Jesse Mendez

Texas

Digital Executive Producer at KVEO-TV (Brownsville, TX)

Articles

Fallen Border Patrol Agent laid to rest

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The funeral for Border Patrol Agent Alejandro De Luna was held Tuesday in Mission. The Funeral Mass was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission, followed by the burial at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Agent De Luna, 40, was killed in a vehicle rollover while on his way to work on April 8. According to his LinkedIn account, he graduated from Mission High School in 2003.
Un herido por tiroteo en McAllen, tirador prófugo

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

MCALLEN, Texas ( ValleyCentral ) — Los oficiales de policía de McAllen respondieron a un informe de disparos escuchados el domingo por la tarde en el área de la cuadra 2200 de South 26th St.El comunicado de prensa del departamento indicó que alrededor de las 3:19 p.m., una persona resultó herida por disparos. La víctima fue trasladada y atendida en un hospital local. El tirador continúa prófugo.
Padre e hijo mueren en un accidente en US-281 al norte de Edinburg

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — El DPS de Texas está investigando un accidente fatal entre cuatro vehículos en la US 281 al sur de la FM 1017 al norte de Edinburg, según un comunicado de prensa del DPS. El Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS) informó que el accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 2:38 a. m. del lunes. La investigación inicial indicó que un Chevrolet Malibu, conducido por un hombre, circulaba en dirección norte por la US 281 en un carril con dirección sur.
Over $14M in meth hidden in shipment of bell peppers, cucumbers

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized over $14 million worth of alleged methamphetamine hidden within a shipment labeled as fresh bell peppers and cucumbers. The agency’s news release stated that on Friday, a tractor-trailer entered from Mexico and was referred for further inspection.
1 injured by McAllen gunfire, shooter at large

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen Police officers responded to a report of shots heard Sunday afternoon in the area of the 2200 block of South 26th St.The department’s news release stated that around 3:19 p.m., one person was injured by gunfire. The victim was transported and treated at a local hospital. The shooter remains at large. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-8477.
Father and son killed in crash on US-281 north of Edinburg

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Texas DPS is investigating a four-vehicle fatal vehicle crash on US 281 south of FM 1017 north of Edinburg, according to a DPS news release. DPS said the accident occurred around 2:38 a.m. on Monday. The initial investigation showed that a Chevrolet Malibu, occupied by a male driver, was traveling northbound on US 281 on a southbound lane. The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu was suspected to be driving intoxicated.
Annual BISD autism conference aims to help parents, families help children

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District held its 10th annual Autism Conference on Friday to bring awareness to parents, family members, and friends about autism. The goal of today’s conference was to help identify and provide resources for those with autistic children. “We certainly have the best and most qualified Special Education teachers in our district.
DHR Health, Texas Organ Sharing Alliance raise the flag for organ donation

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCental) — A flag-raising ceremony was held on Friday at the DHR Health Transplant Institute in honor of “National Donate Life Blue & Green Day”. DHR Health, along with the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA), celebrated donors and recipients and encouraged the public to become donors. “There are more than 100,000 people across the United States waiting for life-saving organ transplants, and about 2,000 children are waiting for a transplant as well,” said a physician.
Brownsville ISD Recycle Rally celebrates environmental education

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Brownsville Independent School District on Friday held its annual Recycle Rally. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, reflects the district’s dedication to environmental education and sustainability. It brought together students from various Brownsville schools to celebrate recycling. “We’re doing some amazing things with incorporating, making sure we have more trees in our schools.
Hidalgo County Clerk Laura Hinojosa nominated for top award

1 week ago | valleycentral.com | Jesse Mendez

EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCental) — Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa was nominated on Friday for the District Clerk of the Year Award. Hinojosa received the nod during the County & District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT) Region VIII Spring Meeting held in Eagle Pass, Texas. According to the county’s news release, every year, a county clerk and a district clerk are honored for outstanding contributions and notable service to the association, their counties, and the State of Texas.