05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Local News for Harlingen, Texas
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Cameron County Confirms Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths
Cameron County has received confirmation of two additional COVID-19 related deaths of Cameron County residents. The individuals were a 90-year-old female and a 62-year-old male, both from Brownsville. They were previously reported cases. This raises the number of COVID-19 related deaths to thirty-five (35). Cameron County has received confirmation of an additional READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Harlingen Man Arraigned For February Murder, Still Being Investigated In Second Slaying
A Harlingen man has pleaded not guilty to murder in the early February shooting death of another man. 44-year-old Anthony Eliff the Third was arraigned on the charge Wednesday, two weeks after being indicted. Eliff is accused of killing 41-year-old Guillermo Garcia, who was found with a gunshot wound to his chest inside a car READ MORE.
05/28/2020
Cameron Country Reports Twenty New Cases Tonight
Cameron County has received confirmation of an additional twenty (20) case reports of COVID-19. This includes the following: Residence Gender Age(s) Transmission Brownsville Female 36, 44, 50 Community Brownsville Male 23, 28, 37, 37 Community Brownsville Male 42, 47 Travel Brownsville Female 27, 29, 45, 50, 71, 71 Link to READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Governor Announces $3.6 Million To Connect Nursing Facility Residents and Families
For Immediate Distribution | May 27, 2020 | (512) 463-1826 Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $3.6 Million To Connect Nursing Facility Residents And Families AUSTIN- Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced $3.6 million in funding for nursing facilities to purchase tablets, webcams, and headphones to connect residents READ MORE.
05/27/2020
Cameron County Confirms More COVID-19 Cases
Cameron County has received confirmation of an additional thirteen (13) case reports of COVID-19. This includes the following: Residence Gender Age(s) Transmission Brownsville Male 50, 54 Community Brownsville Male 31 Travel Brownsville Female 31, 34, 37, 68 Link to Previous Case Brownsville Male 2, 7 Link to Previous Case Harlingen Female READ MORE.05/26/2020
Governor Announces Additional Services and Activities That Can Reopen Under Phase II
For Immediate Distribution | May 26, 2020 | (512) 463-1826 Governor Abbott Announces Additional Services And Activities That Can Open Under Phase II AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state’s plan to safely and strategically open. With this proclamation, READ MORE.
05/26/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: The Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen …
The Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen Drive for Perfect Attendance Giveaway is Friday! Tune in LIVE on Facebook at 6 pm as we announce the winner of this brand new 2020 Chevy Sonic. Eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to win several prizes from Gillman! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/26/2020
Real estate agents turn to technology for help
Virtual tour houses are not uncommon, but it has now become the norm for real estate agents. Because the real estate industry was named an essential service by Gov. Greg Abbott, its services did not stop. Instead, they changed. Based on information provided by the Harlingen Board of Realtors, Texas Realtors and active agents in READ MORE.
05/26/2020
Rio Hondo Man Charged With Killing Harlingen Teen
A $2 million bond is keeping a Rio Hondo man behind bars after he was charged with the murder of a 15-year-old Harlingen girl. 20-year-old Jesus Saldana Ramirez is accused of killing Alexandra Castillo two weekend ago. Castillo’s body was found with numerous lacerations along the side of Bob Youker Street, south of Valley International READ MORE.
05/26/2020
City of Harlingen and Food Bank Distribute More than 27,000 Pounds of Food
Harlingen, Texas–The City of Harlingen and the Food Bank RGV last week handed out more thousands of pounds of food at the Harlingen Soccer Complex. City Staff along with National Guard members distributed 27,917 pounds of food. It was provided free of charge to 420 families that showed up between 9 -11 a.m. READ MORE.
05/26/2020
Suspect Arrested and Charged For Murder of Teenage Girl
A 20-year-old man is behind bars in connection to the homicide of a 15-year-old girl. According to Harlingen police, Jesus Saldaña Ramirez was identified as the suspect in the murder of 15-year-old Alexandra Castillio. Click on video to view full story. Read the rest of the article on rgvfox.com READ MORE.
05/24/2020
Rio Hondo man charged in death of teen; police ID victim
A 20-year-old Rio Hondo man is charged with murder in the death of a 15-year-old Harlingen girl whose body was left on the side of a road. Sunday afternoon Harlingen Police released a mugshot and information into the arrest of Jesus Saldana Ramirez. They say he is accused of killing 15-year-old Alexandra Castillo of Harlingen. READ MORE.05/24/2020
Cameron County Confirms Additional COVID-19 Related Death
Cameron County Confirms Additional COVID-19 Related Death Cameron County has received confirmation of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Cameron County resident. The 86-year-old female was a resident of the Veranda Nursing Home and was a previously reported case. This raises the number of COVID-19 related deaths in Cameron County to thirty-three (33). READ MORE.
05/23/2020
Cameron Co. confirms another COVID-19 related death
An 86-year-old woman died after testing positive for COVID-19, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. announced Saturday in a news release. The woman was a resident of Veranda Nursing Home, according to the release. This brings the total number of deaths related to COVID-19 to 33 in Cameron County. Additionally, 12 people – from Brownsville, READ MORE.
05/23/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: Join us for the …
Join us for the @HSHPhealth Class of 2020 graduation ceremony! The live stream begins at 11:45 am Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/23/2020
Nursing home testing to begin locally as treatment drug arrives in hospitals
Testing for COVID-19 at Rio Grande Valley nursing homes will begin this Sunday in accordance with a mandate by Gov. Greg Abbott to test residents and employees of nursing homes statewide. The testing here will begin in Harlingen and in Starr County, according to Dr. Elizabeth Cuevas, the Region 11 Health Emergency Preparedness and Response READ MORE.05/23/2020
Cameron County Confirms More COVID-19 Cases
Cameron County has received confirmation of an additional 15 (fifteen) case reports of COVID-19. This includes the following: Residence Gender Age(s) Transmission Brownsville Male 22 Community Brownsville Male 32 Travel Brownsville Female 20, 22, 27, 58, 62, 69, 90 Link to Previous Case Brownsville Male 51, 62, 62, 91 Link to READ MORE.
05/23/2020
Harlingen Public Schools: Congratulations graduates! #HCISDgrad20 …
Congratulations graduates! #HCISDgrad20 Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
05/22/2020