The sun rays are blinding, even if it's partially blocked.

Authorities said the tar usually washes up around this time every year.

The fire broke out on Cherokee Street and Alamo Road before 7 p.m. Friday.

A Pepsi delivery truck driver drove into the fence that secured the CWV post last month.

In some alleys the brush is simply overgrown. In others, trash and debris is piled high.

An OIG report found CBP spent more than $5 million on polygraph exams.

New details emerged in a court hearing Friday.

They said this is the third dog stolen from their property.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith will be traveling to Missouri to witness the event.

The shooting happened on the 9000 block of Maiz Street back in Donna.

The database is to register short-term rental properties.

She said her medical documentation wasn't taken into consideration.

Edinburg dispatcher recalls the moments leading to the finding of 16 undocumented immigrants, trapped in an 18-wheeler Sunday.

She has the receipts proving the money she paid, but never signed a contract.

This year’s special session passed the TRS care, a healthcare program for retired teachers.

The project is funded by asset forfeitures.

The park is home to the RGV FC Toros. 

Ruben Ramirez Cardenas' execution date for the rape and murder of a 16-year-old is set for Aug. 8.

Crews responded to a home on FM 2812 and Harrah Dr.

The mother showed up a local hospital with a 3-month-old deceased baby.

It happened around 6:30 a.m., while it was still dark outside.

Ten people died last month inside the trailer James Matthew Bradley Jr. was hauling.

The county is owed nearly $2.4 million, according to the tax assessor-collector.

A 22-year-old crashed his black Hyundai SUV into a drainage ditch. 

The airport director said they are not in a hurry to move people out of their homes.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said it will be a while before the 41-year-old faces charges in the Valley.

He’s the first of 12 men in the case to be released from prison.

The lines must be removed to build a woman’s new home.

The bridge closed after a motorist took out the guardrails on Memorial Day. 

The man explained all the calls to an alleged dental office, are somehow being forwarded to his number 24 hours a day.

Two babies are recovering in the hospital after being treated by Border Patrol agents near the Rio Grande.

The assault happened in March 2016 near Roma.

The university was placed on probation last December.

The two men are expected back in court early next month for a pretrial.

It cost the department around $6,000.

The crash happened on March 26 in McAllen.

Two suspects broke into a cellphone business on the 2700 block of South 23rd Street.  

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.

The doctors at the Hope Family Health Center work on a volunteer basis. 

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. 

The group meets at the Weslaco City Park. 

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.