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State seeks death penalty for two suspects in Peñitas double homicide
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Ricardo González Jr., 38, and Pedro Ismael García, 24, charged with homicide for the deaths of Mario Morales Jr. and María del Socorro Farias, after an investigation that began on February 3 in Peñitas when a brush fire uncovered two bodies. Co‑defendants Alejandro López and Juan Antonio Alvarado face homicide charges, but the state will not seek the death penalty against them.
The Monitor (MyRGV)
Penitas man, 68, dies in crash after driver of Ford F-250 runs stop sign
A 68-year-old Penitas man died after a Ford F‑250 driver ran a stop sign and collided with his Kia Optima, then struck a FedEx truck in a three‑vehicle crash on Texan Road and 5 Mile Line north of Palmview. The Ford driver, a passenger, and the FedEx driver were taken to hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries, and the crash remains under investigation.
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Pioneer volleyball powers into the playoffs after historic district season
The Pioneer Lady Diamondbacks volleyball team will open the postseason on Thursday night at Kaufer High School, facing Gregory‑Portland in the bi‑district round. Seniors Elle Hill and Bella Cano said the squad, coming off a perfect district record and a 38‑2 overall season, is excited to compete and hopes to make a deep run, with the match scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
ValleyCentral CBS 4
Week 9 Team of the Week Winner: Sharyland
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The votes are in for our Week 9 Team of the Week! Sharyland earned the top spot with 949 votes or 39% of the vote. Edinburg came in second with 918 votes and Nikki Rowe came in third place with 622 votes. ValleyCentral thanks all of our viewers who voted for [...]
Border Report
Religious, community leaders urge voters to help end hunger in Rio Grande Valley
On Wednesday dozens of faith-based and community leaders were at the center to speak out against hunger and food insecurities that are plaguing this South Texas border region. And to urge voters to elect leaders who will help.
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