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

10 minutes ago  A couple is facing criminal charges after an alleged night of drinking ended with them leaving two boys alone on a rural road.

1 hour, 14 minutes ago  Sullivan Elementary School students in San Benito welcomed a K-9 who is recently back on duty.

1 hour, 37 minutes ago  Some people in the Rio Grande Valley will be gathering donations for survivors of the Oklahoma tornado devastation.

Today 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.

Today at 10:56 AM  A San Benito woman is facing new criminal charges after police learned she lied during a domestic disturbance and faked her injuries to get her boyfriend in trouble.

Today at 10:25 AM  Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of raping a child in Hidalgo County.

Today at 9:40 AM  Chances are, you know someone who has cancer.

Today at 8:45 AM  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Annie” a 2 to 3-year-old female shepard mix during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Yesterday at 9:35 PM  A Harlingen great-grandmother lives in fear of losing her home.

Yesterday at 9:31 PM  Board members with the San Benito CISD will meet Thursday for a special called agenda to place Superintendent Tony Limon on suspension with pay.

Yesterday at 8:04 PM  A Brownsville man was arrested after he burned his wife with a hot iron.