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Public Safety news from McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.
Public SafetyDoctor Accused of Removing Wrong Organ Leading to Patient's Death Was Driving Lyft When Arrested
A Florida surgeon accused of causing a patient’s death by removing the liver instead of the spleen during surgery was arrested while driving for Lyft in a dramatic confrontation, as shown in body camera footage obtained by NBC News. The video reveals Walton County Sheriff’s deputies approaching Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky’s Mitsubishi SUV with guns drawn on April 13. Shaknovsky, 44, appeared confused as officers handcuffed him at a busy intersection in Miramar Beach, Florida, while passengers sat in the back seat. The arrest stemmed from a second-degree manslaughter charge related to the death of 70-year-old William Bryan during a laparoscopic surgery on August 21, 2024. Shaknovsky’s medical license was suspended shortly after the incident, and he faces additional lawsuits for alleged medical negligence. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison. Lyft has not commented on the matter.
Sharyland Water Supply Corporation end boil water notice
ALTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Sharyland Water Supply Corporation ended its boil water notice on Friday. The public water system issued the notice on Wednesday after a main line was damaged during repairs, posing a risk of contamination in the water. On Thursday, Sharyland WSC said it was waiting on test results to confirm if [...]
'Wonderful update': 2-year-old boy recovering after near-drowning at swimming pool, police say
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg police provided an update on a near-drowning incident that happened at a swimming pool last month. On March 24, officers responded to a call just after 12 p.m. and found a 2-year-old child unresponsive after being pulled out of a swimming pool. He was immediately taken to a local hospital [...]
Public SafetyUPDATE: Rodriguez Surrenders to McAllen Police
McAllen Police Officers are asking the public’s assistance in locating Carlos Agusta Rodriguez.
Public SafetyTexas Identifies Deficiencies at Camp Mystic That Could Delay Summer Opening
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services has sent a letter to Camp Mystic outlining several areas that require attention before the camp can open for the summer season in 2026. According to the document, while the camp meets some criteria, multiple areas fall short of full compliance. One major concern is the absence of official FEMA flood zone maps, which are necessary to determine whether the camp’s facilities and cabins are located within a floodplain. The maps must also clearly define the camp’s property boundaries and the cabins’ proximity to risk-prone areas. Other deficiencies include inadequate communication with parents regarding flood zones, the lack of an evacuation plan for flash flood alerts, and the absence of protocols for handling severe injuries or fatalities. Authorities clarified that the review was based solely on submitted documentation and does not assess the camp’s actual implementation or operational capacity. Camp Mystic has 45 days to address the issues and resubmit its plans to the state health department. The camp’s reopening plans have sparked outrage among families of the victims of the historic July 4th floods, which claimed the lives of 25 campers, two teenage counselors, and co-owner Dick Eastland. In response, Camp Mystic stated it is carefully reviewing the notification from the Texas Department of Health Services and is working collaboratively with the department. “Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our campers, and we look forward to continuing Camp Mystic’s nearly century-long mission and ministry of providing girls with a Christian camp experience that fosters physical, mental, and spiritual growth,” the camp said.
Public SafetyBrownsville Woman Arrested After Impersonating Federal Agent in Dual Fraud Schemes
A 29-year-old Brownsville resident is now in federal custody for impersonating a federal agent and wire fraud.
Public SafetyTRAFFIC ALERT: Bales Rd. Street Closure, April 23rd-May 5th
Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas – Bales Road will be closed to thru traffic between S. 10th St. and S. 2nd St. from April 23 through May 15 as part of the S. 2nd Street at Byron Nelson Drainage Improvements project, which includes installation of new drainage infrastructure to enhance roadway conditions and improve stormwater management. The post TRAFFIC ALERT: Bales Rd. Street Closure, April 23rd-May 5th appeared first on Texas Border Business.