CRIME & SAFETY
Illinois woman charged in fiery Edinburg crash that left 2 dead, DPS say
KVEO-TV EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Illinois woman is jailed on a $2 million bond in connection to a fiery Edinburg crash that left two dead last week, authorities said. Amanda Marie Bender, 40, was arrested on two counts of criminal negligent homicide, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. Bender was arrested for her role […]
Child dead after being struck by vehicle in Pharr, police say
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A child is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Pharr, police said. On Friday at around 7:30 p.m., Pharr Police responded to the 700 block of E Eller St in reference to an auto-pedestrian accident involving a boy on a bike. Preliminary investigation revealed a male driver was backing […]
Eight Kids Rescued from Sinking Raft by Coast Guard Heroes on Rio Grande Near McAllen
In a daring rescue on the Rio Grande, the U.S. Coast Guard pulled eight children to safety from a sinking raft near McAllen. The children, ranging in age from 6 to 13, were discovered Tuesday evening as part of a group attempting a treacherous river crossing, as reported by KSAT.
Homeland Security Investigations serves Sullivan City with grand jury subpoena
SULLIVAN CITY, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — Homeland Security Investigations served Sullivan City with a federal grand jury subpoena on Friday. Two agents — one carrying a Starbucks cup, the other with a portfolio tucked under his arm — showed up at City Hall minutes after 10 a.m. Friday. “We’re just dropping off the paperwork,” an agent […]
Edinburg ‘con artist’ accused of cattle rustling skips court — again
EDINBURG — A 40-year-old man accused of stealing 232 and 37 head of cattle from two different men had his bonds forfeited Monday after failing to appear in court for a second time. Phillip Joseph Drake, of Edinburg, is charged with theft of cattle and theft of property valued...
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