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McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Last week’s tropical storm and depression brought much-needed rain to deep South Texas and slightly boosted two critical international reservoirs that supply water to the border region. But it did not deliver the expected deluge far enough to the northwest where it could...

SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A San Juan man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. On Monday, Luis Martin Ortiz, 36, plead guilty to one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and one count of […]

A McAllen man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after a Hidalgo County judge found him guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child,. Carlos Mario Vargas, 41, pleaded guilty to the charges on Tuesday, according to a news release from the office of Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios.

McALLEN, Texas – Any economic development corporation in Hidalgo County that has a prospective client looking to house its operations inside a foreign trade zone can do so, says Mark E. Garcia. Garcia is the incoming president of McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. However, he has worked for the nonprofit...

UPDATE: The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, June 25 at 12:15 p.m. that Zoe Roselynn Solis was located by investigators with the sheriff's office and returned to her family. An earlier version of the story is below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help...

As South Texas reels from the underwhelming touch of Tropical Storm Alberto, the anticipation for a substantial downpour has once again evaporated into thin air. The Texas Tribune reports that the much-anticipated storm, which was projected to pump up to eight inches of rain into the parched Rio Grande Valley, delivered a mere fraction of that. For a region on tenterhooks, fearing floods while craving moisture, the shortfall is a mixed bag—easing flood concerns but failing to quench the thirsty reservoirs that are essential for agriculture and residential use.

A Donna man said he’s fed up with the illegal dumping in his farm. Nick Billman, owner of Red River Farms, said he’s been spending a lot of his time working in his fields picking up trash instead of crops. Billman says illegal dumping is something he's dealt...

Elderly Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Hidalgo County Animal AttackThe Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has identified 85-year-old Geronima Flores as the victim of a fatal animal attack that occurred on Friday. Flores tragically died at the scene after attempting to feed a black pitbull mix breed dog.Details of the IncidentAccording to the Sheriff’s Office, Flores was known for taking in stray animals and often fed them. On Friday, she was attempting to feed a black pitbull mix when the dog attacked her. Authorities believe that competition for food among the dogs on the property led to the fatal attack.”What we have determined through our investigation is that because of competition for food and then coming into the area of that canine, the one that was shot and killed, that led to the attack of Miss Flores,” said a spokesperson for the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.Animal Control ResponseAuthorities emphasize the importance of contacting animal control services to handle stray animals and ensure proper rescue measures are taken.Sergeant Longoria of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office stated, “The best thing for residents to do is call animal control, so proper rescue measures are taken.”Community ImpactThis tragic incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with feeding and caring for stray animals. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to exercise caution and seek professional assistance when dealing with stray or aggressive animals.For further updates and information, residents are encouraged to follow local news and official announcements from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.Contact Information.

The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association is gearing up for the 17th Annual Gala “Dancing with the Stars of Hidalgo County”. The event will be held November 2, 2024, at the Mission Events Center. The dancers recently gathered for a Meet and Greet. In attendance not pictured: Previous...

Special to the AdvanceHidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, in his capacity as director of emergency management, issued a local state of disaster declaration related to damages the county sustained by Tropical Storm Alberto, the season’s first named storm.Judge Cortez’s actions, which took effect immediately, followed a similar declaration issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday that affected 51 Texas counties, including Hidalgo County.“We actually fared quite well in this storm,” said Cortez. “The storm drainage infrastructure that we have been investing in proved worth the effort as several areas that have historically been prone to flooding did not suffer ...

A 58-year-old inmate at the Hidalgo County Jail died after he collapsed in his jail cell, according to a news release. Juan Andres Guerra was declared dead on Monday at around 12:58 a.m. He suffered from pre-existing conditions and was on medications, the news release added. The Texas Rangers were...

Sandbags sit out on the front porch outside Yvette Ramirez's McAllen home. The sandbags were picked up ahead of the rain brought by Tropical Storm Alberto. Ramirez said she wanted the sandbags no matter how small the storm was, after her home flooded in the June 2018 storms. Ramirez’s neighborhood...

We are currently working to gather more information on a shooting that occurred in the Lopezville area. The incident happened near Owassa Road and Petal Street, prompting a response from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and McAllen Police Department. Incident Details. Authorities from the county sheriff’s office were seen...

MCALLEN, Texas – A banker, a regional chamber leader, a leading businessman and a college president have all pledged their support for RioPlex. The big new marketing project will see North Tamaulipas and South Texas promoted as one region around the world. Agreement was reached to support the new brand name at a recent meeting of the CEO Group at McAllen Country Club.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — A statewide grassroots nonprofit that has already spurred several progressive changes in cities throughout Hidalgo County now has its eyes set on an anti-corruption campaign here. Ground Game Texas is calling for the city of McAllen to put campaign finance reform...