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• Bond set for Los Fresnos man accused of physically abusing 89-year-old mother

  October 8, 2025 5:31 PM

  A 58-year-old man is in custody after confessing to physically abusing his 89-year-old mother, according to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. Hugo Garza Leal is in custody on charges of injury to an elderly person, according to a news release. Cameron County jail records show bond was set... more »

• Boyfriend charged in shooting death of Weslaco woman Play Video

  July 18, 2025 2:30 PM

  The man who police said admitted to killing a woman in Weslaco has been charged with murder. Rigoberto Garza, 39, was arraigned on Friday and given a $250,000 bond. He is accused of killing his girlfriend, 38-year-old Jessica Mendez, in a deadly domestic dispute. RELATED STORY: 'Very... more »

• Man confesses to firing weapon during road rage incident in Rio Grande City, complaint says Play Video

  June 27, 2025 2:34 PM

  The suspect arrested in connection with a road rage shooting in Rio Grande City confessed to firing the weapon, according to a criminal complaint. According to the complaint, 31-year-old Edgar Peña confessed to firing a Taurus 9 mm handgun on June 24 that resulted in a woman being shot... more »

• Pharr man accused of choking, killing 7-year-old-brother Play Video

  January 9, 2025 2:04 PM

  A man accused of choking and killing his 7-year-old brother in Pharr was charged with capital murder and issued a $2 million bond. Brandon Dion Garza, 24, was arraigned at the Pharr Municipal Court on Thursday. He faces a sentence of life without parole or the death penalty.... more »