Officials celebrate the long-awaited opening of a modern seven-story judicial complex set to house 30 courtrooms.

Grenade Possession: Man Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years and $250,000 Fine
26-year-old Jaime Sandoval pleads guilty to possessing grenades and firearms used in drug trafficking; faces 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine.

Human Smuggler Heriberto Mendez-Lozano Receives Over 38-Year Prison Sentence
The fight against human trafficking took a major step forward as Heriberto Mendez-Lozano was sentenced to over 38 years in prison by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the district. Found guilty last November on multiple charges, including hostage-taking, smuggling,...
Campos Tax Service Scandal: Sisters Plead Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud
Three individuals associated with Campos Tax Service have admitted to a $3 million tax fraud scheme and are scheduled for sentencing in August.

Edinburg Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Violent Aggravated Robbery
Luis Gerrado Lugo Pena convicted of assaulting and robbing a 78-year-old man; severe trauma reported

Third Suspect Found Guilty in 2020 Murder of Lesley Maurice Hunter in Harlingen
Eduardo Aceves convicted in the fatal stabbing of Lesley Maurice Hunter, with sentencing set for May