Matthew T. Wilson

Reporter

[Colleen DeGuzman @acolleendg]

The recent death of a Cuban detainee at federal immigration camp in El Paso was ruled a homicide.

His autopsy report, released an hour ago, says he died because there was so much pressure on his neck and chest that he couldn't breathe.

@TexasTribune

https://t.co/6q0dx2Zwo6

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

The city of Progreso purchased a $13,000 barbecue pit from City Manager Pedro “Pete” Treviño’s brother without soliciting bids or quotes from other businesses.

https://t.co/4j1kj9lZJH via @CBS4RGV

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

A judge Tuesday threatened to hold witnesses in contempt — and maybe jail them — if they do anything that further delays proceedings for Edinburg CISD's naked exercise lawsuit ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/2GN0aCNnSN

[Rio Grande Valley Business Journal @RGVBizJournal]

Rhodes Enterprises makes a $100M Rio Grande Valley rental bet.

#RhodesEnterprises #BuildtoRent #McAllenHousing #SouthTexasRealEstate #RhodesLiving #TresLagos #VillasonWare #McAllen #Brownsville

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

Businessman with links to Rio Grande Valley politicians pleads not guilty to drug trafficking, money laundering charges https://t.co/FjBFdOvupL via @CBS4RGV

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

BREAKING:

Federal agents executed a search warrant at McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo’s house today.

https://t.co/NOf7nkVDO0 via @CBS4RGV

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

“It’s not on a food truck, I think it’s just — uh, I don’t know guys,” Bianca said. “If you can just go over there, if you can kind of look around for it please? It should be over there somewhere.”

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

Past a “Private Property” sign, in a parking lot owned by SpaceX, sits a bulletin board.

It’s where the city of Starbase posts agendas for City Commission meetings.

https://t.co/8zk4coV24e via @CBS4RGV

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

The Rio Grande Valley’s largest newspaper publisher is scrapping its press and outsourcing to Mexico

https://t.co/yMgSw46f8s

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

Armando Adan Aguilar Jr., 45, of Mission distributed “thousands of kilograms of cocaine,” according to the criminal complaint against him.

Aguilar donated more than $25,000 to local politicians — partnered with others on business deals.

Details: https://t.co/6P7vl38PSv

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

A city administrator from Progreso was shot Thursday afternoon during a bizarre incident that apparently involved a mysterious man with a mohawk.

https://t.co/jpCMCviSkA via @CBS4RGV

[CBS 4 News @cbs4rgv]

Report: ‘Catastrophic loss of life’ real threat for Brownsville firefighters at SpaceX explosion grounds https://t.co/D6HvqexDe2

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

The city of Starbase is holding its first-ever City Commission meeting #rgv

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

Tonight the @MercedesSchools board approved a separation agreement with Superintendent Ben Clinton after his DWI arrest earlier this month. Clinton's been on leave since last week.

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

The @hidalgo_isd school board named J.A. Gonzalez lone finalist for superintendent Monday. Gonzalez previously served as superintendent in McAllen and Harlingen. Hidalgo's been without a permanent superintendent since Xavier Salinas retired in November.

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

The @Edinburgcisd School Board may suspend Superintendent Mario Salinas next week

https://t.co/fbHtGniGRM

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

Former Mexican official sentenced to 5 years in prison for smuggling drugs
https://t.co/bsweVuOnzm via @CBS4RGV

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

After a vote Thursday, @utrgv may buy @monitornews's McAllen building 👇

https://t.co/YhwmgOYBD5

[McAllen ISD @McAllenISD]

Rowe Head Football Coach/Athletic Coordinator Flores stepping down https://t.co/OfjQ0we7Er

[Dina Arévalo @PhotogDina]

Less than a week after Fire Chief Adrian Garcia resigned, the @CityOfMissionTX has narrowed its candidates for interim chief to Asst. Chief Randy Cruz & Union President Mike Silva, whom they are currently interviewing. #RGV

[Matthew T. Wilson @TheMattTWilson]

A year ago Mission PD responded to an elementary teacher allegedly found passed out drunk in her classroom w/ a few empty bottles of vodka. She wasn't charged and MPD's decision making process wasn't particularly clear in that situation either:

https://t.co/kbKLG28nbV

[Dave Hendricks @dmhj]

Back in June, @Mission_PD detained Ismael Cantu Jr. on suspicion of DWI

Mission, though, concluded Cantu was so intoxicated they couldn't keep him in jail

Cantu was released to an emergency room — and officers waited more than 4 months to arrest him

➡️ https://t.co/VRi0jk64Gd