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    Suspect wanted for two thefts out of south McAllen

    MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man who has two warrants out for his arrest for theft. Authorities say Florentino Trevino, 31, stole money from a south McAllen residence on the 1300 block of S. 23rd St. Trevino stole money from the same residence two times, police add. The first theft []

  • McAllen presses needs to state transportation leaders

    MISSION — “We’re not the sleepy little cities we used to be, especially the McAllen area, Pharr (and) Mission. We keep growing. It’s amazing what’s going on,” McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said amidst a gaggle of local officials on Monday.

  • VA to hold McAllen enrollment event for new law

    A new law makes all veterans exposed to toxins or other hazards while serving the country at home or abroad — including all veterans who served in Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan or any other combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001 — now eligible for VA health care.

  • UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy nearing completion

    McALLEN — The UTRGV McAllen ISD Collegiate Academy is approaching completion and although it’s nearly identical to the other university collegiate high schools, the district is taking a different approach than its counterparts on how it will operate.

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    Man facing 5 counts of mail theft in McAllen

    McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An Austin man was arrested on multiple counts of mail theft, records show. Miguel Angel Frayre was arrested on five counts of theft of mail, according to Hidalgo County Jail records. At 1 p.m. on April 19, detectives were called for a theft of mail on the 2200 block of W. []

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    Body found in north McAllen field, police say

    MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An active police investigation is underway after a body was found at a field in north McAllen. McAllen Police Crime Scene Investigation is currently located at a field on Trenton Road and Main Street. It is believed the person died of a drug overdose, according to McAllen Chief of Police, Victor []

  • Marine killed in ‘mishap’ at Camp Pendleton identified as McAllen native

    A U.S. Marine who was killed at Camp Pendleton in California last week has been identified as a McAllen native.

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    McAllen police search for suspect of stolen U-Haul trailer

    MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole a utility trailer earlier this week. The U-Haul trailer was reported stolen Tuesday at approximately 9:37 a.m. from the 5900 block of N. 10th St. in McAllen. Police say the suspect is driving white Ford F-350 van and was seen traveling []

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    McAllen International Airport welcomes non-stop flights to Austin

    MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen International Airport launched its latest non-stop flight destination to the live music capital of the world. Delta Airlines will be operating three daily flights from McAllen to Austin starting in the morning to late evening. "Austin had been missing here in McAllen in the Hidalgo County servicing this area []

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    McAllen Public Library to host Dia De Los Niños

    MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Public Library invites families to join its award-winning Día de los Niños celebration, honoring El Día De Los Niños and El Día De Los Libros (Children’s Day/ Book Day). As a nationally recognized initiative, Día De Los Niños is an extension of Children’s Day, which was established in 1925 []

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    McAllen Marine killed in ‘routine military operations’ at Camp Pendleton identified

    A U.S. Marine who died during “routine military operations” at Camp Pendleton Tuesday night has been identified by military officials.

  • 8 children rescued from sinking raft on Rio Grande near McAllen

    The Coast Guard on Tuesday rescued migrant children after a potential smuggler deflated a raft before swimming back to Mexico, according to a news release.