Fine dust triggers smoke alarm at Hidalgo County Courthouse

HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Courthouse was evacuated Thursday afternoon as a precautionary measure after fine dust triggered the smoke alarm. At approximately 12:04 p.m., a smoke alarm was activated at the courthouse, indicating a possible issue in stairwell on the seventh floor, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Courtrooms, officer personnel, [...]