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Alarming climb in COVID-19 cases expected over next 2 weeks

As cases of the omicron variant continue to spread, state health officials expect cases to continue to rise for the next couple of weeks...

Photo Gallery: Family, friends, law enforcement pay respects to former Cameron County sheriff

HARLINGEN — Family, friends and law enforcement officers gathered Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church to pay their respects to Omar Lucio. The much-revered long-time...

Final farewell: Family, friends, law enforcement pay respects to former Cameron County sheriff

HARLINGEN — Omar Lucio was considered by many a local law enforcement legend. But he was more than that. He was a sheriff, a police chief,...

439 vote early in McAllen special election

Early voting in the McAllen special election for city commissioner District 4 wrapped up Tuesday with limited turnout ahead of Election Day on Saturday. A...

Sullivan City man who ran ‘filthy’ Edinburg stash house gets 8 years

A 37-year-old Sullivan City man who led authorities on a 20-mile pursuit and kept more than two dozen people in the country illegally, including...

Farmer finds body on southern outskirts of McAllen

The McAllen Police Department has an open death investigation after a farmer reported finding a body on the southern outskirts of the city. Lt. Joel...

Pharr man accused of driving drunk to plead guilty in teen death case

A 23-year-old Pharr man accused of driving drunk and crashing into an apartment complex resulting in the death of a sleeping teen is ready...

Warming shelters opening in Rio Grande Valley (Updated at 5:25 p.m.)

Rio Grande Valley cities are beginning to make accommodations for those who need to stay warm amid the potential of freezing temperatures the next...

LIST: School cancellations and delays in the Rio Grande Valley (Updated at 6:38 p.m.)

The threat of freezing conditions due to inclement weather forecast this week has prompted local schools to delay or cancel classes. SCHOOL DELAYS Edinburg CISD is...

FEMA COVID-19 testing site in Brownsville to open at a later time Friday

Due to inclement weather, the FEMA COVID-19 testing site at the Brownsville Sports Park in Brownsville will delay its opening on Friday by three...