Only have a minute? Listen instead South Texas College revealed a new logo inspired by the rosette on a jaguar’s pelt during its annual Fall Convocation celebrating 30 years since the college’s inception. Hosted at the McAllen Convention Center Friday, the event was packed with nearly 2,000 attendees featuring elected officials, community leaders, STC faculty … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Ismael Garcia-Aguirre A fugitive wanted out of Tennessee for aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor was arrested in Brownsville earlier this month and given a $1 million bond Thursday for possession of child pornography. The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office said Friday that Ismael Garcia-Aguirre, 38, was arrested Sept. … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead The Texas Department of State Health Services has certified the Brownsville Independent School District as a childhood vaccine provider, meaning BISD can now administer all required childhood immunizations at school. BISD received certification under the Texas Vaccines for Children program two weeks ago. The district is receiving supplies and … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead The rubber bands gave her away. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Thursday noticed numerous rubber bands on the turn signal arm inside a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Keyla Martinez at the B&M International Bridge. That made the CBP officers suspicious. They asked her whether she had … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Andy Harvey An attorney representing former Pharr Chief of Police Andy Harvey has released a statement on his behalf following his arrest early Sunday morning. Harvey was arrested for allegedly making a silent abusive call to 911 and resisting arrest. “As a life long (sic) peace officer who has … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez speaks to local leaders about his prosperity task force, which aims to lift residents out of poverty through a pathway of education, mentorship and job placement. (Dina Arévalo | [email protected]) EDINBURG — With a poverty rate three times higher than the national average, … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Andres Escobedo A San Benito man is in police custody after leading them on a vehicular pursuit followed by a foot chase where he fired at police with a semi-automatic rifle, according to a press release. The suspect was identified as Andres Escobedo and he is charged with unlawful … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead The final suspect in a massive healthcare fraud case was sentenced on Wednesday to a little more than four years in federal prison. Jesus Virlar-Cadena, a 52-year-old San Antonio resident, pleaded guilty on June 4, 2019 to his role in a scheme that involved $150 million in false and … [Read more…]