Three arraigned in murder arson case in Harlingen
In Harlingen three people Gregorio Ramirez 33 Mayra Camero 22 and Jesus Ramirez 30 were arraigned on charges tied to a man found dead in an irrigation canal. Ramirez faces first-degree murder and other felonies with bond at 800000. Camero is charged with first-degree murder and related counts with bond 500000. Ramirez 30 faces organized crime and obstruction charges with bond 195000. The incident began after witnesses heard a dispute in a Best Western parking lot followed by a gunshot as a truck departed.
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Harlingen study urges upscale hotel convention center
A recent feasibility study by HVS Consulting concludes an upscale hotel and convention center would become Harlingen’s centerpiece and top choice for Rio Grande Valley conferences. The city currently lacks a convention center, prompting groups to meet elsewhere.
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Alvarez named to Texas Workforce Commission post
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Julian Alvarez of Harlingen to the Texas Workforce Commission. Former president and CEO of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, he has coordinated economic development programs. His term expires February 1, 2017.
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Amusements and Obituaries and Education Notes
A compact page note covers amusements crosswords and obituaries along with education and opinion items. It highlights local events and readers’ notices with brief summaries and guidance for community readers.
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Punk-69 wins Houston battle for Playboy Mansion trip
Local trio Punk-69 defeated rivals in a Houston battle of the bands earning a Beverly Hills Playboy Mansion party invitation. Lead guitarist Jose Cisneros, 19, says the trip felt like a dream, opening life among actors and celebrities as brothers Jose and Adrian Cisneros and Rafael Lucio push their three-year project.
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Cameron County Sees Strong Early Voting Turnout
Cameron County reports 10,333 ballots cast in the first week of early voting with 8,296 Democratic and 2,037 Republican voters. Elections official Remi Garza cites higher than typical presidential year participation, noting expanded races on the ballot and heightened interest in the presidential race as drivers.
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