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Brownsville announces multi‑million school safety investment
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Weather forecast – Monday October 26, 2026
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Search underway for a python over 12 feet that is prowling neighborhood
Neighbors on the west side of Houston say a 12- to 15-foot python has been seen wandering near Briargrove Park and the West Belt Townhomes apartment complex since last Thursday. Management said a wildlife control company will come to the complex on Tuesday to look for and safely remove the reptile, noting that the city prohibits owning snakes longer than eight feet.
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Brownsville Police identify alleged members of car theft gang
The Brownsville Police shared Thursday photos of four people who are allegedly part of a car theft gang. The first person sought by authorities is Orlando Gael Dávila, whom authorities consider the leader of the group, the Brownsville Police said in a press release. According to authorities, Dávila recruited Carlos Iván Ortegón…
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Man arrested after allegedly taking car he showed interest in buying
Juan Carlos Lara, 54, a resident of Weslaco, was arrested this Wednesday after meeting with the owner of a black 2013 Range Rover SUV he was interested in buying, the Donna Police said. The incident occurred on October 1, 2025, the date when Donna Police officers received the…
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Forecast for Monday, October 26
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🗳️ What are Ken Paxton’s proposals heading to the United States Senate? | DECISION 2026
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🗳️ What are James Talarico’s proposals heading to the U.S. Senate? | DECISION 2026
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Four People Reported Attacked by Shark on South Padre Island
On Thursday, South Padre Island authorities, Texas game wardens, and police said two people were bitten by a shark and were injured, while two others sustained minor injuries. The bitten victims were taken to Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, and residents of the Rio Grande Valley were advised to stay out of Gulf waters because of the risk of further attacks.
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Young Woman Dies and Two Others Are Critical After Truck Tire Blowout
María Lizbeth Nava, 20, a resident of San Carlos, died Thursday morning in a traffic accident. Here are the details.
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Search a canal for Rio Grande Valley man who disappeared in Reynosa
Father Alvaro Mendoza is looking for his missing son, Alvaro Mendoza Esparza, who has not been seen since last Wednesday after an appointment in Reynosa. This Sunday, family members, friends and the group Amor por los Desaparecidos are inspecting a canal and its surroundings with picks, shovels and a boat, and McAllen police have asked for tips at (956) 687‑8477.
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Former Evins Regional Juvenile Center officer arrested for bribery in Edinburg
Jacquevias Watkins, 34, who was a correctional officer at the Evins Regional Juvenile Center, was arrested this past Tuesday by agents of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on bribery charges.
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Man accused of stabbing a youth in Donna faces additional charges
Lenín González Montalvo, detained for the stabbing of a youth in Donna, now faces a charge of lethal weapon possession while in prison and could receive two to ten years if found guilty. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for August; he remains in solitary confinement and his lawyer is requesting a psychological evaluation, which worries the local community.
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Work on a vessel at the Brownsville Port sparks fire
The fire occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 22, on an out‑of‑service vessel that was being dismantled inside a boat‑recycling facility. According to the latest information, workers were performing tasks in a section of the ship when some materials ignited, causing the incident. The Fire Department…
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Fryer explodes at El Compadre taquería, causing kitchen fire
A fryer exploded at the El Compadre taquería in Brownsville, causing a kitchen fire that did not spread thanks to neighbors who arrived with fire extinguishers. “It suddenly exploded, producing the flame and that’s when I couldn’t control it. I simply chose to unplug it and try to remove it so it wouldn’t cause the fire to spread to the cables,” …
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Eric Flores seeks congressional seat for Rio Grande Valley District 34
Eric Flores announced on Monday his desire to run for the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Congress for District 34, which includes cities in the Rio Grande Valley. Congressional District 34, currently held by Democrat Vicente González, includes Kingsville, Brownsville, Elsa, Weslaco, Santa Rosa, Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Lyford,…
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Man arrested for stealing controlled medications
Adrián Edward Quintero, 40, a resident of La Feria, was arrested after two thefts and an attempted theft at the Muñiz Rio Grande pharmacy between July 18 and August 25. Harlingen police detained him during a search of Bearfield Lane and charge him with robbery, attempted robbery and possession of controlled substances, causing concern among Rio Grande Valley residents.
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Man from Edinburg arrested for allegedly having sex with a horse again
Cirilo Castillo, 54, a resident of Edinburg, faces a bestiality charge and two counts of criminal trespass, with a bail of 70 mil dollars. Authorities noted that he had already been prosecuted in 2022 for animal sex and in 2013 for animal cruelty and trespassing, which alarms the population of the Valle del Río Grande.
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Forecast for Sunday, October 25
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Pharr man downloaded child pornography online, faces several years in federal prison
Vincent Andrew Gutiérrez, 32, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for downloading child pornography via BitTorrent, and ordered to pay 3,000 dólares in restitution and five years of supervised release. Judge Randy Crane convicted him after 412 images and four videos were found, warning the Rio Grande Valley community about the use of file‑sharing networks.
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U.S. Border Patrol now monitors and stops drivers for “suspicious” trips
This predictive intelligence program has resulted in people being forced to pull over on their route, searched, and, in some cases, arrested.
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🗳️ Heading to the 2026 election: Eric Flores seeks to reach Congress from Texas’s 34th District
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Third lawsuit alleging sexual conduct by Ramón Ayala Jr
A third civil lawsuit was filed in Hidalgo County against Ramón Ayala, Ramón Ayala Jr., and the group “Ramón Ayala y sus Bravos del Norte.” According to the original petition filed with the court, the plaintiff, identified as John Doe #3, alleges that he was the victim of physical assaults and allegedly sexual conduct committed by…