Set in Stone restored six headstones for free in Starr County, helping families in Rio Grande City and La Grulla ahead of Día de los Muertos.

The Rio Grande City Police Department, led by Chief Jose Solis, is investigating whether the same man stole packages from two homes after surveillance video captured a theft at Leanne Gallegos' house on Oct. 7. A second theft was reported about 15 miles away in the Alto Bonito area, and the videos appear to show the same individual, described as wearing a navy‑blue shirt, jeans, tennis shoes and a cap. Residents will want to know the suspect’s appearance as shown in the footage.

Police issued a call to the community for any detail, no matter how small, to help move forward with an investigation whose type of incident has not been disclosed. So far it has not been indicated whether the people appearing in the video face charges, and authorities asked that the post be shared to broaden the chances of identifying those involved.

Rio Grande City Police reported that on Monday, October 19, shortly before 7 p.m., a crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 83 and FM 1430. A silver Ford Mustang and a white Ford Explorer were involved; both drivers were taken by ambulance to a local hospital and, according to police, their injuries are not life-threatening.

Special services teacher Francisco Contreras Jr. faces charges of sexual assault and improper relationship with a student after confessing to a multi-month relationship, according to Starr County records.

Special education teacher Francisco Contreras Jr. faces charges of sexual assault and improper relationship with a student after confessing to a multi-month relationship, according to Starr County records.

RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County judge candidates Joel Villarreal and Rose Benavidez are outlining different approaches to economic development, property taxes and funding essential services as voters prepare to choose the county’s next leader in November. The candidates are seeking to succeed County Judge Eloy Vera, who has held the office for nearly [...]

The Starr County Sheriff’s Office assumed the investigation of Rio Grande City High School teacher Francisco Contreras Jr., who faces charges of an improper educator‑student relationship and two counts of sexual assault of a child. According to the sheriff’s booking report, Contreras was arrested on Wednesday, is listed as a special services teacher on the school’s website, and was suspended by Rio Grande City Grulla ISD following the allegations.

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grande City will open its Public Safety Building for residents seeking shelter from the weather over the weekend. The Public Safety Building, located at 650 North FM 755, will open at midnight and will stay open through Monday at 8 a.m. RELATED: Rain chances thrive in the Valley this weekend [...]

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A portion of northbound US 83 in Rio Grande City will remain closed through Monday while crews fix potholes caused by recent rain. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, heavy rain formed potholes after it passed through the area. Radar estimates show some areas of southeast Starr County may have [...]