Mercedes water closures to last up to 8 hours

MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Mercedes is advising residents of an emergency water closure.

The advisory was announced Wednesday afternoon at approximately 3 p.m.

Surrounding areas of Baseline Road, North FM 491 and Starr Street will be affected, according to the city.

City officials say the water closure is estimated to last up to eight hours.

ValleyCentral will provide updates as they become available.