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Kirk Clark and Hector Guerra Sr.

Wed, 03/16/2022 - 12:00am

Earlier this month, The Advance learned that contractor/developer Hector Guerra had died, and then last Friday, there came news of Chevy dealer Kirk Clark’s death. Two stalwarts of the local business community gone within a span of less than two weeks, and you have to think, at least they both lived full lives, taking care of family and business, and they also gave something back to their respective communities — McAllen and PSJA.

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Lawyer says no, but… McAllen Chamber will consider requested public information

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 9:15am

If you’ve been following this story, then you know how it’s played out so far: The Advance News Journal filed multiple public information requests (PIRs) with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce in early December (2021), but has received nothing in response.

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Chaos South of the Border $1.5M a day to cross river?

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 9:10am

For those of us who remember Mexico’s golden days — crime was not a real worry if you stayed in the decent parts of any city, more personal liberty — it’s still difficult to fathom Mexico’s slide into lawlessness.

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Reward increased for fugitive from Swisher County

Wed, 03/09/2022 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — The reward for Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive James Mark Bishop, who is this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $8,500 for information leading to his arrest if tips are received during the month of March. Bishop, 49, is wanted for continuous sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child and knowingly downloading child pornography. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.