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A 10-minute lockdown was lifted at Cavazos Elementary School on Wednesday. The action followed a report of a man seen with a weapon near the campus. Both the McAllen Police Department and Edinburg CISD Police Department investigated and cleared the scene.
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A 48-year-old Edinburg woman was arrested after McAllen police linked her to a drug delivery that resulted in the overdose death of a 39-year-old man. Vanessa Denise Rico faces charges including manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance causing serious bodily injury or death. Authorities seized cocaine and packaging equipment during a search warrant execution.
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U.S. Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico held a virtual town hall at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg campus. During the event, both candidates fielded questions regarding workforce issues, cross-border trade, and the cost of living. Talarico has challenged Ken Paxton to a debate.
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A free dental clinic will be held at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg this Friday and Saturday. Services, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions, start at 6 a.m., and no insurance or ID is required. Organizers expect to serve about 700 people.
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The city of Edinburg is distributing sandbags to residents and local businesses at 1201 N. Doolittle Rd. The effort remains active through Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Residents can receive up to six bags per household, while businesses may get up to eight.
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An Edinburg roofing company is providing free tarp installations to homeowners with damaged roofs before projected weekend rainfall. Quality Home Innovations owners are helping as many people as possible. The tarps are described as a temporary fix to protect areas from incoming rain.
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