Crime & Safety Report for 742 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570

Review crime and safety information near 742 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$140,000 | 2 bd | 1 ba | 888 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 143 offenders within 5 miles and 72 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

143 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 742 S Texas Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570

143 Registered Offenders Nearby
20 Rape
49 Child Involved
37 Assault
81 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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SHIRA, RONALD LEE

54 years old

1137 S ILLINOIS ST MERCEDES, TX, 78570
0.3 High
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IBARRA, ERICK I

45 years old

LAST REPORTED ADDRESS - OUT OF STATE MERCEDES, TX, 78570
0.4 High
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ALDAPE, CARLOS MARTIN

64 years old

528 W 3RD ST APT 4 MERCEDES, TX, 78570
0.3 High
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ARREGUILLAR, RAUL

61 years old

RELOCATION MERCEDES, TX, 78570
0.4 High
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CABRERRA, ISAIAH

34 years old

1304 S TEXAS AVE UNIT A MERCEDES, TX, 78570
0.4 High

72 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

72 Crime & Incidents by Severity
4 Severe
5 Medium
8 Low
55 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Fire

07/16/2026 06:51 PM

S Oregon Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

 MEDIUM

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel request a fire unit to assist at a location on South Oregon Avenue in Weslaco, Texas, possibly related to a prisoner-in-custody situation.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 06:40 PM

S Oregon Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was made for a 7-year-old male who fell down near South Oregon Avenue. A lift assist was requested at the scene.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 01:51 PM

Santa Maria Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services requested for an elderly male with migraines near Santa Marta Avenue in Weslaco. He is conscious and breathing.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:52 AM

E 10th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman with high blood pressure was reported near East Tenth Street at a daycare. The patient appears conscious and breathing.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 12:44 AM

E 18th St, Weslaco, TX 78596

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency appears to involve an elderly female bleeding from the mouth near East 18th Street. She is conscious and breathing.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-MERCEDES0.4 mi
MERCEDES EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM0.5 mi
MERCEDES EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY0.5 mi
MERCEDES H S0.5 mi
TRAVIS EL0.6 mi
JOHN F KENNEDY EL0.7 mi
RUBEN HINOJOSA EL0.9 mi
SGT MANUEL CHACON MIDDLE1.1 mi
TAYLOR EL1.1 mi
MERCEDES DAEP1.2 mi
MERCEDES ACADEMIC ACADEMY1.2 mi
SOUTH TEXAS ISD HEALTH PROFESSIONS1.8 mi
SOUTH TEXAS ISD SCIENCE ACADEMY1.9 mi
SOUTH TEXAS ISD VIRTUAL ACADEMY1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 742 S Texas Ave in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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