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

7 minutes ago  The Coastal Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife has a big job, monitoring four million acres of saltwater, including the states bays and estuaries and out to ten nautical miles in the Gulf of Mexico.

11 minutes ago  No matter what you do for a living, you probably work hard at it.

Yesterday at 11:55 PM  An 86-year-old man was struck and killed by another 86-year-old man in an auto pedestrian accident.

Yesterday at 4:52 PM  A toddler was put in danger after his parents decided to smoke synthetic marijuana inside their vehicle.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A family pet was attacked and killed by two pit bulls. Brittany Hickel was devastated when she saw her 300lb. Alpaca named 'Kimo' dead. She said he didn't stand a chance.

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.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A family dispute leads to a man assaulting a woman with a cable box.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A 3rd grader used his backpack to sneak a toy gun into Lopez-Riggins Elementary School on Wednesday was caught.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Elderly man in ICU after getting stung by more than 200 bees

Friday, May 17, 2013  Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.