Mercedes Tribune

01/23/2026

Assuming they have evidence for this arrest. It seems like an extremely low bond. I’m kind of shocked.

Bond was set at $20,000 for a Mercedes High School teacher charged with child grooming. Details in the comments.

11/10/2025

11/06/2025

Incredible.

07/29/2025

This weekend!!!

07/22/2025

Johnnys True Value in Harlingen. Massive fire. Multiple surrounding blocks have shut down. Schools in area have been closed and staff relocated due to smoke.

10/29/2024

Nice event for the fam!

🎃👻The Mercedes Police Department is excited to invite you and your family to our Fright Night at the PD! Join us for a thrilling evening of fun, frights, & community on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Mercedes Police Department, located at 316 S. Ohio Ave. 👻🎃

🏚Haunted House: Step into our jail, transformed into a spine-chilling haunted house! Can you brave the spooky surprises that await inside?
🍬Candy Giveaways: We'll be handing out plenty of sweet treats for the kids (and the brave adults)!
🪇Music & Entertainment: Enjoy live music throughout the evening, keeping the fun and energy going.
🍔Food Trucks: Grab some delicious bites from two local food truck vendors—great eats to satisfy your cravings!

This is a family-friendly event, so bring your costumes, your courage, and your appetite for a frightful good time! We can't wait to see you there as we celebrate Halloween with the community.

Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Mercedes Police Department, 316 S. Ohio Ave.

For more information, contact Lt. Orlando Diaz:
(956) 565-3102
[email protected]

10/25/2024

Great game guys!!! You deserve the recognition.

10/25/2024

Congratulations to Alexandria Garza. Student of the week.

Congratulations to our KRGV Student of the week: Alexandria Garza from Mercedes Early College Academy ! To see her full story, watch TODAY on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 6!

10/23/2024

Congratulations to the Mercedes Tiger Band!!!

Join us in congratulating the Mighty Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard for earning a DIVISION I at tonight’s UIL Region 28 Pigskin Jubilee! 🎶🐅

The dedication and hard work of the students and directors have paid off, and we couldn’t be more . Keep shining, Tigers, as you head to AREA!

The UIL 5A Area G Marching Contest will take place at Tiger Stadium in Mercedes on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Stay tuned for the announcement of the performance schedule!

10/23/2024

Meet Your School Board Candidate. Will be held this afternoon.