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

15 minutes ago  Updated: The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., had wind speeds up to 200 mph.

Today at 8:58 AM  As high school seniors across the valley prepare to walk the graduation stage, they're preparing for their next step into the college world.

Today at 8:42 AM  As the summer quickly approaches, the number of drivers on Texas roads is expected to increase significantly, but so will the number of accidents.

Today at 8:39 AM  This week, 28,000 cities across the United States, including the City of Pharr, will celebrate "Public Works Week."

Today at 8:19 AM  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.

Today at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  In the amazing final play of a one-game playoff, The 7th-ranked Lady Hounds of San Benito beat number 2 in the state San Antonio O'Connor 3-2 to advance to the Elite Eight for the 2nd time in 3 seasons.

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