The Rio Grande Compact—signed in 1938 between Colorado, New Mexico and Texas—sealed the river’s fate. The compact ensured that farmers in all three states would get their share of water.

In April, an angler spotted a large alligator while fishing along the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass. Luis De La Torre told MySA at the time that he believed the alligator was about 8 to 10 feet long.

MCALLEN, Texas – A deflating raft on the Rio Grande River left eight children in trouble. Luckily, the United States Coast Guard was able to save the day. A 29-foot response boat was patrolling ...

It is possible for some of the river to dry in the coming days or weeks. That announcement was made by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District on Wednesday, Sept. 11.