Brianna Marie Chavez died after failing to yield at stop sign; semi-truck driver and pet rescued.
Southern Hidalgo County hardest hit, with Weslaco and Mercedes facing major flooding and infrastructure challenges.
All four Rio Grande Valley counties have declared disaster status as cities deal with rescues, damage, and urgent need for aid.
Disaster Declaration Issued in Starr County Due to Drought and Wildfire Risks
Starr County Judge Eloy Vera issues a disaster declaration due to ongoing drought conditions and the risk of wildfires
Drought Crisis Deepens: South Texas Faces Water Shortages and Agricultural Losses
As South Texas grapples with severe drought conditions, Governor Greg Abbott renews a disaster declaration to aid affected counties, with significant impacts on water resources and agriculture.
- Fatal Mercedes Crash Claims Life of 25-Year-Old Harlingen Woman
- Juan Pablo Torres Sentenced to 20 Years for Deadly DWI Crash in Edinburg
- Man Accused of Killing Landlord Arraigned on Murder Charge
- Jury Selection Begins in 2000 Cold Case Murder of Alfredo Ontiveros
- Decomposed Body Found in Brownsville Hotel Room; Cause of Death Under Investigation
