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

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Two soldiers from North Carolina are behind bars in the Rio Grande Valley after authorities learned that they were wanted for military desertion.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Convention organizers say the 2012 Democratic National Convention will be extremely accessible to the general public.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Charlotte, N.C.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Spc. Lisandro Pulido has served in the US Army since 2008, and just returned from his second deployment from Afghanistan. He said being back home from fighting overseas is a huge relief for him and his family.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Authorities believe a missing North Carolina woman and her child may be in the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  The sunny beaches of South Padre Island are the perfect destination for Spring Breakers from as far as Indiana. They said they're far enough from home, but without having to cross into Mexico.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Military officials said a soldier from Texas and from Denver have died in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Evangelist Billy Graham has been admitted to an Asheville hospital for treatment for pneumonia.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  A Mission man is behind bars in North Carolina after allegedly transporting a half-ton of marijuana and $1.1 million dollars in cash.

Friday, November 27, 2009  An Edinburg woman faces extradition to North Carolina after being accused of helping her illegal immigrant husband in a foiled kidnapping plot.

Monday, October 12, 2009  A Mission trucker is facing drug charges after authorities in North Carolina allegedly found 1,758 pounds of marijuana hidden in a shipment of limes.