Advocates say a law school in one of the state's poorest regions would exponentially help communities with legal aid.

Weeks after the Weslaco Panthers captured the UIL Class 6A softball state title in dramatic fashion, the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association announced its Class 6A all-state softball team on Friday.

Mario Rodriguez's Weslaco Panthers shocked the state and beyond by capturing the UIL Class 6A softball championship one week ago.

The mayor of a South Texas community has resigned in connection with a federal drug trafficking investigation.

Esmeralda Mireles is missing from Weslaco.

Update: The news conference is over. We will have an update momentarily.

Governor Greg Abbott will attend a border security briefing in Weslaco, held by state and local officials.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a press conference Wednesday on the state’s border security efforts in light of the Biden Administration’s elimination of Title 42.

Wildfires have burned more than 58,000 acres across the state. At least one person has died and dozens of homes have burned down.

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks Thursday at a border security briefing in the Rio Grande Valley with attorneys general from across the country.

Governor Greg Abbott formally requested more federal support as COVID-19 cases soar throughout Texas.

The hotline is the state's latest move in opposing federal vaccination mandates.

Governmental entities in Texas can no longer mandate any coronavirus vaccination despite Pfizer receiving full FDA authorization earlier this week.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says that he has tested negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive.

In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with Ross, Patrick and Reese about the politics surrounding Donald Trump's trip to Texas and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on student learning.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday held a press conference in the Rio Grande Valley where he provided an update on Texas’ response to the surge of migrants at the southern border through Operation Lone Star.

WESLACO, Texas – According to Weslaco Police Chief Joel Rivera, a man with a rifle wearing all black clothing, entered the Walmart and had a confrontation with a customer. According to Rivera, the suspect made his way toward the back of the store and officers on the scene ordered him to discard his weapon. The suspect fired at officers and the officers returned fire.”Rivera confirmed that 17 Weslaco police officers and four deputy constables responded to the call. Rivera said the customer who was engaged in a confrontation with the suspect should come forward and offer their testimony to the department. To watch the full press conference by the Weslaco Police Department, view the player below:Related: Police responding to shooting at Walmart in Rio Grande Valley

WESLACO, Texas – A South Texas police department is responding to reports of shooting at a Walmart near the Texas-Mexico border on Wednesday afternoon. Avoid Walmart on N Texas at this time. “Avoid Walmart on N Texas at this time. The City of Weslaco tweeted for residents to avoid the area, sharing the following:“From Weslaco PD: Please avoid Walmart on North Texas Boulevard at this time. Weslaco police will provide an update as soon as possible.”From Weslaco PD: Please avoid Walmart on North Texas Boulevard at this time.

Anna Garza, 46, poses with her three children at their home in Weslaco. Garza is facing eviction if her unemployment benefits dont come through soon. After so many months of isolation and job loss, hundreds of thousands of Texans, like Anna Garza, are just trying to stay afloat financially and emotionally. Garza has anxiety and depression and could be facing eviction from her Weslaco rental after losing her job. How to get helpTexas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-986-1919National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas: 512-693-2000Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations National Helpline: 800-662-4357

Greg Abbott will travel to Corpus Christi and Weslaco on Tuesday to survey damage brought on by Hurricane Hanna over the weekend. He will speak at the Texas Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Weslaco. Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd will also be in attendance, according to a news release. On Sunday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved an emergency declaration that will provide federal aid. It knocked out power for tens of thousands on residents throughout South Texas into Monday evening, according to the Associated Press.

SAN ANTONIO – Authorities are searching for an 85-year-old man who disappeared in Weslaco on Tuesday evening. According to a Silver Alert issued by the Department of Public Safety, Hilario Torres Perez disappeared around 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of Agostadero Street in Weslaco. He is 5-feet, 7-inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, has brown hair and has brown eyes. DPS states he was last seen wearing a flannel button-up shirt and khaki pants. Officials believe his disappearance “poses a credible threat to their own health and safety.”Anyone with information is asked to contact the Weslaco Police Department at 956-968-8591.