Bomb threat at HEB in Alamo

Hazmat crews responded to the Alamo HEB shortly before 10 o’clock this morning after a black box was discovered in the middle of the parking lot.
The box, which was later confirmed to be a combination safe was surrounded by shopping carts and, according to initial reports, a liquid unknown substance was oozing from it.
Customers were [...]

Former Hidalgo County Deputies indicted for possession

Two former Hidalgo county sheriff’s deputies arrested late last year have been formally indicted today for possession of marijuana and their alleged involvement in organized crime.
41 year old Heriberto Diaz and 36 year old Omar Salazar were allegedly working on a burglary investigation on November 24th when they were caught by a mission police officer [...]

Sylvia Handy’s formal resignation accepted

Sylvia Handy’s formal resignation as Hidalgo county commissioner of precinct one is received Tuesday evening
In just a few lines handy hopes Hidalgo county judge René Ramirez accepts her resignation immediately, but in no event later than April first.
According to Texas local government code,,, if a vacancy occurs in the office of county commissioner, the county [...]

Border authorities seeking funds

A coalition of Texas border officials are seeking 6 billion dollars for infrastructure improvements at our ports of entry, especially during a time of increased violence in Mexico.
Border mayors and politicians know how important trade with Mexico is to improve the local economy, but many of their land ports of entry need repairs.
We are losing [...]

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Bomb threat at HEB in Alamo

March 11, 2010 News 1 Comment
Bomb threat at HEB in Alamo

Hazmat crews responded to the Alamo HEB shortly before 10 o’clock this morning after a black box was discovered in the middle of the parking lot.
The box, which was later confirmed to be a combination safe was surrounded by shopping carts and, according to initial reports, a liquid unknown substance was oozing from it.
Customers were [...]

Former Hidalgo County Deputies indicted for possession

March 11, 2010 News No Comments
Former Hidalgo County Deputies indicted for possession

Two former Hidalgo county sheriff’s deputies arrested late last year have been formally indicted today for possession of marijuana and their alleged involvement in organized crime.
41 year old Heriberto Diaz and 36 year old Omar Salazar were allegedly working on a burglary investigation on November 24th when they were caught by a mission police officer [...]

Sylvia Handy’s formal resignation accepted

March 11, 2010 News 1 Comment
Sylvia Handy’s formal resignation accepted

Sylvia Handy’s formal resignation as Hidalgo county commissioner of precinct one is received Tuesday evening
In just a few lines handy hopes Hidalgo county judge René Ramirez accepts her resignation immediately, but in no event later than April first.
According to Texas local government code,,, if a vacancy occurs in the office of county commissioner, the county [...]

Border authorities seeking funds

March 11, 2010 News 1 Comment
Border authorities seeking funds

A coalition of Texas border officials are seeking 6 billion dollars for infrastructure improvements at our ports of entry, especially during a time of increased violence in Mexico.
Border mayors and politicians know how important trade with Mexico is to improve the local economy, but many of their land ports of entry need repairs.
We are losing [...]

Handy holds press conference, offers apologies

March 10, 2010 News No Comments
Handy holds press conference, offers apologies

Hidalgo county commissioner Sylvia Handy resigns her office after pleading guilty to tax fraud and harboring undocumented immigrants
She says this Monday was the most difficult day of her life, when she admitted to a federal judge she made a mistake, and now takes this opportunity to offer her sincere apologies to Hidalgo county residents, [...]

28 year old arraigned for fatal accident

March 10, 2010 News 1 Comment
28 year old arraigned for fatal accident

28 year old Dulce Elizabeth Diaz faced criminal negligent homicide charges today for her involvement in an accident that claimed the life of 9 year old Priscilla Cabrera.
According to DPS officials, the fatal accident happened at about 3am Sunday morning at the intersection of Val Verde and canton roads in Edinburg.
The victim was traveling with [...]

Green Beret in McAllen burglarized

March 10, 2010 News 2 Comments
Green Beret in McAllen burglarized

Mcallen police are on the look out for three male suspects who burglarized a surplus store.
Detectives are looking for the thieves who forced their way into the Green Beret on Tenth Street late Saturday night.
The police have released these surveillance pictures taken from security cameras inside the business.
According to investigators, the burglars entered through the [...]

Getting children involved in census 2010

March 10, 2010 News 1 Comment
Getting children involved in census 2010

In order to raise awareness about the importance to participate in census 2010, school programs are involving parents and children
That’s the case of the head start program in the Rio Grande valley…. Where they’re using age-appropriate activities and teaching materials to ensure everyone participates in the census questionnaire next month
In addition to teaching students [...]

Sylvia Handy pleads guilty

March 8, 2010 News 1 Comment
Sylvia Handy pleads guilty

Hidalgo county commissioner Sylvia Handy has no words and no comments as she walks out of the federal courthouse.
This after entering a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to harbor undocumented immigrants and tax evasion.
Attorneys for handy work out a last minute deal just before jury selection in her public corruption trial
The agreement is [...]

Capital murder arraignment for 18 year old

March 8, 2010 News 1 Comment
Capital murder arraignment for 18 year old

Eighteen year old Justin Reese Scepanski was arrested Sunday and faces one count for capital murder after Hidalgo county sheriffs deputies say he shot and killed 21 year old Baldemar Villarreal outside his home located near 8 ½ mile line and Moorefield in mission.
Scepanski was a customer of Villarreal and, according to witnesses he [...]

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