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DPS: 1 of 2 deceased identified in 4-vehicle crash
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a four-vehicle crash that left two dead. A release from Texas DPS stated that the incident occurred at 9:43 a.m. on Tuesday near FM 907 and Texas Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that a red Ford Escape, that was driven by a woman […]
Pharr police investigate death of Border Patrol employee
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are investigating the death of a Border Patrol employee who was found dead inside a vehicle, according to the City of Pharr. The city says a 24-year-old man from McAllen was found Saturday on the 1000 block of W. Caffrey Avenue in Pharr. Preliminary investigation reveals no signs of trauma […]
Operation Lone Star Bust Recovers $2 Million In Cocaine, Plus Multiple Firearms
Officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made a traffic stop in the border community of McAllen last week that resulted in a significant drug seizure and multiple arrests. According to a DPS statement, both Criminal Investigation Division agents and highway patrol officers conducted an afternoon traffic stop...
Team Spicy or Team Fancy? Whataburger to host 5k run/walk
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV is partnering up with Whataburger to host a one-of-a-kind Spicy and Fancy 5k Run and Walk. The marathon will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the City of Edinburg Municipal Park, located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road. Runners will […]
PD: UTRGV basketball player charged with assault after fight during pickup game
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A University of Texas Rio Grande Valley basketball player was arrested on an assault charge following an altercation during a pickup game, police said. Saliou Seye was arrested by UTRGV police on a charge of assault impede breath/circulation, according to Hidalgo County records. At 3:28 p.m. Saturday, police received a call […]
Edinburg City Council honors late Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider
Special to the Advance EDINBURG — At its regular meeting on April 16, 2024, the Edinburg City Council unanimously passed a poignant resolution to retire the call sign Eagle 1 in memory of Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider.Dozens of local firefighters gathered in solidarity to express their support for the resolution, highlighting the profound impact Chief Snider had on the Edinburg community.Chief Snider, who dedicated over three decades of his life to the fire service, passed away on May 1, 2023, following a brave battle with cancer. His unwavering commitment to public service and exemplary leadership qualities earned him respect ...
Zapata County students meet NASA astronaut
ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Students from Zapata County ISD (ZCISD) were among over 6,000 students who had the unique opportunity to meet NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez. Over 60 students from ZCISD traveled to Edinburg for a special screening of Hernandez’s movie A Million Miles Away. During the event, students had the chance to hear Hernandez’s inspiring story, from his upbringing as a migrant farmworker to his journey of perseverance that led him to NASA.
PSJA tops Mission, wins third straight district title
SAN JUAN — PSJA High raised its third district championship trophy in three seasons after the Bears delivered an 11-1 beatdown in five innings against Mission High on Tuesday at PSJA High School. “From the very beginning, they kind of doubted us because we lost some big hitters from...
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