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5 hrs ago | Themonitor.com

Grass fire causes residents to evacuate

Smoke from a grass fire forced residents from their homes Sunday evening. Firefighters from Edinburg and San Juan responded to a fire off Minnesota Road between Raul Longoria and Cesar Chavez roads after 8 p.m. The fire did not damage nearby homes, but debris that was ignited by the flames caused thick smoke that billowed toward the homes, forcing ...

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Themonitor.com

Six to face felony charges in Mission IHOP shooting

Six people were formally charged Friday in connection with a shooting that involved an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent Wednesday morning.

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Themonitor.com

San Juan police search for robbery suspect

Police are searching for a suspect in two aggravated robberies early Monday morning, San Juan police Chief Juan Gonzalez said.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

The Brownsville Herald

Edinburg officially hires new superintendent

The Edinburg school district's Board of Trustees unanimously approved a two-year contract for Rene Gutierrez on Tuesday night, officially making him the next superintendent.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Themonitor.com

Partnership between county, church brought new park to life

Sister Gerrie Naughton didn't want the 30-acre plot of land surrounded by colonias to turn into another subpar housing development.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

The Brownsville Herald

Gang feud prompting drive-by attacks, police say

By day, residents fill the streets surrounding San Juan's Mayfield Park. Cyclists weave idly through empty parking lots.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Themonitor.com

San Juan offers traffic ticket amnesty

Anyone with outstanding traffic tickets in San Juan is encouraged to pay up - and avoid additional penalties.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Valley Morning Star

Police investigate shooting linked to bar fight

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man in critical condition at a local hospital early Tuesday morning.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

TheMonitor.com

IDEA Public Schools wins H.E.B. award

For Tom Torkelson, the work he and fellow educators at the charter school district he helped found is finally paying off.

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Thu Jun 11, 2009

Themonitor.com

San Juan adopts curfew law to curb juvenile crime

Law enforcement and city officials plan to implement a curfew law to curb juvenile crime in San Juan after a recent spike in criminal activity.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Valley Morning Star

HARLINGEN,TX.- James Joseph Burger

Age 88, of Harlingen, Texas, passed away June 7, 2009 at his daughter's home in Haskell, Oklahoma after a brief illness.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

Themonitor.com

Med Tech valedictorian overcomes language barrier to earn top spot

David Garcia is achieving the American dream. David, who graduated as valedictorian of South Texas Academy of Medical Technology on Friday, overcame a language barrier and other obstacles to earn the top academic spot in his class.

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Fri May 29, 2009

Valley Morning Star

Military Mentions

Air Force Airman Juan M. Gonzalez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

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Fri May 22, 2009

Themonitor.com

Bring it on: PSJA North student to join UT cheer squad

A week before the big tryout, Theresa Corona's trainer urged her to give up her dream and go to prom instead.

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Tue May 19, 2009

TheMonitor.com

Man accused of burglary spree in San Juan

A purported gang member accused of a burglary spree in this city was formally charged Tuesday afternoon.

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Thu May 14, 2009

Themonitor.com

Church Notes 5.15

St. Joseph Catholic Church of Edinburg is holing a Parish Garage Sale on May 23 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located on Fay and Closner in downtown Edinburg.

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Mon May 11, 2009

KRGV

Quick Look at Election Results

Mayor Richard Cortez re-elected with 83% of the vote. Donna elects two new councilmen with over 70% of the votes.

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Mon May 04, 2009

Themonitor.com

Local agencies ask for federal funds to hire more officers

Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevio says his office needs more deputies for patrols - and he wants the federal government to help foot the bill.

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Fri May 01, 2009

KRGV

San Juan Home Invasion

Last night five men armed with rifles stormed into a home on Baily Street . Some were wearing bullet proof vests.

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Sat Apr 25, 2009

Valley Morning Star

Hummer's henchmen

State and federal prosecutors are quietly building a case against a cell of alleged Gulf Cartel enforcers believed responsible for a spree of violent crimes last year across Hidalgo County.

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