Community Questions Justice as Victim’s Family Condemns Lenient Sentence in Fatal Drunk Driving Case

Starr County Secures $232 Million in Federal Funding for Major Transportation Upgrades
Starr County receives over $232 million in federal funds for transportation projects, including road expansions, repaving, and traffic signal upgrades; $65 million more to be invested over the next decade.

Body Found Floating in Harlingen Lake; No Signs of Foul Play, Say Authorities
Authorities are investigating after a male body was discovered floating in a Harlingen lake; initial findings show no signs of foul play.

Mercedes Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty; Dog Rescued and Recovering
Ramiro Martinez arrested on animal cruelty charges after a neglected dog was found without food or water; Mercedes PD accepting donations for local animal shelter.

Lyford ISD Investigates Reported School Threat; Concludes No Direct Danger to Campus
Lyford ISD received a reported school threat through the district’s Stop It app; additional police presence added as a precaution despite finding no direct danger to students or staff.

Two Men Arrested for Multiple Burglaries in Edinburg; Suspects Linked to Thefts at Local Businesses
Julio Miguel Fuentes and Johnny Lee Morales face charges for their involvement in a string of burglaries at La Cabana, Johnny’s True Value, Boost Mobile, and Fernandez Grocery Store.