October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month during which the public is reminded that too many people, mainly women, are needlessly victimized by abusers, mainly men, even though help is there, if someone will just pick up the phone before it’s too late.Often fueled by alcohol, jealous rage, the domestic violence boils over until ultimately some woman lies dead and/or seriously injured.If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know of someone who is, Mujeres Unidas offers an emergency shelter, 24/7. The phone number is 1-800-580-4879.There are protective orders available by calling the Hidalgo County DA’s Domestic Violence Unit at ...