McAllen housekeeper accused of murder to be arraigned
A 41-year-old McAllen woman who is accused of choking a 71-year-old man to death is set to be arraigned Wednesday.
COVID at endemic levels in Hidalgo County, but expert says stay cautious
As Hidalgo County continues to see a decline in COVID-19 case activity and virus-related deaths, DHR Health struck a familiar tone Thursday: Do not let your guard down.
Shelling out: Easter means big business for Edinburg cascaron vendors
EDINBURG — During this time of year it is not an unfamiliar sight in the Rio Grande Valley to see children and adults alike chasing each other with confetti-filled eggs, otherwise known as cascarones. Saturday was not the exception.
McAllen police officer suspended after DWI arrest
A McAllen police officer has been placed on unpaid suspension after being arrested Saturday on allegations of driving while intoxicated.
2 dead, multiple injuries in crash following Border Patrol chase
State authorities released the identity of one of two individuals killed in a single-vehicle crash near Edinburg late Friday night which, according to sheriff’s deputies, began as a Border Patrol pursuit.
Police: Rising Scholars student carrying gun, in custody
A student at Rising Scholars Academy was taken into custody Tuesday by San Benito Police after a handgun was found in the student’s backpack.
Police: Credit card ‘skimmers’ found on San Benito gas pumps
SAN BENITO — Police are investigating a case in which credit card skimming devices were found on a convenience store’s gasoline pumps.
Motion filed to dismiss Starr County abortion murder indictment
A motion was filed Monday morning to dismiss the murder indictment against a Starr County woman who had a “self-induced abortion,” according to the district clerk’s office.
Hidalgo County reports another 959 new COVID cases, one death
Hidalgo County reported one COVID-19 related death and 959 new cases of the virus Monday morning.
Edinburg bar shooting leaves one dead, another in hospital
A shooting at a bar in rural Edinburg early Monday morning has left one man dead and another in the hospital, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
