Tag: Mercedes
RGV Livestock Show gearing up for week of rodeos, livestock judging, music and food
MERCEDES — The steer, all gray and monolithic in size, bellowed as his owner struggled with its rope.
Brownsville businessman takes top honor as SBA announces Valley winners
Nicolas V. Soto Jr., owner of NVS Corporation Services Inc., headquartered in Brownsville, has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Lower Rio Grande Valley District.
TSTC student finds perfect fit in Precision Machining Technology
HARLINGEN — Selena Gomez knew that she wanted a better life after experiencing several unfulfilling jobs.
Hidalgo County allocates final ambulance to Mercedes
The third and final ambulance that Hidalgo County purchased in 2023 using federal COVID-19 relief dollars now has a new home: the city of Mercedes.
Mercedes man gets 35 years for fatal Weslaco shooting
A Mercedes man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday for fatally shooting a 19-year-old man in Weslaco a little more than two years ago.
After 50 years, medals lost in fire returned to family of WWII vet from...
MERCEDES — In 1973, Francisco Gonzalez lost his veteran’s records in a fire.
Weslaco, Mercedes municipal judge to run for 332nd state court
Juan Alvarez, who serves as municipal judge for the cities of Weslaco and Mercedes, has announced he is running for the 332nd state District Court.
Teen fatally shot stepfather during domestic dispute with mother in Mercedes
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old shot his stepfather after he believed his stepfather, who had become aggressive toward his mother, would assault her.
Mercedes man shot, killed following domestic dispute
A 38-year-old man is dead after being shot early Friday afternoon following a domestic dispute.
Mercedes appoints new police chief
The city of Mercedes announced on Thursday the appointment of a new police chief said to bring a wealth of experience, leadership and commitment to community safety.