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

Thursday, August 30, 2012  After throwing the shot put in the 2012 London Olympics, Auburn junior and Rio Grande City alum returned home to an olympic-sized celebration.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Former Roma High School Assistant Football Coach Ricardo Fernandez is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually abusing two boys.

Monday, October 24, 2011  The La Grulla community is mourning tonight following the self-inflicted death of a high school football player.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Sunday Sports Extra takes a look at the Starr County rivalry between Rio Grande City and Roma, and the different approaches both teams took to the game.

Friday, September 23, 2011  Rio Grande City beat Roma to win the 'Starr County Super Bowl' during a 61-28 game on Friday night.

Friday, September 23, 2011  For the 1st time ever, Roma & Rio Grande City go into their rivalry game tied atop District 32-4A, adding extra flavor to the Starr County Super Bowl.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Autopsy results show a 16-year-old Roma High School basketball player who died last month suffered from a rare heart valve problem.

Monday, February 01, 2010  The Rio Grande Valley's newest high school football coach spoke about what the UIL realignment means for his team.

Thursday, February 19, 2009  Several local girls high school basketball teams are headed to the next round of playoffs.