Local law enforcement presence increases ahead of Fourth of July festivities

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Local law enforcement will increase patrols across Hidalgo County ahead of the Fourth of July and summer festivities.

The McAllen Police Department is one of several agencies partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation in the Independence Day Holiday Impaired Driving Mobilization Campaign.

The campaign aims to keep roads safe by keeping an eye out for drunk drivers and reducing DUI-related injuries and fatalities.

Local law enforcement reminds drivers to never drive under the influence and to plan for a sober ride.