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Donald Trump · San JuanBook recalls Trump’s quip on pressing nuclear button:US ‘won’t be second’67% Left coverage: 3 sourcesFormer President Trump said many controversial things in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017, but it was something he told then-Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló about nuclear war while touring storm damage that stunned Rosselló.See the Story

Donald Trump · San JuanTrump ‘floored’ Puerto Rico’s former governor with talk of a nuclear first strike, book claimsCoverage: 2 sourcesFormer President Donald Trump assured Puerto Rico’s ex-governor that he was prepared to launch a first strike in the event of nuclear warfare during a tour of the hurricane ravaged island back in 2017, the former governor claims in an upcoming book.See the Story

Edinburg, Texas · EdinburgUTRGV music professor arrested on sexual assault charge100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesEDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A music professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been arrested on charges of sexual assault. George Jaques Amorim was arrested by UTRGV police Tuesday on a charge of sexual assault and indecent assault, Hidalgo County Jail records indicate. He was released from Hidalgo County Jail the next […]See the Story

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Monte Alto · Monte Alto

85-year-old Monte Alto woman’s dogs mauled her to death, deputies say

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An 85-year-old woman was mauled to death Friday evening after being attacked by her two dogs in rural Monte Alto, the sheriff’s office said. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was found behind a residence in the 22000 block of Jesus Flores Road “bleeding from her neck and the left side of her head,” the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Deputies were responding to an animal bite in the area at around 6:01 p.m. They…See the Story

La Blanca · La Blanca

Body of Missing Man Juan Calvillo Avila Found in La Blanca Field

Missing Person Found: Juan Calvillo Avila Discovered Deceased in La Blanca The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has confirmed that the body of Juan Calvillo Avila, who was reported missing earlier this month, has been found. Avila’s body was discovered during a follow-up search conducted on June 12, 2024, along the canal bank east of FM 493 Road on State Highway 107 in La Blanca, Texas. Discovery and Identification HCSO investigators utili…See the Story

Vandalism · Mission

Mission Event Center Vandalized: Police Arrest Two, Search for Three More

Two Men Arrested for Vandalism at Mission Event Center Two men are behind bars after acts of vandalism at the Mission Event Center over the weekend. On Sunday, police responded to calls about vehicles driving recklessly and defacing street signs in the event center’s parking lot. Incident Details Authorities reported that the suspects were driving recklessly, performing donuts in the parking lot of the Mission Event Center. In addition to this d…See the Story

McAllen · McAllen

Need a Passport? McAllen Passport Division Offers Walk-In Services

McAllen Passport Division Now Accepting Walk-Ins for Summer Travel Planning to travel over the summer and need a passport? The City of McAllen Passport Division has announced that they are now accepting walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 221 South 15th Street in McAllen. Walk-In Details The walk-in service aims to make the passport application process more conv…See the Story

Hidalgo County, Texas · Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County Authorities Seek Help Locating Assault Suspect

Hidalgo County Authorities Seek Help Locating Assault Suspect Authorities in Hidalgo County are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for an assault and family violence charge. The suspect, 27-year-old Fernando Hernandez, is described as having black hair and brown eyes, standing five feet, eight inches tall. Suspect Description Fernando Hernandez is wanted by police for his involvement in an assault and family violence …See the Story

Pharr · Pharr

Texas man arrested after alleged sex with horse

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A Texas man has been arrested a fourth time for allegedly having sex with a horse.See the Story

Edinburg, Texas · Edinburg

Edinburg man arrested for bestial*ty

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Cirilo Castillo A 54-year-old Edinburg man is once again in jail for having sex with a horse. Deputies with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested Cirilo Castillo on a charge of bestial*ty and two counts of criminal trespass. Castillo has been repeatedly arrested for having sex with horses dating back to 2012. The recent case happened on June 11 in the 6000 block of East Alberta Road after a caller reported that when she went out to feed h…See the Story

Weslaco · Weslaco

Weslaco’s Initiative: Over 100 Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries to Help Pets During Storms

Weslaco Offers Over 100 Free Pet Surgeries to Combat Overpopulation The City of Weslaco has taken a significant step towards reducing pet overpopulation by offering more than 100 free surgeries to resident’s pets. This initiative not only aims to control the pet population but also to enhance the safety of pets during stormy weather. Benefits During Storms When storms are forecasted, experts recommend bringing pets inside and keeping them in a s…See the Story

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85-year-old Monte Alto woman’s dogs mauled her to death, deputies say

Body of Missing Man Juan Calvillo Avila Found in La Blanca Field

Mission Event Center Vandalized: Police Arrest Two, Search for Three More

Need a Passport? McAllen Passport Division Offers Walk-In Services

Hidalgo County Authorities Seek Help Locating Assault Suspect

Texas man arrested after alleged sex with horse

Edinburg man arrested for bestial*ty

Weslaco’s Initiative: Over 100 Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries to Help Pets During Storms