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.

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.

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.