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• Border Patrol Agents Seize Nearly $700K Worth of Marijuana within Days

  February 28, 2019 5:26 PM

  NEAR RIO GRANDE CITY – Within a few days, Border Patrol seized nearly $685,000 worth of marijuana in six separate narcotic smuggling attempts. On Wednesday, agents working near La Rosita seized three bundles of marijuana worth an estimated $218,000. On Thursday morning, agents near La Casita observed several... more »

• Border Patrol in Starr Co. Seize Drugs after Spotting Smugglers Loading Vehicle Play Video

  June 1, 2018 12:00 PM

  LA ROSITA – Authorities in Starr County have recovered a luxury SUV from the Rio Grande River. It was driven into the waters intentionally so the driver could escape. The splashdown incident happened in La Rosita near Rio Grande City. Watch the news clip above for further details. more »

• Budget Constraints Force Cuts in La Rosita Fire Department Play Video

  February 1, 2017 6:47 PM

  LA ROSITA - Some Starr County residents said they’re concerned about a drastic cutback in firefighter personnel. County officials terminated eight firefighters from the La Rosita Fire Department earlier this week. Starr County Commissioner Precinct 1 Jaime Alvarez said it was a necessary move due to budget constraints. Alvarez said... more »