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Yesterday at 1:45 PM  Authorities are looking for two men who lead Rio Grande City police on a chase and left 21 illegal immigrants inside their SUV.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Firefighters worked to put out the flames on a two-story home in Rio Grande City.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Starr County Judge Eloy Vera is accused of tax evasion.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  An anonymous tip led Starr County HIDTA investigators and Rio Grande City police to over 6,000 pounds of marijuana in a Garceno neighborhood.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Starr County man has used a trust to claim a $4 million dollar lotto ticket that was sold at a convenience store in Rio Grande City.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  For every one illegal gambling arena that is shut down, five more pop up in its place.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  More than 800 pounds of marijuana is off the streets following a drug chase were the driver swam to Mexico.

Monday, May 06, 2013  An elementary school teacher from Rio Grande City has been suspended after a student raised allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Monday, May 06, 2013  U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is scheduled to discuss security and trade matters with local law enforcement and business officials in Rio Grande City.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance where an Escobares man allegedly shot his 40-year-old son leaving him in critical condition.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Authorities are investigating a fatal rollover accident that killed a teenage passenger and left the driver fighting for his life.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A Starr County jailer is off the job and facing criminal charges after being accused of supplying illegal drugs and tobacco to inmates in his care.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Authorities are looking for a missing Mexican man after he allegedly fled into the United States during a gun battle near Miguel Aleman.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A pursuit in Rio Grande City ended with three cars crashing on Thursday night.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Authorities are investigating an auto pedestrian accident that claimed the life of a man trying to cross the road near Rio Grande City.