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…

In observance of National Liver Health Awareness Month, DHR Health’s Institute of Research and Development will hold a free‑screening event in McAllen on Friday, October 23. The event, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1000 E. Dove Ave., Suite 160, will serve only those who have already registered and have an appointment.

This Thursday, October 22, more than 10,000 opportunities and free resources: resume assistance, interview coaching, and professional photos.

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.

The 44‑year‑old man, who was in possession of a valid border‑crossing card, was turned over to National Security Investigations after being detained.

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.

$6.38 million from the federal CRISI program was allocated to the Starr County Industrial Foundation and Border Pacific Railroad to rehabilitate approximately six miles of track and improve 27 curves between Rio Grande City and Mission. The project aims to increase freight transport capacity, strengthen the supply chain, and attract new businesses to the area.