Pharr retirement community employee accused of stealing from retiree
A 54-year-old San Juan resident who worked as a Pharr retirement community’s marketing director found herself in jail this week for allegations that she stole nearly $150 from a retiree.
Deputies: Woman found in possession of 62 pounds of marijuana
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with possession of marijuana after 62 pounds of the drug were found in a vehicle she was driving, authorities said.
Man awaits extradition after being arrested on warrant charging him with child rape
A man wanted out of Walla Walla County on several warrants on allegations including rape of a child remains jailed at the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center awaiting extradition, authorities said.
DHR seeking participants in breast cancer study
DHR Health is encouraging women to participate in a nationwide breast cancer clinical trials that aim to challenge current preventive practices for breast cancer.
Former administrator sues Edcouch-Elsa ISD over firing
A former Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District administrator sued the district last week, claiming the district terminated him wrongly last year during an administrative personnel shakeup that followed Superintendent Gregory Rodriguez joining the district.
Third migrant dies following fatal La Joya crash
LA JOYA – Police here confirmed Thursday morning a third death in the June 29 rollover in which all of the occupants were ejected from a vehicle during a chase, and now the main suspect faces an additional charge of murder.
42 people found hidden in Monte Alto stash house
Border Patrol agents discovered over 40 undocumented people at a stash house in Monte Alto on Monday after conducting surveillance at the home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
‘Dangerously close: More water restrictions likely ahead
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is on the verge of implementing Stage 2 of the city’s Drought Contingency Plan due to critically low water levels in Amistad and Falcon international reservoirs, which supply water to the Rio Grande Valley.
Good Neighbor Settlement House to stage fashion show
Good Neighbor Settlement House will be hosting its first fundraising event since the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic—and its first charity fashion show.
San Benito man pleads guilty to trafficking more than 557 pounds of liquid meth
A 44-year-old San Benito man has pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute more than 557 pounds of liquid meth, authorities said.
