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

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities have reopened three local beaches now that high tides caused by a recent cold front have subsided.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Authorities have shut down three local beaches due to high tides caused by a cold front that blew through the Rio Grande Valley early Monday morning.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Beaches on the northern end of South Padre Island have been closed amid high tides and dangerous rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Tropical Storm Isaac is growing stronger in the Gulf of Mexico but also making an impact on coastal areas of the Rio Grande Valley.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  High tides and dangerous driving conditions have prompted authorities to shut down Beach Access 5 and 6 on South Padre Island.