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• San Juan woman hires attorney after water filtration system installed Play Video

  March 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  SAN JUAN – A lawsuit against a water filtration system company. An attorney with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid says the elderly, especially those who don't speak English, could be targets. Maria del Rosario Arteaga is retired and lives off of her social security. One morning she heard a... more »

• Documents reveal what led up to Edinburg police chief's suspension Play Video

  February 6, 2020 10:28 PM

  EDINBURG – In January, Edinburg Police Chief Cesar Torres was suspended from his duties for five days . When asked why, city leaders responded with "no comment." A city disciplinary action form obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS describes three separate incidents leading up to the chief's suspension. The... more »

• 4 Accused in Weslaco Bribery Case to Go to Trial Play Video

  October 11, 2019 5:16 PM

  WESLACO – The deadline for four men accused in a Weslaco bribery scheme to make the decision to take a plea deal was Friday. Attorneys for Arturo Cuellar, Daniel Garcia and Richard Quintanilla say their clients are innocent and will go to trial. John Cuellar took a plea... more »

• Clients of Valley Lawyer Sentenced to Prison Worried over Lost Case Files Play Video

  October 10, 2019 6:21 PM

  EDINBURG – Concerns and questions from client of a convicted Rio Grande Valley attorney. Noe Perez was convicted of bribery after testifying against Former Judge Rudy Delgado and sentenced to prison. Clients of Perez with cases still active are worries their personal information is lost in his files.... more »

• Roma Officer Being Investigated for Accessing Records Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:16 PM

  ROMA – A city of Roma police officer is under investigation suspected of accessing juvenile records, according to the Starr County Attorney's Office. Accessing information is part of an officer's duties, explained Laredo-based attorney Nathan Chu. "There's certain times that officers can access information if they're doing their... more »

• Attorney Going to Prison? Here’s What Clients Should Do Play Video

  October 1, 2019 9:02 PM

  EDINBURG – After their attorney was sentenced to two years in prison in connection with a major bribery case, clients are asking questions left unanswered. Clients of Noe Perez want to know what will happen to their money and their cases. When CHANNEL 5 NEWS went by his... more »

• Attorney Explains Barratry Charge following Mission Paralegal Arrest Play Video

  September 19, 2019 6:14 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Rangers and the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office confirmed the arrest of a paralegal from Mission. Rangers say Juan Salvador Tovar reached out to victims of a car crash offering medical attention and legal counsel. He's charged with barratry. Under the law in... more »

• Search Warrant Executed at RGC Attorney's Office Play Video

  September 4, 2019 9:19 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - A search warrant was executed at the office of the Rio Grande City attorney this Wednesday in connection to the arrest of an employee last week. Edwin Duran was arrested on Friday. He worked at the law office of Calixtro Villarreal, who also serves as... more »

• Former Valley Judge Convicted of Bribery Requests New Trial Play Video

  July 25, 2019 12:42 PM

  MCALLEN – A former Hidalgo County judge convicted of taking bribes is requesting a new trial. Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado’s legal team is formally requesting a new trial to be acquitted of the judgement issued earlier this month. A jury found Delgado guilty on all counts, including bribery. ... more »

• Former Hidalgo Co. District Judge Found Guilty on All Counts Play Video

  July 10, 2019 5:39 PM

  UPDATE (7/11): The jury in the trial of a former Hidalgo County district judge has returned a guilty verdict. Former Judge Rodolfo "Rudy" Delgado was found guilty on eight counts of bribery, Travel Act violations, obstruction of justice and conspiracy. ----------- MCALLEN – A court reporter,... more »

• Valley Renters Impacted by Floods Seeking Advice on What’s Next Play Video

  June 28, 2019 6:46 PM

  SANTA ROSA – Floodwaters are still about three feet deep in parts of Santa Rosa. People renting homes are concerned on what to do next. Carmen Ponce’s family is in despair following the heavy rain earlier this week. All her family of four has left is inside... more »

• US Citizen Caught Crossing Border Illegally Play Video

  April 5, 2019 9:09 PM

  WESLACO – A man who was initially charged with entering the country outside of a designated crossing point was in court this week. It's a charge normally assigned to immigrants, but the man in question is a U.S. Citizen. Normally, those charged with illegal entry are charged with... more »

• FBI Confirms Arrests of Former Hidalgo Co. Commissioner, RGC Attorney Play Video

  April 5, 2019 10:52 AM

  WESLACO – The mayor of Weslaco is responding to the recent arrests involving construction bids for water plant facilities. Mayor David Suarez explains the city was aware of the federal investigation. They sued a construction company in the meantime and were able to get some of the funds... more »

• Federal Gov't Taking Steps to Seek Land for Border Wall Play Video

  March 11, 2019 5:51 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is continuing to take steps to seek land for the border wall project. Some land owners received letters from the government asking for permission to survey their property. Texas Civil Rights property attorney, Ricardo Garza, says if there is no response from property... more »

• Local Family Unaware of Newspaper's Publication of Gov't Condemnation Play Video

  March 8, 2019 6:11 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – A local family says they were surprised when they found out they were included in a local newspaper’s advertisement of the government’s notice of condemnation. The advertisement lists over 100 names and addresses of people being sued and their property condemned to make way for the... more »

• Harlingen Woman's Inherited Property in Danger of Foreclosure Play Video

  February 26, 2019 6:15 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Harlingen woman’s home is in danger of being foreclosed due to inherited debt. Marisol Puente says she found out $18,000 is owed to a house she inherited from her father when he passed away. “They came to sue the property owners but unfortunately I’m not... more »

• US Veteran Born in Reynosa Detained by ICE following Trip to Mexico Play Video

  February 26, 2019 4:52 PM

  WESLACO – A local family is working on the release of a veteran detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement. U.S. veteran, Edgar Baltazar, is a legal permanent resident but was born in Reynosa. Two years ago, Baltazar was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was put on... more »

• Santa Rosa Police Chief to Remain in Position Play Video

  February 20, 2019 10:49 PM

  SANTA ROSA – The Santa Rosa police chief is still in power after the city aldermen voted him to remain in position. Police Chief Ronnie Hernandez’s position came into question after the Cameron County district attorney said in a letter to Santa Rosa he would no longer accept cases... more »

• Attorney General Offers Assistance in Clergymen Cases Play Video

  February 1, 2019 5:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Attorney General is offering his office’s assistance to all district and county attorneys as they investigate cases involving clergymen. The diocese of Brownsville released a list of 14 clergymen accused of sexually abusing minors on Thursday. The attorney general suggests victims to file a... more »

• Immigration Court Cases No Longer on Hold Play Video

  January 24, 2019 6:59 PM

  UPDATE (1/29): Immigration court cases are no longer on hold. The cases that were paused affected people who are not in immigration detention centers. The Department of Justice confirmed the courts are fully operational. ----- WESLACO – Thousands of cases in court are on hold due... more »

• Gov't Surveyors Working on Border Wall Assessment in Rio Grande City Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:49 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Government surveyors are working on border wall assessments in Rio Grande City. The Rio Grande City Consolidated School District board members approved U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s ability to conduct survey and site assessments. A survey marker has been laid flat near Rio Grande... more »