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

47 minutes ago  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.

Yesterday at 7:50 PM  Over 2,000 harassing calls and text message were sent to the Rodriguez family.

Yesterday at 5:45 PM  A burglary suspect is on the loose after going on a theft rampage through an RV park.

Yesterday at 5:15 PM  A TSTC student is behind bars after he allegedly used Facebook to lure a teenage boy to his dormroom for a sexual encounter.

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  With the recent vehicle accidents here in the valley, Action 4 wants to arm you with the knowledge of keeping your vehicles up-to-date in hopes of avoiding any bumps on the road.

Yesterday at 8:12 AM  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Socks" a cat, during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, June 17, 2013  An Alamo woman opened her heart, her home and her wallet to 50 cats but now more than half of them are dead after getting trapped in her home when the kitchen caught fire.

Monday, June 17, 2013  An Edinburg family continues to mourn the loss of 1-year-old Jason Luis Sosa.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Governor Rick Perry signs a bill for mandatory drug testing for some unemployment recipients.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Tropical depression two forms in the Caribbean aimed to move south of the RGV as things heat up in south Texas.