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Edinburg pastor accused of removing child’s clothes inside church
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Xavier Alvarez , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This person works at a church on South Business Highway 281.
A church employee in Edinburg is facing charges. The accusations involve inappropriate behavior with a child. This person works at a church on South Business Highway 281.
The investigation started after the child spoke to a parent. A detective later interviewed the child at a advocacy center. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the specific counts the employee is charged with and the time period during which the incidents allegedly occurred.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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