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City addresses safety concerns after Brownsville library shooting
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — ValleyCentral spoke with Brownsville leaders to address potential safety upgrades after Saturday’s library shooting. Police said the library had security at the time of the shooting. Despite their efforts, library murder suspect Humberto Paz walked in that day and shot 71 year old Vahid Khaledi in the head after a verbal […]
CCSO: Narcotics search warrant yields cocaine ready for distribution
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit on Monday carried out a narcotics search warrant at a Brownsville home where they discovered cocaine. Along with the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security, the search warrant stemmed from a tip regarding illegal narcotics sales from a man identified as […]
‘Water bank’ sought to maintain flow to South Texas cities in drought
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — The head of a South Texas planning group is proposing that a “water bank” be formed so smaller cities can get water from larger cities with surplus supplies and keep it flowing in South Texas. Jim Darling is chairman of the Region...
Brownsville PD search for man wanted in car theft
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Video of a man wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle is being shared by the Brownsville Police Department. The man pictured above is a person of interest in the theft of a 2013 Chevy Malibu that was taken from the 800 block of N. Expressway 77. The car was allegedly […]
Dr. Karen Brooks is seen as a key hire for DHR Health Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The Rio Grande Guardian was recently given a VIP tour of DHR Health’s new state-of-the-art hospital in Brownsville. The tour was provided by Dr. Karen Brooks, the hospital’s new director of general surgical services and director of quality. Later, we were joined by Aida Coronado, DHR Health Brownsville’s executive vice president and chief operating officer.
CCSO: Man arrested for possessing 12 lbs of cocaine
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Cameron County deputies arrested a man May 7 on charges of cocaine possession. Jose Carlos Perez Flores, 41, was charged with the manufacture/ delivery of a controlled substance, according to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, authorities conducted a traffic stop on a Honda pick-up on 1-69 […]
10 high school seniors receive scholarship from BPUB
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Ten high school seniors were awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board. BPUB funded these scholarships through its Project SHARE program. The funds are awarded to graduates for their upcoming studies at accredited higher education institutions this fall. “Congratulations and best wishes to all our recipients,” said BPUB General […]
Feds: Woman caught driving with 7 year old son and 4.9lbs of cocaine in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Mexican woman made her first appearance in court after she was caught driving with nearly five pounds of cocaine in a vehicle with her 7-year-old son, documents revealed. Ana Isela Estrada-Rivera was arrested on a charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, federal records show. A criminal […]
Case of officer shot in Brownsville under review by DA, police say
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case involving an officer who was shot in Brownsville, police said. Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 8, Brownsville police officers responded to a report of an open door at a home on the 0 block of Coahuila Ct. While officers […]
Brownsville leaders mull what to do next with MDD initiative
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville leaders have given their initial reaction to a decision by city voters not to proceed with the formation of a Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District. Proposition A on the ballot went down to defeat. The preliminary vote “for” was 3,944. The preliminary vote “against” was...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Starr and Cameron County
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Starr and Cameron Counties. Meteorologist Freddy Vela says the issuance will be in effect until 8:45 p.m. Gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning are associated with this storm.
Over 21,000 power outages reported in Hidalgo, Cameron Counties
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — AEP Texas and Magic Valley Electric Cooperative are reporting power outages due to Monday night’s storms. Most of the outages are reported in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. According to the AEP Texas outage map, approximately 17,000 customers are without power across both counties. Magic Valley is reporting that 4,388 are without […]
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