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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A woman murdered by her own husband in broad daylight outside her home made headlines across the valley last year. The victims mom speaks out in hopes of saving a life.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Federal officials are assuring the public that the federal budget sequestration will not affect wait times at international bridges with Mexico during Semana Santa.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  An Edinburg woman is asking the public to help Edinburg police find and arrest her ex-boyfriend after he allegedly beat her up.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A man carrying a deadly strain of tuberculosis from the other side of the world is being detained right here in south Texas.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Drought conditions in the Rio Grande Valley are so bad, lawmakers are calling it a major issue with communities along the border running out of water.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  "Amy" is a survivor of domestic violence. She said her heart took control of her mind, leaving her with wounds, so deep.

Monday, December 17, 2012  As students and teachers returned to school this week, in light of Friday’s school shooting in Connecticut, school districts around the valley are re-evaluating their emergency procedures and security systems.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A broken, battered 32 year old woman says she begged her husband to stop hurting her the morning of her birthday.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  A ninth grade male student at Rio Hondo High School was suspended after he allegedly posted threats on Facebook and wrote a threatening letter.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The holidays are a time to celebrate, share delicious meals and make wonderful memories but for some, that isn't the case.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A legal advocate at Family Crisis Center in Harlingen, said when estranged romantic partners feel they are losing control of a situation then can “snap.”

Monday, September 17, 2012  Sepulveda Heyes lives just a few doors down from the Washington Circle home in Harlingen where police say they searched on Sunday for a reported bomb.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Court records show that a derogatory comment made against Islam was the motive in a weekend bomb threat at the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  A UTB student from Harlingen called in to a crisis hotline threatening to blow up the school the next time he went to class.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  After fighting for his life for a total four days, the 11-month-old is now dead. Police say his mother is allegedly to blame for the traumatic physical abuse, while her boyfriend stood by and did nothing about it.