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š± What new details affidavits reveal about the Edinburg daycare abuse case
Edinburg, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Edinburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What new details affidavits reveal about the Edinburg daycare abuse case
- What will Edinburgās new full-time city attorney handle next?
- How a quiet Edinburg stash house became a cartel gun hub
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Former Edinburg daycare manager ānever made an attempt to report the abuse': Docs (valleycentral.com) ā Edinburg readers are learning more about why a former Grandmaās Daycare manager was arrested again, accused of failing to report alleged abuse of a 1āyearāold boy at the now-closed Edinburg facility. An affidavit describes surveillance video, the managerās reported reactions, and the ongoing criminal case against the daycare worker charged with injuring the child. 
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2. Edinburg names Ben Alonzo as full-time city attorney (star-telegram.com) ā Edinburg has officially appointed native son Ben Alonzo as its full-time city attorney, following a May 21 City Council decision. Alonzo, an Edinburg High graduate and former deputy and interim city attorney, will now serve as the chief legal advisor to the council, city manager, and all city departments, shaping how local government handles legal and policy issues. Ā Ā Ā
3. Gulf Cartel gun smugglers plead guilty (valleycentral.com) ā Federal agents say an Edinburg man helped move dozens of guns through a local stash house as part of a smuggling scheme tied to the Gulf Cartel. Two suspects have now pleaded guilty and face up to 10 years in prison when theyāre sentenced in September. The case highlights how cartel gun-running can reach directly into Edinburg neighborhoods. Ā Ā Ā
4. McAllen is now officially a Movie Friendly City (riograndeguardian.com) ā Edinburg is highlighted as one of the Rio Grande Valley cities already recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, as neighboring McAllen just earned the same designation. State and local leaders say this status can attract film productions, boost tourism, and create jobs across the region, potentially benefiting Edinburgās creative economy too. Ā Ā Ā
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- Has anyone seen Garfield?
My sisters cat got out of the house this afternoon. He is an indoor cat and doesnāt know the dangers of being outside. He is very old and sick, canā¦ (Nextdoor Clare) - Three lost dogs at Stripes on Raul Longoria and 107
Please come get your pups and secure them for their safety and the communities. Thank you. (Nextdoor Edinburg Oldest)
- McAlister's Deli - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Edinburg. Apply here.
- Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager in Edinburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edinburg here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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