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

Yesterday at 8:42 AM  As the summer quickly approaches, the number of drivers on Texas roads is expected to increase significantly, but so will the number of accidents.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  There are laws that protect TxDOT when it comes to damages to cars by certain road hazards.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be increasing patrol from December 21 to January 1 to crack down on DWI cases.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A Harlingen-based company with 25 pending public works contracts throughout the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas has filed for bankruptcy.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The heavy machinery is in. The flood-blocking brush is out.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  With Labor Day right around the corner, the McAllen Police Department and the Texas Department of Transportation want people to drive safely.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has increased the speed limits along highways in the Rio Grande Valley.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  State officials are considering the first 85 mph speed limit in Texas on a 41-mile segment of toll road set to open between Austin and San Antonio.

Monday, June 04, 2012  A drainage ditch is supposed to help alleviate flood waters. But what happens when a ditch isn't properly maintained?

Sunday, May 20, 2012  The Texas Department of Transportation is urging the public to buckle up or face a fine as part of their annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The Texas Department of Transportation launched its 11th Annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign on May 1st until June 3rd, including Memorial Day weekend.  Ruby Martinez with TxDOT and Trooper Johnny Hernandez joined us this morning to talk more about the initiative.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Covered by two wooden boards and a cinder block, a sinkhole hole has existed for several weeks on FM 508 outside of Harlingen.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The angelic-like peace and quiet of a neighborhood on the outskirts of Mercedes has been washed out by the sounds of speeders.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Loose gravel take a toll on commuters as their windshields are chipped and nicked by rocks.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Nearly 700 new laws went into effect in Texas on September 1st. Texas motorists no longer have to worry about slowing down at sundown.