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

Monday, May 20, 2013  As the summer quickly approaches, the number of drivers on Texas roads is expected to increase significantly, but so will the number of accidents.

Friday, March 15, 2013  For over a year Representative Sergio Munoz, Jr. wrote and re-wrote a piece of legislation—he said will keep students across Texas safe from stray bullets.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  There are laws that protect TxDOT when it comes to damages to cars by certain road hazards.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A man was rewarded for kindness after he replaced crosses that were stolen from a highway memorial.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Deep wounds have been reopened for an Edinburg family still trying to cope with the loss of not one but two loved ones.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A Harlingen-based company with 25 pending public works contracts throughout the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas has filed for bankruptcy.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The heavy machinery is in. The flood-blocking brush is out.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  It's the first week of classes but authorities are reminding UTPA students about the consequences of drinking and driving.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has increased the speed limits along highways in the Rio Grande Valley.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  State officials are considering the first 85 mph speed limit in Texas on a 41-mile segment of toll road set to open between Austin and San Antonio.

Monday, June 04, 2012  A drainage ditch is supposed to help alleviate flood waters. But what happens when a ditch isn't properly maintained?

Friday, May 18, 2012  The Texas Department of Transportation launched its 11th Annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign on May 1st until June 3rd, including Memorial Day weekend.  Ruby Martinez with TxDOT and Trooper Johnny Hernandez joined us this morning to talk more about the initiative.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Covered by two wooden boards and a cinder block, a sinkhole hole has existed for several weeks on FM 508 outside of Harlingen.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The angelic-like peace and quiet of a neighborhood on the outskirts of Mercedes has been washed out by the sounds of speeders.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  San Benito C.I.S.D police pull over their first driver since new speed limit signs were installed outside Leal Elementary School on South FM 732.