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Alamo man ejected from vehicle, killed overnight Thursday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... An Alamo man was killed Thursday after being ejected from his vehicle in an overnight car crash in Donna, launching a Texas Department of Public Safety investigation. Pedro Garcia, 45, of Alamo died from his injuries at the scene of the crash, DPS said...
Illegal gambling operation busted in San Juan, Texas
SAN JUAN, Texas — Four individuals were arrested following a raid on an illegal gambling operation in San Juan, Texas, on Wednesday. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) investigators executed a search warrant at the Quinta Ximena, located at the 4600 Block of S. Stewart Rd., at 6:00 p.m. on July 3, 2024. Inside the establishment, investigators discovered 77 gambling machines and an undetermined amount of U.S. currency, according to a press release from the HCSO.
Tragic Accident in Pharr: Motorcyclist Dies at Scene
Motorcyclist Killed in Pharr Crash: Investigation Underway. A tragic motorcycle accident in Pharr has resulted in the death of the driver earlier today. The incident occurred near the intersection of Nolana Loop and Sugar Road, prompting a swift response from the Pharr Police Department, along with fire and EMS crews.
Driver arrested on intoxication manslaughter charge following deadly Willacy County crash
A 27-year-old driver from Sebastian was arrested after showing signs of intoxication following a deadly crash in Willacy County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The two-vehicle crash happened Saturday at around 12:13 a.m. on FM 1762 and Cantu Road in Willacy County, according to a DPS news...
Woman’s legs severed after jumping on train in Harlingen
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Harlingen police say a woman had both her legs severed when attempting to jump onto a moving train Tuesday. Authorities arrived at Ninth Street and Jefferson around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in response to an auto-pedestrian incident involving a train. At the scene, police saw...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests After Stabbing Incident in Edinburg
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests After Stabbing Incident in Edinburg. Three individuals are behind bars following a violent stabbing incident that led to a high-speed chase across Edinburg and McAllen. The chaotic sequence of events began this morning when Edinburg Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of West Trenton Road in response to a reported stabbing.
Train Accident in Harlingen: Woman Survives After Losing Legs
Miracle Survival: Woman in Stable Condition After Harlingen Train Accident. A harrowing train accident in Harlingen last night has left a Guatemalan woman in her early 20s without her legs. The incident occurred near Ninth Street and Jefferson at around 8:30 p.m., drawing a swift response from the Harlingen Police Department (HPD).
Bar Louie, Tequila Sunset added to lawsuit for allegedly ‘overserving’ alcohol to man who fatally crashed into woman on causeway
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An amended petition has been filed in the wrongful death lawsuit of a 20-year-old Valley woman that now alleges two South Padre Island restaurants over-served alcohol to the suspect. Hugo Ernesto Lara, 48, was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection to a June 2 crash that killed Mariah […]
Real Estate Scam Bust: McAllen Man Faces Charges for Property Fraud
Real Estate Scam Unveiled: McAllen Man Arrested for Fraudulent Property Sales. In a significant bust, McAllen resident Jorge Rodriguez has been arrested for orchestrating a real estate scam that deceived several people out of their money. The 49-year-old was charged with theft and failure to identify after providing a false name to police.
Bexar County man wanted for soliciting minor arrested at Progreso port
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Bexar County man wanted for the online solicitation of a minor was arrested Friday at the Progreso International Bridge. Jose Quintanilla, 27, was taken into custody after he was referred for secondary inspection at the bridge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Donna International Crossing, according to a news release.
Records: Edinburg teen buried weapon used to shoot 15-year-old in head
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A probable cause affidavit indicates that an Edinburg teen tried hiding the firearm used to shoot a 15-year-old juvenile on Monday, June 24. Hiram Zuniga, 17, and Angel Manuel Gonzalez, 18, were both arrested the following day and charged with tampering with physical evidence...
Harlingen officer recognized for saving unresponsive toddler
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Police Officer who saved an unresponsive 15-month-old girl was recognized for his heroic action on Wednesday. Officer Nicolas Castillo was first on the scene in response to an unresponsive toddler at The Little Red Schoolhouse Daycare in Harlingen. Castillo immediately started CPR, until EMS arrived and took over. Castillo […]
2 South Padre Island Bars Named In Amended Lawsuit In Deadly Wrong-Way Causeway Crash
The family of an Edinburg woman killed by a suspected drunken driver on the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway is now suing two South Padre Island bars for over-serving alcohol to the suspect. In an amended petition to an existing wrongful death lawsuit, attorneys for the family of Mariah Desiree Enriquez...
CBP Officers Seize $5.1 Million in Methamphetamine Concealed in Vegetables at Texas-Mexico Border Crossing
PHARR, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Pharr International Bridge seized more than $5.1 million in methamphetamine this weekend in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to deploy a strategic combination of inspections experience coupled with technology and that effort yielded this significant...
McAllen Police to Host Citizens’ Police Academy
The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its 18th Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 15 and running through Oct. 16, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of age or older; able to attend all classes; work or reside in McAllen; and turn in a completed application by July 26.
Child Care Surveillance Video Shows How Harlingen Baby Nearly Died
Harlingen police say a baby found unresponsive at a child care center late last month had been nearly suffocated. A police department arrest report states one of the employees had placed her hands over the baby’s mouth long enough for the 15-month-old girl to stop breathing. The responding police officer said the baby’s lips, nose, hands, and feet had turned blue and immediately began CPR. Paramedics arrived and rushed the baby to the hospital. She has since recovered and was discharged Wednesday – 6 days later.
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