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KRGV Channel 5
Starr County business restores family headstones for Día de los Muertos
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.
KRGV Channel 5
Rio Grande City police searching for porch pirate caught on camera
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.
Telemundo 40
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Police investigate and seek suspect captured on security camera in Rio Grande City
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.
Telemundo 40
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Two drivers hospitalized after severe crash in Rio Grande City
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.
KRGV Channel 5
Records: Rio Grande City teacher admitted to having sexual relationship with student
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.
KRGV Channel 5
Rio Grande City High School teacher admitted to having sexual relationship with student, complaint says
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.
ValleyCentral CBS 4
Benavidez vs. Villarreal: Starr County candidates on economic development, taxes, data centers
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 [...]
ValleyCentral CBS 4
Rio Grande City opens shelter due to weather
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 [...]
ValleyCentral CBS 4
Rio Grande City road closed to repair potholes caused by rain: TxDOT
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 [...]