The idea of a new U.S. congressional district that would be anchored in Cameron County is spurring some interest among South Texas Democrats.But mainly, they are all concerned about the GOP proposal for redistricting, which likely will be challenged...
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Mixed news’ in Congress remap plan
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Man wanted for exposing himself
By NAXIELY LOPEZThe MonitorMcALLEN — Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to three women last week.Investigators did not release many details about the incident, revealing only that it happened about 5:30 a.m. on May 27 near...
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Jury acquits man accused of killing teacher
By JARED TAYLORThe MonitorEDINBURG — Erick Froilan Salinas had been running for his life for more than 14 months.By late Thursday evening, he was a free man once again.Jurors acquitted Salinas of manslaughter and two counts of aggravated assault...
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Attorney: Port Mansfield man wins house eviction lawsuit
RAYMONDVILLE — A Willacy County jury ruled Friday in favor of a Port Mansfield man who port authorities tried to evict from his junk-strewn home, the man’s attorney said.“It went very, very well,” said Steve Banyai’s lawyer, Ryan...
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2 at club charged with prostitution
By ILDEFONSO ORTIZThe MonitorPHARR — Two women were arrested on prostitution charges after authorities conducted an undercover operation at Stiletto’s Cabaret, and six others were detained on immigration charges.Elizeth Hinojosa, 29, and Cayatana...
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Boy, 13, may be victim of drowning
BROWNSVILLE — A 13-year-old boy died Friday, a suspected drowning victim in East Brownsville, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio confirmed Saturday.Lucio said a judge has ordered an autopsy for Izik Esteban Rodriguez to determine the cause of...
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Sheriff: Boy, 13, may be victim of drowning
BROWNSVILLE — A 13-year-old boy died Friday, a suspected drowning victim in East Brownsville, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio confirmed Saturday.
Lucio said a judge has ordered an autopsy for Izik Esteban Rodriguez to determine the cause of...
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Grenade attacks reported in Reynosa
McALLEN — Two separate grenade attacks and a brief firefight Saturday afternoon rocked the city of Reynosa.
The violence left one dead, 10 injured and three others with nervous breakdowns. Sources claim the Zetas have arrived in Reynosa.
A Mexican...
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Man VS Wild
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Island EMS officials have been busy due to a spike in the number of people being stung by Portuguese man-of-war.Jim White, a Laguna Vista-based biologist and charter boat captain, said high winds and changing tides have...
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Nesting sea turtles give clues on Gulf oil spill’s impact
PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE — Nearly hidden by brownish sand, the Kemps ridley sea turtle digging furiously with her back flippers as she carved out a flask-shaped hole to lay her eggs wasn’t aware of the excitement she was generating among...
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Cuts may hurt local disaster response
MISSION — When the Rio Grande topped its banks last summer, the Mission Fire Department’s dive team was called into action.The team’s members plucked dozens of illegal immigrants caught in the river’s swift waters out of harm’s way and ran...
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A Giant Step for Higher Learning
HARLINGEN — In what is being touted as a “major advance” for the city, the University Center at Harlingen is nearing completion.The education center will offer 23 bachelor degree programs, 23 master’s programs and two PhD programs. Some...
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Zeta, Gulf Cartel gunmen clash in Reynosa, again
REYNOSA — Zeta and Gulf Cartel gunmen clashed with each other Monday afternoon in two areas on the west side of Reynosa.The Reynosa city government’s Twitter feed first reported a “situation of risk” along Hidalgo Boulevard near the Monterrey...
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New city secretary excited to work in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — Amanda C. Elizondo has stepped in as Harlingen’s new city secretary. She was approved by the City Commission two weeks ago and is excited about her new position.“I am very excited,” Elizondo said. “I enjoy working with the...
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Brownsville FD, utility board cleaning dirty power lines
BROWNSVILLE — Fires involving dry and dirty power lines are making the Brownsville Fire Department and Brownsville Public Utilities Board work together to ensure residents’ safety.Since February, Brownsville Public Utilities Board maintenance...
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San Benito halts transfer of old airport to parks
SAN BENITO — City commissioners on Tuesday put the brakes on an agreement made by the last commission to turn over all the land at the former airport for parks use.
Although commissioners previously instructed the parks board to make plans for use...
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Autopsy: Boy broke neck, then drowned
Autopsy: Boy broke neck, then drowned
BROWNSVILLE — Autopsy results show that a 13-year-old found in an inflatable pool Friday in East Brownsville broke his neck before drowning, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio said.
Izik Esteban Rodriguez was...
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High-powered ammo destined for Mexico found in San Juan
SAN JUAN — Police found more than 1,700 rounds of military-grade ammunition, commonly used by U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, during a Monday evening traffic stop.
Investigators believe the load was headed to Mexico.
San Juan police stopped...
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PHOTOS: RGV Junior Challenge Leadership Course
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‘THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED’
HARLINGEN — More than 240 high school students from 16 Rio Grande Valley high schools are crawling through the mud under wire, sitting in a classroom learning about math and science, solving puzzles and learning leadership skills this week.They are...
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