Mercedes NewsLocal news for Mercedes, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Accused killer's third trial set to begin in July- May 30, 2008 Rafael Gutierrez wrenched his way up a muddy canal bank five years ago with miles of desolate grassland around him and four stinging bullets inside him.http://www.topix.net/city/mercedes-tx/2008/05/accused-killers-third-trial-set-to-begin-in-... Mercedes police search for suspect in connection with fatal stabbing- May 28, 2008 A suspect wanted in connection with the Wednesday night killing of a Donna man here is in the custody of authori-ties. Officers arrested Silverio Guadalupe Gamez on Friday evening at the Progreso International ...http://www.topix.net/city/mercedes-tx/2008/05/mercedes-police-search-for-suspect-in-connec... Body found near Mercedes- May 26, 2008 The body of 37-year-old Luis Fernandez of Weslaco was discovered at about 4 p.m. by a passerby at Mile 2 and Mile 8 12 North, according to Department of Public Safety Trooper Johnny Hernandez.http://www.topix.net/city/mercedes-tx/2008/05/body-found-near-mercedes?fromrss=1 Mercedes Murder Suspect Surrenders to Authorities- May 24, 2008 Mercedes police have confirmed a murder suspect is now in custody. The police chief tells us Silverio Guadalupe Gamez turned himself in to authorities at the Progreso international bridge.http://www.topix.net/city/mercedes-tx/2008/05/mercedes-murder-suspect-surrenders-to-author... Crews Search River for Boy's Body- May 24, 2008 Authorities are searching for a body in the Rio Grande near Progreso. Border Patrol agents believe it may be a young boy.http://www.topix.net/city/mercedes-tx/2008/05/crews-search-river-for-boys-body?fromrss=1 Cell phones, land lines out in Mid-Valley, parts of Mission- May 23, 2008 Phone service is currently down for much of the Mid-Valley and parts of Mission.http://www.topix.net/city/mercedes-tx/2008/05/cell-phones-land-lines-out-in-mid-valley-par... |