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SEMANAL GRATUITO / WEEKLY FREE

Volumen 05 Edición 43

Jueves 08 de Julio de 2021 Roma, Rio Grande City, San Isidro, Sullivan, La Grulla

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Local Volunteers and Donors Give Proper Funeral Services Rio Grande City, Texas Starr County

Vietnam Era Veteran Soldier with no known next of kin gets funeral honors by local volunteers and donors Rio Grande City, Texas resident Jackson Lee McCurdy passed away on Monday June 21st, 2021 at the age of 79 . Mr. McCurdy is a US Army Vietnam Era Veteran and had no "known next of kin".

He entered the US Army on September 13, 1960, from his home at Anderson (Madison) Indiana. He served in Will Kaserne, Munich, Germany as a Tank Mechanic. He completed his tour and left the US Army on September 12, 1966. Last known rank through his DD14 was Private First Class (P).

Mr. McCurdy had lived and Rio for several years. He was a truck driver for over 15 years.

He had told his landlord on several small talks that he wanted to retire in Rio once his truck driving days were gone. Not much is known about Mr. McCurdy but one thing for sure was that he chose Rio Grande City to be his retire

home.

Having no next of kin created a financial challenge for Sanchez Funeral Home - who took care of Mr. McCurdy. Volunteers spared no time to volunteer and take care of a soldier with no delay. US Army Retired Colonel Ross Barrera took to the lead to cover the initial expenses. He further asked the community to donate what they can.

Starr County Eloy Vera provided the county amount allowed by the state and donated a portion from his personal funds. *CONTINUE IN PAGE #3

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GOBIERNO Oficial de McAllen Suspendida Tras Arresto Dina García-Peña McAllen

Mujer Arrestada con 10 Inmigrantes Indocumentados, a Pesar de Evadir el Arresto Dina García-Peña Condado Brooks

Michelle Cruz, ciudadana estadounidense, fue arrestada la mañana del 2 de julio junto con diez inmigrantes indocumentados.

Cruz conducía un Nissan Titan gris cerca de la FM 755 al sur del puesto de control Falfurrias. Un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza notó que el conductor estaba realizando maniobras evasivas y parecía haber modificado. La técnica de modificar un camión es para que parezca que lleva mucho peso. Cuando el agente intentó detener el camión, se detuvo, pero luego aceleró.

Poco después, el conductor se detuvo y varios sujetos salieron corriendo de la camioneta. Cruz se paró cerca de la camioneta cuando llegó el agente. Fue arrestada y diez inmigrantes

Marlen Maldonado, una oficial de policía de McAllen fue suspendida luego de ser arrestada con al menos dos cargos; evadir arresto y DWI. Un policía del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas arrestó a Maldonado Su fianza combinada se fijó en $ 17,000.

No está claro de inmediato si ha pagado la fianza para su liberación.

Sospechoso de Asesinato es Abatido por Autoridades de Mexico Dina García-Peña, Río Bravo, Tamaulipas

indocumentados fueron detenidos.

Durante el viaje a la estación Falfurrias, Cruz le dijo al agente que se suponía que no debía estar en esta posición, pero que todo fue de último momento. También les dijo que se había detenido porque no quería causar un accidente.

Eduardo Zamora (27), el único sospechoso del tiroteo que dejó una mujer muerta y dos heridos había sido asesinado en México según las autoridades.

Zamora fue acusado de matar a Destiny Pemelton y disparar a dos hombres en una gasolinera de Harlingen a plena luz del día. Uno de los hombres ha sido identificado como agente federal. Se espera que el agente sobreviva. Se desconoce el estado del segundo hombre.

Una foto del sospechoso fue entregada a la comunidad para ayudar a encontrarlo, pero ahora se cree que murió en un tiroteo con las autoridades mexicanas.

Ciudadano de Edad Avanzada es Arrestado con más de 300k

Para el Tejano Dina García-Peña La Salle

Hugo Alfredo Mendoza Martínez (65) fue arrestado y registrado en la Cárcel del Condado de Wenzhou por cargos de lavado de dinero luego de una importante incautación de efectivo. El 30 de junio, un policía del Departamento de

Editorial Después de mas de 18 meses de estar bajo de restricciones por la pandemia poco a poco nuestra comunidad regresa a normalidad.

El 4 de Julio nos trajo celebraciones por todo el condado y hubo muchos los que logramos de disfrutar. Claro esperamos que la mayoría ya tenga la vacuna para la protección de todos.

Lo bonito aquí es ver un movimiento hacia el lado de la normalidad. Lo que si esta un poco fuera de la normalidad es el ver diversos mayores de nuestro condado sentados juntos. Que quede claro no estoy criticando. Al contrario, quien se puede quejar de la unidad. Va a estar interesante ver si la unidad dura porque ya no falta tanto para las elecciones del condado. Ahí es donde se ve si realmente es unidad o un juego político.

Esta para verse próximamente.

Seguridad Pública de Texas detuvo al conductor en una infracción de tráfico menor en la autopista 35 cerca del marcador de milla 34. El dinero en efectivo se encontró en un compartimiento oculto en el SUV Buick blanco.

En total había $ 389,620 en efectivo.

GOVERNMENT

*CONTINUATION FROM FRONT PAGE County Commissioner Roy Pena's team stepped up and had the military burial plot up and ready for Mr. McCurdy's final resting place - Starr County Veterans Cemetery Plot in Fronton, Texas (Roma).

Other donors included monetary donations and/or flowers include: Judge Vera, Sam and Elia Ramos, Mr. Juan M. Escobar, Ms. Oneida Barrientos, Alfonso and Cathy EscobarRubio, Ms. Medina and Ms. Tina Barron.

Thank you to the Roma

Murder Suspect Killed

VFW team who performed the memorial honors for Mr. McCurdy.

Thank you all for the wishes of condolences and support as Rio/Starr County always comes together to honor our service member no matter their situations.

We are Starr/Rio - One team, one fight we all unite!

Woman Arrested with 10 Undocumented Immigrants, Despite Evading Arrest Dina Garcia-Peña Brooks County

Michelle Cruz, a U.S. citizen, was arrested the morning of July 2nd along with ten undocumented immigrants.

Cruz was driving a grey Nissan Titan near FM 755 south of the Falfurrias Checkpoint. A Border Patrol agent noticed that the driver was conducting evasive maneuvers and appeared to have modified. The technique of modifying a truck is so it does appear to be carrying heavy weight.

When the agent attempted to pull over the truck it rolled to a stop but then sped off. Shortly after the driver stopped and several subjects ran from the pick up. Cruz stood near the pick up as the agent arrived.

She was arrested and ten undocumented immigrants were detained.

During the trip to the Falfurrias Station Cruz told the agent she wasn’t supposed to be in this position but the whole thing was last minute. She also told them that she had stopped because she didn’t want to cause an accident.

ANUNCIATE AL 956.240.4070 Y AL 956.437.9280

South Texan Convicted of Gun and Drug Possession

sealed marijuana, marijuana plants, psychedelic mushrooms, a scale and thousands of dollars A 35-year-old Edinburg man has in U.S. currency. entered a guilty plea to being a Chavez admitted to regularly prohibited person in possession smoking marijuana for the past of firearms, announced Acting five years and to possessing both U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. the marijuana and firearms.

Lowery.

Authorities confirmed Chavez On April 29, 2020, authorities had multiple arrests and other observed a vehicle departing adjudications for possessing Christian Ruben Chavez’s controlled substances. As residence in Edinburg and such, federal law prohibits him conducted a traffic stop. At that from possessing firearms and time, they found marijuana ammunition. inside the vehicle.

Chavez has also agreed to forfeit The investigation revealed all the firearms and ammunition.

Chavez had just sold the drugs U.S. District Judge Micaela to the driver at his residence.

Alvarez accepted the plea and Authorities subsequently set sentencing for Sept. 22. At searched his residence and found that time, Chavez faces up to Chavez along with a .40 caliber 10 years in federal prison and pistol, 12-gauge shotgun, 5.56 a possible $250,000 maximum caliber rifle, approximately 1000 fine. rounds of ammunition, multiple He was permitted to remain on high capacity magazines, body bond pending that hearing. armor, eight pounds of vacuum Dina Garcia-Pena McAllen

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Dina Garcia-Peña Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas

Eduardo Zamora (27), the sole suspect in the shooting that left a woman dead and two injured, had been killed in Mexico according to officials.

Zamora was accused of killing Destiny Pemelton and shooting at two men at a Harlingen gas

station in broad daylight. One of the men has been identified as a federal agent. The agent is expected to survive. The condition of the second man is unknown.

A photo of the suspect was released to the community to aid in finding him but it is now believed was killed in a shootout with Mexican authorities.

Senior Citizen Caught with more than 300k

Dina García-Peña La Salle

Hugo Alfredo Mendoza Martinez (65) was arrested and booked at Wenzhou County Jail on charges of money laundering following a significant cash seizure.

On June 30th a trooper with Texas Department of Public Safety pulled over the driver on a minor traffic violation on Highway 35 near mile marker 34. The cash was found in a hidden compartment in the white Buick SUV. In total there was $389, 620 in cash.

Man Tapes Bundle to Chest Dina Garcia-Peña, Roma

On July 1st Rafael Trevino was arrested on a drug related charge.

Treviño was attempting to enter the country through the RomaMiguel Aleman Port of Entry through the pedestrian lane. An officer noticed that there appeared to be a bulge in the chest area.

With the assistance of another officer, they were able to conduct a search of the man and found a brick of cocaine strapped to his body.

Through his own admission Trevino told the agents that he was going to receive $500 for smuggling the drugs into the United States. When agents found $198 dollars on him, Trevino stated that was part of the payment. The suspect did not identify who had given him the drugs or they money.

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CRÍMENES

Fuerte Encontronazo Deja Conductor de Auto Serios Daños Materiales Deportivo Sale Ileso Luego de Sufrir accidente

Dina García Peña Rio Grande City

Una pesada unidad y varios vehículos protagonizaron una carambola la entrada de la ciudad de Rio Grande. De acuerdo a la información recabada un tráiler de 18 ruedas y tres camionetas colisionaron la tarde del martes dejando a varios heridos y por lo menos una persona tuvo que ser llevada al hospital. El conductor de una de las camionetas se encuentra estable, pero en una situación critica.

Dina García Peña Starr

Bomberos de la ciudad de Rio Grande intervinieron utilizando las pinzas de la vida para socorrer a los heridos.

Autoridades de la policía son quienes están al frente de esta indagatoria para determinar las responsabilidades correspondientes.

Oficial de la Policía Rural Sufre Accidente

Dina García Peña Condado Hidalgo

De acuerdo a un comunicado por el Precinto 3 del condado Hidalgo se anunció que la oficial involucrada en un accidente el fin de semana ya se recupera.

Estamos agradecidos por todos los buenos deseos que hemos recibido para nuestro alguacil adjunto. También nos gustaría agradecer al Departamento de Policía de Palmview, al Departamento de Bomberos de Palmview, a la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Hidalgo y al Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas por su rápida respuesta a este horrible evento. Por favor, mantenga a nuestro adjunto y a esta oficina en sus oraciones.

El accidente fatal se llevo acabo el sábado por la mañana.

Alrededor de las 7:30am el conductor de un Dodge Charger negro impacto a un vehículo cerca de la intersección entre la milla 3 y la Breyfoggle. Este huyo del lugar pero impacto la unidad de la oficial rural a una corta distancia. El conductor del carro falleció y la oficial quedo herida.

Condenado por Posesión de Armas y Drogas Dina García Peña McAllen

Un hombre de 35 años de Edinburg se declaró culpable de ser una persona prohibida en posesión de armas de fuego, anunció la fiscal federal interina Jennifer B. Lowery.

El 29 de abril de 2020, las autoridades observaron un vehículo que partía de la residencia de Christian Ruben Chavez en Edinburg y realizaron una parada de tráfico. En ese momento, encontraron marihuana dentro del vehículo. La investigación reveló que Chávez acababa de venderle las drogas al conductor en su residencia.

Posteriormente, las autoridades registraron su residencia y

encontraron a Chávez junto con una pistola calibre .40, escopeta calibre 12, rifle calibre 5.56, aproximadamente 1000 rondas de municiones, múltiples cargadores de alta capacidad, chalecos antibalas, ocho libras de marihuana sellada al vacío, plantas de marihuana, psicodélico. hongos, una balanza y miles de dólares en moneda estadounidense.

Chávez admitió haber fumado marihuana con regularidad durante los últimos cinco años y poseer tanto la marihuana como las armas de fuego.

Las autoridades confirmaron que Chávez tuvo múltiples arrestos y otras adjudicaciones por posesión de sustancias controladas. Como tal, la ley federal le prohíbe poseer

La tarde del martes entre la lluvia el conductor de un automóvil deportivo en color amarillo sufrió un accidente luego de que presuntamente se le ponchara una llanta lo que ocasionó que perdiera el control del volante. Los hechos ocurrieron sobre la carretera rural FM 2360 alrededor de las

3pm.

Afortunadamente este accidente no paso a mayores y el protagonista de estos hechos resultó ileso de este accidente.

Residentes de la Ciudad de Río Grande son Arrestados

Dina García-Peña Ciudad de Rio Grande

Jesús María López Sáenz y Melissa López fueron soltados bajo fianza del Centro de Detención del Condado de Hidalgo luego de su arresto el jueves por la tarde.

El hombre conducía un automóvil marrón que transportaba 473 libras de marihuana. Fue arrestado luego de una escala en la ciudad de Sullivan. Melissa López fue detenida en Peñitas, pero no está claro de inmediato cómo estaban conectados.

Ambos han sido acusados de posesión de marihuana (> 50 libras <2,000 libras), un delito grave de segundo grado según los registros del condado de Hidalgo. Su vínculo no ha sido revelado.

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Chávez también acordó perder todas las armas de fuego y municiones.

La jueza federal de distrito Micaela Álvarez aceptó la declaración y fijó la sentencia

para el 22 de septiembre. En ese momento, Chávez enfrenta hasta 10 años en una prisión federal y una posible multa máxima de 250.000 dólares.

Se le permitió permanecer bajo fianza en espera de esa audiencia.

Todo acusado es inocente hasta no ser declarado culpable por una corte.

CRIME Major Accident Causes Material Damages Dina Garcia-Peña Rio Grande City

A severe accident involving heavy equipment caused a collision with several vehicles leading to traffic delays, material losses and injuries. Preliminary details were scarce but it is believed that the 18 wheeler collided causing a crash affecting at least three vehicles Tuesday afternoon. At least one person had to be transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of one of the vehicles is listed as stable but in critical care.

City of Rio Grande City firefighters had to use “jaws of life” to remove some of the victims of the accident.

An investigation has been launched through the Rio Grande City Police Department to determine the responsible party.

Driver Losses Control of Sports Car Dina Garcia Peña Starr

On Tuesday afternoon, in the middle the rain, the driver of a yellow sports car was involved in an accident. Witnesses to the one vehicle accident state that the driver lost control, at least in part, by a flat tire. The vehicle ended up striking a nearby light

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Starr County Arrests

Everyone is considered innocent until proven otherwise.

Note due to the policy of the Starr County Sheriff ’s Office date of birth for those arrested is no longer provided. If there is any question as to the identity of a person arrested please see our social media page for pictures. Information will be uploaded every Saturday.

June 29, 2021

Martinez, Julio Cesar Jr. (1997) for assault causes bodily injury family.

Hinojosa-Garza, Hector (1985) for possession of a controlled substance PG 3 <28G. Rodriguez, Eduardo Jr. (1996) for possession of substance in PG 3 <28G, possession of substance in PG 1 <1G, and prohibited substance corr facilalcohol/drug/phone tobacco.

Carreras, Paula (1995) for smuggling of persons.

Razo, Juan Adalberto (1969) for terroristic threat of family /household.

June 30, 2021

Galvan, Victor for assault cause bodily injury family member.

Tamez, Beyra (1991) for injury child/elderly/disable with intent to cause bodily injury.

Gonzalez, Ashley Marie (1999) for possession of a controlled substance PG 3 <28G. Sanchez-Alaniz, Santiago (1977) for active warrant from Tarrant County.

Cruz, Santos Alberto (2002) for bench warrant.

Flores, Hector A. (1991) for evading arrest detention with vehicle or watercraft.

Gutierrez, Jose Manuel (1993) for driving while license invalid.

July 1, 2021

pole. Said accident took place around 3:00pm on FM 2360.

Fortunately, this accident did not cause serious injuries and no other vehicles were involved but it did amount to a likely total loss of the vehicle.

Constable Suffers Accident Dina Garcia Peña Hidalgo County

According to a statement from Hidalgo County Precinct 3, it was announced that the constable involved in an accident over the weekend is now recovering. “We are grateful for all the good wishes we have received for our deputy sheriff. We would also like to thank the Palmview Police Department, the Palmview Fire Department, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety for their prompt response to this horrific event. Please keep our deputy and this office in your prayers.”

The fatal accident took place on Saturday morning. Around 7:30am the driver of a black Dodge Charger hit a vehicle near the intersection of Mile 3 and the Breyfoggle. This fled the place but impacted the unit of the rural officer at a short distance. The driver of the car was killed and the officer was injured.

Rio Grande City Residents Identified as Arrested

Corpus, Mario Alberto (1982) for assault CBI family violence.

Garza, Alfonso (1981) for assault causes bodily injury.

Saenz, Armando (1972) for DWI 2nd defense – open container.

July 2, 2021

Flores-Guerrero, Otoniel (1984) for interfere with public duties.

Raudry, Josue (1991) for assault causes bodily injury.

Delacruz, John Anthony (1978) for assault causes bodily injury.

Arredondo, Urbano (1982) for possession of a controlled substance PG 2>=4G<400G, possession of controlled PG 1=4G<200G, possession marijuana>2oz<=4oz, of possession of PG 3<28G x 2.

Gonzalez, Julio Estevan (1996) for possession of a controlled substance PG 1<1G and theft of firearm.

Clarke Lucy (1980) for possession of a controlled substance PG 2>=4G<400G, possession of controlled PG 1=4G<200G, possession marijuana>2oz<=4oz, of possession of PG 3<28G x 2.

Gonzalez, Juan Cesar (1993) for possession of a controlled substance PG 1<1G and theft of firearm.

Cantu, Fidel (1965) for possession of a controlled substance PG 2>=4G<400G, possession of controlled PG 1=4G<200G, possession marijuana>2oz<=4oz, of possession of PG 3<28G x 2.

Gonzalez, Eduardo (1994) for possession of controlled substance PG1, evading arrest detention with vehicle, evading arrest detention and prohibited sub corr/civ com facil.

Mireles, Gabino (1965) for assault causes bodily injury member x 2.

July 3, 2021

Espinoza, Luis (1982) for active warrant for failure to appearance/bail jumping.

Ibarra, Lorenzo (1983) for driving while intoxicated 2nd offense.

Guarjardo, Armando (1997) for driving while intoxicated.

Briones, Jesus Fernando (1992) for driving while intoxicated 1st offense.

Lopez, Martin Jaime (1968) for possession of a controlled substance PG 2-A. Uriegas, Robert (1981) for possession of a controlled substance PG 1<G. Garcia-Hinojosa, Eduardo (1969) for possession of marijuana <2oz.

Moreno, Anthony (2000) for driving while intoxicated 1st offense.

Alaniz, Juan Jesus (2002) for tamper/fabricate phys evid with intent to impair, possession use inhale/ingest volatile chem and inhalant paraphernalia use poss to inhale.

July 4, 2021

Dina Garcia-Peña, Rio Grande City

Jesús Maria Lopez Saenz and Melissa Lopez were released under bond conditions from the Hidalgo County Detention Center following their arrest Thursday afternoon.

The male was driving a maroon car carrying 473 pounds of marijuana. He was arrested following a stop in Sullivan City.

Melissa Lopez was stopped in Penitas but it’s not immediately clear how the pair were connected.

Both have been charged with possession of marijuana (>50lbs < 2,000lbs) a seconddegree felony according to Hidalgo County records. Their bond has not been disclosed.

Pena-Saenz, Rene (1976) for driving while intoxicated.

Garcia, Sandra (1989) for driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years old and possession of a controlled substance PG 2<1G. Garcia, Ruben (1982) for aggravated assault with deadly weapon x 2.

Munatones-Rodriguez, Ricardo Jaime (1984) for driving while intoxicated with an open container.

Dedeke, Nicholi (1983) for possession marijuana <2oz.

Lara, Jorge Alejandro (1994) for terroristic threat of family/household and criminal mischief >=$100<$750.

Rodriguez, Hilda Mireya (1986) for possession of controlled substance PG 3<28G and possession of a controlled substance PG 4 >=400G x 2.

July 5, 2021

Rodriguez, David Nino (1975) for driving while intoxicated 3rd.

Montoya, Edgar (1991) for theft prop >=$100<$750.

Zavala, Luis (1992) for theft prop >$100<$750.

Lopez, Armando (19870 for possession of a controlled substance PG 1<1G. Zavala, Luis (1992) for assault by contact.

Martinez, Jesse (2000) for active warrant from Taylor County.

Gonzalez, Luis Carlos (1987) for active warrant.

Ramos, Joel (1965) for assault causing bodily injury and active warrant.

Garza, Reyes Jr. (1982) for resisting arrest and failure to identify.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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CLASIFICADOS

Hombre Intenta Esconder Droga Debajo de su Camisa Dina García-Peña, Roma

El 1 de julio Rafael Treviño fue arrestado por un cargo relacionado con drogas. Treviño intentaba ingresar al país a través

del Puerto de Entrada RomaMiguel Alemán por el carril peatonal. Un oficial notó que parecía haber una protuberancia en el área del pecho. Con la ayuda de otro oficial, pudieron

llevar a cabo una búsqueda del hombre y encontraron un ladrillo de cocaína atado a su cuerpo.

A través de su propia admisión, Treviño les dijo a los agentes que iba a recibir $ 500 por

traficar las drogas a los Estados Unidos. Cuando los agentes le encontraron 198 dólares, Treviño declaró que era parte del pago. El sospechoso no identificó quién le había dado la droga ni el dinero.