Brianna Marie Chavez died after failing to yield at stop sign; semi-truck driver and pet rescued.

Mercedes Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty; Dog Rescued and Recovering
Ramiro Martinez arrested on animal cruelty charges after a neglected dog was found without food or water; Mercedes PD accepting donations for local animal shelter.

Overcapacity: Palm Valley Animal Society Seeks Homes for Rescued Dogs
Palm Valley Animal Society at capacity after rescuing 64 dogs from unsanitary conditions in Hidalgo County, seeking foster and adoptive homes