Janelle Tanguma

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Reporter at KVEO-TV (Brownsville, TX)

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Mother of boy starved to death pleads guilty, will serve 20 years

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The mother accused of starving her son to death in 2021 pleaded guilty on Thursday. Sabrina Lynn Loredo, the mother of 13-year-old Jesse Harrison Jr., agreed to a plea deal and was sentenced to 20 years in prison to be served concurrently. Instead of taking her chances in trial, Loredo pled guilty to one count of manslaughter and three counts of injury to a child for the death of her son.
Whole blood availability expands to more RGV EMS agencies

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One of the victims in last week’s alleged saw attack on South Padre Island was treated for his major blood loss through a whole blood transfusion at the scene. The alleged attack took place on May 30 at Cameron County Beach Access 3. Four subcontractors were working at the site when one man, later identified as Rodriguez Zamora, allegedly grabbed a circular construction saw and attacked another worker.
Mercedes businesses see boost from EDC sign program

2 weeks ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mama Maria’s Restaurant has been a destination for authentic Mexican food since 2023. Though its bright orange exterior reads ‘Mama Maria’s Restaurant’ in big white letters, owner Bernabe Rios says many people drive by his restaurant without knowing it exists. That was until Rios signed up for the Mercedes Economic Development Corporation’s Signage Improvement Program. Now his business has a tall neon sign that stands outside and attracts customers driving by.
Edinburg CISD hires consulting firm to review Edinburg North gun incident

2 weeks ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — School board trustees with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District voted to hire a third-party consulting firm to review policies and procedures related to a gun incident involving a student. The incident occurred on May 6 when 18-year-old student Kinzey Lira was found with a handgun and a loaded magazine with ten rounds of ammunition at Edinburg North High School.
Business owners react to THC ban: ‘The answer is not prohibition, it’s regulation’

3 weeks ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 3 on Wednesday night, a bill that would ban all THC products and impact the state’s multi-billion-dollar hemp industry. Gregory Solis, the owner of CBD Wellness RGV, said the THC ban would impact thousands of businesses just like his across the state. He said roughly 50% of all the products he sells contain THC.
UTRGV approves new marine research facility

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will soon start construction on a new marine ecosystems research facility in Port Isabel. The new $21.5 million dollar project will replace five outdated portable buildings that the university has utilized for coastal research for years. The facility will nearly double the square feet of the existing setup, with a 14,000 square foot, one-story building that can withstand harsh coastal conditions.
Ribbon cutting of advanced manufacturing research facility held at UTRGV

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Leaders and the community celebrated the grand opening of a newly renovated advanced manufacturing research facility at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The $3 million state-of-the-art facility will be a hub for applied research and innovation done by students, faculty and researchers. Leaders say the hands-on experience will help prepare students for the competitive manufacturing industry.
Valley healthcare professionals attend trauma symposium at SPI

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Every year, hundreds of medical professionals from across the Rio Grande Valley gather for a trauma symposium hosted by the Trauma Regional Advisory Council-V (TRAC-V). The 6th annual symposium began on Thursday at South Padre Island. Event organizers describe the event as an opportunity for doctors, nurses, EMS personnel and paramedics to network, learn from each other, and attend lectures from local experts.
La Feria community says debris from flood still not picked up

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

LA FERIA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Nearly four weeks after devastating floods swept the Rio Grande Valley, one La Feria community is wondering how long they’ll have to live with flood debris on their property. Nearly every mobile home in the Green Bay South Community has piles of debris and trash lined along its curb. Filled with damaged air ducts, furniture, and all the remnants from the bottom of their homes, the trash has become an issue for the senior residents who live there.
Cameron County voters talk Proposition A, early voting

1 month ago | valleycentral.com | Janelle Tanguma

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first day of early voting in Cameron County got off to a slow start, according to Elections Administrator Remi Garza. The May 3 general election typically brings in less voter turnout than November elections. Garza said he expects roughly 10% of the county’s registered voters to vote during early voting and on May 3.