In Hidalgo, firefighters are working to figure out what caused an early morning fire.
Crews are now tearing down the building located near 10th Street and High Lowe Drive.
The fire broke out just after 2 A.M. And fire crews from McAllen, Pharr, Alamo, Mission, Edinburg, San Juan, and Hidalgo worked for about an hour to put out the blaze. The fire remains under investigation.
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In Mission, an undercover operation leads to the arrest of a woman charged with prostitution identified as Yadira Lozano.
According to investigators, Lopez would advertise on Facebook offering massage services. Police discovered she was also prostituting herself running the so-called massage business out of an apartment she was renting for that reason alone.
"It was a small time business, open in a residential area. When we executed the search warrant, there were children playing and that's just not a good combination for allowing criminal activity to occur in a neighborhood." Jody Tittle, Spokesperson for the Mission Police Department.
Lopez faced a judge today for that prostitution charge and was handed a 20 thousand dollar fine.
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Mission - Exclusive images of a man who was shot at twice by a homeowner who took Justice into his own hands.
The suspect was later found at a hospital where he was receiving treatment for his gunshot wounds. I spoke with the homeowner who says the only reason he fired his gun was to protect his family.
These are exclusive images shared by the homeowner that show the intruder at the family's home this morning. The homeowner tells Fox 2 he woke up during the night I saw the intruder in his backyard through the surveillance cameras.
“The homeowners did the shoot towards the male subject that was on his property. The male subject was then seen fleeing the property and jumped the fence” -- Celina Flores (Hidalgo county Sheriff’s Spokesperson)
The police showed up at his house in the 7000 block of North bentsen Palm Drive to copy of the surveillance footage which helped them identify the suspect.
“Investigators responded to that local hospital and through the investigation it was determined that it was the same male subject that was on the property” -- Celina Flores (Hidalgo county Sheriff’s Spokesperson)
Although he failed at taking anything with him, County authorities say he faces criminal trespassing charges. He is expected to be released from the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is set to face charges later this week.
Texas law states “A person is Justified in using deadly force against another to protect land or tangible, movable property” they will not be criminally charged. (Texas Penal code 9.42)
This incident continues under investigation tonight but according to police, the homeowner was in his right to fire at the suspect as he was illegally trespassing this property.
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The FEMA Disaster Center will officially open its doors to all residents of Hidalgo County who were affected by recent storms.
Not only for homeowners but business owners also-- who have suffered any damage can apply for assistance.
These business loans will be available by the u-s small business administration with low interest rates.
To apply you can call 1-800- 621- FEMA. Log into www. Disasterassistance.Gov
Or download the "FEMA" app to your mobile phone. The fema center will open Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm and will be located at 115 south Mayberry street in Mission.
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MISSION - A 14-year-old is hospitalized after he has an argument with another teen that ends in a shootout.
According to authorities, the two minors shot each other, after a disagreement about money.
It was the mother of one of the teens that alerted Hidalgo County authorities that her son had just been shot.
It was close to midnight on Sunday that county authorities responded to the home on the 8000th block of Senecio St in Mission.
According to nearby residents, the two teens live just next door to each other.
The younger teen's family told authorities a shotgun and a .40 caliber handgun were fired.
A family member of the 14 year old, told Fox 2 News off camera, the boy had to undergo surgery for the severity of his injuries.
He is expected to have a second operation tomorrow morning.
The 16-year-old has since been released from the hospital and is back at his home.
It's still unknown if any of the teens will face charges.
We will keep you updated as we learn more.
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A 14-year-old shot by another teen in rural Mission, continues in critical condition after a second surgery this morning.
Family members tell Fox 2 News exclusively, that the second surgery went well. However, a third operation will be needed as the reconstruction near his hip is still underway. The 14-year-old was shot by a 16-year-old after they both got into an argument over money, Saturday night on the 8000th block of Senecio Street.
Hidalgo County authorities keep investigating. No word yet if any of the teens will face any charges.
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Mission - The two women we reported on yesterday who were caught stealing from a donation box in Weslaco have now been arrested.
Authorities told Fox 2 News that these women were found in Mission and they have probably been robbing donation boxes for about a year at different locations. One woman is from Weslaco.
Tomorrow they will both be brought before a judge.
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A McAllen High School Assistant Principal is caught with cocaine.
It happened on the 200 block of Thornwood Drive in Mission in late May.
Agents say they watched as a man walked up to 40 year old, Jacob Michael Camacho's truck and then walked away.
When Camacho drove off, officers stopped him.
Camacho let them search the truck and they found 0.6 grams of cocaine.
He was booked a few weeks later and charged with possession of a controlled substance and given a $5,000 bond.
Mcallen ISD placed him on administrative leave but, he still remains employed. We'll keep you updated as new information is released.
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Mission (KFXV) -- The southern part of the city of Mission is one of the areas hit the hardest by last month's storms. According to FEMA officials in the valley they have been unable to approve federal aid for some with several houses built on the same lot.
Fema is required to request a land title to verify ownership but the process will stop if the second person or family on the same property cannot present a different title.
If you are in this situation on a piece of land where there are several houses are built-- immediately seek assistance with the FEMA Recovery Center in Mission located on 115 Mayberry Street and ask to speak with a legal assistance representative.
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Madero -- 24 year old, Eloy Limon dies after initiating an 8 mile high speed chase with DPS just south of the Mission area.
According to DPS-- while driving on FM 1016, Limon lost control of his white pick up truck, and it rolled over. He was ejected from his vehicle during the rollover. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officials say alcohol could've been a factor in this fatality.
This case is under investigation.
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MISSION (KFXV) -- An exclusive video from a Fox 2 Viewer of an accident in Mission.
You can see as fire officials are surrounding a person and giving him CPR. An ambulance also arrives on scene. We spoke to mission police just minutes ago they tell us the man being tended to died. He's in early 40's. His name has not been released and a preliminary investigation revealed the man struck a vehicle on 495 near Shary Road. The investigation continues. No other injuries reported.
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MISSION (KFXV) -- Authorities still don't know if the 86 year old man who ran over and killed a woman in the H-E-B parking lot will be charged.
The case has been transferred to the Hidalgo County DA's office and a grand jury will decide whether the man is culpable.
The accident happened in Mission in the on 2409 East Expressway 83.
The man was trying to park when he hit 61 year old, Melissa Rodriguez who authorities say, was putting away her groceries into her car with her husband.
Mission authorities say the 86 year old was driving a white Chevy SUV and was trying to pull into the handicapped parking spot right next to them.
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Mission (KFXV) -- A 25 year old man confesses to transporting and distributing cocaine since he was 12 years old.
According to federal documents, Mario Alberto Garrido was detained for trying to transport 14 blocks of cocaine.
The discovery was made by an Hidalgo County Sheriff after Garrido ignored a stop sign on Dove Street.
He admitted that he would distribute the drugs to an unknown address and after would return to Mission, Texas to obtain more cocaine for shipment.
He also confessed to being involved in drug trafficking 3 to 4 times a week since he was a 12 year old boy.
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Mission (KFXV) -- The FEMA Center in Mission will stop accepting financial assistance applications one week from today on August 10th.
The Disaster Assistance Center opened their doors on June 21st, just a few weeks after heavy storms destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes in Hidalgo County.
Since then, they have helped approximately 850 residents in the area.
Granjeno was one of the towns most affected and city officials are making sure they get the word out.
FEMA Spokesperson, Rey Perez says need to get to the help center soon as their is no plans to extend the deadline.
To apply visit the FEMA Center located on 115 South Mayberry Street in Mission.
Call 1-800-621-FEMA or log on to disasterassistance.gov
The FEMA Center will keep their doors open until August 19th in case anyone needs further information after they apply.
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MISSION (KFXV) -- Police arrest two men and two minors in a church robbery case.
Deputies responded to a call from Lucero Del Norte Church located on the 5800 block of Lucero Del Norte Street. Electronics and other property were stolen. Food stored for the needy was thrown everywhere. Police arrested two male juveniles ages 13 and 14 and two men, 17 year old, Angel Reyes Soto and 18 year old, Ernesto Garza. All four were charged with burglary of a building and engaging in organized criminal activity.
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Mission (KFXV) -- Shots are fired as a man drives on expressway 83.
The man identified as Juan Gabriel Garza tried to run from police after the incident but was later arrested in the city of Peñitas.
According to authorities, Garza was charged with illicit possession of a firearm, dangerous conduct and a $525,000 bond.
The suspect is also a former convict. In the past, he had been charged with aggravated robbery and illicit possession of a firearm.
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Mission (KFXV) -- Authorities are asking for your help to find two men.
These two are identified as persons of interest in an auto theft investigation.
The stolen vehicle, described as a red 2013 Chevy Sonic, was taken from rural Mission on August 5, 2016. If you have information, call Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers Hotline at 956-668-TIPS (8477).
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McAllen, (ENTRAVISION) .- In Mission, an accident involving a white van and a pole was reported.
The incident occurred about 1:50 PM at the intersection of Conway and Business 83. Authorities were present at the scene to provide assistance to the driver of the vehicle.
A citizen reporter sent us these photographs so you can see the severity of the impact. At this time, the driver's health status is unknown.
Authorities have not provided any additional information about the possible cause of the incident and whether any other vehicle involved.
We will keep you up to date as we receive additional details.
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MISSION (KFXV) -- Police responded to Sauz Street in regards to a home burglary.
Officers were notified that the 71 year old homeowner possibly shot the intruder. Officers searched but the suspect was nowhere to be found. Minutes later a woman called police to say that her son just arrived home with a gunshot wound. The location of this call was just a couple of streets over from the original burglary call. When police got there the suspect partially barricaded himself in a laundry room. He wouldn't come out so cops had to go in and get him. The 21 year old male was arrested and hospitalized.
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MISSION (KFXV) -- Police are asking for the community's collaboration to find the person responsible of a murder.
46 year old, Jose Luis Ramirez Hernandez was taken to Mission Hospital by an unknown man who was driving a Grand Am or Grand Orix car. After identifying the victim, authorities arrived at his home where they found the doors open and started an investigation.
This afternoon an autopsy was performed on the body. The police chief added that the victim did not have a criminal background in the city. Neighbors said they are shocked and that nothing like this had ever happened before.
The man who left Ramirez in the hospital ,left staff with the wrong name and contact phone number for himself and is now pursued by the authorities as a suspect in the case.
The man was described with approximately 50 years of age, with salt and pepper hair and was wearing a dark color shirt and dark color pants.
If you have any information that could help authorities resolve the case contact the Mission Crime Stoppers at (956) 581-TIPS. your information is confidential and you could qualify for a reward.
The authorities confirmed that the family of the victim has been informed. We will continue to follow the case as further information is released.
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