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Former Mexican Law Official Convicted in Brownsville for Leading Drug Trafficking Ring
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Gilberto Almaraz-Muniz, a former Mexican law enforcement official and current Brownsville resident, was convicted by a federal jury for orchestrating a narcotics trafficking operation, according to the U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani's announcement. The 55-year-old Almaraz-Muniz now faces a possible life sentence after being found guilty of drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Mission police investigate fatal rollover accident
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission police are investigating a single-vehicle rollover accident that left a man dead. The incident occurred at 4:24 a.m. on 495 and Los Ebanos. According to the Mission Police Department Public Information Officer Art Flores, the 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim is being […]
Brownsville nonprofit launches affordable housing model in more expensive Rio Grande Valley
A nonprofit housing developer in Brownsville is hoping to change how affordable homes are built. Come Dream, Come Build (CDCB), officially launched its DreamBuild modular housing program last week, an effort more than five years in the making. The program’s concept is simple: give families who need affordable housing a choice in how their homes are built and the option to expand their home if they need more space.
Temporary closure of Boca Chica Beach, State Hwy 4 for SpaceX testing
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. has ordered the temporary closure of access to Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 for SpaceX testing. The closure will begin from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday from FM 1419 (Oklahoma Avenue) to the entrance of Boca Chica Beach, according to a […]
San Benito man, teen arrested for home burglary, sheriff says
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary in San Benito that occurred on April 11. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a residence on the 29000 block of Saskatchewan Lane. Deputies made contact with a 25-year-old woman who told them unknown people entered her home without […]
VARCO claims San Benito trying to ‘rob’ Resaca Village
SAN BENITO — City officials are trying to “take over” San Benito’s first resaca-side commercial development, failing to give its developer more time to complete construction, an attorney said Thursday. John Adams, a Dallas-based attorney representing Brownsville-based VARCO real estate, said city and Economic Development Corporation...
Inside Valley Politics: Cameron County Tax Accessor Runoff Candidates
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In this week’s episode of Inside Valley Politics, Incumbent Tony Yzaguirre and opponent Eddie Garcia talk about their runoff race in late May. Also, Border Report’s Sandra Sanchez reports on international bridge expansion projects. Here’s how to watch our special Inside Valley Politics: CBS 4 NBC 23 KGBT 4.1
Has the ocelot, the endangered South Texas wildcat, expanded its range in state?
McALLEN — It’s been more than 50 years since the South Texas ocelot — a medium-sized spotted wildcat known for parallel stripes running down its neck — was put on the federal endangered species list. By official counts, there are only about 100 of these creatures...
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