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Brownsville man arrested following drug raid

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral)— A Brownsville man is behind bars after the Cameron County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit and S.W.A.T. conducted a search warrant at a home on Varela Court in Brownsville. The man, identified as Farid Sadek Khouane, allegedly attempted to run away as law enforcement entered the property. A subsequent search of his house […]

Brownsville, TX · 10h

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Man found dead near Cameron County beach access No. 6

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – An elderly man was found unresponsive Friday morning on a Cameron County beach. According to the Cameron County Park Ranger Division, they were called to an area nearly three miles north of beach access 6 just after 7 a.m., where the body was found. The man was pronounced dead by the Justice […]

Cameron County, TX · 16h

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Crash kills three in SB

A late Saturday night vehicular chase between law enforcement and what authorities describe as an alleged human smuggler attempting to escape from authorities led to a crash that claimed three lives. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), three people died in a crash caused by a San...

San Benito, TX · 1d

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From family visits to a final meal: John Allen Rubio’s day before execution

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has outlined the process leading up to John Allen Rubio’s execution. Rubio’s fate was determined by a jury after he was sentenced to death for decapitating his three children in their Brownsville home back in 2003. He is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection […]

Brownsville, TX · 2d

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Texas executes Brownsville man for killing three small children in 2003

A Brownsville man convicted of killing three children was executed Thursday evening in the first of two Texas death sentences set to be carried out in the next week.

Brownsville, TX · 11h

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From Brownsville to the Capitol

Before becoming the new governor for Texas, Gina Hinojosa had spent various years constructing a name for herself in the political, law, and educational domain. Hinojosa did not intentionally step into politics. Conversely, it was initiated because she was concerned for the state of her son’s elementary school. Over...

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Surveillance video captures illegal brush dumping on San Benito church property

San Benito, TX (KRGV) — A San Benito homeowner is speaking out after surveillance footage showed two people dumping brush along the side of church property near his home. Israel Villarreal said his camera recorded a truck pulling up beside First Presbyterian Church on East Adele Street on Sunday. The driver and another person were seen on video getting out and unloading a large brush pile on two occasions.

San Benito, TX · 13h

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From the archives: A look at Channel 5 News’ interview with Angela Camacho

Gatesville, TX (KRGV) — Angela Camacho is serving a life sentence at the Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville after she pleaded guilty to the deaths of her three children in 2005. Camacho is now 47. She and her common-law husband, John Allen Rubio, were arrested in 2003 after...

Gatesville, TX · 1d

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Gina Hinojosa predicted her Texas governor bid 34 years ago in high school: ‘I will establish my career in a prominent law firm’

Gina Hinojosa outlined plans to run for Texas governor in her 1992 high school yearbook. BY: GINA HINOJOSA / X AND JOSE ARISTIMUÑO / FACEBOOK Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa wrote in her 1992 high school yearbook in Brownsville that she planned to build a law career and run for governor, 34 years before her November 3 victory over Republican Greg Abbott. Her entry named the governor whose endorsement she hoped to secure: Ann Richards, the last Democrat Texans elected to...

Texas · 1d

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A night of remembrance: Brownsville honors three young lives

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — In Brownsville, a silent candlelight vigil was held in honor of the three children who were murdered at the hands of their own parents 23 years ago. Cries of relief and heartache filled the air as family members and community supporters reacted to District Attorney Luis Sáenz’s words: “It’s done.” John […]

Brownsville, TX · 19h

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Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies

John Wood wasn’t born in Brownsville, but after more than three decades in public service, he definitely left his mark. The post Selfless service: Former Brownsville, Cameron County and port commissioner dies appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 17h

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Brownsville police: Missing autistic teen safely located

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – The Brownsville Police Department announced a missing autistic teen was safely located on Friday afternoon. On Friday morning, police said Juan Joaquin Ricarte, 15, who has minimal verbal communication skills was last seen around 7:25 a.m. Police added he was last seen at his residence on Calle Nortena wearing a black […]

Brownsville, TX · 17h

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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Brownsville shooting

A 21-year-old man on Monday pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter over a fatal shooting during a handgun sale in Brownsville in 2024. The post Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Brownsville shooting appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 2d

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Port Isabel man threatened to put ‘cartel target’ on Customs and Border Protection supervisor, feds say

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man from Port Isabel allegedly threatened to kill a U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervisor on Monday. Philip Michael Majerus II, 40, of Port Isabel attempted to cross the Gateway bridge on Monday without presenting any documents, according to a federal criminal complaint against him. Officers handcuffed Majerus and placed […]

Port Isabel, TX · 2d

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State Rep. Erin Gámez Files Her First Bills for 90th Session

AUSTIN, TX - State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville filed her first round of bills for the 90th Legislative Session. The session formally begins on January 12, 2027, and will conclude on May 31, 2027. Rep. Gámez issued the following statement:. “I’m thrilled to share that I...

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Ousted EDC board member addresses controversy

Ousted San Benito Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board Member Renato Rodriguez, removed by a majority vote of the San Benito City Commission at last week’s meeting, said his removal was more about asking too many of the “wrong” questions than about inconsistencies in his board application. In...

San Benito, TX · 1d

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Fast start pushes Goliad past Rio Hondo in playoff opener

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Goliad football team didn’t waste much time turning the scoreboard in its playoff opener against Rio Hondo. And those points were certainly needed. The Tigers recovered a Bobcat fumble on the second play of the game, and two plays later Brayden Franke scampered in for a 26-yard touchdown. The Tigers (6-5) used that fast start and a solid running game to take a 42-28 victory against Rio Hondo in a Class 3A Division I bi-district game at Warrior Stadium.

Goliad, TX · 1d

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Bobcat band ranked 22 in state

RIO HONDO—For the past two weeks, the members of the Rio Hondo Mighty Bobcat Band have enjoyed the fruits of their labor as they continue to suit up and perform at halftime of football games. For 94 marchers, 11 color guard members, and their four band directors and color...

Rio Hondo, TX · 1d

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COMMENTARY: Open letter to City Commission

Joe Rodriguez is a San Benito resident, a local citizen watchdog, and a former candidate for the San Benito City Commission. To Commissioners Daniel Cortez, Rick Perez, and Victor Manuel Gonzales,. Gentlemen, I am writing as a concerned resident and taxpayer of San Benito to express my deep disappointment with...

San Benito, TX · 1d