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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

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ConcernedJoe RodriguezJan 20, 2026

Raised concerns about county employees driving recklessly and suggested installing cameras in county vehicles.

CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — January 20, 2026 · 28:33 →

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ValleyCentral (KVEO/KGBT)Oct 20, 2026

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The Monitor (McAllen)Sep 5, 2026

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The Monitor (McAllen)Sep 3, 2026

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ValleyCentral (KVEO/KGBT)Aug 28, 2026

Bond set for student accused of school threat against IDEA Elsa

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The Monitor (McAllen)Aug 27, 2026

Man kills wife, commits suicide in rural Mission, sheriff’s office says

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in rural Mission where a man shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself. The post Man kills wife, commits suicide in rural Mission, sheriff’s office says appeared f...

ValleyCentral (KVEO/KGBT)Aug 27, 2026

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