EDINBURG – Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted permission to fly the United States and Texas flags at half-staff in honor of the life and public service of McAllen Officer Police Officer Edelmiro Garza, Jr. and Officer Ismael Chavez, Jr. They were killed in the line of duty while responding to a call in McAllen on Saturday, July 11, 2020. “Today we mourn with a heavy heart the lives of two courageous members of the City of McAllen Police Department,” said Cortez. “These two officers left an indelible mark on their community and the state of Texas. May God be with their ...