What Is Yerba Mate? Yerba mate (Ilex paraguayenis) is a tree native to the rainforests of South America. A member of the holly family, the tree produces leaves and stems that have long been used to make tea in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Consumed as a beverage, yerba mate tea (often simply called yerba mate) is also used in traditional medicine to treat various health problems.
Baby-faced Utah teen faces life in prison for driving while boyfriend shot and killed deputy, wounded another. 1  Authorities say Meagan Dakota Grunwald drove while her boyfriend, Jose Angel Garcia-Juaregui, ripped off several shots at cops on Jan. 30. 2  Jose Angel Garcia-Juaregui, 27, who was killed as he and Grunwald tried to escape authorities.
Deputy Carl Howell, 35, was killed while responding to a domestic violence call just after 2 a.m. Saturday in the 4100 block of Montez Drive. Authorities say Howell was responding to a report of domestic battery and found an injured woman at the home.