Hidalgo County first responders participate in full-scale hazmat drill
McALLEN — At 9 a.m. promptly, Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chair and city of Alton Fire Chief Gus Ramirez called for those in attendance to gather around him so he could share a few words before the full-scale hazmat scenario drill kicked off.
Photo Gallery: Hidalgo County first responders participate in full-scale hazmat drill
McALLEN — At 9 a.m. promptly, Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chair and city of Alton Fire Chief Gus Ramirez called for those in attendance to gather around him so he could share a few words before the full-scale hazmat scenario drill kicked off.
Harlingen launching neighborhood program, mulling block parties
HARLINGEN — There’s a new vibe coming into the city’s neighborhoods.
Texas campaign hopes to bolster struggling shrimping industry
October is National Seafood Month, and the Texas Department of Agriculture is using the occasion to raise awareness about Texas wild-caught shrimp through its “Caught Here, Not Brought Here” multi-media promotional campaign.
Here’s what Brownsville motorists should know regarding recent road closures
The city of Brownsville is temporarily disconnecting a traffic signal at an intersection to make way for an “essential upgrade,” while also announcing an unrelated road closure to determine the most effective solution for repairs following the discovery of a sinkhole.
10 million pounds of meat recalled from H-E-B, Walmart in latest listeria outbreak
Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at H-E-B, Walmart and other retailers because they might be contaminated with listeria.
Weslaco set to hold rabies clinic this Saturday
If your pet needs their rabies vaccine, the Weslaco Animal Care Services will be holding a rabies clinic this Saturday.
Chrome in the Sand festival returns to SPI
Looking to show off your custom ride or classic car?
Dallas mom caught with meth at Hidalgo port of entry sentenced
A Dallas mom was sentenced to prison for her role in trafficking narcotics through the Hidalgo port of entry while using her minor daughter as a means to disguise the trip as a family vacation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District Court of Texas announced in a press release.
McAllen man facing possible life sentence for sexually enticing minor
A McAllen man pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and production of child pornography Tuesday, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District Court of Texas.