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Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleBrownsville PD Calls for Public Assistance in Aggravated Robbery Case The Brownsville Police Department is actively seeking information related to an aggravated robbery that occurred recently. Authorities are looking for an unidentified man who allegedly pulled a gun on an employee at a store located in the 3000 block of Pablo Kisel Boulevard. The incident took place yesterday, and the suspect was last seen fleeing the scene in a silver Chevy Ma…See the Story
Brownsville PD Seeks Public Help in Aggravated Robbery and Car Theft Cases
Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleA Shooting in Brownsville Sheds Light on Mental Health Crisis This weekend, a troubling incident unfolded in Brownsville when a veteran, during an altercation at the Brownsville Central Library, shot an individual in the face. Authorities have since identified both the suspect and the victim, drawing attention to a growing issue in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) – the rise in mental health episodes leading to violence. Rising Mental Health Concerns…See the Story
Brownsville Shooting Highlights Rising Mental Health Concerns in the RGV
Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleSeven Years Later: The Search for Kimberly Avila Continues Family Appeals for Answers in Longstanding Missing Person Case It has been seven years since Kimberly Avila disappeared from downtown Brownsville, Texas, and her family is still desperately seeking answers. Kimberly was last seen in May 2017, and despite numerous efforts by law enforcement and her family, her whereabouts remain unknown. In June 2019, officials received a call from an unk…See the Story
Kimberly Avila: Seven Years Missing, Family Seeks Answers
Brownsville, Texas · Brownsville22-Year-Old Sentenced to Four Years for Cocaine Smuggling Federal Judge Sentences Man for Attempted Cocaine Smuggling A federal judge has sentenced 22-year-old Javier Eduardo Vivencio to four years in federal prison for attempting to smuggle more than 35 pounds of cocaine into the United States. Vivencio, who pled guilty to conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, was sentenced on August 24, 2023, according to the …See the Story
Brownsville Drug Smuggler Gets Four-Year Federal Prison Sentence
San Benito · San BenitoWRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting the Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star boys soccer all-area award winners. The Herald/Star coverage area ranges from Brownsville to La Feria. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Lower Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners. The San Benito Greyhounds returned to the UIL state soc…See the Story
San Benito’s Barrientos earns Herald/Star newcomer award
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Brownsville, Texas · BrownsvilleOn Saturday, May 11, 2024, at approximately 12:04 pm, Brownsville Police Patrol Officers rushed to the Brownsville Public Library on Central Blvd after reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, identified as 71-year-old Vahid Khaledi, unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Humberto Paz, was apprehended at the scene. Paz was arraigned the following Sunday morning and …See the Story