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Complaint: Suspect in Edinburg crash wanted to flee to Florida, potentially under the influence
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Illinois woman charged in a fiery crash that left two people dead was potentially under the influence and wanted to flee to Florida, according to a criminal complaint. Amanda Bender was charged with two counts of criminal negligent homicide in connection to an April 23 crash that left 29-year-old Sergio […]
Water conservation and maintaining rich vegetation urged amid South Texas drought
Texas A&M Agrilife on Tuesday held a workshop on preserving stream and river ecosystems and the land surrounding them -- called riparian zones. And the key, experts say, is to make sure the land embankments are lush with several different types of vegetation and plants and trees.
Big 7 Track and Field: State Meet Preview
This weekend, two Big 7 athletes, Sharyland Pioneer’s Angel Rodriguez and Sharyland High’s Callie Keith, will compete in the 2024 UIL 5A State Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas. The meet is unlike any other sporting event in the state. The competition showcases five-star recruits, Division-1 athletes, and future pros. Both athletes have earned the right to represent their schools on this prestigious stage, finishing inside the top two of their respective events at the Region IV 5A Track meet last weekend in San Antonio. After injuries plagued their 22-23 seasons, Keith and Rodriguez entered their off seasons re-energized and hungry; hoping for a chance to make things right. Now, they sit on the precipice of glory, awaiting the most important track meet of their lives.
Police investigate ‘potential threat’ on PSJA campus, students evacuated
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a statement provided by PSJA ISD Administration.SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Law enforcement agencies are investigating a potential threat that was made toward a San Juan school Wednesday morning. The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District was notified of a threat at PSJA Early College High School. […]
Edinburg PD warns residents of scam calls
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Edinburg Police Department is warning residents of the dangers of scam calls. Police say the con artists are claiming to be with Medicare with the City of Edinburg. The public is asked to remember that personal information should never be divulged over the phone. Scammers will attempt to trick you […]
Harlingen woman had 9 beers before fatal crash, docs show
MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Harlingen woman told authorities she had nine beers before a crash that left a woman dead, a criminal complaint stated. Imelda Velez was arrested on one count of intoxication manslaughter, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 6:36 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2023, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper […]
Edinburg is now the 12th fastest growing city in the nation, Garza tells visiting site selectors
EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg is now the 12th fastest growing city in the nation, visiting site selectors were told. Two representatives from Edinburg Economic Development Corporation spoke about the growth of their city at an event hosted by the Council for South Texas Economic Progress. They were Executive Director Raudel Garza and Project Manager Carlos Garza.
McAllen weighs cracking down on political signage
The city of McAllen may soon tighten regulations on political advertising and it’s looking to start that process with one of the most popular spots in town to prop up a campaign sign: Bicentennial Boulevard. Doing so could be complicated. Just to further regulate political signage on Bicentennial, city...
Hundreds of miles away from home, East Texas teen is desperate for permanent family who supports his dreams of service to others
McAllen, Texas (KLTV) - After 10 years in the foster care system, Raymond, 15, can only be described as compassionate, protective and hopeful. “I’m doing pretty good actually,” he said with a eager smile over our zoom interview. Raymond joined us digitally from a library in McAllen, Tx....
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