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Hidalgo, Texas · HidalgoUS Consulate in Matamoros warning of organized kidnappings in Reynosa100% Left coverage: 1 sourcesIn this March 20, 2020, file photo, vehicles drive into the Hidalgo port of entry at the Hidalgo-Reynosa bridge in Hidalgo. (Joel Martinez | jmartinez@themonitor.com) The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros on Friday issued a travel warning for Reynosa due to organized kidnappings targeting people with connections to the United States. “The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros is aware of organized kidnappings for ransom occurring on intercity bu…See the Story

McAllen · McAllen700 rounds of ammo, weapons headed to Mexico seized at South Texas border crossing100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesFederal officers seized a cache of over 700 rounds of ammunition and four weapons at a port of entry on Monday in Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said.See the Story

Edinburg, Texas · EdinburgDeputies shoot, kill knife-wielding man in domestic call near Edinburg100% Left coverage: 1 sourcesHidalgo County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man armed with a knife during a domestic disturbance Tuesday evening, the sheriff said on social media. Sheriff J.E. “Eddie” Guerra said deputies were called to the disturbance at around 6:26 p.m. in the 6600 block of West Drive, in the vicinity of Trenton and Tower, near Edinburg. That’s where they encountered “a male suspect armed with a knife.” He was shot and killed by deputies after “less …See the Story

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David White · Edinburg

Edinburg Councilman to Appeal Election Contest That Flipped Results - Texas Scorecard

A judge determined the number of illegally cast votes exceeded David White’s margin of victory and declared Gerry Lozano the winner. The post Edinburg Councilman to Appeal Election Contest That Flipped Results appeared first on Texas Scorecard.See the Story

Palmview · Palmview

Palmview orders new election after councilman and La Joya admin steps down

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Jose Luis Perez (Coutesy: City of Palmview) The city of Palmview is calling for a special election to be held at the end of next month after a councilman submitted his resignation in the middle of his second term. Place 2 Councilman Jose Luis Perez’s last day on the Palmview City Council will be June 30, according to a news release issued by the city on Wednesday. The city council formally accepted Perez’s resignation during a specially called m…See the Story

Hidalgo County, Texas · Hidalgo County

Enoe Reyes sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing 2 teens

Enoe Reyes was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for sexually abusing two teenagers. On Monday and Hidalgo County judge found Reyes guilty on two counts of indecency with a child. The sexual abuse case stems from a December 2023 investigation in which Hidalgo County Sheriff’s investigators discovered that the 42-year-old sexually abused a 13 and 14 year old.See the Story

McAllen · McAllen

Police Hunt for Heber Emmanuel Torres, Suspected in Multiple Vehicle Thefts

McAllen PD Seeks Public’s Help to Locate Suspected Vehicle Thief Heber Emmanuel Torres McAllen Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding Heber Emmanuel Torres, an Edinburg resident who is a suspect in multiple stolen vehicle cases. According to police reports, Torres is believed to have stolen a black GMC Sierra from the 800 block of Robin Avenue. Torres was last seen crossing into Mexico with the stolen truck. Authorities urge a…See the Story

Palmview · Palmview

Spike in Accidents Prompts Authorities to Warn Against Distracted Driving

Authorities Urge Caution as Distracted Driving Leads to Multiple Accidents In the last couple of days, more than six accidents have occurred in our region. Authorities emphasize that the majority of these accidents could have been prevented and are urging drivers to avoid distractions while behind the wheel. “A lot of factors contribute to accidents, and one of the biggest is speed. Speeding, along with distracted driving, is a dangerous combina…See the Story

Elsa · Elsa

Valley Faces Worsening Drought: Water Restrictions and Legislative Actions

Valley Faces Worsening Drought: Water Restrictions and Legislative Actions The current drought conditions in our region have continued to worsen, causing significant concern among local officials. Despite receiving some rain, it has not been enough to alleviate the severe drought conditions. Guillermo Rio, a reporter, spoke to officials about the measures being taken to address this critical situation. The City of Elsa recently highlighted the c…See the Story

San Juan, Texas · San Juan

San Juan commissioner resigns to keep job as La Joya ISD police chief

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SAN JUAN — The city of San Juan will hold a special election in July following the resignation of Place 4 Commissioner Leonardo “Lenny” Sanchez. Sanchez’s resignation, which was submitted on May 9, was officially accepted on May 17. During Tuesday’s San Juan City Commission meeting, his seat on the commission was unoccupied. Sanchez sat in the back of the San Juan Memorial Library Multipurpose Meeting Room before addressing his fellow commission…See the Story

McAllen · McAllen

TxDOT Plans Major Expansion to Ease Travel in McAllen

TxDOT Plans Major Expansion to Ease Travel in McAllen The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is looking to make travel from south to north McAllen easier for motorists with a significant road expansion project. The two-part initiative will expand Ware Road from two to six lanes, including a raised median to enhance safety and traffic flow. The project is divided into two sections: the first extends from FM 1925 south to State Highway 107…See the Story

Edinburg Councilman to Appeal Election Contest That Flipped Results - Texas Scorecard

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Palmview orders new election after councilman and La Joya admin steps down

Enoe Reyes sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing 2 teens

Police Hunt for Heber Emmanuel Torres, Suspected in Multiple Vehicle Thefts

Spike in Accidents Prompts Authorities to Warn Against Distracted Driving

Valley Faces Worsening Drought: Water Restrictions and Legislative Actions

San Juan commissioner resigns to keep job as La Joya ISD police chief

TxDOT Plans Major Expansion to Ease Travel in McAllen

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