Police in Rio Grande Valley warn of fentanyl-laced vape cartridges posing overdose risk to teens

Elsa police warn parents about fentanyl-laced vape cartridges threatening local youth, urging vigilance as investigations seek to curb potential overdoses. ELSA, Texas — The Elsa Police Department is urging parents and community members to stay alert after vape pen cartridges recovered locally tested positive for fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid linked to a surge in … Read more

30 guns discovered stuffed in spare tire at Mission Port of Entry, DPS Says

Investigators believe the entire stash was headed for Mexico. MISSION, Texas — A routine outbound inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry this week led to a major gun-smuggling bust, after Texas DPS Special Agents say they uncovered dozens of firearms hidden inside a pickup truck’s spare tire. The stop happened Wednesday morning in Mission, … Read more

Man Hit by Car After Bar Fight on SE Military; Suspect Arrested, Police Say

A late-night brawl at a southeast-side bar escalated into a hit-and-run, injuring one man and leading to an aggravated assault charge for another. SAN ANTONIO — A late-night fight inside a southeast-side bar escalated into a violent hit-and-run that left one man injured and another facing an aggravated assault charge, according to San Antonio police. … Read more