Local and special elections kick off early voting this week, with residents urged to review their ballots and cast votes ahead of the May 3 Election Day.

Second Arrest Made in Deadly Edcouch Smuggling Case That Killed Woman and Child
Vincent Garcia Jr. and Jose Alexis Baeza-Combaluzier face life sentences or death penalty for fatal canal crash during smuggling attempt.

Palmview Drug and Weapons Bust Nets Four Arrests, Including Fugitive
AK-47, hundreds of rounds of ammo, and multiple drugs seized in DPS-led operation; all suspects booked into Hidalgo County Jail.

DPS Raids Pharr Apartment, Seizes Drugs During Search Operation
Law enforcement swarms complex near North Jackson and Minnesota Road; investigation remains ongoing.

Border Patrol Seizes Over 250 Pounds of Marijuana in Brownsville Smuggling Attempts
Two incidents in one night result in six arrests and $200K worth of marijuana recovered; one suspect escapes to Mexico.

11 Migrants Caught Entering Laredo Through Underground Drain Pipe
Border Patrol agents intercept group after hearing voices in tunnel; smugglers increasingly using underground routes.