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‘It will be a long road for her:’ Attorney representing 3-year-old immigrant who suffered alleged sexual abuse while in federal custody in Harlingen discusses case
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (385+ words) A toddler was allegedly sexually abused while in foster care in Harlingen after being separated from her mother at the border, according to a lawsuit filed against the federal government. The girl's father, who is in the U.S. legally, tried to…...
Cameron County Appraisal District hosting public education event on property values
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (132+ words) The Cameron Appraisal District is hosting an event this week to help homeowners understand their property appraisal notices. Attendees can sit down one-on-one with staff at the Harlingen Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 8 and April 9 and get their questions…...
Brownsville man charged with kidnapping Los Fresnos woman at gunpoint
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (226+ words) A Brownsville man remains in custody after kidnapping a woman from her home at gunpoint in Los Fresnos and sexually assaulting her, according to the Los Fresnos Police Department. Jose Abraham Lopez was arrested on charges of aggravated kidnapping and…...
Teen girl shot in the face by stray bullet near Mission; investigation underway
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (181+ words) A 15-year-old girl was shot in the face while unloading groceries outside her home in rural Mission, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened Saturday shortly before 2 p.m. in the 36000 block of West Mile 8 Road when the teen…...
Playmaker: Christian Torres led the Juarez-Lincoln soccer team to the second consecutive Regional Semifinals
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (348+ words) Christian Torres is the engine that makes the Juarez-Lincoln boys soccer team go, making the right reads in the midfield to set up his teammates on the attacking third, which earned him second team all-district in his junior year. "Whenever…...
RGV high school soccer regional finals scores and highlights
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (82+ words) RGV high school soccer regional finals scores and highlights'KRGV RGV high school soccer regional finals scores and highlights - Brownsville seeks public input on new recreation center plans - Brownsville building permits jump 40% as new development surges across city - Rio Grande Valley…...
WATCH: KRGV's High School Football Preview Show 2025
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (107+ words) The Rio Grande Valley High School Football Season kicks off on Thursday, and the Channel 5 Sports Team is getting you ready. Tune in to Channel 5 News at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, to watch the annual High School Football Preview Show. The…...
Los Fresnos business prepares for surge in customers from weekend rodeo
1+ week, 2+ day ago (329+ words) The Los Fresnos Rodeo is expected to attract up to 20,000 people over three days, bringing a surge of business to local restaurants and vendors. Julia Mancilla, owner of Julia's Restaurant, said the rodeo typically brings 3,000 to 4,000 people to her business....
City of Pharr to host initiative focused on fire prevention, emergency preparedness
1+ week, 2+ day ago (168+ words) The Pharr Fire Department is collaborating with the Pharr Public Health Department and the Valley Association for Independent Living to host the S.A.F.E.R. Home Initiative. The initiative stands for Safety Awareness, Fire prevention, and Emergency Readiness. It is designed to equip…...
Starr County family ranch designated a Texas historical landmark
1+ week, 2+ day ago (573+ words) A family ranch near Rio Grande City is now a historical landmark An unveiling that took three years in the making. Rancho Las Escobas now has a Texas historical landmark. The family says it is one of the oldest and…...