The following story was first published in The Advance on Feb. 28, 2024. At the time, the January 2022 murder being discussed was already two years old and counting. The headline for the Feb. 28 story was the same as this one — Murder trial draws closer.
How time flies. It’s already been five years since COVID-19 first rolled into Hidalgo County. Where did the time go?
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility examining a plastic roll shipment found something that didn’t belong; $6.2
A few weeks after Elon Musk waved a chainsaw at a conservative gathering touting the Department of Government Efficiency’s federal cost cutting efforts, the Texas House kicked off the first meeting for its own version of DOGE.
In an effort to keep the public safe, the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement are implementing a “No Refusal” week spanning from Friday, March 14, 2025 to Sunday, March 23, 2025. This week takes place during Spring Break, a time when a variety of activities and festivals take place. This holiday can involve excessive alcohol consumption which may lead to impaired judgment.
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