Harlingen residents will hear opening statements Tuesday in the trial of Cristóbal Garzez, accused of killing tow‑truck driver David Zapata on a Harlingen expressway. Police say Garzez struck Zapata, who was picking up a vehicle, then fled the scene. He faces multiple charges, including causing death while intoxicated, and the case will be heard locally.

Port Mansfield resident Matthew Steffen had his Ford truck stolen from the Valley International Airport parking lot in Harlingen. He left the airport on Oct. 14, returned five days later and, using the Ford app’s GPS, learned the vehicle was in Brownsville; police later recovered it with a new dent in the bumper and a front‑scratch. Airport police continue the investigation.

Port Mansfield man Matthew Steffan got his Ford truck back after it was stolen from Valley International Airport parking and tracked to Brownsville.

Valley International Airport will conduct its triennial emergency drill on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with increased emergency vehicle presence in Harlingen.

Jeremiah and Maria Luisa Yzaguirre of Harlingen were sentenced after admitting a Medicare fraud scheme involving wheelchair parts and repairs.

Jeremiah and Maria Luisa Yzaguirre of Harlingen were sentenced after admitting a Medicare fraud scheme involving wheelchair parts and repairs.

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to intoxication manslaughter in a November crash near Harlingen that killed a 77-year-old San Benito woman.

Harlingen nonprofit Rosa de Esperanza provides free care packages, wigs, lift chairs, and counseling to help Rio Grande Valley women navigating breast cancer treatment.

Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — Veterans and their families were able to get help filing claims and learn about available benefits during Cameron County

Hope for Small Farm Sustainability is expanding its free community gardening program from Harlingen to Plaza Amistad in Donna, providing hands-on agriculture education and plot access.

Former Raiders punter Leo Araguz, a Harlingen High School alumnus, lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before kickoff of the Sunday Raiders‑Chiefs game, marking Hispanic Heritage Month. Araguz, who signed with the Raiders late in the 1996 season and played 51 games, also holds the NFL record for most punts in a single game set in 1998.

Cameron County and the City of Harlingen have launched targeted mosquito spraying and larvicide treatments following recent rains and over 100 resident complaints.

Former UTSA defensive lineman Anthony Santoscoy, a Pharr alumnus, has returned to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to join the Vaqueros’ defensive line. Santoscoy said he is glad to be back home, wants to prove Valley players can compete, and coach Travis Bush praised his leadership and pride in the community.

Former UTSA walk‑on Nathan Huerta, a Harlingen native, has rejoined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley defensive line. After gaining Division I experience with the Roadrunners, Huerta said he is glad to be back home and wants to show that Valley players can compete at the highest level. Coach Travis Bush praised Huerta’s leadership and his pride in representing the Valley.

The City of Harlingen Animal Shelter received a $10,000 ASPCA grant to purchase FDA-cleared medication to treat up to 100 animals and prevent the spread of the New World screwworm.