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CCSO: Inmate assaults Carrizales Rucker detention officer
OLMITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Carrizales Rucker Detention Center in reference to an inmate assaulting a detention officer. Upon arrival, Deputies were informed by jail staff that inmate, Jose Anthony Dominguez was having his shackles removed by detention officers when he suddenly turned around and began swinging punches at the […]
Beryl Brings Tropical Watches to the Valley
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Tropical Storm Beryl has emerged into the Bay of Campeche. It is expected to restrengthen to Hurricane status by Sunday afternoon. The latest Cone of Uncertainty from the National Hurricane Center has shifted even further east, indicating the storm will likely make landfall north of the Valley.
Tracking Beryl: Possible impacts to the Valley
A tropical storm warning and hurricane watch remains in effect for coastal Cameron and Willacy counties and Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the coast north of the Rio Grande Valley. Beryl may go through significant intensification as it approaches, but that intensification may lead to bigger and more hazardous impacts between...
CCSO: Man arrested for shooting firearm towards ocean
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested after shooting his gun toward the ocean, authorities say. At 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Cameron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Beach Access 6 in reference to a man discharging his gun. Deputies made contact with County Park Rangers who had already detained the man. The […]
Woman arrested after allegedly punching, scratching pregnant woman
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman in a tortilleria, authorities announced. Elisa Ramirez was arrested on a charge of assault that causes bodily injury to a pregnant person, a 3rd degree felony, according to the Cameron County Sherriff’s Office. At 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies […]
Valley counties enter disaster declarations ahead of storm
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Valley counties have entered disaster declarations following the threat of severe weather this weekend. According to Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr., the disaster declaration for the county went into effect July 3. “Hurricane Beryl poses a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of […]
Counties ready with disaster declaration orders
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The state has issued a disaster declaration for Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr Counties ahead of Beryl’s impact. Officials say this declaration is necessary to move and prepare resources for any potential emergencies. These orders allow agencies to prepare volunteers and staff before a disaster happens. In Cameron County, officials say […]
One Shark Attacks 4 People In Texas 4th Of July Bloodbath
An abnormal disaster took place on the 4th of July on the South Padre Island in Texas. In the span of two hours, a shark managed to attack four beachgoers. One woman had a chunk taken out of her calf from the shark biting her. Another man was dragged under the water and bitten, causing him to quickly be taken to the hospital.
At least 3 'extremely rare' shark attacks shock South Padre Island coastline
Jul. 4—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — At least three shark attacks, described as "extremely rare," left as many as three victims hospitalized after swimming in shallow waters before officials cleared out Fourth of July revelers Thursday, a Cameron County official said. From about late Thursday morning to about 12:30 p.m., at least one shark attacked up to three victims within South Padre Island's city ...
Local expert speaks on food, water safety ahead of storm
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Health System is informing the public on food and water safety in anticipation of possible power outages from the potential storm. Many goods like medicine and meat are perishable and can put families at risk if they lose refrigeration. Doctor Michael Menowsky with STHS says the refrigerator door should […]
Homicide suspect at large
The primary suspect in a 2013 double murder was recently added to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Top 10 Most Wanted list. According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), on Jun. 20, 2013, the deceased bodies of Homero de Los Santos and Lorena Gonzalez were discovered at a residence at the 2300 block of Hwy. 281 in the vicinity of El Ranchito/La Paloma, just outside the San Benito city limits.
CCSO search for 2 men wanted for 2021 murder
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men wanted for murder. On Friday, May 21, 2021, deputies discovered the body of 42-year-old Genaro Urbano Castillo inside a residence in Cameron Park. According to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, Castillo was found with multiple gunshot wounds throughout […]
State speaks on preparations for Beryl, disaster declarations in place for 39 counties
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In light of the potential threat of Hurricane Beryl making its way to South Texas, acting Governor Dan Patrick and the Texas Division of Emergency Management are meeting to speak on preparations. TDEM Chief Nim Kidd held a news conference at the State Operations Center in Austin to address the public. […]
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