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

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.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A bill that would bring a medical school to the Rio Grande Valley has passed in the Texas State Senate.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A bill that would merge UTPA and UTB as well as create a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley has passed an important legislative hurdle.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley is one step closer to getting a medical school tonight.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker has filed a bill to create civil unions for same-sex couples in the Lone Star State.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  AT&T is now using social media tools to host the “It's a Great Day to Love a Soldier” event.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Texas state senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa has  filed legislation that would legalize video lottery games, a form of slot machine, in Texas.

Friday, March 04, 2011  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker has filed legislation that would legalize video lottery slot machines at racetracks and Indian reservations in Texas.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Two Rio Grande Valley lawmakers have filed bills that would authorize southbound inspections for cars and pedestrians headed into Mexico.

Monday, March 09, 2009  The Texas Transportation Commission voted to approve improvements to U.S. Highway 281 and roads linking the Port of Brownsville.

Thursday, February 12, 2009  State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa announced a funding source has been found to fix Highway 281.