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

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Mauro Ruiz Cisneros claims corrupt high ranking officials stole his family's property, about 90-thousand acres to be exact.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  A jury in Washington DC handed down a verdict finding a Gulf Cartel leader from Camargo guilty of drug trafficking.

Saturday, January 28, 2012  Sullivan City police say over 360 pounds of marijuana was found inside illegal immigrant's car.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  More than 100 people with outstanding traffic tickets in Hidalgo and Starr Counties are behind bars following four months of work two international crossings.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  When you think of the men and women who work at the ports of entry for the Office of Field Operations … you wonder what connection they’d have with a popular tourist attraction in the valley?  Well, in this morning Customs and Border Protection report, the Border Patrol’s Irma Chapa takes us to a place that literally draws in thousands of visitors each year, especially during peak winter Texan months.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  A Starr County family is asking for help fearing their teenage daughter may be in one of the most dangerous areas of the Mexican border.

Friday, November 11, 2011  The Mexican Army uncovered a drug bunker across the border from Rio Grande City on Wednesday.

Friday, November 11, 2011  The Mexican Army, in conjunction with the Mexico's Attorney General's Office, incinerated more than 36 tons of marijuana in Reynosa on Thursday.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  American officials were put on alert in Starr County after reports of gunmen involved in a gun battle on the Mexican side of the border fleeing into the United States.

Monday, October 24, 2011  More than 600 Mexican troops have arrived to patrol a troubled area of the border across the Rio Grande from Starr County.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Mexican soldiers made an interesting discovery at a building under construction in Camargo just south of Rio Grande City.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Some eight gunmen reportedly crossed into the United States in Starr County following an armed clash with Mexican soldiers.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  He was on the run for more than four years but now he’s behind bars under a $1 million dollar bond.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Close to two tons of marijuana is off the streets after a seizure just across the border from Rio Grande City.

Monday, August 29, 2011  A major operation by Mexican federal police south of Rio Grande City ended with the arrest of top leader for the Gulf Cartel and six other men.