged with murder following fatal Saturday shooting MyRGV.com
Published on 24 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Missing goat craze has Willacy County area on the hunt as rewards mount - MyRGV.com
Missing goat craze has Willacy County area on the hunt as rewards mount MyRGV.com
Published on 21 July 2023 | 7:00 am
Former Willacy County DA arrested for changing locks on McAllen home, drug possession - MyRGV.com
Former Willacy County DA arrested for changing locks on McAllen home, drug possession MyRGV.com
Published on 23 March 2023 | 7:00 am
Hidalgo County hires private company to operate Willacy County jail to ease overcrowding - MyRGV.com
Hidalgo County hires private company to operate Willacy County jail to ease overcrowding MyRGV.com
Published on 11 March 2023 | 8:00 am
New Willacy County commission reigns - MyRGV.com
New Willacy County commission reigns MyRGV.com
Published on 22 December 2022 | 8:00 am
Hidalgo County seeks private company to run Willacy County jail - MyRGV.com
Hidalgo County seeks private company to run Willacy County jail MyRGV.com
Published on 3 December 2022 | 8:00 am
Hidalgo County leasing Willacy County prison - MyRGV.com
Hidalgo County leasing Willacy County prison MyRGV.com
Published on 19 October 2022 | 7:00 am
Game rooms in Willacy County doing big business - MyRGV.com
Game rooms in Willacy County doing big business MyRGV.com
Published on 15 October 2022 | 7:00 am
Hidalgo, Willacy County officials break ground on Raymondville Drain project - MyRGV.com
Hidalgo, Willacy County officials break ground on Raymondville Drain project MyRGV.com
Published on 12 August 2022 | 7:00 am
Willacy County shuts down prison, sending home 189 workers - MyRGV.com
Willacy County shuts down prison, sending home 189 workers MyRGV.com
Published on 31 March 2022 | 7:00 am
Two-vehicle crash in Willacy County closes portions of Highway 186 - KRGV
Two-vehicle crash in Willacy County closes portions of Highway 186 KRGV
Published on 14 March 2022 | 11:39 pm
Man dies at Willacy County Jail - ValleyCentral.com
Man dies at Willacy County Jail ValleyCentral.com
Published on 11 February 2022 | 8:00 am
Student arrested for bringing gun to school in Willacy County - ValleyCentral.com
Student arrested for bringing gun to school in Willacy County ValleyCentral.com
Published on 8 February 2022 | 8:00 am
State contracts MTC to run Willacy State Jail - MyRGV.com
State contracts MTC to run Willacy State Jail MyRGV.com
Published on 29 October 2021 | 7:00 am
Deadly Willacy County hit-and-run upgraded to murder investigation; 2 men arrested - KRGV
Deadly Willacy County hit-and-run upgraded to murder investigation; 2 men arrested KRGV
Published on 21 May 2021 | 9:11 pm
Spence retires after 35 years as Willacy County sheriff - MyRGV.com
Spence retires after 35 years as Willacy County sheriff MyRGV.com
Published on 18 January 2021 | 8:00 am
Texas’ second longest-serving sheriff steps down as Willacy County’s top lawman - MyRGV.com
Texas’ second longest-serving sheriff steps down as Willacy County’s top lawman MyRGV.com
Published on 17 January 2021 | 8:00 am
Supercell Thunderstorm Produced Wind Damage, Large Hail in Willacy April 4th 2020 - National Weather Service (.gov)
Supercell Thunderstorm Produced Wind Damage, Large Hail in Willacy April 4th 2020 National Weather Service (.gov)
Published on 12 April 2020 | 1:46 pm
Colin Willacy Obituary - Palm Bay, FL - Dignity Memorial
Colin Willacy Obituary - Palm Bay, FL Dignity Memorial
Published on 23 October 2019 | 7:00 am
Despite Protests, Willacy County Forges Ahead with Resurrection of Notorious Immigrant Detention Center - The Texas Observer
Despite Protests, Willacy County Forges Ahead with Resurrection of Notorious Immigrant Detention Center The Texas Observer
Published on 6 July 2018 | 7:00 am
A Private Prison Already Failed Willacy County. And Now They Want it Back? - ACLU of Texas
A Private Prison Already Failed Willacy County. And Now They Want it Back? ACLU of Texas
Published on 1 March 2017 | 8:00 am
The case for Mark Willacy’s Fukushima - The Conversation
The case for Mark Willacy’s Fukushima The Conversation
Published on 1 June 2014 | 7:00 am