Zapata County News

Founded by Mexican rancher Jesus Trevino in 1830, San Ygnacio has survived Indian raids, border skirmishes during the Civil War and Mexican Revolution, and the creation of Falcon Reservoir, which swallowed up other river settlements.

It's been over a year since Texas Energy Services proposed to expand its' saltwater disposal site near San Ygnacio to include oil field waste.

A tragic accident claims the life of at least three people yesterday. We're told two of those victims are from Laredo.

Authorities are investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in a triple fatality along U.S Highway 83 near the Starr and Zapata county line.

A body of a 41-year-old Hispanic male was recovered from the river around 4:45 this afternoon.