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• Official: Thieves Eyeing Trailers in Willacy Co. Community Play Video

  December 12, 2019 5:31 PM

  LASARA – For the past few months, the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office has seen more trailers and tractors being stolen from the Lasara area. Thanks to the community, authorities have identified a person of interest for stealing at least one trailer. It was found dumped in a field. ... more »

• 16 Pelicans Killed along Hwy 48 in Cameron Co. as TxDOT Evaluate Redesign Play Video

  October 31, 2019 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – When strong winds flow through the Rio Grande Valley from the north, a Cameron County highway becomes dangerous for drivers and pelicans. On Thursday, 16 pelicans were hit and killed, likely overnight, when they tried flying over Highway 48. Construction is already underway along the highway,... more »

• TxDOT: Cameron Co. Drivers Watch Out for Pelicans on Hwy 48 Play Video

  October 24, 2019 9:27 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation issued a weather-related pelican warning for drivers in Cameron County. The agency is asking drivers to watch out for the birds when traveling on State Highway 48 between Brownsville and Port Isabel. The median street barrier along the highway and cold... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Health Dept.: Know Where Vaping Products Come From Play Video

  September 17, 2019 5:08 PM

  EDINBURG – A spike in vaping-related illnesses and death have health officials urging e-cigarette users to stop. There are 25 cases now on record in Texas, including one from Hidalgo County. Nationwide, 380 confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette products. A local distributer... more »

• ERCOT Speaks on Emergency Alert System Play Video

  August 15, 2019 9:44 PM

  WESLACO - For a second time in a week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, issued an emergency alert, asking all Texas residents to conserve energy. The emergency has lifted, but ERCOT is still asking residents to conserve energy. They say raising your thermostat just... more »

• Regional Silver Alert Deactivated for Missing Edinburg Woman

  March 8, 2019 8:02 PM

  UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): Police say the regional silver alert for Flora Adalia Casas has been de-activated. Authorities say Casas has been located. --------- EDINBURG – Edinburg police have issued out a regional silver alert for a woman. Police say Flora Adalia Casas was last seen on... more »