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Wednesday, August 21st, 2024
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 75-year-old man was found dead in Donna, Texas, likely killed by a bull showing recent aggression, with an autopsy citing blunt force trauma. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A vigil with balloon releases and candlelight was held to honor Editza Gomez, a Mission mom who was found deceased from a gunshot wound in her boyfriend's attic over a year ago, with her suspected killers now facing trial. KRGV
- ➤ Nikki Rowe High School football player Adan De La Cruz was hospitalized with a head injury after attempting a dangerous jump into a pool at a party where alcohol was provided to minors, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. KRGV
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted $263,500 worth of cocaine hidden in a Honda SUV at the Hidalgo International Bridge, leading to the arrest of the driver. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A scholarship fund created by a partnership between UTRGV, Senator Morgan LaMantia, and the LaMantia family seeks to mitigate mental health professional shortages in the Rio Grande Valley by supporting graduate students in becoming licensed clinical social workers. MyRGV.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Research reveals the nilgai antelope in South Texas is immune to babesia bovis parasite, easing concerns about its role in spreading cattle fever ticks. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new 'Parole in Place' program allows around 500,000 undocumented family members of U.S. citizens to pursue legal residency from within the U.S., marking a major shift in immigration policy. FOX RGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ COVID-19 hospital visits rise in Cameron and Hidalgo counties, from one percent to six and five percent respectively, highlighting a July spike in infections. KRGV
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