From Harlingen, Texas: A vehicle accident occurred in Mission, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital. The incident involved a crash at a local business. Further information about the crash is available from ValleyCentral, including photos of the scene. The accident happened on Friday and emergency crews responded to the scene, which was located at a plaza in Mission.
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Elsa Fire Department warns of callers imersonating firefighters
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City of Alamo appoints new Assistant City Manager
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BROWNSVILLE POLICE, DRISCOLL HEALTH TEAM UP FOR FREE CAR SEAT SAFETY EVENT
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SPACE FEST CALLS FOR MAKERS FOR INAUGURAL MAKER FAIRE
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Valley faces another day of intense heat and humidity
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UTRGV Volleyball sweeps Texas Southern in home opener
Special to RGVSports.com The UTRGV Vaqueros volleyball team opened their home slate Tuesday with a strong 3-0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-18) victory in front of a 1,208 fans at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. The Vaqueros (2-3) leaned on right side Ema Petkovic who delivered with her first-career d...
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Los Fresnos’ Moreno earns UFC contract with win on DWCS
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Annual Sandcastle Days returns to South Padre Island
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Harlingen superintendent lands new $260K contract
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