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How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families
Posted 7:22 AM 5/4/2026 by Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune
The last words Joshua Orta heard his childhood best friend utter were “I’m sorry.” Then Ruben Ray Martinez, a slender 23-year-old, slumped back in the driver’s seat. An officer had fired repeatedly through the open window, at least one bullet piercing Ruben’s (More)
Yesterday
Wanted McAllen man arrested on family violence, protective order violation charges
Posted 4:36 PM 5/3/2026 by Claudia Garcia
The McAllen Police Department arrested a man on multiple felony charges after responding to a call about an intoxicated person.
According to a news release, officers found Ramon Ayala III in the 100 block of East Sunflower Avenue on April 30.
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Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office search for missing 63-year-old man
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Suspected drunk driver crashes into vehicle, killing a woman, injuring three children
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Suspect arrested in hours-long standoff at Edinburg smoke shop arraigned
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Valley woman helps couple reunite with lost ring
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5/1/2026
Incumbent Al Perez voted to keep Elsa mayoral seat, unofficial results show
Posted 9:13 PM 5/2/2026 by Astrid Mendez
Incumbent Al Perez is the top vote-getter in the race for Elsa mayor.
Perez ended with 886 votes to take the lead.
"We're just trying to improve our city and we got a great, great staff and we just want to keep it going, that's all we want to do," Perez said.
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Unofficial election results show Oscar Montoya maintains Mercedes mayoral seat
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Pete Galvan unseats incumbent for San Benito mayor, unofficial results say
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McAllen ISD voters approve $335 million bond for schools and safety upgrades
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Edcouch Proposition B passes, Sharyland ISD bonds defeated in elections
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