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

Today at 11:50 AM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The kick-off to hurricane season is only 2 weeks away, which means many of you are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Strong northern winds have prompted authorities to temporarily shut down two popular beaches on South Padre Island.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.

Monday, April 29, 2013  While the recent rains have been great for dry lawns and flower beds, it does not mean city water restrictions will be lifted.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A roof collapsed near the room of a 16-year-old in Los Fresnos on Sunday.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The National Weather Service warns of torrential rainfall across parts of the Rio Grande Valley.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The last time the Rio Grande Valley has seen this type of drought was from 1988 to 1990.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Water resources drying up leaving valley farmers, growers and ranchers in the lurch.