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A special weather statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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A special weather statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

DIMMIT COUNTY


‘Greatly missed’: McAllen mayor pays tribute to sister, mother killed in Dimmit County

The McAllen’s mayor’s mother and sister died Friday night in a car crash in Dimmit County.

myrgv.com

All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022

Find all Texas races, including statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, ag commissioner and railroad commission; as well state legislative seats in the Texas House and Texas Senate; Congress and local San Antonio-area races, including Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, judicial seats and more.

Dimmit County election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022

Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 8, 2022. Scroll within the result embeds to see all races.

Texas county officials declare 'invasion' at southern border

Several county officials are asking Abbott to divert more resources to the border.

mysanantonio.com

Nonprofit plans to help migrants released by Border Patrol in Carrizo Springs

The City of Carrizo Springs is still determining a plan of action for migrants after they’re released by Border Patrol. Now, a faith-based ministry says they’re standing by to help but need donations.

Border Patrol to release undocumented immigrants in Carrizo Springs

Influx at the Eagle Pass Border Patrol facility leads to release of undocumented immigrants in Carrizo Springs.

New details emerge in Dimmit County Sheriff’s felony arrest; deputy also charged

A Dimmit County sheriff’s deputy was arrested this week on two felony charges from an incident that also led to the arrest of the Dimmit County sheriff, according to court documents.

Dimmit County Sheriff arrested by Texas Rangers on 3 felony charges

Charges of stalking, tampering with a witness and tampering with evidence led to the arrest of Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boyd by Texas Rangers, according to court documents.

Dimmit County Sheriff arrested by Rangers

Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boyd was arrested by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, according to a statement issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Boyd grew up in Big Wells, and took office as sheriff in 2013, with his office based in Carrizo Springs. At this time, the reason for the investigation into Boyd is unknown. “As this is […]

uvaldeleadernews.com

Nearly Everyone in Dimmit County Is Infected or Vaccinated. Now What?

Despite one of the state’s highest vaccination rates, the rural South Texas county is struggling to reach the goal of herd immunity.

texasmonthly.com

Gov. Greg Abbott draws criticism for ordering state troopers to pull over vehicles with migrants, saying it will stem COVID-19 risk

The executive order allows DPS troopers to reroute vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry. Critics say citing the coronavirus as justification is hypocritical since the governor won't let local officials require masks in public.

Authorities investigating after people in van try to kidnap student outside Crystal City middle school

Authorities in Zavala County are investigating an attempted abduction of a student outside a middle school this week.

‘I’ve lost count’: Constable says human smuggling chases increasing in Dimmit County

The Dimmit County Constable Precinct 3 said he was involved in a wild chase where several suspected migrants jumped out of a moving vehicle to get away.

Sheriff’s office warns of active scam collecting donations on behalf of injured deputy

The Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an active scam that’s asking for donations to go toward medical costs for a deputy who was shot during a traffic stop.

Texas deputy expected to recover after shot in traffic stop

Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. BIG WELLS, Texas – A South Texas deputy was expected to make a full recovery after he was shot during a traffic stop, according to authorities. Dimmit County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Joshua Garcia was questioning Rocky Carrizales during a traffic stop near Big Wells Tuesday evening when the suspect began firing at the officer, Sheriff Marion Boyd said in a Facebook post. Boyd said the deputy was hit in the lower abdomen but was in stable condition at a hospital in San Antonio, which is located about 100 miles northeast of Big Wells. He was taken to a hospital, but his condition was not immediately known.

Suspect in custody after Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot near Big Wells

BIG WELLS, Texas – A shooter is in custody after a Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot near Big Wells. The shooting happened Tuesday night near Highway 85 and FM 1867, according to Precinct 6 Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora. Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boyd said the deputy, who has not been identified, is in stable condition as of early Wednesday morning. “Thank you all for the prayers and support.”The Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office has the vicinity of HWY 85 & FM 1867 (Big Wells) CLOSED for a shooting investigation.... Posted by Constable Emmanuel Zamora, Uvalde County Pct. 6 on Tuesday, March 30, 2021Zamora confirmed that the Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting in the investigation.

Suspected Human Smuggler Leads Cops on 2-Hour Chase That Ends in San Antonio

click to enlarge ShutterstockPolice arrested a suspected human smuggler in San Antonio after a two-hour car chase that started in Dimmit County near the U.S.-Mexico border.Six suspected undocumented immigrants were also taken into custody.The chase began when Dimmit County deputies tried to pull over the driver who refused to stop, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office told KABB-TV The pursuit continued up Interstate 35 toward San Antonio, before the suspect crashed near New Laredo Highway and Cassin Road in Southwest Bexar County, according to the report.The driver leapt from the vehicle and tried to make a run. However, deputies stopped him with a stun gun. That suspect now faces charges of human smuggling and evading arrest, KABB reports.The six suspected undocumented immigrants were taken into custody at the scene.

sacurrent.com

Cotton fire smokes Batesville

Judge blames trash burn for runaway blazeJulye KeebleStaff writerMultiple fire departments, including crews from La Pryor, Batesville, Crystal City, Dimmit County and Uvalde, were dispatched Tuesday to extinguish a fire at the Winter Garden Co-op Cotton Gin in Batesville along U.S. Highway 57. Zavala County Judge Joe Luna said preliminary investigations have suggested the fire was caused by employees burning trash. The fire started at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the Zavala County Sheriffs Office closed U.S. Highway 83 briefly. U.S. Highway 57 was also closed, and traffic was re-routed to Farm-to-Market Road 117 into Uvalde. Though U.S. Highway 57 remained closed Tuesday night, at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday morning Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt.

uvaldeleadernews.com

Unique Texas town names: The story behind Dimmit County’s name

One step into Dimmit County and you can tell the rugged landscape is the stuff of Texas legend. So, not surprisingly, the county is named for a Texas freedom fighter.

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