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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out in a vacant lot apartment complex in Alton today near Benson Palm Drive and Janie Street at 2 p.m.—emergency responders contained the blaze with no injuries. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. FOX RGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Donna, a man was found intoxicated on Bilman Road early this morning and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case—his condition remains unknown and the details of how he ended up on the road are still unclear. FOX RGV
- ➤ A 29-year-old man was arrested in Edinburg after stealing a cell phone from a drive-thru in rural Mission and leading police on a chase that ended near U.S. Highway 281 and Trenton Road early Sunday—he now faces charges of robbery and evading arrest. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg police remind drivers to slow down near school zones and school buses as schools start. Extra officers will patrol these areas to enforce traffic laws and heavy fines may be applied for passing buses with flashing red lights — the department emphasizes student safety. KRGV
TRAVEL NEWS
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Edwards Abstract and Title Co. 145th Anniversary BBQ
11 AM – 2 PM — Region One Education Service Center — Free entry — Celebrate 145 years of service with food, entertainment, and community spirit.
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Sul Ross Lobos vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football
1-4 p.m. — Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling college football matchup as the Sul Ross Lobos face off against the Vaqueros.
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