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

7 minutes ago  A San Benito security guard is facing criminal charges after he fired a gun at a car he thought was involved in a crime.

26 minutes ago  Voting ends at 3 pm Thursday. Submit your Photo Of The Day entries by e-mailing them to share@valleycentral.com!

1 hour, 37 minutes ago  Forecasters say Tropical Storm Barry has formed off the coast of Veracruz, some 12 hours south of the Rio Grande Valley.

Today at 11:38 AM  A man is behind bars after authorities allegedly found more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a secret compartment of a cargo truck.

Today at 10:48 AM  Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a Harlingen who has been missing for more than two weeks.

Today at 8:38 AM  Fun in the sun! The old saying takes on a literal meaning during the summer when more and more people flock to local beaches.

Today at 8:21 AM  The summer is finally here which means women from across the RGV will flock to local beaches.

Today at 8:16 AM  The National Security Administration surveillance scandal has brought forth many questions from the public.

Today at 7:29 AM  "This is the next big product from Roizo. What we are is an apparel technology company."

Today at 7:26 AM  It is tuna time in South Texas.  The fruit or tuna of the prickly pear cactus is ripening, and it is a tasty treat for a variety of wildlife.

Yesterday at 11:25 PM  What started as harassing text messages to a Rio Hondo High School student has spread to several of the alleged victim’s family members and their workplaces.