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EDINBURG, Texas – The 9th Annual Labor Day DWI “No Refusal Weekend” Kick-off Press Conference will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The crackdown by municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies will run from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2.
The press conference is hosted by Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios and representatives from Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies. Guest speaker and DWI survivor Analicia Zarate will give remarks on behalf of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.
“As drivers hit the road to celebrate the Labor Day weekend, we want to remind residents that our law enforcement officers will also be on the road looking for impaired drivers,” said Palacios. “No Refusal weekend is a reminder that if Hidalgo County drivers are intoxicated and get behind the wheel, they will be arrested and charged.”
During the crackdown, anyone who refuses to provide a breath sample is subject to blood testing at the scene, a medical facility, or the nearest jail facility. “We must all work together to stop the drinking and driving epidemic that makes our roads unsafe,” Palacios said.
Along with assistance from the Hidalgo County Health Department nurses, magistrates will be on hand to issue search warrants and health care workers will be on stand-by for the blood work.
WHO: Hidalgo County DA Toribio “Terry” Palacios; Sheriff J.E. “Eddie” Guerra;; Law Enforcement Agencies from throughout the Rio Grande Valley; Mothers Against Drunk Driving, TxDOT, and others.
WHAT: No Refusal Weekend Kick-Off and News Conference
WHEN: 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29
WHERE: Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court – 100 E Cano Edinburg, Texas
All municipalities, as well as other state and county agencies, in Hidalgo County will be participating in No Refusal Weekend, including the following:
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department
Texas Department of Public Safety
Alamo Police Department
Alton Police Department
Donna Police Department
Edcouch Police Department
Edinburg Police Department
Elsa Police Department
Hidalgo Police Department
La Joya Police Department
La Villa Police Department
McAllen Police Department
Mercedes Police Department
Mission Police Department
Palmhurst Police Department
Palmview Police Department
Penitas Police Department
Pharr Police Department
Progreso Police Department
San Juan Police Department
South Texas College Department of Public Safety
Sullivan City Police Department
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Police Department
Weslaco Police Department
Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1
Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2
Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3
Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4
Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 5
Donna ISD Police Department
Edinburg ISD Police Department
McAllen ISD Police Department
La Joya ISD Police Department
PSJA ISD Police Department
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission