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San Juan man says he felt ‘alive’ choking dog to death
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A 21-year-old San Juan man told police he felt “alive” when he choked his neighbor’s pug to death after stealing it from her residence on April 13, according to a probable cause affidavit. Jacob Luna was charged with cruelty to a...
Mission finance director resigned “in lieu of termination”
City of Mission Finance Director Angie Vela quit her job earlier this month instead of being fired so she could keep her unemployment benefits, according to her resignation letter. Vela submitted her resignation to Assistant City Manager Andy Garcia on April 9. “Please accept this letter as my formal notice...
Mercedes ISD places superintendent on leave
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to place Superintendent Maria Chavez on administrative leave with pay after five hours of discussion behind closed doors in executive session Tuesday night. The board named Jeanne Venecia, the district’s student services and college readiness director, interim superintendent. It’s not...
Meat market calls police on Food Patrol looking into health violations
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — This week’s Food 4 Thought a top-performing meat market chain called the cops on the food patrol. Meanwhile, a Korean fried chicken spot is basking in praise after being recognized last year. Here’s what’s que rico and que asco. The Food Patrol...
Man facing 5 counts of mail theft in McAllen
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Austin man was arrested on multiple counts of mail theft, records show. Miguel Angel Frayre was arrested on five counts of theft of mail, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 1 p.m. on April 19, detectives were called for a theft of mail on the 2200 block of W. […]
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge temporarily closed due to bees
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge will be closed due to a risk of multiple beehives in the area. According to the refuge, the bees are causing high activity and threatening visitors on the trails. “Based on our experience, the bees need some time to re-adjust to their new location,” Santa […]
Suspect wanted for two thefts out of south McAllen
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man who has two warrants out for his arrest for theft. Authorities say Florentino Trevino, 31, stole money from a south McAllen residence on the 1300 block of S. 23rd St. Trevino stole money from the same residence two times, police add. The first theft […]
Body found in north McAllen field, police say
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An active police investigation is underway after a body was found at a field in north McAllen. McAllen Police Crime Scene Investigation is currently located at a field on Trenton Road and Main Street. It is believed the person died of a drug overdose, according to McAllen Chief of Police, Victor […]
Coast Guard rescues 8 migrant children in Rio Grande after smuggler jumps overboard, abandons them
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued eight children on the Rio Grande near McAllen on Tuesday. According to a news release, a 29-foot-response boat crew from Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston was patrolling the Rio Grande. At 8:30 p.m., they encountered a group of migrants attempting to cross the […]
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