Mexico beats Japan, moves on to LLWS title game Aug 24, 2008
Sergio Rodriguez powered Matamoros, Mexico into the Little League World Series championship, hitting a two-run homer in a 5-4 win over Tokyo on Saturday. Rodriguez's drive was part of a five-run third inning for Mexico, which won the international title and will play the winner of the U.S. championship game between Louisiana and Hawaii for the World Series crown. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF Aug 24, 2008
Hawaii will play Matamoros, Mexico, for the World Series championship today. MEXICO EDGES TOKYO: Sergio Rodriguez homered to center in a five-run third, and Jesus Sauceda struck out three in relief as Mexico moved into the Little League World Series title game with a 5-4 win over Tokyo. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sports news briefs (Today) Aug 24, 2008
Sergio Rodriguez homered to center in a five-run third inning and Jesus Sauceda struck out three in relief as Matamoros, Mexico, beat Tokyo, 5-4, yesterday in the International final. Tanner Tokunaga doubled home two runs with the bases loaded with two outs to cap a six-run sixth that gave Waipahu, Hawaii, a come-from-behind, 7-5 victory against Louisiana. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Safety cleared to play for IU after transfer Aug 22, 2008
Little League s Saturday semifinals are now set: Hawaii and Louisiana will square off in the U.S. final, while two unbeaten teams, Tokyo and Matamoros, Mexico, will play for the international title. Mexico moved on with a 5-2 win over Maracaibo, Venezuela. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Murray steps up for Providence Bruins Aug 22, 2008
In tomorrow's semifinals, Hawaii and Louisiana will square off, and Tokyo will play Matamoros, Mexico. Football Jackson signs back in for six years A day after ending a monthlong holdout, Steven Jackson signed a six-year, $44 million contract and was on the field for practice with the Rams. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Little League World Series Glance Aug 19, 2008
POOL C MEXICO, Matamoros, Tamaulipas, 3-0; ASIA-PACIFIC, Yona, Guam, 1-1; CARIBBEAN, Willemstad, Curacao, 1-1; EUROPE, Emilia, Italy, 0-3 ... Matamoros, Tamaulipas 6, Willemstad, Curacao 2 ... Matamoros, Mexico 12, Emilia, Italy 0, 4 innings, 10-run rule. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Washington wallops Maryland for 15-5 Little League romp Aug 19, 2008
Matamoros, Mexico, hit four homers, including three in a seven-run second inning, in a 10-0 win over Yona, Guam, at the Little League World Series. The win allowed unbeaten Mexico to clinch a berth in the international semifinals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Baseball (30) Aug 19, 2008
Matamoros, Mexico 12, Emilia, Italy 0, 4 innings, 10-run rule ... Yona, Guam vs. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, noon. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Washington, Florida win with long ball at LLWS Aug 19, 2008
"Somebody's got them. We'll do some trading,'' Washington manager Scott Mahlum said. Home runs were in vogue all day. Matamoros, Mexico, hit four in a 10-0 shutout of Yona, Guam; Keelen Obadoza's two-run homer in the fifth broke a tie to help Waipahu, Hawaii, beat Rapid City, S.D., 6-4; and Willemstad, Curacao, smacked four homers in a 14-1 win over Emilia, Italy. The nightcap featured an elimination game between Tampa, Fla., and Shelton, Conn., and Florida rallied late for an 8-2 win in seven... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Sports briefs Aug 19, 2008
Matamoros, Mexico, hit four in a 10-0 shutout of Yona, Guam; Keelen Obadoza's two-run homer in the fifth broke a tie to help Waipahu, Hawaii, beat Rapid City, S.D., 6-4; and Willemstad, Curacao, smacked four homers in a 14-1 win over Emilia, Italy. Tampa, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Little League World Series: Undefeated Hawaii rallies to win (Today) Aug 19, 2008
Mexico 10, Guam 0: Matamoros, Mexico, hit four homers in a win against Yona, Guam. The win allowed unbeaten Mexico (3-0) to clinch a berth in the international semifinals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
LLWS sees first perfect game in 29 years Aug 18, 2008
Tom E. Puskar / APMatamoros, Mexico, pitcher Jesus Sauceda reacts after the final out against Emilia, Italy ... It was about the only thing Sunday that went wrong for the 13-year-old ace pitcher for Matamoros, Mexico. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Perfect game at Little League World Series Aug 18, 2008
Jesus Sauceda of Matamoros, Mexico, struck out all 12 batters in the first perfect game at the Little League World Series in 29 years on Sunday. Sauceda needed to pitch only four innings, instead of the usual six, in the 12-0 victory over Emilia, Italy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Indiana tosses no-no, but loses in LLWS Aug 17, 2008
In other early action Saturday, Matamoros, Mexico, defeated Willemstad, Curacao, 6-2; Yona, Guam, scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to beat Emilia, Italy, 7-6; Shelton, Conn. defeated Rapid City, S.D., 9-4; and Tokyo shut out Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 5-0. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Indiana no-hits Maryland, but tumbles in 3-2 defeat Aug 17, 2008
Sergio Rodriguez hit a three-run homer and Carlos Balboa struck out nine as Matamoros, Mexico defeated Willemstad, Curacao, 6-2 in a matchup of international contenders at the Little League World Series. Mexico (1-0) broke open a scoreless game with a five-run fifth inning, highlighted by Rodriguez's homer. (USA Today -- Sports)
Morning Leadoff Aug 17, 2008
ESPN CLASSIC - World Series, pool play round, Emilia, Italy, vs. Matamoros, Mexico, at Williamsport, Pa. Noon. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Little League pitcher throws no-hitter in loss Aug 17, 2008
In other early action Saturday, Matamoros, Mexico defeated Willemstad, Curacao, 6-2; Yona, Guam scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to beat Emilia, Italy, 7-6; and Shelton, Conn. defeated Rapid City, S.D., 9-4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fatal Texas bus crash reveals oversight problems Aug 15, 2008
The bus was en route to Matamoros, Mexico. The inspection dealt only with the driver and found no violations. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
SPORTS CALENDAR / Aug 15, 2008
Willemstad, Curacao vs. Matamoros, Mexico ... Emilia, Italy vs. Matamoros, Mexico ... Emilia, Italy vs. Matamoros, Mexico. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hagerstown completes Little League World Series field Aug 14, 2008
Little League; Mexico National Champion, Matamoros Little League; Caribbean Region Champion, Pabao Little League, Willemstad, Curacao; Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region Champion, Arabian American Little League, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Asia-Pacific Region Champion, Southern Guam Little League, Yona, Guam; Latin America Region Champion, Coquivacoa Little League, Maracaibo, Venezuela; and Japans National Champion, Edogawa Minami Little League, Tokyo. The Little League Baseball World Series for... (Florida Today)
Feds: Drug lord running empire from jail Aug 13, 2008
He was captured after a fierce gun battle between his forces and the Mexican army on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico in 2003. After he was indicted on drug charges as well as the attempted murders of both Drug Enforcement Agency and FBI agents, he was brought to Houston under a veil of secrecy. (KHOU.com, TX)
Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton opens new office in Mexico Aug 8, 2008
The firm also has a presence in Mexico City, Monterrey, Reynosa, Quer;taro, Ciudad Ju;rez and Matamoros. The firm was founded in 1994 by Rene Cacheaux, Daniel Cavazos and Joseph B. Newton. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
National Guard providing free healthcare, even to non-citizens Aug 8, 2008
One woman who spoke to 11 News said she lives in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It's a city across the border form Brownsville. (KHOU.com, TX)
"THE BORDER" Aug 3, 2008
If you're looking for infernal contradictions, you can find an endless supply between Brownsville and San Diego, between Matamoros and Tijuana ... Across the border, there's Danelo's "licensed guide" in Matamoros, Mexico, who "approached wearing a white, untucked T-shirt and jeans. He smelled like beer and his eyes were cloudy and bloodshot.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Dolly death toll now at two Jul 27, 2008
Another person in Matamoros, Mexico, died from the storm. The man was electrocuted after stepping on a downed power line. (The Palm Beach Post)
South Padre Island closed for business after hurricame Jul 26, 2008
Poorer neighborhoods in Matamoros, Mexico, across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, remained badly flooded, although businesses seemed quicker to reopen there and in Reynosa, Mexico, compared to the hardest-hit Texas cities. The city of Edinburg and other communities urged residents to conserve water because of the strain on treatment systems from power outages. (Houston Chronicle)
* Tropical Depression Dolly claims one life in Mexico Jul 26, 2008
In Mexico, Dolly caused extensive flooding in the border city of Matamoros, where tens of thousands of people lacked electricity and drinking water. One person was fatally electrocuted, officials said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
more pictures from Hurricane Dolly Jul 26, 2008
A resident stands in front of a church damaged by Hurricane Dolly at Bagdad beach, some 38 km (24 miles) from the border city of Matamoros July 24, 2008 ... A resident gestures while standing in front of fish shops damaged by Hurricane Dolly at Bagdad beach, some 38 km (24 miles) away from the border city of Matamoros July 24, 2008 ... A woman shields her baby from the rain after evacuating from a flooded neighbourhood in Matamoros July 23, 2008. (AlertNet)
Genevieve weakens to tropical storm over Pacific Jul 26, 2008
STR Homes sit under floodwaters after Hurricane Dolly hit the area in Matamoros, Mexico, Thursday, July 24, 2008. Power was restored to large parts of Matamoros and floodwaters were dropping Thursday, a day after Hurricane Dolly hit ... STR Homes sit under floodwaters after Hurricane Dolly hit the area in Matamoros, Mexico, Thursday, July 24, 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Clean Up Begins As Dolly Diminishes Jul 25, 2008
Downed power lines remained the greatest danger, and South Texas officials urged people to stay home one more day "unless it's life or death." One person in Matamoros, Mexico, died from electrocution after walking past a power line on the ground ... Across the Rio Grande in Matamoros, Mexico, power was restored to large parts of Brownsville's sister city, and Tamaulipas Gov. Eugenio Hernandez said the lights would be on by the end of the day. (CBS News)
Axtel Reports 2Q08 Earnings Jul 25, 2008
Highlights: -- AXTEL's geographic expansion continued during the second quarter, with operations commencing in Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Culiacan, Mazatlan, Coatzacoalcos and Minatitlan, reaching thirty-three cities with integrated voice, data and Internet services. -- During the second quarter, AXTEL became the first telecommunications company in Mexico to provide data, Internet and voice services to business and residential customers using WiMAX.(8) -- AXTEL successfully adapted its network and... (PR Newswire)
Dolly Slams Northern Mexico, Leaving Flood Fears Jul 25, 2008
July 23: A man rides his bicycle as Hurricane Dolly makes landfall in Matamoros, Mexico. July 23: A man rides his bicycle as Hurricane Dolly makes landfall in Matamoros, Mexico ... MATAMOROS, Mexico Hurricane Dolly toppled trees and sent billboards flying Wednesday in the Mexican city of Matamoros, and authorities south of the U.S. border warned of possible flooding. (Fox News)
Cleaning up after Hurricane Dolly Jul 25, 2008
Homes in Matamoros, Mexico, sit in floodwater after Hurricane Dolly tore through the border city. AP. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
* Hurricane Dolly in Gulf downgraded to tropical storm Jul 25, 2008
In Matamoros, Mexico, 60km south of South Padre Island, Dollys winds damaged the citys main water treatment plant, leaving half of the 500,000 inhabitants without drinking water, while heavy rain triggered extensive flooding, local officials said. Texas Governor Rick Perry issued disaster declarations in 14 counties across the southern portion of the state, and hundreds of National Guard troops and other emergency crews were deployed in advance of the storm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Storm Dolly Weakens to Depression, Dumps Rain on Texas as Coast Cleans Up Jul 25, 2008
One man was killed by a downed power line in Matamoros, according to the Associated Press. The country's civil protection agency warned on its of tropical-storm effects in Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon states, and said heavy rains may cause waterways to rise suddenly, flooding low-lying areas. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Hurricane "Dolly" kills 2 in Mexico Jul 25, 2008
Strong winds caused by Hurricane Dolly strike palm trees and cars in Matamoros, Mexico, July 23, 2008 ... Eugenio Hernandez, governor of Tamaulipas's capital city Matamoros, said 111 of the city's districts were flooded and some 500,000 people had been affected. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mexican Soldiers Rescue Those Stranded as Dolly Hits Jul 24, 2008
July 23: A man rides his bicycle as Hurricane Dolly makes landfall in Matamoros, Mexico. July 23: A man rides his bicycle as Hurricane Dolly makes landfall in Matamoros, Mexico ... MATAMOROS, Mexico Mexican soldiers made a last-minute attempt to rescue people at the mouth of the Rio Grande early Wednesday as Hurricane Dolly's leading edge hit the Gulf coast. (Fox News)
Hurricane Dolly down to Category 1 storm after hitting Texas coast Jul 24, 2008
Soldiers were also being sent into Matamoros to protect against looting, in case the storm does strike the Mexican border town on the Gulf Coast, forcing many residents to flee. Even as far up the coast as around Houston, Harris County officials told residents to be ready in case the storm changes course and heads their way. (KSLA.com, LA)
Dolly blasts into south Texas, spares Rio Grande levees Jul 24, 2008
These are people who did not want to leave, and now they are in trouble, said Leticia Montalvo, a spokeswoman for the town of Matamoros, just across the river from Brownsville ... In Mexico, a 102-year-old woman and seven family members fled their wooden shack in the fishing community of Higuerilla and spent the night at a shelter in Matamoros ... Associated Press writers Elizabeth White in Brownsville; John Porretto in Houston; John Pain in Miami; Mark Walsh in Matamoros, Mexico; Jaime Zea in... (New Haven Register, CT)
Hurricane Dolly May Cost Insurers as Much as $1.2 Billion, Modeler Says Jul 24, 2008
The destruction was lessened by the fact that Brownsville and Matamoros, cities in its path, are about 20 miles from the coast and away from the storm surge, Bailey said. Dolly's slow speed means that flooding may be a significant issue, Bailey said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Levees hold but waters rise in Dolly's rains Jul 24, 2008
Associated Press writers Elizabeth White in Harlingen; John Porretto in Houston; John Pain in Miami; Stephanie Garlow in Washington; April Castro in Austin; Mark Walsh in Matamoros, Mexico; Jaime Zea in Mexico City; Regina L. Burns in Dallas and video journalist Rich Matthews on South Padre Island contributed to this report. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Hurricane rakes coasts of Texas and Mexico Jul 24, 2008
Hurricane evacuees at a shelter in Matamoros, Mexico, on Wednesday. (Tomas Bravo/Reuters). (International Herald Tribune)
UPDATE: Flooding Concerns Mount In Dolly's Aftermath Jul 24, 2008
Matamoros spokeswoman Leticia Montalvo says soldiers battled storm-charged waves in an inflatable raft to rescue at least one family trapped in their home ... Officials cut electricity to Matamoros, fearing downed power lines could electrocute people ... Matamoros is across the Rio Grande from Brownsville. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hurricane Dolly Heads Ashore in South Texas Jul 24, 2008
In the Mexican city of Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, strong gusts of wind and rain pummeled the town, and many streets began to flood ... (Additional reporting by Jim Forsyth in San Antonio, Michael Christie in Miami, Tomas Bravo in Matamoros, Mexico, and Jose Cortazar in Cancun; Editing by Frances Kerry). (Planet Ark, United States)
Mexico, Texas brace for hurricane Jul 24, 2008
In Mexico, Tamaulipas Gov. Eugenio Hernandez said officials planned to evacuate 23,000 people to shelters in Matamoros, Soto La Marina and San Fernando. Texas officials urged residents to move away from the Rio Grande levees because if Dolly continues to follow the same path as 1967's Hurricane Beulah, "the levees are not going to hold that much water," said Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Johnny Cavazos. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tropical Storm Dolly nears Gulf of Mexico Jul 23, 2008
Soldiers were also being sent into Matamoros to protect against looting, in case the storm does strike the Mexican border town on the Gulf Coast and many residents are forced to flee. Even as far up the coast as the Houston area, Harris County officials told residents to be ready in case the storm changes course and heads their way. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Dolly reaches hurricane strength Jul 23, 2008
Mexican border towns near the Gulf coast were setting up shelters and soldiers were also being sent into Matamoros, across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, to protect against looting. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Race)
Dolly strengthens off Texas coast Jul 23, 2008
Forecasters expect the eye of the storm to come ashore around midday Wednesday in or around Brownsville, Texas, or Matamoros, Mexico ... CNN's Brian Todd in Brownsville, Texas, and Harris Whitbeck in Matamoros, Mexico, contributed to this story. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Hurricane Dolly strengthens as it nears Texas Jul 23, 2008
In the Mexican city of Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, authorities evacuated 23,000 people and urged residents to seek temporary shelter. (Reporting by Chris Baltimore in Houston, Michael Christie in Miami, Tomas Bravo in Playa Bagdad, Mexico, and Mariano Castillo in Mexico City, Editing by Alan Elsner). (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Dolly becomes hurricane, set to hit Tex-Mex border Jul 23, 2008
In Mexico, Tamaulipas Gov. Eugenio Hernandez said officials planned to evacuate 23,000 people to government shelters in Matamoros, Soto La Marina and San Fernando. People began trickling in Tuesday night to five shelters set up throughout the border city of Matamoros. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hurricane Dolly Spins In Gulf... Jul 23, 2008
In Mexico, Tamaulipas Gov. Eugenio Hernandez said officials planned to evacuate 23,000 people to government shelters in Matamoros, Soto La Marina and San Fernando. (AP) Jesus de Leon packs his family's belongings as his daughter Salma, 8, waits in the car as Tropical. (The Drudge Report)
Texas, Mexico prepare for Dolly Jul 23, 2008
Soldiers were also being sent into Matamoros to protect against looting, in case the storm does strike the Mexican border town on the Gulf Coast, forcing many residents to flee. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cristobal was moving toward the northeast at about 34 km/h, away from the eastern U.S. coast. (Globe and Mail)
Storm Dolly to Become Hurricane, Heads for Texas Jul 23, 2008
At Mexico's Playa Bagdad beach, 24 miles (38 km) east of the border city of Matamoros, tourists swam and drank beer on Tuesday as restaurant owners packed up furniture in anticipation of the storm ... (Reporting by Chris Baltimore in Houston, Jim Forsyth in San Antonio, Michael Christie in Miami and Tomas Bravo in Matamoros, Mexico; editing by Patricia Zengerle). (Planet Ark, United States)
Gulf Coast Braces For Slow-Moving Dolly Jul 23, 2008
" Texas officials urged residents to move away from the Rio Grande levees because if Dolly continues to follow the same path as 1967's Hurricane Beulah, "the levees are not going to hold that much water," said Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Johnny Cavazos. There was intermittent light rain late Tuesday in Brownsville, and Cavazos said he expected outer bands to move over the area overnight. Charles Hoskins, deputy emergency management officer for Cameron County, said there were... (CBS News -- US)
More of this story Jul 23, 2008
Mexican border towns near the Gulf coast were setting up shelters and soldiers were also being sent into Matamoros, across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, to protect against looting. On South Padre Island, vacationers packed up their camps and headed for the mainland. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Core Molding expands facilities in Mexico; transferring 75 area jobs Jul 2, 2008
(AMEX:CMT) signed a letter of intent to purchase approximately 22 acres and construct a manufacturing facility to replace its existing leased factory in Matamoros, Mexico, south of Brownsville, Texas. The company, which has conducted operations in Matamoros since 2001, plans to invest $20 ... "By expanding our capabilities in Matamoros and freeing up capacity in our Columbus facility, we gain the flexibility to take on new business, as we had little room for growth in either facility," Kevin L.... (Columbus Business First, OH)
COLUMN: Environmentalists failed to fool court on issue of U.S.-Mexico border fence Jun 29, 2008
People will still be able to reach the university from Mexico by way of the three international bridges that connect Brownsville to Matamoros, Mexico. The land the golf course is on belongs to the International Boundary and Water Commission, but the university holds a 99-year lease on it. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Border Fence Would Cut Through Texas University Jun 28, 2008
People will still be able to reach the university from Mexico by way of the three international bridges that connect Brownsville to Matamoros, Mexico. The Bush administration is hurrying to build 670 miles of the border fence by the end of the year. (Fox News)
APME Announces International Perspective Award Winners Jun 27, 2008
The small-paper category winner (under-40,000) was the Bronsville (Texas) Herald, for its reporting on the marked difference between public schools in Brownsville and the schools just across the border in Matamoros, Mexico. The judges were Hank Klibanoff, managing editor-enterprise, Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Jill Nevels-Haun, executive editor/director of content and audience development, The News-Messenger, Fremont, Ohio; and Mary Rajkumar, AP assistant international editor for enterprise. (MediaWeek.com)
Violent Attacks from Mexico on the Rise Jun 11, 2008
The alert noted criminals have followed and harassed U.S. citizens traveling in their vehicles, particularly in border areas Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, and Tijuana. . (Townhall.com)
Walters' Wide World: Deadspin departure Jun 7, 2008
Hold off on that Tour de Mexico ideaA drunk driver, apparently asleep at the wheel, plowed headfirst into the lead peloton of cyclists in the early stages of a 21-mile bike race in Matamoros, Mexico, on Sunday morning. One cyclist was killed and 14 more were injured. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Employee-comp train wreck Jun 4, 2008
A car collides into cyclists participating in a race in Mexico s northern border city of Matamoros ... Authorities say the wreck happened 15 minutes into the race along a highway between Playa Bagdad and Matamoros. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
One colossal flop Jun 3, 2008
Matamoros Yellow Jackets will strive to maintain the tradition of choking by the GT Jackets. Any un-choked players still able to play pack and get your Espanol in order. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Car plows into bike race in Mexico, 1 dead Jun 3, 2008
Authorities say the wreck happened 15 minutes into the race along a highway between Playa Bagdad and Matamoros. Campos says he is an American citizen living in Brownsville, Texas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
