Garza-Perez hopes to re-energize party as newly elected chair
BROWNSVILLE — Sylvia Garza-Perez, chairman-elect of the Cameron County Democratic Party, says she decided to seek the office because she wanted to unite and re-energize the party, which she sees as...
View ArticleSheriff: Texas dad kills daughter's alleged attacker
SHINER, Texas (AP) — A father beat to death with his hands a man who tried molesting his 4-year-old daughter after the little girl was heard screaming on the family's rural Texas ranch, authorities...
View ArticleSan Benito cop accused of pointing gun at deputy
SAN BENITO — The San Benito Police Department will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. today to release information in the case of an officer accused of pointing a gun at a Cameron County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleMan wanted for ATM theft, four others charged
McALLEN — Police here arrested three more suspects and continue to look for one more in connection with the theft of an ATM last week. Officers first arrested Omar Pando Perales, 26, on Friday....
View ArticleHike-and-bike trail connecting historical sites in works
BROWNSVILLE — In the works is a plan to connect three Brownsville-area military historical sites to each other via hike-and-bike routes, a project made possible by a technical assistance grant from the...
View ArticleLimas recounts wearing wire
BROWNSVILLE — Former 404th state District Judge Abel C. Limas wore a hidden recording device about four times in 2010 to record conversations with others under investigation in the federal inquiry into...
View Article35 mostly home-built boats sail into Port Mansfield
PORT MANSFIELD —The smallest of 35 boats sailing in the Texas 200 regatta arrived at docks near the Port Mansfield Chamber of Commerce Monday afternoon, the first of five overnight stops.Sailboats...
View ArticleVeteran officer arraigned on assault with deadly weapon
BROWNSVILLE — A police officer who is accused of pointing his handgun at Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies was arraigned Monday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer...
View ArticlePolice Blotter for June 12
HARLINGEN — A man was charged Friday in connection with the aggravated sexual assault of a child, an official said. Isaac Garza, 18, was arraigned on one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child,...
View Article100-degree mark expected again today
HARLINGEN— We’re in for another day of searing heat, the National Weather Service said.Today’s temperatures should reach between 100 and 102 from Brownsville to McAllen, weather service meteorologist...
View ArticleSuspect accused of kicking, spitting at officer
HARLINGEN — A man was formally charged Sunday in connection with public intoxication, assault on a public servant, and several other charges, an official said. Russell Carl Wright, 52, was arraigned...
View ArticleFBI agent takes stand in Marchan trial
Mark Joseph Gripka, the lead FBI agent in the case against former state 404th District Judge Abel C. Limas is on the stand in the trial of attorney Ray R. Marchan. The federal case against Marchan...
View ArticleValley teen dies in accidental shooting
SOUTH OF ALAMO — A 17-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with a semi-automatic handgun while drinking with his father outside their home in an area known as Little Mexico Monday night....
View ArticleFBI agents takes stand in Marchan trial
Mark Joseph Gripka, the lead FBI agent in the case against former state 404th District Judge Abel C. Limas is on the stand in the trial of attorney Ray R. Marchan. The federal case against Marchan...
View ArticlePolice Blotter for June 13
- HARLINGEN — Two men were charged Tuesday in connection with possession of a sawed-off shotgun, and one was also charged with possession of marijuana, according to a police press release.John Joshua...
View ArticleBlake Farenthold meeting with constituents
SAN BENITO — U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who continues to represent Cameron County as part of District 27 through the end of the year, will be in San Benito and Brownsville today for “listening...
View ArticleCameron County properties sold to recoup taxes
BROWNSVILLE — Twenty properties were sold recently for $302,922 to recover back taxes, Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector Tony Yzaguirre said.The 20 properties were in a group of 68 recently offered...
View ArticleWoman says teen, 17, assaulted her at motel
BROWNSVILLE — A teenager turned himself into police Monday after a woman told officers he sexually assaulted her last month, Brownsville police spokesman J.J. Treviño said.Brandon Keith Sanchez, 17, is...
View ArticleMan, 19, accused of assaulting pregnant girl
BROWNSVILLE — A magistrate judge set bail at $130,000 for a man who is accused of punching a young girl he allegedly got pregnant, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio said.Gilbert Fernandez, 19, is...
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