MISSION, Texas — United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained 28-year-old Brandon Alexis Elizondo at the Anzaldúas International Bridge, who was wanted on a pending arrest warrant for homicide. The incident occurred on October 22 when Elizondo arrived from Mexico at the Anzalduas International Bridge. Un…

On October 21, 2026, the Elsa Police Department responded to a complaint and arrested 25-year-old Joseph Michael Badillo for alleged animal cruelty by keeping three dogs in unsanitary conditions in his backyard. Officers rescued the animals, which are now under medical supervision. Badillo was released on bail and was transferred to the Hidalgo County Jail.

The Brownsville Independent School District reported that a student was found with a firearm at Brownsville Early College High School on Wednesday, October 14, triggering an immediate protective shelter‑in‑place. The student was detained and placed into the custody of the Brownsville Police Department, which is leading the investigation, and the district asked parents to check backpacks and discuss school safety.

On October 19, police received a report of the theft of a white 2005 GMC Canyon pickup at block 600 of North McColl Road, McAllen, and discovered three additional stolen vehicles. They identified Carlos Alberto Morán, 27, as the alleged suspect and a municipal judge issued arrest warrants; residents can help by calling 956‑687‑8477 of McAllen Crime Stoppers.

Police issued a call to the community for any detail, no matter how small, to help move forward with an investigation whose type of incident has not been disclosed. So far it has not been indicated whether the people appearing in the video face charges, and authorities asked that the post be shared to broaden the chances of identifying those involved.

On November 2, 2023 the Alamo Police Department received a report of an alleged sexual assault against a 12‑year‑old girl, and later another against a different minor. A jury heard evidence of repeated abuse of three victims under 14 and found Florentino García Lerma, 67, a resident of Alamo, guilty, imposing a concurrent sentence of 50 years in prison.

Carlos Fabián Martínez, 39, of Mission, was sentenced for his role in a “long and violent conspiracy” to monopolize the trans‑migrant transportation agency (TFA) industry in the Los Indios border region, federal prosecutor Nicholas J. Ganjei announced Wednesday. According to the Department of Justice, Carlos Martínez, and…

Juan José Treviño was sentenced to 35 years in prison on January 25 in Hidalgo County Court 464, after being found guilty of the homicide of Wendy Escobedo. The defense requested a reduction of the one‑million‑dollar bail on January 18, but the judge denied it. The victim died after being shot in the head on November 29, 2021 in Mission.

A fire in a concrete‑block home in the city of Mission claimed the lives of María Isabel Maldonado, her 5‑year‑old son Gustavo, and 15‑year‑old teenager Jonathan Maldonado. Father Néstor Maldonado and his other son, Gustavo’s twin Néstor Jr., were taken to a San Antonio hospital with severe burns, and the family was left homeless and without belongings while arranging funeral services.

Firefighters from Pharr, McAllen and Mission fought a large fire in a warehouse at block 1100 of Albrad Avenue in Pharr, starting at 8 p.m. on the indicated day. Two butane gas tanks exploded and, as a safety measure, a perimeter was established and vehicles and belongings were moved; a firefighter was taken to the hospital for dehydration.

Brownsville police reported that a vehicle was stolen at the 1400 block of West Price Road. To identify the suspect, authorities asked the community to provide tips, saying they can call 956‑546‑8477 of Brownsville Crime Stoppers or submit anonymous information via www.p3tips.com.

The case began when an officer responded to a possible child abuse report after receiving information from a school counselor at IDEA School in Alamo. The counselor said a student had revealed that one of his siblings was allegedly assaulted by his stepfather. During the investigation, authorities determined that the alleged abuse occurred on …

Lieutenant Orlando García, a native of Edinburg, has been temporarily appointed to lead the city's Police Department while a permanent chief is sought. With more than 25 years in the force, he joined in January 2001, became a sergeant in 2009, earned the Master Peace Officer certification in 2012, and reached the rank of lieutenant in 2016.

Leonel Pérez Delgado, 61, who was wanted by the McAllen Police, was arrested Thursday by Customs and Border Protection officers as he was about to enter the United States at the Hidalgo port of entry. Pérez Delgado is alleged to have driven the pickup in which the suspect in the death of businessman Eddy Betancourt crossed the border…

Hidalgo County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to dismiss the murder charge against 29‑year‑old Néstor Eduardo Flores, accused of killing his 43‑year‑old brother José Gabriel Flores. Judge Joel Ramírez signed the dismissal order, though the document does not detail the reasons behind prosecutor Toribio “Terry”’s decision.