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Cortez launches ecotourism initiative for local children

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — As children are being released for summer break, Judge Cortez offers the Junior Explorer Initiative, a program designed to encourage the youth of Hidalgo County to embrace the outdoors and visit the many world-renowned parks and destinations located in our backyard. The Explore Hidalgo County Nature Trail that launched on April 22, 2022, was the first step in highlighting the hidden gems located in Hidalgo County.

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Peñitas mayor arrested for bribery and fraud

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

McALLEN — The Mayor of Peñitas has been charged with bribery and fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

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One death related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 495 newly reported positive cases

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

*Due to differences in data processing, timing, and methodology, there may be discrepancies between the information presented in this report and the Texas DSHS dashboard.

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Edinburg man gets 80 years for sexual assault

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — A jury sentenced an Edinburg man to 80 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault.

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Bird droppings are no fun

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

I think Valley birds must have something against me. No other explanation. I washed my pickup last week, and by the next day, I had bird droppings all over the passenger door and window. It looked like some low-flying strafe attack. Just splat, splat, splat, all across the window and door.