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San Juan family remembers loved ones killed in deadly crash, suspected drunk driver still not charged
Wednesday marked one year since four members of a San Juan family were killed in a crash, and the family wants to know why the suspected drunk driver police say caused the crash has not been charged. The crash happened at the 2200 block of South Jackson Road in Edinburg...
Lawsuit reveals new details in deadly Edinburg crash that killed four
The family of four people killed in a July 2023 collision is suing the now-paralyzed Edinburg man accused of driving drunk and causing the crash. Sheng Li Jiang, who was 46 at the time, is accused of killing Edinburg residents Luz Aurora Casados, 50, Maria Guadalupe Zavala Casados, 68, and Ellieana Santoy, 2, of San Juan, on Monday, July 24, 2023.
7/25/24 Texas Man Killed in FDL County Head-On Crash
Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s officials say a 19-year-old Pharr, Texas man was killed in a two-vehicle head on collision this morning on County Highway D near Hawes Court in the Town of Fond du Lac. 911 calls reported the accident at 7:41 am. The Texas man was driving south on County Highway D and failed to negotiate a curve, overcorrected, and entered the northbound lane, resulting in a head-on collision with a northbound vehicle. He was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Two passengers suffered minor injuries. They were taken later to a hospital by a private vehicle. A 48-year-old Oakfield woman was driving the northbound vehicle. She was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. Witnesses at the scene told investigators the 19-year-old was speeding prior to the crash. Speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors to the accident.
Search Underway for Damien Mata in Mission, TX
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help to Find Damien Mata. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Damien Mata, who is wanted for assaulting a family member. Authorities have reported that Mata was last seen in the City of Mission, Texas. Incident Details. Damien...
McAllen House Fire Extinguished: No Injuries Reported
McAllen House Fire Extinguished: No Injuries Reported. Authorities in the city of McAllen responded to a structure fire this morning. Multiple agencies arrived at the scene to combat the blaze, and our reporter Alondra de Hoyos has the full story. Incident Details. Officials reported the McAllen house fire around 11...
Man accused of stabbing, killing friend in Mission indicted
The man accused of stabbing and killing his friend in February has been indicted and is facing a murder charge. Juan Jose Polanco, 54, is scheduled to be arraigned in Edinburg on July 31 at 9 a.m. where he will issue a plea of guilty or not guilty, according to court records.
Houston dog missing for a year found 350 miles from home in Edinburg
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A dog from Humble, Texas that was missing for a year is returning home. Humble is a suburb of Houston, 356 miles away from the Rio Grande Valley. A news release from the city of Edinburg said “Boe” went missing from his Houston home and was recently found wandering the streets […]
McAllen PD search for men involved in car thefts
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two men accused of stealing cars. Miguel Angel Ibarra and Alfredo Torres have been issued arrest warrants from the McAllen Municipal Court for motor vehicle theft McAllen PD received reports of vehicle thefts from the 3800 block of Oriole Avenue and […]
Three teens arrested in connection to string of vehicle burglaries across the Valley
Three teens were arrested in connection with a weeks-long string of vehicle burglaries in the Rio Grande Valley. Those teens, two males and a female, are also accused of breaking into an off-duty officer's police unit and stealing police gear. One of the male teens was arrested last week in...
South Texas woman’s $1M lawsuit over self-induced abortion murder charge moves forward
McALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in McAllen on Wednesday denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Starr County officials brought by Lizelle Gonzalez, a South Texas woman who was unlawfully charged with murder after a self-induced abortion. Gonzalez spent two days in Starr County jail, garnering national...
Vehicle bursts into flames after crashing into Palmhurst home
A Wednesday house fire in Palmhurst was caused after a vehicle crashed into the home, according to Mission Fire Chief Adrian Garcia. The crash occurred on 3-Mile Line Road and Trosper Road. Garcia said a Chevy Sonic lost control and crashed into the home, catching fire upon impact shortly before...
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Approves Annual Budget and Elects New Board Officers
HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Community Foundation has approved its annual budget for community outreach activities, including awarding 42 educational scholarships and establishing an emergency assistance fund. The foundation also announced the election of new board officers. Karina Cardoza will serve as President, Tommy Jendrusch...
Gas leak in rural Donna has been cleared
DONNA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A gas leak that prompted evacuations in rural Donna has been fixed, according to the Donna Fire Department. Multiple agencies responded to a gas leak that affected the rural Donna area Tuesday evening. Deputies with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Donna Fire Department to address the gas leak that […]
Local law enforcement to wait on you for a special cause
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department on Thursday will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics Texas. The Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run police officers will be working hard to serve the public and collect donations for Special Olympics Texas. It is a year-round movement that provides sports training […]
McAllen Police Department hosting next Citizens’ Police Academy
The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 15 and running through Oct. 16, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of...
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