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IDEA Schools will have to new sites in 2010
Pharr and Alamo will have each an IDEA school open in time for next school year, officials announced Friday.
Donna man accused of repeated sexual abuse of girl
A man accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a girl remains behind bars. Lorenzo Castillo, 37, was charged Sunday with aggravated sexual assault and continuous sexual abuse of a young child.
Second suspect charged after murder outside Weslaco bar
Police arrested a second man suspected in a fatal shooting this month outside a Weslaco bar.
Feds: Woman stole nearly $500,000 in citizenship fraud scheme
Jennifer Martinez has a reputation that extends across South Texas. From Houston to Laredo, immigrants have turned to the woman whose business cards identify her as a federal agent for quick, easy solutions to any number of citizenship problems.
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Two teens killed in rollover near Donna
Two teenagers died after their car rolled over twice north of Donna early Wednesday morning.
3 People Involved in Rollover Accident
Three people were involved in a overnight rollover accident in Donna. We are working to find out their condition's this morning.
Mobility authority gives Garza incentive to build border trade corridor
A number of potential projects await new Regional Mobility Authority executive director Godfrey Garza as he starts work this week on his consulting contract.
Jury awards $1.2 million to former Donna schools superintendent
Plaintiff's attorneys described it as a chance to send a message to school districts across the state: Political influence has no place in educational hiring decisions.
Attorney: School board member to plead guilty in corruption case
Donna school board member George Hernandez intends to plead guilty to charges stemming from the ongoing Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district corruption case, his attorney said Tuesday.
Pot Holes Slow Down Emergency Responders
Tonight, a Donna family is worried about the health and future of their family. They say their mother is terminally ill and getting help fast in an emergency is a big problem.
New York lawyer tied up, robbed inside room at Ritz-Carlton hotel in Puerto Rico
A New York lawyer was robbed inside his room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Puerto Rico by assailants who tied him up before dawn Monday and stole $800 in cash, police said.
Nature center kicks off fundraising campaign
The Matagorda County Birding Nature Center held an official capital campaign kick off and donor appreciation affair on the grounds of the nature center Thursday night, Nov.
Victims ponder taking up arms after home invasions
Mario Marquez held a cold piece of raw beef against his swollen eye Tuesday afternoon.
Mother and Daughter Held Up at Gunpoint
Police say this is the second time in the past two months the Los Quatos Drive Thru near Hutto Road and Expressway 83 has been robbed.
College student's kidnapper gets 50 years in prison
One of three men accused in the April kidnapping of a 23-year-old college student was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison.
Women, children held at gunpoint during home invasion near Donna
Sheriff's deputies continued to look for three men Thursday in connection with a home invasion Wednesday morning.
Fire deaths highlight need for readiness
Dazed and short of breath, A.J. Olivo fumbled in the dark in search of his little brother.
Unseasonable cold drives snowbirds south
With the forecast calling for another freezing cold night, Richard and Vickie Burton packed the car and fled south for the blistering heat of the Rio Grande Valley.
Annual Pigskin Jubilee to be held in La Joya and Donna
High school marching bands from Brownsville to Roma will showcase their talent at Pigskin Jubilee marching band competitions Saturday.