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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 »

• Cameron County officials speak to students on dating violence issues Play Video

  February 14, 2020 8:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Law enforcement across the Rio Grande Valley are working to lower the number of domestic violence cases. They’re trying to do this by targeting the problem where it begins. The Cameron County Domestic Violence Unit sees up to 1,200 cases a year, which is more than enough... more »

• Former Edinburg City Manager Out on Bond after Charged with Assault Play Video

  January 15, 2020 7:08 PM

  EDINBURG – The former Edinburg city manager is out on bond after turning himself in to authorities earlier Wednesday. He was charged with assault. Just prior, Juan Guerra held a press conference where he denied accusations of domestic violence. A police report revealed Edinburg police responded to an... more »

• Victims of Domestic Abuse or Violence are Advised to Seek Help Play Video

  December 18, 2019 11:36 PM

  MCALLEN – It's a life threatening crime affecting hundreds across the Rio Grande Valley every single day. Age, economic status, race, sexual orientation, ability, education level – domestic violence does not discriminate. Now some of the most unsuspecting organizations are joining in the fight against it. The... more »

• Online Toolkit Created for Domestic Abuse Victims with Coerced Debt Play Video

  October 24, 2019 5:33 PM

  WESLACO – More resources for survivors of domestic abuse, struggling with coerced debit. It’s debt incurred by an abuser in an abusive relationship. Experts say it disrupts the victim’s ability to move forward with their lives. Produced by Texas Appleseed, partnered with Texas Coalition on Coerced Debt, created... more »

• Victim of Domestic Violence in Section 8 Housing Impacted by Slow Processing Time for Transfer Play Video

  January 3, 2019 7:34 PM

  EDINBURG – Victims of domestic abuse who live in public housing can request a move with government help. In some cases where houses might not be close by, there could be a wait; paperwork can make the process even longer. KRGV’s Christian von Preysing spoke with a Section... more »