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Nuques moves on Former superintendent named finalist in Hearne By JUDITH RAYO THE ZAPATA TIMES
Close to four months after resigning from Zapata County Independent School District, Raul Nuques was named the lone finalist for superintendent of Hearne ISD. Hearne, Texas is located in Robertson County. As of 2013, the city’s population was at 4,443. According to Hearne ISD’s timeline, trustees voted on a finalist Nov. 18.
The lone finalist was an- of Trustees accepted Nuques’ nounced on Texas resignation and appointISD.com on Nov. 20. ed Roberto Hein as actTrustees are set to ing superintendent. vote on hiring a suNuques’ contract was perintendent on Dec. set to expire in June 10 at 6:30 p.m. 2018. If Nuques is hired, His resignation came he will replace Joy two months after he Toney, who anstated his relationship nounced her retirewith the board of trustNUQUES ment in March. ees was “better than evThe district then hired an er,” even after an incident ininterim superintendent, Henry volving him slamming a door Lind. during a meeting. In August, the ZCISD Board During a special called
meeting June 4, while meeting with trustees in closed session, Nuques slammed a door as he was exiting the office. He later clarified the incident, stating he had slipped as he was exiting the office carrying two binders. In documents related to the incident Laredo Morning Times obtained, it was confirmed Nuques intentionally slammed the door after he said he felt “ambushed” by the
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY
UNDISCOVERED TOMB
Photo by John Raoux | AP
In this photo taken Nov. 13, Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks in Orlando, Fla.
Can Cruz court the left too? Voters wonder if the senator can heal bitter divisions By JULIE PACE ASSOCIATED PRESS
said Monday that a team led by archaeologist Leonardo Lopez Lujan had discovered an 27-foot long tunnel leading into the center of a circular platform where dead rulers
CLINTON, Iowa — Iowa Republican Sharon Gilbert thinks her party veered off course in the past two presidential elections by nominating candidates who were too moderate. This time around, the 73-year-old Gilbert wants to send a staunch conservative into the general election, and she thinks Texas Sen. Ted Cruz might be that candidate. But she also has a nagging feeling that Cruz’s hardline views and combative style might keep him from getting anything done in Washington, a city where he’s frustrated his own party’s congressional leaders as much as — if not more than — the Democrats. “I know he’s very far to the right, but I hope that he could work with both sides,” says Gilbert, who attended a town hall event with Cruz in her hometown of Clinton. “We don’t know that now because he’s been against Washington.” It’s a central question of Cruz’s campaign as he gains momentum in the Republican primary: Can the uncompromising conservative unite a polarized nation and work with what he’s derisively called Washington’s “cartel” of career politicians, lobbyists and special interests? Asked by a voter this week how he’d persuade Washington to follow his lead, Cruz said he planned to remake the way the nation’s capital works instead of trying to succeed within the current system. “You do it with the power of the peo-
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In this Oct. 3, 2006 photo, people visit the archaeological site, the Templo Mayor, in Mexico City. A Mexican archaeologist said Monday that his team has discovered, at the archaeological site, a long tunnel leading into the center of a circular platform where Aztec rulers were believed to be cremated.
Passageway may lead to Aztec ruler’s resting place By MARK STEVENSON ASSOCIATED PRESS
MEXICO CITY — A Mexican archaeologist said his team has found a tunnel-like passageway that apparently leads to two sealed chambers,
the latest chapter in the search for the as-yet undiscovered tomb of an Aztec ruler. The Aztecs are believed to have cremated the remains of their leaders during their 1325-1521 rule, but the final
resting place of the cremains has never been found. Outside experts said Tuesday the find at Mexico City’s Templo Mayor ruin complex would be significant. The National Institute of Anthropology and History
WEBB COUNTY, ZAPATA COUNTY
District attorney seeking third term SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Webb County District Attorney Isidro R. “Chilo” Alaniz has announced he is seeking his third term in office. Alaniz also serves Zapata County. Alaniz first took office in 2009 after defeating three opponents in the Democratic primary in 2008. He ran uncontested in 2012. “I am very thankful for having the opportunity to work as your district attorney for Webb and Zapata,” Alaniz said. “I am looking forward to many more opportunities, bless-
ings and victories in seeking justice and helping to keep our community safe.” Alaniz said he has focused on making Laredo one of the safest cities in Texas by working to implement a modern justice system that emphasizes crime prevention and improved public safety. Since taking office, Alaniz said, the crime rate in Laredo has decreased every year due to his progressive and proactive approach to prosecution and the strong collaboration with federal, state and local law enforcement. He believes in a “hands on” approach and has per-
sonally prosecuted several funded through the Texas high-profile governor’s office. In cases. Alaniz cit2013, Alaniz was aped the Katherine pointed to the Texas Cardenas case as Children’s Justice an example. CarAct Task Force, a denas, age 1, was program that brings raped and murtogether child advodered by Jose cates and criminal Eduardo “Lalo” justice experts to Arredondo in improve the state’s ALANIZ 2009. He received response to cases of four life sentences in 2012. child abuse and neglect. The case has been present“Driven by his devotion ed by Alaniz on a national for justice and community level at the annual Crimes service, Alaniz’s ideas exagainst Children Confer- tend beyond the courtence. house into the community Alaniz is a member of with his passion for creatthe Texas Border Prosecu- ing successful programs tion Unit and has secured that address the needs of three prosecutor positions the community in unique
and positive ways,” a news release states. A Paul Harris recipient, Alaniz was honored for his commitment and efforts to help improve relationships among the community and his establishment of the Webb County Better Community Foundation and the Webb County Freedom Riders in 2014. The foundation was created with a desire to invest in the future of the community to support services, activities and assistance to community organizations. Freedom Riders is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist
child victims of domestic violence and abuse through therapeutic horsemanship. This program benefits victims who are suffering from emotional and physical wounds as a result of abuse. “His exemplary efforts personify his devotion to the critical mission of seeking justice and working diligently to deter and prevent crime in our communities,” the news release states. “Alaniz is proud to serve the 49th Judicial District and looks forward to continue making positive changes for the counties of Webb and Zapata.”