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• Rio Grande City creates committee to reignite rodeo interest Play Video

  April 17, 2026 9:48 AM

  Rio Grande City wants to bring back the rodeo. City leaders are putting together a Rodeo Arena Committee, and so far there's more interest than seats. "I come from ranching in Mexico and then I started here in the U.S.," Triple G Livestock Auction Barn owner Gerardo "Lalo"... more »

• Starr County cities sign disaster declarations following weekend storm damage Play Video

  March 11, 2026 4:38 PM

  Cities across Starr County are signing disaster declarations following storm damage that hit the area. The city of Escobares held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to approve its declaration. Escobares Mayor Fernando Garza said electric poles in the city were damaged and streets flooded. "A lot of people... more »

• Roma resident recounts flooding as Starr County assesses weekend storm damage Play Video

  March 11, 2026 4:31 PM

  Starr County Judge Eloy Vera signed a Monday disaster declaration to bring in state help after severe storms tore through the area over the weekend, leaving more than 600 homes and businesses damaged, according to an unofficial count. "They are still out there assessing, so I am sure that... more »

• DHR Health opens new medical campus in Rio Grande City

  March 9, 2026 12:12 PM

  DHR Health held a dedication ceremony for the new medical campus in Rio Grande City on March 5. The campus is the latest initiative that will bring healthcare services closer to home and reduce the need for Rio Grande Valley residents to travel outside the region to access the... more »

• Starr County residents deal with aftermath following weekend storm Play Video

  March 8, 2026 12:00 PM

  Multiple homes and vehicles were damaged by a weekend storm that brought hail, wind and rain. The National Weather Service says the Texas Department of Public Safety reportedly saw hail up to the size of softballs in Rio Grande City overnight. "It's like a small city, usually when... more »

• Made in the 956: Rio Grande City native working behind the scenes on Broadway Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:45 AM

  A love for the arts took one Rio Grande Valley native all the way to the Big Apple. Devin Ramirez has been working behind the scenes on big Broadway productions. A proud Rio Grande City native, Ramirez is now a manager and producer on some of Broadway's biggest... more »

• New Rio Grande City recycling center aims to reduce illegal dumping Play Video

  February 7, 2026 2:46 PM

  People in Rio Grande City could soon have a solution to an illegal dumping issue they're experiencing. A new recycling center opened in January that also offers bulk item drop-offs. Of all the sites in Rio Grande City, people say they'd like to see dumping sites eliminated. ... more »

• Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades underway in Rio Grande City Play Video

  February 6, 2026 6:40 PM

  Rio Grande City is starting upgrades on their Wastewater Treatment Plant. The city is adding more capacity to the facility. The new treatment plant will be able to hold about 2 million gallons and will also improve water flow and water quality for the community. Rio Grande City... more »

• RGC Lady Rattlers softball team coming off a historic season Play Video

  February 1, 2026 11:22 PM

  McAllen, Tx -- The Rio Grande City Lady Rattlers softball team is coming off a historic season making a sweet sixteen appearance for the first time in program history. They went undefeated in district play but fell to Liberty Hill in the Regional Semi Final game. With that... more »

• Sharyland girls and Edinburg North boys basketball teams shine in Friday night wins Play Video

  January 23, 2026 11:08 PM

  Highlights from high school basketball matchups featuring Edinburg, Edinburg North, Rio Grande City, Palmview, PSJA, La Joya, Nikki Rowe, and Sharyland. more »

• Rio Grande City resident purchases winning $1 million scratch ticket in San Antonio Play Video

  January 13, 2026 10:16 AM

  A Rio Grande City resident won a $1 million prize from a Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket. The resident purchased the winning ticket at an HEB in San Antonio. The prize came from the game Million Dollar Loteria. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous. This is the... more »

• Rio Grande City residents report increase in javelina sightings Play Video

  December 30, 2025 7:33 PM

  The Rio Grande City Animal Control Department is reporting a rise in javelina sightings within city limits. The wild animals can pose a risk to both people and pets. Video taken by a Rio Grande City resident and shared with animal control shows a group of javelinas foraging... more »

• TxDOT seeking feedback on new highway proposal in Starr County Play Video

  December 15, 2025 10:37 PM

  The Texas Department of Transportation held a Dec. 2 groundbreaking on a new relief route between Rio Grande City and Roma. TxDOT is now looking at extending the route into Hidalgo County, but they want to hear from you first. READ MORE: Construction kicks off for State Loop... more »

• Suspect dead following Border Patrol shooting in Starr County, DPS says Play Video

  December 11, 2025 5:48 PM

  A man died Thursday following a shooting involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting that happened Thursday afternoon near the riverbank, the Starr County Sheriff’s Office said. A Border Patrol spokesperson confirmed agents are... more »

• Made in the 956: Starr County native J.M. Longoria Play Video

  December 9, 2025 8:59 PM

  It's been 16 years since J.M. Longoria packed his bags and headed to Hollywood, but he said he's never forgotten the Rio Grande Valley. “Being from the RGV and coming from there is amazing,” Longoria said. Longoria is originally from Alto Bonito, just east of Rio Grande City.... more »

• Construction kicks off for State Loop 195 project in Starr County Play Video

  December 2, 2025 9:52 PM

  A new roadway project kicked off Tuesday in Starr County. State Loop 195 is a new roadway that’s over 17 miles long and will serve as a US 83 relief route from FM 755 in Rio Grande City to the US 83/Loma Blanca Road intersection in Roma, just north... more »

• Missing Starr County man found safe, sheriff's office says

  December 2, 2025 10:20 AM

  UPDATE: On Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m., the Starr County Sheriff's Office said Manuel Reyes Alvarez was found safe in the brush area. Earlier version of the story below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Starr County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 82-year-old man.... more »

• Rio Grande City Animal Control launches as its own city department Play Video

  November 21, 2025 10:47 AM

  Rio Grande City Animal Control is now becoming its own city department Eighteen dogs fill Rio Grande City's Animal Control facility, each one picked up off the street. Norma Lopez says seeing stray dogs has become routine. "I can't even leave my house without even seeing five... more »

• Rio Grande City native announcing during Latin Grammys Play Video

  November 13, 2025 8:33 PM

  The Latin Grammys are happening Thursday in Las Vegas, and a native of the Rio Grande Valley will be making some of the announcements. Rio Grande City’s Emmanuel Camacho will be announcing the sponsors during tonight's broadcast. While he says it's a small role, Camacho said it’s a... more »

• Rio Grande City Grulla ISD inviting the community to 'stuff the bus' with food donations Play Video

  November 11, 2025 10:17 PM

  Rio Grande City Grulla ISD is inviting the community to help them provide meals to families in need this Thanksgiving. The district announced their “stuff the bus” campaign. The district said they’re collecting Thanksgiving meal items to provide at least 60 Thanksgiving baskets for families. The baskets... more »

• Rio Grande City EDC survey aims to help businesses grow Play Video

  October 31, 2025 1:57 PM

  Officials in Rio Grande City are looking to help grow and retain businesses in the city, but first, officials want to know the challenges small businesses face. Being behind the grill is nothing new for Rafael Coutino. "My grandpa used to, we used to be in the restaurant... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly hiding camera inside bathroom of Rio Grande City home Play Video

  October 31, 2025 12:57 PM

  A man was arrested after allegedly hiding a camera inside a bathroom at a home in Rio Grande City. Jose Luis Marroquin was arrested by the Rio Grande City Police Department on October 21. He is facing charges of invasive visual recording in a bathroom or dressing room, according... more »

• Only on 5: Touring haunted parts of Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City Play Video

  October 30, 2025 3:00 PM

  Fort Ringgold in Rio Grande City has quite the history. Some say it's haunted - or at least parts of it. "It was established on October the 26, 1848," Rio Grande City tour guide Aminta Reyna said. Fort Ringgold is a military outpost built on the banks... more »

• Rio Grande City planning to open food pantry for residents Play Video

  October 30, 2025 1:17 AM

  With inflation and the ongoing government shutdown impacting family budgets, recipients of federal food assistance programs said they’re worried about making ends meet. Rio Grande City is working to fill the gaps. The city is partnering with the police department's crime stoppers program and the South Texas Food Bank... more »

• Rio Grande City working to expand public library Play Video

  October 27, 2025 10:40 AM

  Rio Grande City is working to expand its public library. It's located on East 3rd Street, and the city plans on adding new facilities and restrooms. City Manager Gilbert Milan says the expansion project is needed. "It's a historic building that basically the library has outgrown, and... more »

• Rio Grande City project connecting over a dozen homes to sewer services Play Video

  October 23, 2025 7:55 PM

  An ongoing project in Rio Grande City will expand the city’s sewage line to connect 20 homes to the city’s sewage services. The homes are in an area that was annexed into the city over a decade ago. The houses there use septic tanks. “They did not have... more »

• Rio Grande City plans to convert Fort Ringgold pool into water park Play Video

  October 17, 2025 1:43 PM

  A new water park is coming to Rio Grande City. Fort Ringgold Pool will be converted into a new water park for the community. Last week, Rio Grande City signed a 20-year lease agreement with the school district for the swimming pool. Fort Ringgold Pool has not been... more »

• Former Rio Grande City Dairy Queen employee celebrated for nearly 50 years of service Play Video

  September 26, 2025 11:13 AM

  The end of an era for a Dairy Queen employee in Rio Grande City was recognized on Thursday. After 49 years of serving up smiles and soft serve ice cream, 74-year-old Josefina "Fina" Bazan hung up her apron and hat. On Thursday, Congressman Henry Cuellar honored Bazan's years of... more »

• DPS seizes more than $2 million worth of cocaine in Starr County Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:49 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with the U.S. Border Patrol in Starr County, according to a news release. The news release said on September 7, the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group and U.S. Border Patrol agents saw four... more »

• Rio Grande City Grulla ISD teaming up with Head Start Program Play Video

  September 2, 2025 11:15 PM

  The Head Start Program in Rio Grande City said they've run out of space for their 3 and 4-year-olds after seeing more infants and toddlers enroll. Thanks to a new partnership, 3 and 4-year-olds in the Head Start program who live within the boundaries of Rio Grande City Grulla... more »

• South Texas College expands fire academy to Starr County Play Video

  August 29, 2025 10:01 PM

  South Texas College welcomed 12 cadets to their first fire academy in Starr County to help students pursue their career closer to home. Twelve cadets wrapped up their first week at the STC Fire Academy in Starr County. The class is made up of nine students from Rio Grande... more »

• New Rio Grande City ordinance bans vape sales near schools Play Video

  August 29, 2025 10:41 AM

  Rio Grande City is taking action and cutting off new permits for vape shops near schools. "For the past couple of years, we've been noticing more vape shops coming up," Rio Grande City Planning Director Antonio Cantu said. A vape shop on U.S. Highway 83 is just around... more »

• Two-a-Day Tour 2025: Roma Gladiators Play Video

  August 21, 2025 11:25 PM

  The Roma Gladiators return in 2025 with one central goal: get back to the playoffs. "Our mindset is to get back into the playoffs," Roma head coach Francisco Villanueva said. "That's because of last year. When the season ended, we started our offseason and the kids got really bought... more »

• Rio Grande City to hold survey for street paving project Play Video

  August 20, 2025 11:20 AM

  Rio Grande City wants to upgrade several streets. Not all streets are the same, as some have never been paved before. "If our car falls into a bad pothole, you end up paying the repair cost," Rio Grande City resident Rosa Ramirez said. Ramirez moved to Rio... more »

• Fort Ringgold Park baseball fields in Rio Grande City getting new upgrades Play Video

  August 20, 2025 10:34 AM

  The baseball fields at Fort Ringgold Park are getting a new look, and Rio Grande City will handle the renovations. The baseball fields at have sat unused for nearly 10 years and the city is now breathing life back into it. Once renovations are complete, the Fort Ringgold... more »

• 'I want to put San Isidro on the map:' San Isidro ISD superintendent discusses new school year Play Video

  August 11, 2025 6:08 PM

  San Isidro ISD's newest superintendent said she’s found a lot of positivity in the rural school district. She’s bringing her years of experience working at a bigger school district to the community in San Isidro, which has a total population of 152 students. “We're a small school with a... more »

• FBI investigating death of Rio Grande City man on cruise ship Play Video

  July 29, 2025 11:20 PM

  The FBI is investigating after a Rio Grande City man died on a Carnival Dream cruise ship. The man was identified as 48-year-old Euvelester Villarreal, Jr. of Rio Grande City. According to multiple reports, Villarreal died while the ship was at sea on July 23. The Galveston... more »

• Rio Grande City public radio station facing federal funding cuts Play Video

  July 23, 2025 12:20 PM

  The fight to expand public radio coverage in the Rio Grande Valley has been ongoing for years. In the Las Lomas Colonia of Rio Grande City, ask Colonias Unidas Founder Blanca Juarez why public radio is important, and she'll tell you it opens up the world to people. ... more »

• Radio Bilingue is the only public radio station in the Valley Play Video

  July 23, 2025 12:18 PM

  Radio Bilingue in Starr County is the only public radio station left in the Rio Grande Valley. In 2019, the Diocese of Brownsville sold its NPR and PBS stations. Grassroots Public Radio RGV has been trying to bring more programming to the area, but members say they had... more »

• Rio Grande City replacing all water meters following $1 million loss Play Video

  July 22, 2025 10:06 PM

  Crews in Rio Grande city will soon be replacing aging water lines, and hundreds of customers will also get new water meters. The city said nearly 400 customers haven't been getting correct water meter readings for at least two years. In November 2024, Channel 5 News reported that... more »

• Arrestan a joven de 19 años tras desafiar a la Patrulla Fronteriza en Rio Grande City Play Video

  July 22, 2025 3:43 PM

  Un joven de 19 años fue arrestado en Rio Grande City después de que supuestamente intentó competir con un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos, según una denuncia penal obtenida por Noticias RGV. La denuncia indica que José Espinoza fue arrestado después de perder el control de... more »

• Residente del Condado Starr y dos ciudadanos mexicanos arrestados por contrabandear a 33 migrantes indocumentados Play Video

  July 22, 2025 12:19 PM

  Un hombre del Condado Starr y dos ciudadanos mexicanos han sido acusados de contrabandear a 33 inmigrantes indocumentados, según un comunicado de prensa de la oficina del fiscal federal Nicholas J. Ganjei. Según una denuncia penal, Joe Michael Cruz, de 64 años y residente de Rio Grande City, y... more »

• Starr County man, two Mexican nationals arrested after 33 undocumented migrants found in box trailer Play Video

  July 22, 2025 11:46 AM

  A Starr County man and two Mexican nationals have been charged with smuggling 33 undocumented migrants, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. According to a criminal complaint, 64-year-old Joe Michael Cruz, of Rio Grande City, and 19-year-old Elbis Lisandro Moreno Uruqia... more »

• Rio Grande City reemplazará todos los medidores de agua de sus residentes Play Video

  July 22, 2025 11:45 AM

  Los medidores de agua de Rio Grande City serán reemplazados a partir del próximo mes. Casi 400 clientes han estado recibiendo lecturas de agua erróneas, lo que ha provocado que a algunos se les cobre "de menos". De acuerdo con los funcionarios de la ciudad, pronto los equipos de... more »

• Rio Grande City to reduce speed limit on Highway 83 following several crashes Play Video

  July 18, 2025 12:29 AM

  More and more business are opening up along Highway 83 in Rio Grande City. The speed limit is 60 miles an hour along a stretch of the highway between Charco Blanco Road and FM 3167, but not all drivers follow the rules. Rio Grande City Police Chief Jose... more »

• Starr County volunteers reschedule trip to assist flood victims in Central Texas Play Video

  July 17, 2025 1:58 PM

  Volunteers from Starr County had to reschedule their trip to the Texas Hill Country to assist flood victims due to the weather. The Starr County Commerce Association has rescheduled Friday's planned trip for Saturday. The group is going back up to help organize all the donations that have... more »

• Condado Starr busca voluntarios para ayudar tras las inundaciones en el centro de Texas Play Video

  July 15, 2025 12:07 PM

  Los residentes del Condado Starr están planeando un segundo viaje al área de Kerrville para ayudar en los esfuerzos de recuperación después de una inundación devastadora que azotó el área durante el 4 de julio. La Asociación de Comercio del Condado Starr está buscando voluntarios para unirse a ellos.... more »

• Condado de Starr busca voluntarios para ayudar tras las inundaciones en el centro de Texas

  July 15, 2025 12:07 PM

  Los residentes del Condado Starr están planeando un segundo viaje al área de Kerrville para ayudar en los esfuerzos de recuperación después de una inundación devastadora que azotó el área durante el 4 de julio. La Asociación de Comercio del Condado Starr está buscando voluntarios para unirse a ellos.... more »

• McAllen FEMA recovery center permanently closes Play Video

  July 9, 2025 1:36 PM

  Local, state and federal disaster assistance is available for people impacted by the March floods. A few relief centers in the Rio Grande Valley will be closing this week. The first closure will be at the Las Palmas Community Center in McAllen. Wednesday is the last day that... more »

• Three FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to permanently close in the Valley Play Video

  July 3, 2025 11:53 AM

  Three Disaster Recovery Centers in the Rio Grande Valley are scheduled to close permanently, according to a news release. The news release said the Texas Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with FEMA, made the announcement on Wednesday. They include the Las Palmas Community Center location in McAllen,... more »

• Police: Missing Rio Grande City teenager found

  June 29, 2025 2:50 PM

  UPDATE: Jayden Lee Pena was located, the Rio Grande City Police Department announced Sunday at 5:20 p.m. Earlier story below: The Rio Grande city Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old boy last seen on Saturday, according to a news release. Jayden Lee... more »

• Sospechoso de un tiroteo en Rio Grande City confiesa haber disparado Play Video

  June 27, 2025 5:08 PM

  El sospechoso arrestado en relación con un tiroteo en un acto de furia al volante en Rio Grande City confesó haber disparado el arma, según una denuncia penal. Según la denuncia, Edgar Peña, de 31 años, confesó haber disparado una pistola Taurus de 9 mm el 24 de junio,... more »

• Man confesses to firing weapon during road rage incident in Rio Grande City, complaint says Play Video

  June 27, 2025 2:34 PM

  The suspect arrested in connection with a road rage shooting in Rio Grande City confessed to firing the weapon, according to a criminal complaint. According to the complaint, 31-year-old Edgar Peña confessed to firing a Taurus 9 mm handgun on June 24 that resulted in a woman being shot... more »

• Identifican a hombre arrestado en incidente de furia al volante en Rio Grande City Play Video

  June 25, 2025 2:04 PM

  Se ha identificado al hombre que fue arrestado en un incidente de furia al volante en Rio Grande City. La policía dijo que Edgar Peña, de 31 años, conducía de manera imprudente mientras dos niños estaban dentro del vehículo y disparó un arma al aire cerca de 2nd Street... more »

• Man arrested in Rio Grande City road rage shooting identified Play Video

  June 25, 2025 1:56 PM

  The man who was arrested in a road rage shooting in Rio Grande City has been identified. Police said 31-year-old Edgar Peña was driving recklessly while two children were inside the vehicle and fired a gun in the air near 2nd Street Tuesday afternoon. RELATED STORY: Man in... more »

• 'It's a necessity:' Starr County Self Help Center reopening Play Video

  June 24, 2025 10:15 PM

  Resources will once again be provided to Starr County families in need once the county’s self-help center reopens. The Starr County Self Help Center will reopen on Monday, June 30, nearly a year after it closed its door due to budget cuts. When it was open, the center... more »

• Man in custody after shooting bystander in Rio Grande City road rage incident, police say Play Video

  June 24, 2025 8:29 PM

  A man is in custody after shooting a bystander during a road rage incident, according to Rio Grande City interim Police Chief Jose Solis. The suspect had two children in the vehicle with him during the incident, Solis added. The suspect was identified as a 31-year-old man who... more »

• Rio Grande City woman wanted on multiple warrants of animal cruelty Play Video

  June 24, 2025 2:02 PM

  The Rio Grande City Animal Control Department said they are searching for a woman who has multiple warrants related to animal cruelty. According to a Facebook post, Dalinda Garcia's last known location was in Rio Grande City. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the department at 956-487-8892... more »

• Ciudadano salvadoreño sentenciado por agredir a un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza en Río Grande City Play Video

  June 4, 2025 11:11 AM

  Un ciudadano salvadoreño ha sido sentenciado a una prisión federal por agredir a un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos en Rio Grande City, según un comunicado de prensa de la oficina del fiscal estadounidense Nicholas J. Ganjei. El comunicado de prensa indicó que Oscar Adilio Sánchez-Rivera,... more »

• El Salvadorian national sentenced for assaulting Border Patrol agent in Rio Grande City

  June 4, 2025 11:06 AM

  An El Salvadorian national has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Rio Grande City, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The news release said 21-year-old Oscar Adilio Sanchez-Rivera pleaded guilty on March 4 and... more »

• Rio Grande City tomará medidas contra camiones de carga estacionados en vecindarios Play Video

  June 3, 2025 10:42 PM

  Rio Grande City se está centrando en los conductores de camiones de 18 ruedas que estacionan en las colonias. El ayuntamiento recibió quejas de personas que viven junto a esos conductores que guardan sus vehículos en casa. Pero las consecuencias podrán ir más allá de una multa para los... more »

• Rio Grande City to start fining big rig drivers parking in residential neighborhoods Play Video

  June 3, 2025 7:44 PM

  In Rio Grande city, lots of 18-wheelers pass through, and some of them stay. “It's dangerous for the workers as well as for the community,” Rio Grande City resident Saudi Alanis said. Following complaints from community members, the city will soon start fining drivers who park tractor-trailers in... more »

• Rio Grande City pays tribute to family members of fallen soldiers on Memorial Day Play Video

  May 27, 2025 11:45 AM

  Families across the Rio Grande Valley honored fallen service members on Monday. In Rio Grande City, a ceremony was held after a weekend of cleaning up graves and placing flags. This Memorial Day, a 21 gun salute was held to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate... more »

• FEMA opens disaster recovery centers across the Valley Play Video

  May 27, 2025 9:54 AM

  FEMA is setting up shop in the Rio Grande Valley. One of the locations where staff is helping people apply for disaster assistance is in Harlingen. FEMA officially opened up four locations across the Valley, including in Weslaco, Sebastian and Rio Grande City. Storm victims can apply... more »

• 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 »