When several people in unincorporated Hidalgo County were clearing brush from a property Saturday, April 24, they decided to dispose of it with fire. That choice, made during a burn ban, proved tragic for their neighbors. The incident, which occurred at 5815 West 5 Mile Road in Mission, resulted in the total loss of 43-year-old … Continue reading Brush sparks house fire as Hidalgo County backs bill to charge for pick-up