Coinciding with “National Stop the Bleed Month” this recognition shines a spotlight on the importance of taking quick action to apply pressure to a wound. Mr. Rodriguez, who was… Read More
HOUSTON — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and s… Read More
By Lekan Oyekanmi and David J. Phillip | Associated Press
HOUSTON — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday und… Read More
Several California residents have received significant sentences for their roles in a South Texas murder-for-hire scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Image for illustration p… Read More
STC’s Fire Academy 33rd graduating class was recently honored with a significant completion ceremony surrounded by friends and family at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety E… Read More
South Texas College’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence will host its annual Public Safety and First Responders Expo on Friday, welcoming community members to explore career… Read More
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By Roberto Hugo González
The McAllen Police Department’s Annual Crime Report has just be… Read More
Four Mission residents have entered guilty pleas for their roles in a conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and a related conspiracy to transport aliens within the United States, announ… Read More
Three South Texas men have been sentenced following their conviction for a home invasion that led to the death of a homeowner, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Image for illustrat… Read More
The City of McAllen, through annual grant application and funding from the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Texas Governor’s Office, serves as the state or federal funds recipien… Read More
A resident will receive a text, stating that their dog is lost. They will then receive a subsequent text, giving a City of McAllen Code Enforcement Officer name and stating that in ord… Read More
When you’re selling a home, just how fast you can sell it matters a lot. No one wants to have two mortgages to pay if they’ve already bought a new home or to be left in limbo. Ge… Read More
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I am so honored to be with you today and I’m proud to share this day with my beauti… Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso/Donna Port of Entry on Thursday apprehended a local man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for multiple sex-related offenses. USC… Read More
William Smith Arrested in Pedestrian Accident on Convention Center Boulevard [McAllen, TX]William Smith Arrested for DUI in McAllen Pedestrian Accident
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Elena Rios Killed in Walmart Forklift Accident on North Beach Street [Fort Worth, TX]Elena Rios Identified in Fatal Forklift Accident at Walmart Distribution Center in Fort Worth
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The City of McAllen joins the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), the City-County Communications Association (3CMA) and public information officers throughout the Ri… Read More
I extend our heartfelt thanks to the McAllen City Commission for their public service and for always making public safety the top priority at the City of McAllen. MPD Chief Photo by Roberto… Read More
Isaiah Torres Killed in Motorcycle Accident on La Homa Road [Palmview, TX]Isaiah Torres Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Accident on La Homa Road in Palmview
PALMVIEW, TX (January 19, 2… Read More
Daniel Saenz, Nathan Schwarz Killed in Accident on 12th Street at Pecan Boulevard [McAllen, TX]Nathan Schwarz and Daniel Saenz Identified in Fatal Single-Car Crash in McAllen
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As U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers began to see the return of paisano traffic this weekend, they successfully apprehended two men wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-re… Read More
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday asked the Supreme Court to order Texas to stop blocking Border Patrol agents from a section of the U.S.-Mexico border where la… Read More
A Hidalgo County Judge sentenced Justin Rhys Scepanski, 32, to 30 years in prison after he entered a plea of guilty for multiple aggravated robberies, announced Hidalgo County Criminal Distr… Read More
More than 500 people participated in this year’s South Texas College Harvest of Health, a longstanding tradition for Nursing and Allied Health students to showcase the medical programs… Read More
Each booth at the event will be themed to a different country and offer a family-friendly activity. As guests approach each booth, they will be greeted in the language of the booth’s r… Read More
Hidalgo County averages approximately 3,800 DWI arrests, 875 DWI crashes with injuries and 30 DWI related fatalities yearly. Courtesy Image: The Grinch: Jose Anthony Castillo, McAllen Code… Read More
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez has been selected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to serve on an advisory committee for the organization. Courtesy Image for illustrati… Read More
EDC Priciliano Treviño Spearheads Economic Growth in Hidalgo, Texas, by Crafting a Robust Business Environment and Implementing Strategic Development Initiatives. Photo by Roberto Hug… Read More
Left to Right: Judge Villescas from Pharr Municipal Court, Judge Bustos from Edinburg Municipal Court, and Judge Sepulveda from McAllen Municipal Court. Image Sources: Facebook. Bgd Courtesy… Read More
The STHS Behavioral Community Advisory Panel recently hosted its first quarterly meeting to help keep the lines of communication open between various mental health advocated in the Rio Grand… Read More
Returning to South Texas College after more than 20 years, Rosa Vasquez said she is looking to contribute to the program by fostering connections and awareness about how cosmetology can be u… Read More
Commissioner Omar Quintanilla takes the stage at Las Palmas Community Center, ready to engage with the residents of District 3 during the Annual Town Hall Meeting, a cornerstone event for lo… Read More
“As drivers hit the road to celebrate the Labor Day weekend, we want to remind residents that our law enforcement officers will also be on the road looking for impaired drivers,”… Read More
Applicants must submit their applications to the City of McAllen Civil Service Department, located at McAllen City Hall at 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, TX, no later than August 9, 2023… Read More
“The Citizens’ Police Academy is a program designed to provide the members of our community with a comprehensive introduction to theMcAllen Police Department,” said Mc… Read More
Liza Lara, McAllen ISD’s Director for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, oversees a program that educates more than 300 students in all grade levels. Image Source: LinkedINT… Read More
Angels of Love RGV proudly announces Chief Cesar Torres as the recipient of the Generosity of Spirit Award for the 2023 Black & White Awards Gala which recognizes community members who… Read More
McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán invites the community to enjoy a quarter-mile Superhero Trail through the Woods, starting with Thursday Night Live on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:00… Read More
The McAllen Monarch Festival presented by H-E-B is designed to raise awareness, educate, sell native milkweed plants, connect families to nature and offer fun activities outdoors for all age… Read More
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A number of law enforcement agencies in the Rio Grande Valley are stepping up patrols as spring break approaches at many school districts, colleges… Read More
A 35-year-old McAllen resident, Fidel Garza Jr. has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death. Image f… Read More
In 2020 alone, 11,654 people died in drunk driving vehicle collisions, accounting for 30% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Image for illustration purposesTexas Border Busi… Read More
Officers from various departments across the Rio Grande Valley were trained by instructors from the South Texas College Police Department during the Basic Firearms Course at the Re… Read More