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Man charged after nearly crashing truck into pool

Corey Ryan

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Four people were injured Thursday night when a man crashed a truck through a fence and nearly plunged the vehicle into a swimming pool. Maricela Villanueva, 54, of Mexico, and three children, ages 8, 6 and 2, were treated for... Full story

Pilot killed in crash remembered as avid aviator, minister

Laura B. Martinez

BROWNSVILLE — There are two things Pastor Ralph Copeland loved to do. He loved to preach and he loved to fly small airplanes - and as often as he could, he tried to tie in his passion for flying into his Sunday sermons, his daughter Tina Ruiz said. "If... Full story

Local fireworks sales brisk despite recession

Gabriel Saldaña

HARLINGEN — Local Fourth of July celebrants were out filling baskets and shopping bags with fireworks for the holiday weekend on Friday despite an uncertain economy and continuing job cuts across the country. Russell Harriman and his 9-year-old... Full story

Brownsville minister dies in plane crash at Weslaco airport

Jeremy Roebuck

WESLACO — Federal aviation investigators hope to learn more today about a plane crash at Mid Valley Airport that left a Brownsville minister dead. Emergency management officials believe Ralph Copeland, 70, flew his single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza... Full story

Men lead McAllen police on chase, flee into Mexico

Ana Ley

McALLEN — Three men suspected of carrying drugs inside a stolen truck led police on a chase through three cities Friday morning, officials said. The chase began near the intersection of 10th Street and Bales Road about 8 a.m. when officers attempted... Full story

South Padre remains popular July Fourth destination

Antonio Vindell

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — The Fourth of July weekend might not be South Padre Island's busiest one on record, but that doesn't mean business is bad. Some hotels and motels are booked for the holiday, while others reported this week that they still had... Full story

Cooks take Fourth of July event seriously

Jared Janes

IF YOU GO >> What: Fourth annual Texas Cook'em, featuring food, music and fireworks. >> Where; Edinburg Municipal Park, 714 S Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg. >> When: Event runs 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday with music beginning at 3:30... Full story

Student designs flag for new McAllen fire station

Ryan Holeywell

McALLEN - Twelve-year-old Terri Townsend couldn't stop smiling - despite the hot, humid weather - when she was honored by the McAllen Fire Department last month. Townsend received a trophy and congratulations from Deputy Fire Chief Ramon Rodriguez for... Full story

Lawsuit: Bond company charged ‘outrageous' rates to families of immigrant detainees

Jeremy Roebuck

One of the nation's largest bail bonding companies routinely overcharged immigrants seeking release from federal detention centers, according to a lawsuit filed in Houston last month. Houston-based AAA Bonding Agency required payments up to 30 percent... Full story

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

RACHEL D'ORO,

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. The former Republican vice presidential candidate... Full story

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