Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
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🚧 Accidents
A somber ceremony marked the 85th anniversary of the 1940 Alamo train crash—29 people died when a truck carrying migrant workers collided with a Missouri Pacific train—held Friday at 6 p.m. at the Landmark on the Tower and attended by city leaders, living victim families, and retired Judge Israel Ramon Jr.
🚨 Crime
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Martin Eden Garza, a 22-year-old wanted for drug possession last seen in Pharr, and asks anyone with information to call law enforcement (tips remain anonymous) (contact Crime Stoppers at 956-668-8477).
On U.S. 281 near Edinburg, a black Chevy van rolled over and led to a chain-reaction crash when a Chevy Sonic hit a DPS unit— the trooper was uninjured while the Sonic driver was sent to the hospital, and in Pharr, 27-year-old Carla de Leone turned herself in today on a $5,000 bond after being charged with criminally negligent homicide in a fatal motorcycle crash.
Luis Gonzalez, a 22-year-old man, was arraigned today after stabbing a woman in the 2200 block of Laguna Seca in Edinburg and fleeing in her vehicle while resisting arrest—he faces aggravated assault charges with a bond set at $350,000.
📰 Economy
Economist M. Ray Perryman warns that if Congress finalizes Medicaid budget cuts, 357,586 enrollees in the Valley will face higher healthcare costs — state officials may need to cover part of the shortfall.
His analysis also suggests these cuts will slow local economic activity and elevate the number of uninsured residents.
🏈 Sports
The UTRGV baseball team ran rules on Nicholls by scoring four runs in the third inning and having hitters Armani Raygoza and Jacob Sanchez hit home runs one after the other to secure a 13 to 2 win Friday night in Edinburg.
The team will play game two on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Baseball Stadium.
🎉 Mission Events
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Community Breakfast at Golf View Estates
A community gathering at Golf View Estates featuring a breakfast menu that includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, various meats, pancakes, and homemade rolls.
South Texas Ryder Cup Golf Tournament
The South Texas Ryder Cup is an enjoyable golf tournament taking place at the scenic Shary Municipal Golf Course in Mission, Texas.
Mission Wine Festival: A Celebration of Texas Wines
This indoor festival features over 40 wines from various Texas wineries and includes live music, food vendors, and a chance to learn about winemaking in a more personal atmosphere.
Dance with Jealous Heart
7-10 p.m. — Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home — $10 — Enjoy an evening of dancing with refreshments and door prizes.
Mario Bezares Stand Up
8 p.m. — Lada 52 Bar & Grill — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with renowned Mexican television host and comedian Mario Bezares.
One More Time 5K
8-10 a.m. — Richard Thompson Stadium — $15-$25 — Participate in a vibrant 5K to support scholarships for talented students and the Diamondback Band.
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