The Mexican government, along with UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon, have denounced the state of Texas' Tuesday execution of Jose Ernesto Medellin, the Mexican national convicted for his involvement in the 1993 gang rape and murder of two teenaged girls. From a prepared statement by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations yesterday: "The government of Mexico sent the U. S. Department of State a diplomatic...Source : The Latin Americanist (subscribe)
Mexico Condemns Texas Execution (Time)
Mexico's government condemned Texas' execution of Jose Medellin despite a world court order to review the case, expressing concern for the rights of other Mexicans detained in the United States Source : Time (subscribe)Explore : Government, Mexico, Texas
Mexico condemns Texas execution of Mexican man (Boston Globe)
Mexico's government condemned Texas' execution of Jose Medellin despite a world court order to review the case, expressing concern for the rights of other Mexicans detained in the United States.Source : Boston Globe (subscribe)
Dolly dumps rain on New Mexico, Texas (Detroit Free Press)
RUIDOSO, N.M. ? Hundreds of people were forced out of homes and campgrounds by flooding caused by torrential rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Dolly. Two people were reported still missing today.Source : Detroit Free Press (subscribe)
Texas, Mexico survey aftermath of Dolly (Detroit Free Press)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas ? Residents and recovery teams began fanning out across south Texas today and cars crept along roads with darkened stoplights as the region got its first look at the destruction left by Hurricane Dolly.Source : Detroit Free Press (subscribe)Explore : Allen, Cities and Towns, Mexico, Richardson, Texas
Deluge Rakes Coasts of Texas and Mexico
Hurricane Dolly brought a deluge of rain and gusts of high wind, raising fears of flooding in the region.
Dolly Sputters Out as Texas, Mexico Brace for Flooding (Fox News)
As Dolly weakened Wednesday night, authorities turned to watch for flooding caused by the inches of rain being dumped across Texas and Mexico, but the storm spared levees along the heavily populated Rio Grande ValleySource : Fox News (subscribe)
Weakened Dolly hits Texas, Mexico
Residents and troops scurry for cover as Hurricane Dolly hits the U.S.-Mexico border. Officials warned the storm could trigger floods and tornadoes. "It's starting to tear it up real good," iReporter Steven Murphy told CNN from South Padre Island, Texas.
Hurricane Rakes Coasts of Texas and Mexico
The first bands of Hurricane Dolly brought a deluge of rain and wind, raising fears of flooding in the region.
Stronger Hurricane Rakes Texas and Mexico Coasts
The first bands of Hurricane Dolly brought a deluge of rain and wind, raising fears of flooding in the region.
Hurricane Dolly Strikes Texas-Mexico Coast (Fox News)
Hurricane Dolly struck land Wednesday, threatening to dump 15 inches of rain and with sustained winds of 95 mph.Source : Fox News (subscribe)Explore : Mexico, Texas
Hurricane Dolly front edge hits Texas-Mexico coast (AP)
AP - Hurricane Dolly's leading edge blew down signs, damaged an apartment complex and knocked out electricity to thousands as it hit the Gulf Coast on either side of the Texas-Mexico border early Wednesday.
Strengthening Hurricane pounds Texas, Mexico
Thousands were bracing Wednesday for the arrival of Hurricane Dolly near the border between the United States and Mexico.
Hurricane Dolly bears down on Texas-Mexico coast (Los Angeles Times)
Rain started to fall along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Dolly closed in on towns straddling the Texas-Mexico border, packing 85 mph winds that could strengthen when it hits land later Wednesday. Source : Los Angeles Times (subscribe)Explore : Mexico, Texas
Hurricane Dolly closes on Texas, Mexico
Thousands were bracing Wednesday for the arrival of Hurricane Dolly near the border between the United States and Mexico.
Hurricane Dolly set to hit Texas-Mexico coast; officials fear flooding may burst levees (StarTribune.com)
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Rain started to fall along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Dolly closed in on towns straddling the Texas-Mexico border, packing 85 mph winds that could strengthen when it hits land later Wednesday.The Category 1 hurricane was expected to dump up to 15 inches of rain, threatening flooding that could breach levees in the heavily populated Rio Grande valley.Dolly was upgraded from a tropical...Source : StarTribune.com (subscribe)
Hurricane Dolly bears down on Texas-Mexico coast (AP)
AP - Rain started to fall along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Dolly closed in on towns straddling the Texas-Mexico border, packing 85 mph winds that could strengthen when it hits land later Wednesday.
Hurricane Dolly closes in on Texas, Mexico
Thousands were bracing Wednesday for the arrival of Hurricane Dolly near the border between the United States and Mexico.
Hurricane Dolly strengthens near Texas/Mexico coast
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Dolly gathered strength as it approached southern Texas on Wednesday, but forecasters don't expect it to pack much punch when it comes ashore near the U.S.-Mexican border at around midday.
Hurricane Dolly strengthens near Texas/Mexico coast (Reuters)
Reuters - Hurricane Dolly gathered strength as it
approached southern Texas on Wednesday, but forecasters don't
expect it to pack much punch when it comes ashore near the
U.S.-Mexican border at around midday.
Texas, Mexico braced for Hurricane Dolly
Thousands were bracing Wednesday for the arrival of Hurricane Dolly near the border between the United States and Mexico.
Tropical Storm Dolly heads for Mexico, Texas (AP)
AP - Texas mobilized National Guard troops and residents along the Gulf Coast near the Mexican border were buying plywood, flashlights and gasoline as Tropical Storm Dolly gained strength early Tuesday on its way to becoming a hurricane before it hits land.
Texas, Mexico prepare for Tropical Storm Dolly (Los Angeles Times)
Texas mobilized National Guard troops and residents along the Gulf Coast near the Mexican border were buying plywood, flashlights and other supplies as Tropical Storm Dolly, expected by forecasters to strengthen into a hurricane this week, headed their way. Source : Los Angeles Times (subscribe)Explore : Allen, Cities and Towns, Hurricanes, Mexico, Texas
Tropical Storm Dolly heads for Texas-Mexico coast
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Dolly strengthened slightly as it moved over the warm waters of the western Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday and was still expected to become a hurricane in the next 24 to 36 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest report.
Tropical Storm Dolly heads for Texas-Mexico coast (Reuters)
Reuters - Tropical Storm Dolly strengthened
slightly as it moved over the warm waters of the western Gulf
of Mexico early Tuesday and was still expected to become a
hurricane in the next 24 to 36 hours, the U.S. National
Hurricane Center said in its latest report.
Mexico, Texas brace for hurricane
A tropical storm warning remained in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Dolly moved over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
Texas, Mexico prepare for Tropical Storm Dolly (Miami Herald)
Troops were at the ready and residents along the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Mexico border were preparing as Tropical Storm Dolly - expected by forecasters to strengthen into a hurricane this week - headed their way.Source : Miami Herald (subscribe)
Storm forces Mexico, Texas to scramble
A tropical storm warning remained in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Dolly moved over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
Hurricane warning issued on Texas, Mexico coasts (Examiner)
A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts as Tropical Storm Dolly churns through the Gulf of Mexico.Source : Examiner (subscribe)Explore : Mexico, Texas
Texas, Mexico prepare for Tropical Storm Dolly (AP)
AP - Residents along the Texas-Mexico border kept a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Dolly on Monday, stocking up on plywood, generators and flashlights as forecasters predicted the storm would strengthen into a hurricane later this week and make landfall.
Hurricane Warning for Texas, Mexico Coasts
A hurricane warning has been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts as Tropical Storm Dolly churns through the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico, Texas Coast Under Hurricane Watch (The Post Chronicle)
Forecasters issued a hurricane watch for the coasts of northeastern Mexico and southeastern Texas Monday as Tropical Storm Dolly advanced. ...Source : The Post Chronicle (subscribe)
Texas, Mexico on Hurricane Watch
A hurricane watch was issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts as Tropical Storm Dolly entered the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane watch issued for Texas, Mexico as Dolly nears (Reuters)
Reuters - Tropical Storm Dolly was over the warm
waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and could become a
hurricane by Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said
in its latest report.
Hurricane watch issued for parts of Texas, Mexico as Dolly nears (Reuters)
Reuters - Tropical Storm Dolly was over the warm
waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and could become a
hurricane by Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said
in its latest report.
Hurricane watch issued for parts of Texas, Mexico (AP)
AP - A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the Texas and Mexico coasts as Tropical Storm Dolly enters the Gulf of Mexico.
Texas sheriffs feel snubbed as U.S. aids Mexico drug war (Houston Chronicle)
Besieged Texas sheriffs vowed Wednesday to press the White House and Congress to deliver emergency assistance to law enforcement officers battling drug cartels along the Mexican border to match the $400 million on its way to Mexico. Source : Houston Chronicle (subscribe)Explore : Mexico, Texas