Celia Martinez, 74, was struck and killed while crossing Dixieland Road; her son calls for improved safety and speed enforcement as TxDOT kicks off Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month.
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Former Progreso Assistant City Manager Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
Francisco Javier de la Martinez, former assistant city manager of Progreso, pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking; sentencing set for January 14th.
Deputy Constable Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 48; Driver Admits to Using Phone
Cameron County Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia was killed in a crash on Highway 48 after a distracted driver rear-ended his patrol unit; DPS investigating potential DUI.
Edcouch PD Arrests Man for Stabbing Three People at Buckhorn Grill
Octavio Saavedra charged with three counts of aggravated assault after a stabbing incident at Buckhorn Grill; Edcouch PD seeks more information from witnesses.
Harlingen Police Investigate Death of Man Found in SUV at Valle Vista Mall
Harlingen police are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man discovered in an SUV at Valle Vista Mall; autopsy ordered to determine cause of death.
Edinburg Officer Injured After Patrol Unit Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver
An Edinburg police officer is recovering after his patrol unit was struck by a suspected drunk driver at the intersection of 24th Avenue and Chapin Street.
Tamaulipas Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Attempted Drug Smuggling at Pharr Port of Entry
Fidel Aguirre Montalvo, 57, sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to smuggle 24 bundles of cocaine through the Pharr port of entry.
CBP Officers Seize $675,000 Worth of Cocaine at Brownsville-Matamoros International Bridge
CBP officers in Brownsville intercepted 22 packages of cocaine worth $675,000 concealed in a vehicle driven by a Dallas woman; investigation ongoing.
Hidalgo CBP Officers Seize Over $79,000 in Unreported Currency at International Bridge
CBP officers at Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted over $79,000 in unreported cash concealed inside a vehicle; driver apprehended.
Second Stolen Vehicle Bust in Two Weeks: Hidalgo County Deputies Recover More Stolen Cars in Donna
Hidalgo County deputies recover two more stolen vehicles and catalytic converters in Donna, questioning suspects linked to recent theft
