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Search Underway for Missing SpaceX Employee Swept Away at Boca Chica Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard and local agencies are searching for SpaceX employee Kevin Edward Escobar, who was last seen at Boca Chica Beach and swept away by currents.
Palmview Man Charged with DWI After Rollover Accident
Jose Santos Rios faces DWI charges after being involved in a rollover accident in Palmview; authorities report signs of intoxication.
Early Voting for November Elections Begins in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties
Early voting is now open in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, with polling hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Cameron County and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Hidalgo County.
Man Faces Life Sentence in One of Southern Texas’ Largest Fentanyl Cases
Juan Jesus Orozco Vargas, who pled guilty to smuggling 1.4 million fentanyl pills through the Pharr port of entry, faces life in prison and a $10 million fine.
San Benito PD Honors Fallen Officer Lieutenant Milton Resendez One Year After His Death
One year after his tragic death during a high-speed chase, Lieutenant Milton Resendez is remembered by San Benito PD for his three decades of service.
CBP Seizes $681,000 Worth of Cocaine at Hidalgo International Bridge
CBP officers seized over $681,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a vehicle at the Hidalgo International Bridge; the driver, a Mexican national, is now in custody.
Daycare Owner Arrested in Starr County for Child Abuse, Roma PD Investigates
Maria Elva Garza, owner of Kids Corner daycare in Roma, was arrested for injury to a child after surveillance footage led to an investigation by Roma PD.
Teen Smuggler Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Mission, DPS Footage Released
DPS dashcam footage reveals a dramatic high-speed chase in Mission, ending in the arrest of 17-year-old Alejandro Balderrama Jr. and eight undocumented immigrants.
Authorities Investigate Multi-Vehicle Crash in Edinburg; No Major Injuries Reported
A major crash involving multiple vehicles occurred at the intersection of Monte Cristo and Closner in Edinburg, with no major injuries reported.
Brownsville Shelter Raises Awareness After Abandoned Dog Finds New Home
After an abandoned dog was left at the Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center, awareness grows around animal abandonment, while the pet finds a new home through social media.
Teen Arrested After High-Speed Smuggling Chase in Mission, Faces Multiple Charges
DPS apprehended 17-year-old Alejandro Balderrama following a high-speed chase near Mission; he faces charges of human smuggling and evading arrest.