Deadly explosion near Los Tomates Bridge Five People Reported Dead.

At 7:35 a.m. a massive and deadly explosion was reported near Los Tomates Bridge.  Five people lost their lives when the vehicles they were driving through the sentri line were caught in the middle of the explosion and debris.

Border Patrol agents and people that were driving thru the lanes started to run toward the Mexican  side of the bridge screaming and in panic asking for help from the Mexican Officials.


Valley Monitor reporters are on the scene and will inform the public of more details later on today.

UTB Staff Members caught performing sexual acts at Arts Center

Juana Martinez and Nicolas Espinoza staff members from UT were arrested earlier this morning near the Arts Center Building when students complained that a couple was performing oral sex in a parked car.  BPD  was immediately called to the area where they were able to identify the car and make the arrest.

The two staff members were taken into custody stating that they were just talking, but the man had his pants down to his knees and Miss Martinez was not wearing a bra and her blouse was open.  The University  had released a statement warning students and faculty to not engage in sexual or lewd acts in public in or around campus.  Security for the University stated that in the past two months twelve couples have been detained and arraigned with lewd charges when they discovered performing sexual acts near the Arts Center and Set B building.

Surveillance video showed that the faculty members had in fact been videotaped for at least two weeks engaging in sexual behavior near the same spot within the same vehicle.  Investigators are planning to use the footage at court day to prove at court that the couple has in fact received warnings in the past.

The University posted on their website that the faculty members were placed on paid suspension following an internal investigation that will decide if they will be able to return to work at the college.

Politiqueras Determined not to Stop: Business as usual and charting new Buses

South-most Bus Rentals is a small family business owned by the Hernandez's and Gutierrez's of Cameron County.  Erick L. Hernandez sat down with the Brownsville Monitor earlier this week and discussed the possibilities  that South-most Bus Rentals will offer to the citizens of Cameron and Willacy County.  Erick stated that the charter routes were not available last County elections because they were still dealing with some issues in the purchasing of the vehicles and proper registering of the business in Cameron County.  Mr. Hernandez stated to the Brownsville Monitor that, "We are excited of our grand opening next month, we will be able to offer charter bus rentals to the residents of Cameron County that want to be involved in the next BISD Board Elections and meetings for the cost of $8.00 dollars round trip for each individual that signs up for the trip.  We are also considering a  50% rebate for senior citizens that attend Adult Day Cares  throughout the Valley whenever elections are being held in Cameron, and Willacy Counties.

When asked about the possibility of charting the buses to senior citizens a midst last months corruption scandals involving kidnapping of senior citizens that were forced to go and cast votes towards specific candidates, Mr. Hernandez stated that either way most of the families in the area do not possess the means necessary to transport their elders, and that they are not worried about the past elections or future election scandals, "What matters is that our elders are transported safely from and to the meetings and poll stations, the rest is not our concern".


South-most rentals are located in 346 German Street near Porter High School and they will be offering free rides for Senior Citizens the whole month of October, the buses are equipped with a restroom, DVR system and HD 42 inches Plasma Screens, after casting their votes the passengers will be required to submit their ballots to the drivers of each bus and afterwards they will be able to enjoy the amenities offered in the ride.

The ballots are going to be collected at the end of the day and Mr. Hernandez promises to deliver them first hand to the proper voting authorities.