Alton man accused of killing 2 pleads not guilty to intoxication manslaughter
A 41-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter on Tuesday listened as the distraught grandmother of one of the deceased told the court he needs to pay.
Murder suspect diagnosed with dementia remains incompetent to stand trial
A 67-year-old man accused of stabbing and killing his girlfriend more than five years ago has again been declared incompetent to strand trial.
Mercedes man gets murder charge dismissed
A judge signed an order Monday dismissing a murder charge against a 44-year-old Mercedes man accused in a 2017 fatal shooting in Mission.
Cameron County urges Texas legislative action on guns
Cameron County leaders are calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call an emergency special session to address mass shootings.
Early voting ends Tuesday in Mission, Palmview runoffs
Tuesday is the last day to vote early in the runoff elections for the cities of Mission and Palmview, which will each decide who will be their next mayor.
Texas wildlife documentary features elusive, endangered ocelots in the Rio Grande Valley
“This is a story for all who love Texas.”
Edinburg man threatens park visitors with gun
An Edinburg man was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly threatened people at the Edinburg Municipal Park with a gun, according to a news release from Edinburg city officials.
Valley’s Democratic congressional runoffs headed to recounts
Two hotly contested, Rio Grande Valley-centric congressional elections are headed for recounts.
Boating citations issued by wardens down over holiday
Texas Game Wardens issued 62 fewer citations during boat inspections over the Memorial Day weekend, a drop they attribute to increased boating safety awareness and stepped-up patrols.
Mexican airline suspending operations at Harlingen’s VIA
HARLINGEN — Just 13 months after its arrival, Mexican low-cost airline Viva Aerobus is suspending operations at Valley International Airport effective Thursday.
