The family of 24-year-old Daniel Morin is launching a foundation to help grieving families with funeral costs after he was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Brownsville.

The City of Brownsville held a celebration of life for actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte at the Mitte Cultural District following his passing at age 34.

Rose Benavidez and Joel Villarreal compete for the Starr County Judge seat in the 2026 election following the retirement of long-time incumbent Eloy Vera.

A man in his 40s was killed by a train in Lyford on Friday. Texas DPS issues safety reminders about railroad track hazards as the investigation continues.

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a September shooting near Garceño as U.S. and Mexican troops deploy to the Starr County border, sparking mixed local reactions in Roma.

Republican Gary Groves and Democrat Julio Salinas compete for open Texas House District 41 seat covering McAllen and Edinburg ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

The City of Brownsville is considering a new stormwater drainage utility fee to replace its existing $6.25 Resaca Fee and fund citywide flood mitigation projects.

The Better Business Bureau is holding a free document shredding and e-cycling event this Saturday at Lone Star National Bank in McAllen to help prevent identity theft.

On Saturday before the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley football game, Tejano singer Bobby Pulido stepped out of a tailgate tent in UTRGV orange, greeted fans, kissed a woman on the cheek and reminded the crowd to vote. Pulido, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, used the appearance to promote his campaign to the Rio Grande Valley community.

Gerardo Sandoval Martinez was arrested in Brownsville after a search warrant led investigators to cocaine and crack cocaine at an Autumn Sage Street home.

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

Authorities said a man was killed after being hit by a train at the intersection of Hidalgo and South Street in Lyford, Texas. Emergency‑management official Frank Torres reported that the train conductor called at 11 a.m., and deputies from the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office assisted Lyford police in the response. The victim’s identity has not been released and investigators have not determined whether the death was accidental or intentional.

The Willacy County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Lyford Police Department with a train‑and‑pedestrian incident near the intersection of Business 77 and Broadway Avenue in Lyford, Texas. Officials said a heavy law‑enforcement presence has been deployed and asked the public to stay away from the area while a Channel 5 News crew heads to the scene for more information.

Starr County, TX (KRGV) — Starr County is investigating after a county jail transportation unit crashed on U.S. Highway 83, according to the Starr County Sheriff

Port Isabel, TX (KRGV) — LabPadre says it needs more tests before deciding whether SpaceX launches are damaging homes in Port Isabel and South Padre Island.