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

Yesterday at 8:58 AM  As high school seniors across the valley prepare to walk the graduation stage, they're preparing for their next step into the college world.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The City of San Benito is just the latest to jump on board with the Cameron County District Attorney Office’s anti-gambling crusade.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A retired veterinarian is suing the Texas Board of Veterinary Medicine claiming the board is violating his free speech rights.  This comes after an investigation where the vet was using a webcam to diagnose animals online.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The deadline to file taxes is Monday, April 15. While most Americans have already filed - especially those getting a refund - the IRS says 20 to 25 percent of us are going to wait until the last two weeks.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Authorities are on a alert following a jail break south of the border in Miguel Aleman, a city just across the border from Roma.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A UT- Brownsville professor said people in Mexico and particularly in Tamaulipas have had to turn to social media to stay informed about organized crime and its effects on the community.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Already a drug and weapons free zone, the Rio Hondo Independent School district is now also a balloon free zone.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The unemployment rate is still high. In the Valley the unemployment rate is at about 10.3% as of December 2012. In this competitive market it’s a fight for survival.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The IRS hopes to make it an easier year for taxpayers as they begin filing their 2012 tax returns.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Jesus Medrano is looking for a job. He doesn't think any future employer should screen his personal social media accounts as part of the hiring process.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Stop by any of the three major Valley malls and donate blood on Sunday.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Donate in our annual Battle 4 Blood Drive, brought to you by Action 4 and United Blood Services. Frank Esparza and Crystal Olvera with United Blood Services stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to talk more about the event.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Undocumented students falling under the new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are gearing up to face a tough task...filling out those applications to ensure their rights and spot at school.  The Austin-based Texas Civil Rights project is teaming up with the University of Texas Law School Pro-Bono program to help.  Attorney Amelia Ruiz Fischer joined Sunrise to discuss the clinics they'll be hosting.