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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Just a few days ago this lesser nighthawk was carefully tucking two eggs beneath her as she incubated them in the arid ranch land of Deep South Texas.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The morning seems to begin normally at the Altamira oriole nest in the towering oak, as a parent descends to the opening and feeds the young.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  It all starts with a few strands of plant fiber and some string attached to the uppermost branches of a chaparro prieto, but in three weeks of steady work this Altamira oriole will create an intricately woven nest some two feet in length that is constructed securely enough to withstand the gusty winds of Deep South Texas.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The latest forecast for a tropical wave that appears to be on a direct course for the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  A tropical wave is heading our way but for now, there is only a slight chance of it turning into a tropical cyclone.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  A Cuban man is behind bars after being arrested for robbing two banks in downtown Brownsville over the past month.

Friday, July 15, 2011  The City of Alton is working on a center that promises to boost the economy and also help cooks and bakers become business men and women.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's idea to celebrate an NBA championship with something other than a ring is being soundly rejected by his players and his coach.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea is expected to end up near Florida but it will be influencing weather patterns over the Rio Grande Valley.

Monday, July 12, 2010  A Pharr police officer has been fired after being named in a scheme to buy weapons and bulletproof vests for Mexican drug cartels in exchange for cocaine.

Friday, September 18, 2009  A Cuban man is behind bars in the Rio Grande Valley after he allegedly lied about being an American citizen at the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge.

Monday, August 24, 2009  Two Cuban men and a woman are behind bars in Reynosa after being linked to auto theft ring that targeted cars in the Rio Grande Valley.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  A Cuban national being held on immigration violations died at a Rio Grande Valley hospital this week.

Friday, November 07, 2008  Forecast Track & Imageries of Hurricane Paloma

Thursday, November 06, 2008  Hurricane Paloma is stronger and better organized as it makes its way toward Cuba.