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• Distrito escolar de Rio Grande City cancela clases por resto de año escolar Play Video

  March 26, 2020 1:36 PM

  Rio Grande City CISD canceló el jueves todas las clases para el resto del año escolar 2019-2020 después de que el condado Starr anunciara que tres personas dieron resultados positivos al coronavirus. La superintendente Vilma Garza anunció esta decisión en una carta dirigida a las familias. "El bienestar... more »

• Rio Grande City Headed to San Antonio Play Video

  March 23, 2020 10:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - After the UIL realignment, Rio Grande City is no longer in district 16-5A. The Rattlers will face San Antonio teams in district 14-5A. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Starr County COVID-19 drive-thru testing site extends operations 30 more days

  March 23, 2020 9:29 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - COVID-19 testing continues in Starr county. Officials say the drive-thru coronavirus testing site at the STC campus is extending operations 30 more days. So far, 30 people have been tested. The results are expected on Tuesday. Testing requires a doctor's order. The... more »

• Esperan resultados de laboratorio en condado Starr Play Video

  March 23, 2020 6:10 PM

  El laboratorio "por ventanilla" o "drive-thru" en el condado Starr espera los resultados de pruebas de varias personas que se tomaron el domingo. Las instalaciones al aire libre empezaron a operar el domingo en los terrenos de South Texas College en Rio Grande City. Hasta el momento, se... more »

• Valley school districts look at options in preparation for possible virus case Play Video

  March 11, 2020 10:30 PM

  MCALLEN – Schools across the Rio Grande Valley are making plans on what steps need to be taken if the situation with the novel coronavirus gets worse. Infections have increased in Texas and elsewhere. The University of Texas San Antonio announced spring break would be extended by a week,... more »

• Rio Grande City campaign aims to prevent underage drinking Play Video

  March 10, 2020 5:37 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Leaders are turning to businesses to stop the sale of alcohol to minors in an effort to save lives. Rio Grande City officials and law enforcement are working to try and avoid any tragic consequences involving alcohol and minors, especially now with the arrival of... more »

• Abandoned building set on fire, Rio Grande City police searching for person caught on video Play Video

  March 5, 2020 10:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A person was caught on surveillance video setting fire to a building. Rio Grande City police posted the video to their Facebook page. After the fire ignites, a person can be seen walking away in the distance. We're told the building that caught... more »

• Starr County officials stress for urgency to prepare for COVID-19 Play Video

  March 4, 2020 10:07 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – No known infections of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Rio Grande Valley, but health officials in Starr County say it’s time to prepare. Dr. Jose Vasquez, with Starr County Health Authority, spoke with residents in a meeting Wednesday describing the rate at which the... more »

• Prosecutors moving forward with Starr County voter fraud case Play Video

  March 2, 2020 9:56 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Prosecutors are expected to move forward on with a voter fraud case in Starr County. The move is following an appellate court decision. Erika Lozano-Pelayo is accused of altering mail-in ballot applications. She was arrested in Feb. 2018. A lower court had declared portions... more »

• Esperan que madre se entregue a las autoridades tras accidente mortal en Rio Grande City

  February 24, 2020 4:29 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Se espera que una madre se entregue a las autoridades tras un accidente donde su hija de 8 años perdió la vida. La policía menciona que Elia de la Cruz de 34 años conducía la mañana del sábado 8 de febrero cuando chocó contra un... more »

• Starr County Sheriff's Office identify 35-year-old killed in shooting Play Video

  February 19, 2020 6:44 PM

  NEAR GARCIASVILLE – An investigation is underway after a fatal shooting in Starr County. The Starr County Sheriff’s Office received reports of shots fired around 5:34 p.m. Wednesday on Loma Blanca Road near Garciasville. Callers stated a body was lying in the middle of the road. Major Carlos... more »

• Starr County Murder Suspect Arrested

  February 15, 2020 10:23 PM

  GARCENO - The suspect in a Thursday shooting investigation has been charged. Alejandro Barron is charged with murder. A shooting Thursday in Garceno, between Rio Grande City and Roma, left Arturo Gomez Jr. dead. Starr County investigators say a group of people drove Gomez to the hospital... more »

• HOV: Symptoms of heart disease vary in women Play Video

  February 14, 2020 3:27 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. It kills 400,000 every year, according to the American Heart Association. Nelly Lozano is a grandmother and also a 51-year-old CrossFitter who spends her off-time in the gym. She works... more »

• Abandonan reunión de distrito escolar en Rio Grande City

  February 13, 2020 4:22 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Algunos miembros del consejo del distrito escolar consolidado de Rio Grande City quedaron confundidos luego de que la mitad de su consejo abandonara la reunión del martes. Preguntamos cuál fue la razón, pero eso también representó un reto. La asamblea tenía cerca de 50... more »

• Trustees walk out, shutdown Rio Grande City CISD board meeting Play Video

  February 12, 2020 7:30 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A contentious Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District school board meeting ended abruptly Tuesday night when three board members walked out. It wasn't the first time it happened. About 50 minutes into Tuesday's meeting, the board started talking about a contract awarded to an... more »

• 19-year-old remains in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash in Starr County Play Video

  February 12, 2020 5:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – One person remains in critical condition following a three-vehicle crash in Starr County. It happened Tuesday morning on Highway 83. No word yet on how it happened. One of the vehicles was a tractor trailer. The 19-year-old hospitalized is being treated at McAllen Medical... more »

• Good Samaritan offers to pay for repairs following vandalism to Rio Grande City church Play Video

  February 10, 2020 4:55 PM

  RIO GRAND CITY – Kindness and generosity are pouring into a Rio Grande City church after it was vandalized. Damage was found at Immaculate Conception Church on Friday morning. Parishioners cleaned up the mess. Glass doors and windows were shattered and hymn books torn. The community rallied... more »

• Arrestos tras decomiso de droga en condado Starr

  February 10, 2020 3:45 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Tres hombres fueron arrestados por posesión de cientos de libras de cocaína. Al momento las 3 personas detenidas enfrentan cargos federales. Fueron arrestados por la Fuerza Especial Regional Organizada Antidrogas. Enfrentan cargos de conspiración para poseer con la intención de distribuir 320 kilos... more »

• 8-year-old Dies in RGC Crash Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:52 PM

  Rio Grande City - Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Saturday morning. RGC police say a SUV collided with a garbage truck just after 3 a.m. on Highway 83. A 34-year-old female driver and a 8-year-old girl were taken to the hospital. The child did... more »

• Police identify person of interest in Rio Grande City church vandalism case Play Video

  February 7, 2020 5:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Rio Grande City police have identified a person of interest in a church vandalism case. Parishioners have been stopping by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where Friday morning it was discovered it had been vandalized. Glass doors and windows inside were shattered. It appeared someone... more »

• Policía de Rio Grande City identifica a persona de interés por vandalismo a iglesia Play Video

  February 7, 2020 4:55 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - La policía de Rio Grande City identificó a un persona de interés en el caso de vandalismo a una iglesia. El viernes una iglesia amaneció totalmente vandalizada. Afuera de la iglesia Inmaculada Concepción en la cuidad de Río Grande todavía se ve que hay... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: HIV in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:16 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is proposing a plan to end HIV transmission in the United States by 2030. New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising concerns about the widening, yet, largely unrecognized HIV infection rates among Hispanic and Latino populations. The CDC estimates overall HIV... more »

• On the Pitch: January 24th Play Video

  January 24, 2020 11:00 PM

  PROGRESO - It was soccer time again as boys teams were back in action at the Progreso tournament Friday. The Red Ants were among the winners. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has an update. more »

• Secretaria municipal de Rio Grande City enfrenta cargos Play Video

  January 24, 2020 4:05 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – La secretaria municipal de Rio Grande City fue arrestada el viernes por la mañana. Se le acusa de colocar un dispositivo de grabación en la oficina de otra empleada municipal. Lyzette Peña, de 32 años, fue arrestada y acusada de intervención ilegal de comunicaciones alámbricas,... more »

• Tower Divers: How Inspectors Check Water Tanks For Damage Play Video

  January 16, 2020 10:15 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Efforts are underway to revitalize Rio Grande City’s water tanks. City leaders are trying to tackle state violations. The city has been working to improve conditions on more than one tank. In early 2019, the Texas commission on Environmental Quality told city staff one tank... more »

• Rio Grande City Unveils First Mural in Downtown Area Play Video

  January 16, 2020 9:27 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A pop of color was unveiled in the downtown area of Rio Grande City. The first mural art piece called “We Are Rio” was unveiled Thursday. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told more murals are planned for the rest of the city. Watch the... more »

• Prisionero de Georgia extraditado al condado Starr Play Video

  January 10, 2020 9:56 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Un recluso de Georgia ahora enfrenta cargos. Juan Garcia fue arrestado en el 2011 y luego condenado por importar extranjeros para prostitución, conspiración para albergar y albergar extranjeros. Ya finalizó su sentencia federal y será devuelto al condado Starr para enfrentar tres cargos de... more »

• Several Flee after Border Agents Intercept Smuggling Attempt in Rio Grande City

  January 7, 2020 4:55 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Border Patrol agents seized more than 320 pounds of narcotics Monday in Rio Grande City. Agents intercepted the smuggling attempt after an aerostat spotted “several” people near the border loading a SUV with bundles. When agents stopped the vehicle, the people inside fled. ... more »

• Abrirán centro para menores víctimas de crimen en condado Starr Play Video

  December 20, 2019 5:32 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - El primer centro de recursos para menores victimas de crimen en el condado Starr comenzará a operar. Anteriormente las víctimas de ese condado tenían que viajar a los condados Hidalgo o Webb para comenzar el proceso y buscar justicia. Ahora el fiscal de distrito... more »

• Advocacy Center for Child Crime Victims Set to Open in Starr County Play Video

  December 19, 2019 10:20 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – An advocacy center says one in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years of age. There was not a single forensic exam room in Starr County to serve them. Meaning, child victims had to travel all the way to Hidalgo or... more »

• Rio Grande City Teen Facing New Charge for Enticing 12-Year-Old Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A Rio Grande City teen who was arrested after he allegedly enticed a middle school student away from campus is now facing another charge of aggravated sexual assault. Emilio Solis Jr., 18, was arrested Tuesday for a second time, according to the Starr County Attorney... more »

• Former Roma ISD Employee Sentenced to 7 Years for Possession of Child Porn Play Video

  December 17, 2019 3:54 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A seven year prison sentence was handed down for a former Roma Independent School District employee. Jesus Amado Garcia plead guilty to possessing child porn back in October. He learned his punishment Tuesday. In addition to prison time, Garcia must pay $40,000 in restitution... more »

• RGC Fire Victim Identified Play Video

  December 14, 2019 10:22 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - City officials identified the victim in a deadly restaurant fire. 31-year-old Maria Isabel Lopez Rojas was found unresponsive Friday in a restaurant that caught fire. The restaurant's owners say Lopez Rojas would occasionally sleep at the restaurant. State fire investigators have not... more »

• Rio Grande City Fire Chief: Not Recommended to Live in Place of Business Play Video

  December 13, 2019 10:29 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – State investigators are now working the case of a deadly fire at a Rio Grande City restaurant. The early morning fire affected several families and had neighbors on edge. A 31-year-old woman was inside the building and died in the fire. The owner of... more »

• Adolescente de Rio Grande City acusado de instigar a menor Play Video

  December 11, 2019 4:51 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Un adolescente de Rio Grande City fue arrestado el martes por el departamento de un distrito escolar por instigar a una menor y por entrar ilegalmente a una propiedad privada. Rio Grande City CISD no ha revelado detalles del incidente. Sin embargo, emitieron el siguiente... more »

• Rise in Deadly Mix of Narcotics in Starr Co. Prompts Alert from Law Enforcement Play Video

  December 10, 2019 10:09 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A dangerous mix of drugs has Rio Grande City police on alert. Police told CHANNEL 5 NEWS some people are reaching out about others selling drugs mixed with crystal meth. Assistant Police Chief Jose Solis explained the hard narcotic is becoming a problem in the... more »

• Child Flu-Related Death Confirmed in Rio Grande City Play Video

  December 6, 2019 5:18 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – State health officials are now confirming a pediatric flu-related death in Rio Grande City. Last month, officials had only acknowledged the death of a 5-year-old child from South Texas. The child did not receive the flu shot this year. State health services emphasis the... more »

• Autopsy Ordered after Body of Man Found in Starr Co. Play Video

  December 5, 2019 9:13 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – An investigation is underway in Rio Grande City after a body was discovered. A police officer was flagged down near 3rd Street and Fairgrounds Road at approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Officials were able to identify the deceased male, but are withholding his name until... more »

• Alleged Thief Charged in String of Rio Grande City Burglaries Play Video

  December 2, 2019 6:24 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A person is facing charges in connection with a string of burglaries in Rio Grande City. Police say the thief burglarized five vehicles, all of them belonging to the same victim. Yolanda Olivares says her husbands has been in the hospital since June. ... more »

• Policía busca a conductor que huyó de escena de accidente en Rio Grande City Play Video

  November 28, 2019 3:22 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – La policía busca al conductor que huyó de la escena de un accidente en Grande City. Sucedió el miércoles por la mañana cerca de las calles Garcia y Ash. De acuerdo con la policía, se encontró una camioneta Ford F-150 volcada, no había nadie... more »

• Police Searching for Driver Who Fled Rollover Accident in Rio Grande City Play Video

  November 28, 2019 12:32 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of an accident in Rio Grande City. It happened early Wednesday morning near Garcia and Ash streets. Police say a Ford F-150 was found flipped over with no one inside. A witness said... more »

• Familia de condado Starr decide no realizar autopsia tras muerte de niña Play Video

  November 26, 2019 4:23 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – La familia de una niña que murió la semana pasada en el condado Starr se despidió de ella en su funeral y entierro. La niña de 2 años murió el jueves en Rio Grande City . Al ser atendida por médicos presentaba síntomas como... more »

• Starr Co. Family Opt-Out to Conduct Autopsy in Toddler’s Death Play Video

  November 26, 2019 3:59 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – The family of a toddler who died last week in Starr County has laid her to rest. The 2-year-old girl died Thursday in Rio Grande City. She went to a doctor after suffering symptoms that included a fever and vomiting. The girl became... more »

• Phone and Internet Outages Reported in RGC

  November 23, 2019 8:18 PM

  **UPDATE** Rio Grande City's Police Chief confirms service was restored Saturday evening. RIO GRANDE CITY - Rio Grande City is experiencing outages of their landlines, cell phone and Internet service. The police department and the city announced the problems in Facebook posts Saturday. Both posts state... more »

• Police Investigating Toddler’s Death in Rio Grande City Play Video

  November 22, 2019 5:36 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A toddler’s death is under investigation in Rio Grande City. The city’s spokesperson told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the parents took the girl to the doctor after she fainted. They say she was suffering from a fever and vomiting. Medical staff and first responders tried... more »

• Policia de Rio Grande City busca a sospechosa de robo

  November 22, 2019 10:50 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - La policía de Rio Grande City pide su ayuda para encontrar a una presunta ladrona de carne. Está acusada de robar 150 dólares en carne de res. Investigadores publicaron las fotos esta semana,pero el robo sucedió a principio de este mes. La policía... more »

• 2 Valley Women Linked to Double Homicide in Plano Play Video

  November 19, 2019 10:43 PM

  WACO – Two Rio Grande Valley women have been linked to the deaths of a man a woman in Plano. Cynthia Wingate of Mission and Carmen Moreno of Rio Grande City are jailed in Waco. They have not been charged with murder, but authorities say Wingate was caught... more »

• Crooks Pose as Starr Co. Woman's Relative Using Facebook Messenger to Pull Grant Hoax

  November 18, 2019 3:48 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A Starr County woman wants Facebook users to be on the alert of hackers using the company’s messenger to run a fake grant. She fell victim to the ruse by giving the hackers her personal information. The message come from profiles made to make... more »

• Law Enforcement Make Arrest in Starr Co. Cockfighting Investigation Play Video

  November 15, 2019 5:13 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Approximately 145 roosters were seized from a property in Starr County. Joseias Flores was charged in what is now a cockfighting investigation. Local, state and federal authorities are all involved in the case. In addition to the birds, officials say they also found... more »

• Aumentan seguridad en escuelas de Rio Grande City tras amenaza Play Video

  November 15, 2019 4:08 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - A partir del viernes estudiantes y padres en Río Grande City notarán más seguridad en sus escuelas como medida precautoria. Esto luego de que el Distrito Escolar Independiente de la zona le enviará un aviso a lospadres sobre una amenaza escrita en la pared del... more »

• RGC Football Celebrates District Title Play Video

  November 12, 2019 10:37 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - It's been a solid start for Rio Grande City head football coach Leo Mireles. In his first season with the team, the Rattlers brought home their first district title since 1984. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross caught up with the team as they prepare for the playoffs. more »

• Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Tampering with Evidence in Starr Co. Murder Play Video

  November 8, 2019 5:36 PM

  EDINBURG – A judge has sentenced the man found guilty of tampering with physical evidence in a 2017 Starr County murder. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. has been sentenced to eight years in prison and a fine of $10,000 for his role in the murder of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. ... more »

• Man Sentenced to for Tampering with Evidence in Starr Co. Murder

  November 8, 2019 3:19 PM

  EDINBURG – A judge has sentenced the man found guilty of tampering with physical evidence in a 2017 Starr County murder. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. has been sentenced to for his role in the murder of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. After nearly 13 hours of deliberation, jurors reached a... more »

• Dictan sentencia de 8 años a acusado en caso de asesinato en Condado Starr

  November 8, 2019 3:18 PM

  EDINBURG – Un juez ha sentenciado al hombre que fue encontrado culpable de alterar evidencia física en un asesinato en el condado Starr en el 2017. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. fue sentenciado a a 8 años en prisión y una multa de 10 mil dólares por su papel en... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: November 7th Play Video

  November 7, 2019 11:30 PM

  WESLACO - What a night for the Rio Grande City football team. With a win over Pace, the Rattlers clinched a share of their first district title since 1984. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has your First & Goal update in the attached video. Here's a look at Thursday night's final... more »

• Charge Downgraded for Suspect in Starr Co. Murder Trial Play Video

  November 6, 2019 6:07 PM

  EDINBURG – The defendant in the Chayse Olivarez murder trial is facing downgraded charges. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. is accused of killing Oilvarez in 2017. At the start of the trial, he was facing a capital murder charge. Defense attorneys alleged the charges should be downgraded because... more »

• Agentes de patrulla fronteriza arrestan a miembros de MS-13

  November 4, 2019 3:27 PM

  EDINBURG – Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos en el Valle del Río Grande continúan localizando miembros de pandillas. El miércoles, agentes de McAllen que trabajaban en Mission arrestaron a un ciudadano salvadoreño y al revisar sus antecedentes penales confirmaron que es un miembro de la banda... more »

• Starr Co. Officials: Children Sharing Explicit Photos Online on the Rise Play Video

  November 1, 2019 11:47 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Authorities in Starr County have a message for parents: child exploitation cases are on the rise. But, not all the offenders are adults, some are children. Children as young as 10 years old are becoming victims. Other children, as well as adults, are said... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: October 31st Play Video

  October 31, 2019 10:50 PM

  WESLACO - With the regular season winding down, it's time to lock up playoff spots. Rio Grande City and Edinburg North got into the postseason with wins Thursday night. Here's a look at the final scores. Click on the video for highlights. Rio Grande City 28, PSJA Southwest 14... more »

• First & Goal Saturday: October 19th Play Video

  October 20, 2019 10:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Porter Cowboys welcoming Rio Grande City for some Saturday football. After four quarters, the Rattlers came out victorious, 4-15. Check out the highlights. more »

• Ruling Issued on Policy Regulating Use of Starr Co. Facilities Play Video

  October 14, 2019 9:56 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County rules are set to change by this year’s November elections. A federal court issued a ruling on a policy which regulated the use of county facilities. The policy addressed who can use the property and in which ways. Some residents challenged the... more »

• Starr Co. Man Indicted for Altering Gov’t Records Play Video

  October 8, 2019 3:54 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - A Starr County grand jury formally indicted a man accused of altering government records. Edwin Duran was arrested late-August and released on a $40,000 bond. A grand jury issued the indictment Monday. Duran is facing four counts of tampering with governmental records and... more »

• Man Sentenced in Father and Son's Murder Play Video

  October 5, 2019 10:14 PM

  STARR COUNTY - The suspect in a 2016 double murder was sentenced to life in prison Friday. Jesus Angel Rebollar was found guilty of murdering 41-year-old Hector Garcia and 3-year-old Julian Garcia Thursday. A gunman, later identified by authorities as Rebollar, opened fire on Garcia's truck in November... more »

• Accidente fatal en condado Starr cobra vida de maestro Play Video

  September 30, 2019 8:45 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Un choque fatal en el condado Starr se encuentra bajo investigación. El accidente cobró la vida de un maestro de escuela de Rio Grande City. El choque ocurrió el viernes por la noche en FM 649. Investigadores del Departamento de Seguridad Pública informan... more »

• Deadly Rollover Crash Claims the Life of Starr Co. School Teacher Play Video

  September 30, 2019 4:32 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A deadly crash is under investigation in Starr County. A Rio Grande City school teacher was killed. The crash happened Friday night on FM 649. Department of Public Safety investigators say 35-year-old Antonio Gutierrez died in a one-vehicle rollover. He taught world... more »

• Mission Veterans Stops Rio Grande City's Win Streak Play Video

  September 24, 2019 11:01 PM

  MISSION - In the last week, the valley went from five to three undefeated football teams. One of those teams also no longer undefeated in district play. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Programan juicio para acusado de asesinato ocurrido en 2017 Play Video

  September 19, 2019 3:43 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - El juicio de un hombre acusado de asesinar a un adolescente del condado Starr está programado para comenzar en menos de dos semanas. José Luis García Jr. es uno de los cuatro hombres acusados en la muerte de Chayse Olivarez. El adolescente de 17... more »

• Arrest Warrant Issued Following Threat to Valley Reporter Play Video

  September 13, 2019 6:57 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – An arrest warrant is now active against the author of a threat from across the border directed at a Rio Grande Valley journalist. The owner and reporter for El Tejano , a weekly paper in Starr County, received the threat shortly after posting about the... more »

• Search Warrant Executed at RGC Attorney's Office Play Video

  September 4, 2019 9:19 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - A search warrant was executed at the office of the Rio Grande City attorney this Wednesday in connection to the arrest of an employee last week. Edwin Duran was arrested on Friday. He worked at the law office of Calixtro Villarreal, who also serves as... more »

• Employee at Law Office in Starr Co. Charged for Tampering with Evidence Play Video

  August 30, 2019 8:16 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – An employee at an attorney’s office was arrested Friday in Starr County. Edwin Duran was arrested, facing four charges for tampering with, or fabricating physical evidence. Four more charges are also included for tampering with a governmental record. All charges are third degree... more »

• Rio Grande City Church Member Weighs In on Vandalism Incident Play Video

  August 23, 2019 5:15 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A Rio Grande City community is feeling no place is safe after their church was vandalized. Anti-semitic slurs were just part of what was spray-painted on the walls of Sagrado Corazon. Police say whoever is responsible wanted to send a direct message to the... more »