Articles Tagged with Jessica Solis

Authorities Search for Mercedes Aggravated Robbers

January 18, 2013 News
Authorities Search for Mercedes Aggravated Robbers

In Hidalgo County, a team of investigators are searching for a group of armed robbers allegedly responsible for two home invasions in Mercedes.

Fox2 Reporter Jessica Solis has more on if …

Father Faces Charges for Overmedicating Son

January 17, 2013 News
Father Faces Charges for Overmedicating Son

Earlier this week, we brought you the story about a San Benito father under arrest for over medicating his 9-month old child.

Fox2 Reporter Jessica Solis has more details about this …

Former Cameron Co. DA Villalobos Pleads Not Guilty

January 16, 2013 News
Former Cameron Co. DA Villalobos Pleads Not Guilty

In Brownsville federal court, former District Attorney Armando Villalobos and another South Texas Attorney Eddie Lucio were in a hearing today.

While Villalobos had three charges dropped, he receives two new …

Victims Stable, Family Quiet in Brownsville Explosive Attack

January 14, 2013 News
Victims Stable, Family Quiet in Brownsville Explosive Attack

A Brownsville family is recovering from severe burns, after being the victims of a bomb attack.

Fox2 Reporter Jessica Solis says as authorities are releasing new details, the family is staying …

2 Robberies in San Juan, Alamo Might Be Linked

January 9, 2013 News
2 Robberies in San Juan, Alamo Might Be Linked

In Hidalgo County, two drive-thru businesses were victims of robbery last night in San Juan and Alamo.

Authorities say the cases might be related.

Fox2 Reporter Jessica Solis has more.

Local Reactions to Widespread Flu Season

January 8, 2013 News
Local Reactions to Widespread Flu Season

There’s a lot of sniffing, sneezing, and coughing going on across the country.

And health officials say it’s hitting earlier and harder than usual.

Fox 2 Reporter Jessica Solis talked to local …

Man Accused of Santa Rosa Arson

January 7, 2013 News
Man Accused of Santa Rosa Arson

In Santa Rosa a man allegedly set his girlfriend’s car and home on fire over the weekend. Today he was arrested.

Fox2 Reporter Jessica Solis has more.

The Season of Giving

December 24, 2012 News
Season of Giving

Most people associate the holidays with shopping and family time.

But what about giving to someone you don’t know? FOX 2 Reporter Jessica Solis spoke with those selflessly giving to people …

Regional SWAT Team’s New Equipment

December 20, 2012 News
Regional SWAT Team’s New Equipment

The Regional SWAT Team out of San Juan has new tools that help combat border violence. FOX 2 Reporter Jessica Solis explains.

County Employees Fired after Allegedly Hiring Exotic Dancer for Party

December 19, 2012 News
County Employees Fired after Allegedly Hiring Exotic Dancer for Party

Scandal is brewing in Hidalgo County following reports that employees were fired after  they allegedly hired an “exotic dancer”.

And those allegations say they were on the clock.

Fox 2 Reporter Jessica …

Local Schools Review Security Policies

December 17, 2012 News
Local Schools Review Security Policies

The Connecticut shooting was on the minds of many at schools around the country on this Monday. Some school officials reexamined their security procedures over the weekend, while parents dropped …

Sheriff Treviño Speaks About Federal Corruption Probe

December 13, 2012 News
Exclusive: Sheriff Treviño Speaks About Federal Corruption Probe

An update on the federal corruption probe involving two sons of high ranking officials in Hidalgo County. FOX 2 spoke with Hidalgo County Sheriff Guadalupe Treviño about the allegations against …

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  • Health Matters: Stroke Prevention with Dr. Ameer Hassan Health Matters: New Findings Show Stroke Is The Leading Cause of Disability In The U.S.

    Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and with us tonight we have neurologist Dr. Ameer Hassan to talk about prevention tips and stroke symptoms.

    Harlingen’s Valley Baptist …

  • Stroke Awareness Health Fair This Saturday hearthand

    This weekend folks have the opportunity to get their heart checked out.

    Harlingen’s Valley Baptist Medical Center is holding a Stroke Awareness Health Fair this Saturday, May 25 from 6:30 until …

  • Health Matters: Walking For Asthma Awareness Health Matters: Walking For Asthma Awareness

    Well we have finished yet another monthly health walk at Fireman’s Park in McAllen and this month we are walking for asthma awareness. Asthma and allergy specialist Dr. Maria Elena …

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Category: GeneralMarcha y Feria de Salud

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May 1, 2013 1:16 pm

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Category: ArtJunior Ranger Day

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May 4, 2013 3:00 pm

Join the park and community partners as we celebrate the National Park Service and its mission. Visit National Parks around the nation via live video programs, participate in activities and games about healthy living, and enjoy living history programs. Kids are invited to earn badges and prizes.
Time: 10 am. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free of charge and open to the public
For more information: Call (956) 541-2785

Event Location: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Rd.

Junior Ranger Day

Category: GeneralFiesta Cinco de Mayo

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May 4, 2013 8:00 pm

The City of Harlingen and the Office of the Mexican Consulate invite you to enjoy performances by Las Margaritas, Mariachi Imperial, Frutty Villarreal & Fit4Life Folklorico Dance, and Grupo Norteño Los Federales! Saturday, May 4th from 3 PM - 8 PM .Admission is FREE!

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Category: GeneralSouth Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

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May 8, 2013 5:00 pm

In 2013 South Texas Hurricane Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency preparedness management and homeland security, and preparedness function for the region.

The large exhibit hall will be open to the public on both days of the conference. We will have vendors available to provide critical preparedness information and resources to help empower residents with the necessary tools to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. We will also have emergency vehicle demonstrations for the following departments.

City of Weslaco Rio Grande Emergency Medical Regional Response Team (Mobile Command Trailer)
Texas Department of Public Safety (Response Boat)
San Juan PD Task Force (Swat Vehicle Truck)

As well as a wide variety of other emergency response vehicles.

This event is completely free to the public.

South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 8, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: GeneralSouth Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

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May 9, 2013 5:00 pm

In 2013 South Texas Hurricane Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency preparedness management and homeland security, and preparedness function for the region.

The large exhibit hall will be open to the public on both days of the conference. We will have vendors available to provide critical preparedness information and resources to help empower residents with the necessary tools to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. We will also have emergency vehicle demonstrations for the following departments.

City of Weslaco Rio Grande Emergency Medical Regional Response Team (Mobile Command Trailer)
Texas Department of Public Safety (Response Boat)
San Juan PD Task Force (Swat Vehicle Truck)

As well as a wide variety of other emergency response vehicles.

This event is completely free to the public.

South Texas Hurricane Conference 2013

Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 9, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 10, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 11, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

Category: GeneralMother's Day Breakfast

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May 11, 2013 12:08 pm

The Mission Historical Museum will exclusively be treating our members to a memorable Mother’s Day Appreciation Breakfast. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and be serenaded with Trio music by Los Padrinos. Trio is a method of instrumentation or vocalization by three different sounds or voices to make a melodious music or song.This talented group were born and raised in rural South Texas. Juan Porras, Jose Carrio, and Miguel Angel Juarez are self- taught musicians whose interpretations of “Trio” music are harmoniously sung along with the sounds of a Spanish guitar. Los Padrinos will perform the traditional serenade “Las Mananitas” which is most appropriate for Mother’s Day. This special event will be held on May 11, 2013 at 10 am in the Annex Building at 200 E. Tom Landry. Please RSVP by calling (956) 580-8646

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Category: ConcertDISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY

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May 12, 2013

Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of you favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lighting McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Children ages 2+ require ticket

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Category: GeneralSolara Hospital First Annual Health Fair

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May 15, 2013 1:01 pm

Join us for our First Annual Health Fair at Solara Hospital! Visit with companies, speak with a dietitian about your diet, talk to a pharmacist about your medications, get your blood sugar and blood pressure checked and much more! Join us for refreshments, giveaways, and valuable information about your health! See you there!

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Category: GeneralHarmony Science Academy 1mile Fun Run and Health Fair

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May 18, 2013 10:15 am

This Saturday May 18th HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY will be having a marathon event. Our goal is to get our children and community active and learn more about healthy lifestyles. This event will be held at the BROWNSVILLE SPORTS PARK. EVENT STARTS AT 8:00 a.m PUBLIC US INVITED TO JOIN US.

Harmony Science Academy 1mile Fun Run and Health Fair

Category: General1 Mile Tiger Run

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May 18, 2013 3:17 pm

1 mile running event is going be held at the Brownsville sports park on May 18 2013 at 8am. The race will be 10.00 per person. A t-shirt will be provided for the first 100 participants. All proceeds will go towards Harmony Science Academy Athletics program for all of our students k-12 grade level.

1 Mile Tiger Run

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Category: GeneralFun Health Walk with FOX 2 & Univision 48

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May 23, 2013 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly “Fun Health Walk” Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Townlake at Fireman’s Park. Please wear a grey shirt. This month we are supporting Asthma Awareness.

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Category: GeneralBud Light River City Rockfest

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May 26, 2013 12:48 pm

Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains, Bullet for my Valentine, Skillet, Halestorm, Asking Alexandria, All That Remains, Clutch, The Sword, and more. For additional updates to the Bud Light River City Rockfest, visit RiverCityRockfest.com.

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Category: General3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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May 31, 2013N/A

The Knights of Columbus Council 2698 from Mission are happy to announce the 3nd Annual “Summer Knights” Fishing Tournament on South Padre Island, Texas. The tournament will take place May 31st & June 1st, 2013 at Louie’s Backyard on the Island. Friday’s festivities begin at 4:00 pm with registration, music and fun. Fishing begins on Saturday at 6:00 am with weigh in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm that day followed by prizes, dinner then music by Roy Solis. Proceeds are to benefit the Columbian Squires Circle 1492 from St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mission, Texas.

3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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Category: General3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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June 1, 2013N/A

The Knights of Columbus Council 2698 from Mission are happy to announce the 3nd Annual “Summer Knights” Fishing Tournament on South Padre Island, Texas. The tournament will take place May 31st & June 1st, 2013 at Louie’s Backyard on the Island. Friday’s festivities begin at 4:00 pm with registration, music and fun. Fishing begins on Saturday at 6:00 am with weigh in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm that day followed by prizes, dinner then music by Roy Solis. Proceeds are to benefit the Columbian Squires Circle 1492 from St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mission, Texas.

3rd Annual Summer Knights Fishing Tournament

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