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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Hidalgo County Mayors gathered today to commend a decision made yesterday by a state senate committee to create a split campus for the proposed South Texas medical school.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The location of the Rio Grande Valley’s prospective medical school is now the center of debate.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A bill to help protect rural school campuses has been tentatively approved by the House of Representatives.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A final vote from the Texas House of Representatives is expected on Thursday regarding the SpaceX Bill.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Lottery Commission won't be abolished after all.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- casting doubt on the entire lottery statewide.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A state representative is pushing a bill that would reduce punishments for some drug cases.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would require convicted sex offenders to identify themselves and their crimes if they use social media.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A bill that would create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed its third and final reading in the Texas House of Representatives.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A bill that would create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed its second reading in the Texas House of Representatives.

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.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to be able to get a driver's license in the Lone Star State.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two new bills would make it difficult for people who get government assistance to buy for junk food and energy drinks for their kids.

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, February 04, 2013  A south Texas legislator wants to lower the decades old drinking age of 21 to 18 for those on active duty in the military.