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DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Three people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville on Saturday morning, according to a spokesperson of the Texas Department of Public Safety. At approximately 8:40 a.m., the Brownsville Fire Department responded to a crash involving five...

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Brownsville pediatric inpatient care changes spark concerns over access to treatment — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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Brownsville pediatric inpatient care changes spark concerns over access to treatment

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Brownsville is reassuring families that pediatric emergency care remains available locally despite changes to inpatient services at Valley Regional Medical Center and Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville. The changes come after Brownsville Mayor...

Deaths of Weslaco firefighters ruled as accidental — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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Deaths of Weslaco firefighters ruled as accidental

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Weslaco Police Department determined the cause of death of two firefighters who died last month in an off-duty incident. Weslaco fire Lieutenant Juan Pena Jr. and firefighter Julia Divine Rocha were pronounced dead in the early hours of Oct. 28. RELATED:...

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Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says 'elections matter' after Democrats win — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says 'elections matter' after Democrats win

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s mayor on Friday directed police to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, signing an order that he called a direct result of Democrats reclaiming power in Texas for the first time in decades. The shift in the nation’s fourth-largest city is one of the first...

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DPS: Sullivan City man dies following chase and crash — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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DPS: Sullivan City man dies following chase and crash

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Sullivan City man is dead after leading troopers on a high speed chase in Hidalgo County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS identified the man as Raul Garcia, 42, of Sullivan City. The crash happened at 7:20 p.m. when the agency says a DPS...

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Brownsville community members discussing safety after a police chase incident in La Feria
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Man accused of running away from La Feria police

On a bright Thursday morning in La Feria, a scene unfolded that reminded us of the unpredictable nature of life in our close-knit community. A man, whose face was etched with a mix of fear and defiance, bolted from the scene when officers signaled him to stop. His hurried escape, driven by the...

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Former teacher arrested on serious charges in Donna, Texas
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Former Donna High School teacher jailed on child lewd visual material charge

In a shocking turn of events, the halls of Donna High School, once filled with laughter and learning, now echo with disbelief and sadness. Just days after a respected teacher walked away from his classroom, the community learned that Eddie Lorenzo Garcia, 40, had been arrested on serious charges...

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Cop who stole nude photos from colleague’s phone pleads guilty, surrenders law enforcement license

In a small, tight-knit community like Laredo, the actions of one individual can send ripples through the fabric of trust that holds families and neighbors together. This was starkly illustrated when Kristopher Guzman, a 29-year-old police officer from Edinburg, made headlines for all the wrong...

A vibrant scene of the Nash Bash skate event in Harlingen, Texas, honoring local skater Michael Nash.
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Nash Bash honoring life of local skater killed in crash

On a sun-drenched Saturday afternoon in Harlingen, the air buzzed with excitement as families, friends, and fellow skaters gathered at the local skate park for the much-anticipated Nash Bash. This vibrant event, now an annual tradition, not only showcased incredible skating talent but also served...

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SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13 — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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SpaceX plans to launch Starship 15 flight on Nov. 13

DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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DPS: 3 dead following major multi-vehicle crash in Brownsville

Rain expected to continue this weekend — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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Rain expected to continue this weekend

Deaths of Weslaco firefighters ruled as accidental — ValleyCentral (Rio Grande Valley)
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Deaths of Weslaco firefighters ruled as accidental

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