In his first public address since tragedies in Allen and Brownsville, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that he’s deploying 450 National Guard soldiers to the southern border ahead of the end of Title 42.
Special to the Advance LAREDO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of San Bernardino County.
Special to the Advance EDINBURG — Edinburg Fire Department Deputy Chief Ubaldo Perez has been appointed as the Interim Fire Chief following the untimely passing of Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider. Deputy Chief Perez, a dedicated veteran of the department, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role.
As the French philosopher Voltaire once said: “Common Sense isn’t so common.”
As mentioned in last week’s Advance News Journal, former Pharr Mayor Fidencio “Cuate (twin)” Barrera passed away April 23 at the age of 94.
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