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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong storm caused flooding in Edinburg and left thousands without power; electric providers are working to restore service. City officials advise drivers to avoid six streets—damage is still being assessed after a large metal roof was blown off on West University Drive. KURV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos urged the federal government to explore lawful employment options for all law-abiding people—stating that secure borders have helped lower unlawful crossings and allowed local communities to focus on economic growth. He added that creating employment pathways now will support the region’s continued expansion as an economic and cultural hub. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ ICE reopened previously closed immigration cases at Harlingen Immigration Court, forcing many individuals back into court and leading to three detentions after hearings. Immigration attorney Carlos Garcia said those affected should contact their lawyers soon — officials expect deportation proceedings to move faster for those without valid claims. FOX RGV
- ➤ Jacob L. Shapiro, research director for the Bespoke Group, said the United States must work more closely with Mexico as global power dynamics change during a trade forum hosted by the Mexican Consulate’s office in Brownsville—he noted Mexico is expected to gain more leverage while U.S. influence declines. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Mayors from South Texas criticized recent ICE raids on small businesses for poor communication from federal officials. The mayors from McAllen - Mission - Edinburg - Brownsville - Harlingen - San Antonio - Laredo said the raids caused confusion and hurt local businesses. KURV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Latina women in the Rio Grande Valley face higher risks of cervical cancer, with about 75 cases and 24 deaths per year—rates that are 40% to 80% above national averages. Health experts point to gaps in insurance and scarce provider access as key barriers to early detection and treatment—local programs are trying to improve vaccine and screening outreach to reduce these risks. MyRGV.com
TRAVEL NEWS
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