A tire blowout on a 1999 Ford F‑250 caused the vehicle to roll over on U.S. 281, killing Edinburg resident Arturo Ponce, 65, at the scene on Oct. 23 at about 3:09 p.m., six miles north of Premont, Texas. Two other 65‑year‑old passengers were in the truck; one was air‑lifted to Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, the other and a 42‑year‑old Tacoma driver were uninjured, and Alice Highway Patrol continues the investigation.

The UTRGV football team beat Central Arkansas 30-27 in overtime Saturday for its first road win of the season and the first overtime game in program history.

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The City of Weslaco will unveil a new memorial statue honoring World War II Iwo Jima flag raiser Cpl. Harlon Block on Saturday at the Harlon Block Sports Complex.

A grant is expanding Donna North High School’s veterinary science program, more than doubling its hands-on surgical training capacity and preparing students to address regional veterinary shortages.

The Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas launched a “Line Check” website that lets voters in Hidalgo and Cameron counties report and view current wait times at early‑voting locations. The tool aggregates submissions from the past 45 minutes, with newer reports weighted more heavily. AACT NOW plans to add Starr and Willacy counties by Monday, Oct. 26.

Sharyland Water Supply Corporation is flushing lines after Alton residents reported discolored water following TxDOT roadwork and waterline relocations along FM 494 and Main Avenue.

South Texas College is collecting books across all five campuses to help build smaller community libraries, with drop-off locations open at every campus counseling office.

South Padre Island officials broke ground Friday on the Paul Jibber Terheggan Wind and Water Sports Park, a $2.3 million project that includes a raised access road, two elevated parking areas and gear‑drop zones for riders. Council Member Joe Ricco said the city hopes to open the park by April, though inclement weather could delay the schedule.

Brownsville Metro will provide free bus service across its fixed routes on Election Day to remove transit barriers for community members traveling throughout the city.

Texas A&M Forest Service is allocating part of its $19.6 million Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program to Rio Grande Valley stations, providing equipment, training and protective gear. In Hidalgo County, Edcouch and La Joya each receive $45,000 for slip‑on units; Progreso gets $165,000 for a brush truck, while other local departments receive smaller sums for training aids and PPE. The news release does not specify a date for the disbursements.

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

Jurors resumed punishment phase deliberations for Rogelio Martinez, convicted of killing San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez during a police chase.

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

Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — Brownsville Independent School District is moving students from Raquel Peña Elementary School to Garcia Middle School after smoke from a nearby controlled brush burning got worse, according to the district.

Palmview High School entered Secure status after a reported threat. Police later found it non-credible, and normal campus operations resumed.