Tag: Hidalgo County District Attorney
As Edinburg sees surge in DWIs, officials urge public not to drink and drive
EDINBURG — As of July, Edinburg police have made 225 DWI arrests this year.
DWIs over Fourth of July weekend frustrate Valley DAs’ efforts
At 4:26 a.m. Sunday, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper came across a dead body lying on the west side of Alamo Road in Edinburg, and was informed that a suspect may be in custody.
Valley law enforcement agencies launch campaigns targeting drunk driving
With the Fourth of July right around the corner local law enforcement authorities across the Rio Grande Valley are partnering in campaigns aimed to curb drunk driving together with the Texas Department of Transportation.
$205 million in state funding for two hospital facilities heading to Valley
Legislation aimed at expanding capacity for mental health services statewide signed by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month allocates $205 million to construct two new medical facilities in the Rio Grande Valley.
Parade of purple colors elder abuse awareness efforts in Edinburg
Photo Gallery: Parade of purple colors elder abuse awareness efforts in Edinburg
Hidalgo Co. agencies hosting free events to highlight Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness month
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is highlighting three free public events happening in Hidalgo County this week to promote the June Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness month.
Hidalgo County DA, local law enforcement working to better understand mental health
Former Mercedes coach facing sex charges gets deferred adjudication
Former Mercedes middle school coach David Bryan Reyes pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and a student, landing him deferred adjudication and 10 years of probation.
Murder case against two men in botched San Juan iPhone sale to be dismissed
The case against two men initially accused of murder following a botched iPhone sale in 2021 is set to be dismissed after it was found the men were defending themselves from the potential buyer, according to District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios.