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

Yesterday at 7:26 AM  It is tuna time in South Texas.  The fruit or tuna of the prickly pear cactus is ripening, and it is a tasty treat for a variety of wildlife.

Monday, June 17, 2013  With temperatures soaring beyond the century mark in Deep South Texas, a ranch country oasis quickly becomes a magnet for wildlife.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Why not take a trip back in time this weekend, while having a little fun?

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.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A recent uptick in bee attacks across the valley has residents swarming for advice.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The sun is just peeking over the distant horizon as Captain Terry Neal makes his first wade.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Perched atop the thorny brush on Green Island, a great blue heron surveys the surroundings before dropping down to feed its pair of hungry offspring.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Farmers are being denied their allotment of water because the Donna Irrigation District says they are out.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Texas Horned Lizard, commonly called the horny toad, thrives on Mary Jo Bogatto's Cactus Creek Ranch east of Rio Hondo where she has marked 23 harvester ant beds, which are the favorite food of Texas's state reptile.

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.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Nestled on the ground amidst the clutter of leaves and sticks is a master of camouflage.  Barely discernible, except for a mere unblinking slit of eye is the pauraque.