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Pharr Fire Dept. and Emergency Management Assist with SPI Fire

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00am

PHARR – The City of Pharr Fire Department and Emergency Management personnel answered the call of duty to assist with a massive fire that broke out early Saturday morning at the Gulf Point condominium building at South Padre Island. This has been one of the largest fires on the island and Pharr joined dozens of other firefighters from throughout the Rio Grande Valley in battling the fire.

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Two Career Criminals Captured at the Border by RGV Agents

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00am

EDINBURG – McAllen Border Patrol agents arrest two sex offenders with extensive criminal history.

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Eastbound frontage road intersection closure extended to May 28

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00am

The Texas Department of Transportation is advising motorists of possible traffic interruptions and delays along the IH-2 eastbound frontage road at Main St. that began on, Thursday, April 23 and will now extend through Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Road Closure for Bicentennial Boulevard Extension Project

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00am

McALLEN – As the City of McAllen continues to move forward with the Bicentennial Boulevard road extension project, storm sewer installation construction will cause a road closure along Northgate Lane.

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CBP Officers Seize $2.7 Million in Meth at Veterans International Bridge

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:00am

BROWNSVILLE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Veterans International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine, hidden within a 2007 GMC Sierra.