The city has cleaned over 250 sites hit by vandals since the beginning of the year.

The family is occupying two homes in the Rio Grande Valley, where they wait because FEMA won't issue housing assistance.

Seconds felt like an eternity as Jose Armora took cover from an earthquake which claimed the lives of dozens.

A woman’s 97-year-old father-in-law lost his home of 55 years in a fire last week.

Talk to anyone from Venezuela; nostalgia, anger, disillusionment taints their memories, even the good ones.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office said fraud against seniors is on the rise in the county. 

Many survivors in the impacted areas still fear for their safety due to damaged buildings.

The family left their ocean-front home in Palmas Del Mar in preparation for the hurricane.

The man’s body was found at a home on the 100 block of San Diego Street in Brownsville.

Hurricane Maria is expected to make landfall in St. Croix around 11 p.m.

Mexican officials are reporting lots of damage to buildings.

A semi rolled over causing caliche to scatter across the roadway.

Residents in Rio Grande City recall how the storm brought the community together.

As Hurricane Maria heads towards Puerto Rico, those from the island worry about its potential impact.

The National Butterfly Center director found construction crews on the center's private property in July.

25 automatic emergency defibrillators are set to be installed in Weslaco police units.

The status of work on the border wall was ironed in a meeting on Monday.

Due to the closure of the lift bridge last summer, traffic has reduced through Rio Hondo; hurting some businesses that are struggling to keep their doors open.

Viewer videos show the sewage leaking in front of homes.

The lawsuit said the government’s move to end DACA violated the constitutional rights of immigrants who lack legal status.

The survey shows any changes in impact from the Harvey storm surge.

When DACA members go through the checkpoint, Border Patrol verifies their status to check if they have a criminal record.

Valley taxpayers are paying millions of dollars for the surveillance technology along the border.

In most cases, their mild sting doesn’t require medical attention.

A CHANNEL 5 NEWS crew journeyed along the Coastal Bend area and showed us the destruction left behind by Hurricane Harvey.

The crash happened on 23^rd St. and Treasure Hills Blvd. early Monday morning.  

The fatal collision happened in January.

Monica Melissa Patterson is accused of killing her client by asphyxiation.

The break-ins were reported on North Ebony Street on Sunday, Sept. 10

The U.S Coast Guard caught a lancha, also known as a Mexican fishing boat, with a group of Mexican fishing poachers onboard Saturday night.

Valley citrus officials are watching to see how Hurricane Irma will impact the fruit industry. 

Texas Gas Service repaired the issue in two hours.

One mother said it was difficult finding a daycare that would help her son. 

The toddler was killed and the mother is in critical condition. 

Two of the swimmers are headed to a national meet next month.

A total of 15 people are left displaced. 

The studio is located in Harlingen and opened its doors 30 years ago. 

The group meets at a church in McAllen.

The non-profit offers assistance to post graduates. 

Children with special needs are given a chance to play baseball.

The parent said she has seen her daughter grow during the competitions.

Two mothers formed their own support groups.

A suspect was arrested for evading arrest using a vehicle after a police chase in Brownsville. 

Educators and parents learn techniques to help children recognize danger. 

Parents said social media has helped them keep in contact

The 28-year-old will graduate with an associate’s degree from South Texas College in Weslaco

More than 25 tire drop-off sites will be available.

The teen found out she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

The former priest’s attorney said his client wouldn’t receive a fair trial.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS photographer discusses what it means for them when working on a holiday.

The morning crew’s shift usually starts on silent and empty streets.

Photojournalist Marco Vecchio said police ride along stories are among his favorites. 

Mario Garza, former Mayor Pro Tem, ran against the incumbent Mayor San Juanita Sanchez.

TxDOT inspected the bridge.

The shooting happened near Brownsville.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS photographers find a way to get the job done with the equipment they have. 

The doctor said it can be difficult for people to break habits.

The farm is located near Rio Hondo. 

One UTRGV associate dean said there is a lack of interpreters. 

Diabetes can sometimes cause kidneys to stop functioning properly.

The costs of medication can sometimes be costly for patients.

The teen was diagnosed with the disease about three years ago.

The investigation will be turned over to Mexican authorities.

All 14 Donna ISD elementary schools have built gardens.

Experts emphasize the importance of eating multiple food groups at every meal.

Brownsville officials are working to help citizens pick a healthier lifestyle.

The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. on U.S. 83 North.

A resident said the free programs help keep herself active while serving others.

Dr. Fernandez, a psychiatric doctor and Dean of UTRGV’s medical school, said the Rio Grande Valley is a place where depression can be taboo.

A KRGV reporter shared his father’s journey living with diabetes. 

Results derive from a team effort which can include a nutritionist, dietician and psychologist among others.

Experts said the disease comes, primarily, from genetics.

Weather conditions can make recording tricky.

CHANNEL 5 Photojournalist Elette Garza shows us a behind the scenes look at live shots with First Warn 5 Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith.

Fifty-six miles of border fencing already runs through Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.

WESLACO - CHANNEL 5 NEWS crews deal with everything thrown at them, from noisy crowds to rainy weather. CHANNEL 5 Photojournalist Enrique Saenz says besides heat and rain, wind is what he watches out for the most. Saenz says the wind can make video look shakier the father they are away, he says, "We solve that by getting closer, and if we can't, we just hope the wind dies down. He adds the wind also changes the audio, "When the wind behaves, you can hear every word a pers...

The county official was facing 15 counts.

She defied the federal government's request to take a quarter acre of property in El Calaboz 10 years ago.

The order is supposed to last 90 days.

Valley congressman Henry Cuellar said the proposed border wall is all "showmanship" for President Trump.

President Trump announced Thursday he will work with Congress on the details of his plan.

The order mentions hiring more immigration officers. 

The man linked to the teen’s death was sentenced in court on Wednesday.

Diabetes and carbohydrate intake go hand-in-hand.