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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

Palmview · PalmviewPalmview orders new election after councilman and La Joya admin steps down100% Left coverage: 1 sourcesJose 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

Republican Party · Edinburg6.14.2024: Gamblers wiped out in Texas runoff. - Texas ScorecardMS-13 Gang Leader Arrested in Texas… Texas Universities Push LGBT ‘Pride’ Month… Gamblers Wiped Out in GOP Primary… Edinburg Councilman to Appeal Election Contest That Flipped Results… The post 6.14.2024: Gamblers wiped out in Texas runoff. appeared first on Texas Scorecard.See the Story

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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

Hidalgo County, Texas · Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Month Amidst Rising Cases

Hidalgo County Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Month Amidst Rising Cases June is National Elderly Abuse Awareness Month, and the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office is emphasizing the importance of taking care of the elderly population. In 2023, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services recorded nearly 69,000 cases of elderly abuse in the state, with almost 3,300 of those cases reported in the Rio Grande Valley, and 1,900 fro…See the Story

Mission, Texas · Mission

Fire Destroys Mission Home: Cano Family Asks for Help to Rebuild

Mission Family Seeks Community Support After Devastating House Fire A Mission family is seeking the community’s support after losing all of their belongings in a fire over the weekend. Our reporter, Karen Lucero, visited the residents earlier today and brings us their story tonight. These are some of the items left behind after a fire destroyed the Cano family’s home on Amore del Soto Street. The fire broke out on Saturday around seven in the ev…See the Story

Edinburg, Texas · Edinburg

Man on the Run for Child Molestation Captured by CBP Officers in Hidalgo

Edinburg Man Wanted for Child Molestation Arrested at Hidalgo International Bridge Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained an Edinburg man wanted for sexually abusing a child at the local international bridge. Juan Manuel Pinon, 51, was apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge as he traveled from Mexico. Pinon, who has been on the run since May on cha…See the Story

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