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Friday, June 07, 2013  For ten plus years Rudy Flores and several others have dedicated their time to protecting the people of Linn/San Manuel. But after scandal, involving missing funds, rocked the department in 2012 and the former Fire Chief resigned—Flores said things have gone downhill.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Authorities are investigating a fatal accident took place on a rural highway just north of the Linn-San Manuel area.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Two 18-wheelers jack-knifed on Hwy 281.

Friday, December 07, 2012  It is all laid out in black and white, Domingo Hinojosa told Action 4 News. As he flips through the pages of numbers line up in columns—Hinojosa says the Hidalgo County audit conducted on the department is not factual.

Monday, September 24, 2012  One Rio Grande Valley fire department is fighting for its existence amid a criminal investigation and an audit of its finances.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  An accident between an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck shut down the northbound lanes of Highway 281 near San Manuel early Thursday morning.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  A fire that destroyed the Linn-San Manuel Volunteer Fire Department last December has been ruled as arson.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Authorities have shut down one lane of U.S. Highway 281 following a rollover accident involving an 18-wheeler headed to the Rio Grande Valley with a load of beer.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  A 3-year-old girl is listed in serious condition after her family was involved in a rollover accident west of San Manuel.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Several illegal immigrants are recovering from injuries following a rollover accident just west of Linn-San Manuel.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Charred brick and a few ruble of ash is all that remains of the Linn/San Manuel Fire Department.

Sunday, December 11, 2011  Elia Garza Vicencio has been a volunteer firefighter for the Linn-San Manuel Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. Sunday morning, she said it felt like a dream, but as she looked at a charred building, Garza Vicencio quickly understood it was no dream she was having.

Saturday, December 10, 2011  The Linn-San Manuel Volunteer Fire Department reportedly caught fire before 10:00 p.m. Saturday.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Over the years, Carlos Guerra, Jr. has watched his family’s land go up in flames.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  With wildfires erupting in the Rio Grande Valley and the Lone Star State, local firefighters are stepping up their training.