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Weslaco Police Offer Helpful Tips to Protect Home While Traveling during Holidays Play Video
December 20, 2019 5:56 PM
WESLACO – The holiday season is in full swing and that means a busy travel season too. Law enforcement says this is when crooks try to take advantage of people not being home. Eric Hernandez is the public information officer for the Weslaco Police Department. He says deception is... more » -
Texas Governor Issues 8 Executive Orders Aimed to Prevent Mass Shootings Play Video
September 5, 2019 4:29 PM
WESLACO – Governor Greg Abbott issued multiple executive orders in response to recent mass shootings in the state. The governor issued eight orders Thursday focusing to better help identify and prevent potential threats. On many of the orders, the Department of Public Safety will have 30 days to... more » -
Accused Drug Smuggler on Int’l Most Wanted List in Custody Play Video
March 28, 2019 6:31 PM
ROMA – A wanted drug smuggler was caught near the Roma border. Andres Martinez-Granado was one of the most wanted criminals. According to a press release, he is a drug smuggler known for his aggressive and dangerous driving tactics in evading law enforcement. He faced a judge... more » -
DHS Secretary to Meet with Law Enforcement Officers in McAllen Play Video
March 19, 2019 5:46 PM
WESLACO – The Secretary of Homeland Security is expected to make a visit to the Rio Grande Valley Thursday, along with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director. Kirstjen M. Nielsen will meet with more than two dozen sheriffs as part of a roundtable briefing to discuss the ongoing... more » -
Texas AG Warns about Impostors Pretending to be Pastors to Solicit Gift Cards Play Video
March 1, 2019 4:58 PM
WESLACO – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert on Friday in regards to fake texts from people pretending to be church leaders. People claiming to be priests or pastors are asking members of the church to purchase gift cards for a fake charitable cause. They first... more » -
Local Residents Living South of Proposed Border Wall Concerned about its Impact Play Video
February 7, 2019 5:26 PM
PHARR – American residents south of the proposed border wall are concerned about the effects it may bring. Arturo Hernandez says after years of saving money, he was able to purchase property to build a home for his seven kids and 15 grandchildren. “We are going to be... more » -
Man Allegedly Smuggles Drugs through Gulf of Mexico to SPI Play Video
February 1, 2019 5:09 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Border Patrol officials say drug smuggling activity is holding steady in the lower Rio Grande Valley areas. Criminals are utilizing the Gulf of Mexico to get their loads across. One of those loads made it all the way to South Padre Island this week.... more » -
Park Rangers on Alert, Residents Advised to Take Precautions during Holidays
December 18, 2018 6:16 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Cameron County park rangers say residents should take precautions to protect their property during the holidays. Park Ranger Police Chief Horacio Zamora says during this season they keep a watchful eye on parks like Isla Blanca Park. "The northern part of the beach is... more »