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

2 hours, 16 minutes ago  A proposed ban on sales of sugary sodas in public elementary and junior high schools is on its way to the governor.

Yesterday at 8:42 AM  As the summer quickly approaches, the number of drivers on Texas roads is expected to increase significantly, but so will the number of accidents.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A senate committee passes a bill requiring elected state lawmakers to take drug tests.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  GRANBURY, Texas (AP) -- Officials say at least six people were killed when a spring tornado outbreak devastated parts of North Texas, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and injuring dozens of people.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lotto fever is sweeping the Rio Grande Valley as the jackpots for two games continue to grow making the next winner a multi-millionaire.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms has new momentum in the state Senate, but it remains unclear if it has enough to become law.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The lead singer of the Grammy-winning Tejano group La Mafia has suffered head wounds in an unprovoked attack outside a Houston club.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A babysitter is arrested for allegedly not properly caring for the 3-year-old, she was hired to look after.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Concerned citizen notified police after spotting a man picking up the immigrants on the side of the road.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Harlingen man will spend nine years in prison for killing a 6-month-old Mason Villegas in a drunk driving accident.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The family of Army Specialist Kevin Cardoza will receive his body at the McAllen airport on Monday.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  One of Texas Most Wanted Sex Offenders is on the run and could be in the McAllen area.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The graduation ceremony for the University of Texas at Brownsville was originally set for Saturday.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Starr County man has used a trust to claim a $4 million dollar lotto ticket that was sold at a convenience store in Rio Grande City.