We asked Mayor Pro Tem if she thought others might find it suspicious that her husband was appointed to Emergency Manager after firing the former Manager. Here’s her response:
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“It’s political corruption at its finest in the city of #Escobares,” said Mayor Ivan Escobar. 5 city employees were fired by council members Thursday’s meeting. People in attending the meeting were then hired on by the council—including family members.
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The mother of #MelissaLucio, Esperanza, spoke few words throughout today's rosary and vigil with area leaders. Esperanza prays for her daughter's life who is set to be executed in 5 days. Full story tonight at 10 on #NBC23 and #CBS4. #TexasNews#RGV#Harlingen#Brownsville
#HAPPRENINGNOW: #MelissaLucio’s mother holds a rosary at her home joined by Senator Eddie Lucio and LULAC’s Johnny Mata to pray for Melissa Lucio. This is in an effort to bring attention to Lucio’s controversial case. Lucio is scheduled to be executed on April 27th, next week.
Some truck drivers report a 10 hour wait versus the usual 3 to cross the Pharr International Bridge. This comes two days after Gov. Abbott orders DPS to inspect all commercial vehicles. More tonight on @kveotv23@cbs4rgv#rgv#pharr
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Harlingen Police confirm the woman whose body was found on Saturday, is now being investigated as a homicide.
Police say she died from a gunshot wound.
Our @IriskaramiTV spoke to her family last night -> https://t.co/ozWOEFMqB4
“All we know is that it had to be someone she knew because the door was not broken or kicked in. She opened the door to someone that she knew,” said Rosalinda Valdez, mother of the late Kristina Torres.
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Today I spoke with the family of Kristina Torres who was found dead in her #Harlingen home on Saturday. If you know any information about the incident, you are encouraged to call Harlingen crime stoppers at (956)425-TIPS #RGV#RgvNews#Texasnews
This is Kristina Torres. Torres was only 35-years-old when family and #Harlingen police found her body in her home on Saturday. Now, the family is left with questions. If you know any information, call Harlingen #Crime Stoppers at (956) 425-8477.
#UPDATE : Spokesperson Ryan Greenfeld with @BPUB_Tweets provides this update:
"Our investigation is still ongoing, but, at this time, we cannot say for certain what information or data, if any, has been impacted as a result."
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Spent some time on the phone with a @BPUB_Tweets customer who is concerned about the late notices her and neighbors are receiving even though they have paid. BPUB said this is due to security precautions following what they call 'a data security incident.'