Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Mission.
🚨 Crime
Hidalgo County authorities partnered with Spectrum and arrested Joel Americo Garza Jr. after a months-long investigation led to the seizure of over 50 illegal modems—laptops, routers, printers and USB drives used in unauthorized sales.
A man was hospitalized today after a shooting on Minnesota Road in Mission—Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly as investigators work to determine how the incident occurred while details remain limited.
Three individuals—including a minor—are in custody after a shooting in rural Mission left a 23-year-old man hospitalized and robbed during the incident; two adult men face aggravated robbery charges while the juvenile is held at the Hidalgo County Juvenile Center as the investigation continues.
🏛️ Government
TxDOT crews are clearing drainage inlets, loading emergency trailers, and securing construction sites today to prepare the Rio Grande Valley for heavy rain and potential flooding from a tropical wave in the Bay of Campeche—its formation chance increased to 40%.
🎉 Mission Events
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Lisa Shampoe 5K
7:30-10:30 a.m. — City Of Mission Hike and Bike Trail Park Entrance — Varies by registration — Participate in the 18th Annual 5K run/walk supporting cancer care.
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