Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  When it comes to literacy, the Rio Grande Valley ranks dead last in the state of Texas.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A bill that would create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed its third and final reading in the Texas House of Representatives.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Reading is the number one skill a child should acquire as they grow up.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Promoting literacy is the name of the game during Harlingen CISD's summer reading program kickoff.

Monday, June 18, 2012  It's a serious problem plaguing the state and school districts in the valley are working to curb it.

Monday, June 18, 2012  A new study reveals that the four counties of the Rio Grande Valley are all above the national average for illiteracy.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  State Representative Eddie Lucio III announced that he has systemic lupus.

Sunday, September 18, 2011  High school SAT reading scores this year were the lowest on record. The scores are part of the entrance exam requirements at many colleges and universities.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  It's not everyday an NFL player cruises the halls of a Rio Grande Valley elementary school, but when that player is Rio Hondo's own Roberto Garza, it's like the entire Chicago Bears team is in town.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Some Alamo school children received a special treat Monday.