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La Grulla Water Department Under Investigation
June 19, 2013 5:32 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY - The Starr County District Attorney's Office said the La Grulla Water Department is under investigation in a case of missing funds. County investigators and Texas Rangers entered the La Grulla city hall on Tuesday and removed a box with documents. An audit into the... more » -
Police Ask for Help to Locate Missing Man
June 19, 2013 5:28 PM
HARLINGEN - Police are asking for the public's help to find a man who went missing in Harlingen. Earl David Alexander was last seen at Grace Point Fellowship Church on June 4. The 48-year-old was volunteering for an event at the church. Church officials said he walked to... more » -
Murder Trial Set for Alleged Smuggler Play Video
June 19, 2013 4:35 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A judge has set a trial date for a man accused in the death of two illegal immigrants last year in Brownsville. Martin Villarreal Ramirez, 19, is accused of driving a Jeep SUV loaded with illegal immigrants when it crashed and rolled over on Raul Torres Blvd. in... more » -
Cocaine Found in Car Bumper
June 19, 2013 3:44 PM
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2 Theft Suspects in Custody
June 19, 2013 1:25 PM
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Spurs, Duncan Collapse in OT Loss
June 19, 2013 12:21 AM
MIAMI (AP) - Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship. Then the 37-year-old forward ran out of gas, and the Spurs collapsed down the stretch like they so rarely have before. Duncan had 30 points and 14 rebounds... more » -
Water Park Creates Benefits in Pharr Play Video
June 18, 2013 11:55 PM
PHARR - A new water complex, scheduled to open next month in Pharr, will provide more than just a place for residents to cool off. Opportunities abound from a joint project between the city of Pharr and the PSJA school district. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva explains how new high school... more » -
Funeral Arrangements for Girl Killed in Starr County
June 18, 2013 11:28 PM
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Sex Offender Arrested in Mission
June 18, 2013 10:24 PM
McALLEN - The U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force on Monday arrested a Mission man wanted for an aggravated sexual assault. Jose Adrian Gonzalez, 36, was wanted by the Mission Police Department for aggravated sexual assault, a first-degree felony. It is alleged that Gonzalez sexually... more » -
TSTC Student Charged with Sexual Assault
June 18, 2013 10:07 PM
HARLINGEN - A Texas State Technical College student is facing charges of soliciting sex from a minor. The Harlingen man also faces sexual abuse charges. Bond for Moses Stratton, 18, was set at $50,000 for the charge of online solicitation of a minor and sexual assault of a child.... more » -
FBI Seeks Murder Suspect
June 18, 2013 10:01 PM
WESLACO - FBI agents are searching for a Mexican national wanted on murder charges. Jose Manuel Garcia Guevara, 25, of San Luis Potosi, is on the agency's 10 most-wanted list. Agents say he allegedly murdered a 26-year-old woman in the presence of her 4-year-old stepson in Lake Charles, La.,... more » -
Donna Approaches County About Partial Sale of Bridge
June 18, 2013 9:47 PM
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Panama Unit Suspect Wants Changes to Conditions of Release
June 18, 2013 9:33 PM
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Authorities Investigate Theft at La Grulla City Hall
June 18, 2013 8:19 PM
LA GRULLA - Starr County District Attorney Omar Escobar says they are investigating a possible theft of public money from La Grulla city hall. A district attorney investigator and Texas Rangers entered the city hall and seized a box of documents. "There is substantial evidence of theft" involving... more » -
CASA Volunteers Begin Training Play Video
June 18, 2013 5:29 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Court Appointed Special Advocates began training a new group of volunteers this week in Cameron County. The volunteers will serve as advocates for children in court cases. There are 35 children with no advocates, officials said. CASA officials said 13 volunteers started the 30-hour training Monday... more » -
Edinburg Library Celebrates Superman's Anniversary
June 18, 2013 3:47 PM
EDINBURG - Fans of the Man of Steel recently gathered at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library to celebrate the character's 75th anniversary. "They're having a little celebration. They're going to have cake for the kids ... some artwork," Chris Tijerina said. She took her children to the celebration.... more » -
New TxDOT Safety Tools
June 18, 2013 2:35 PM
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Fugitive Caught in San Antonio
June 18, 2013 2:03 PM
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TxDOT Road Construction and Evacuation Plan
June 18, 2013 1:09 PM
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All Hazard Awareness Town Hall
June 18, 2013 10:56 AM
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Grant Money Available for Efforts to Control Feral Hog Populations
June 18, 2013 10:29 AM
AUSTIN - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples said grant money is available for efforts to control feral hog populations. Texas has the largest feral hog population in the United States. There are about 2.6 million feral hogs in the state. The hogs leave damage totaling $500 million each year.... more » -
Man Caught Trying to Take Stolen Truck into Mexico
June 18, 2013 10:04 AM
HARLINGEN - Officers at the B&M International Bridge in Brownsville caught a man suspected of stealing a pickup. They noticed a shattered window on the 2002 gray Dodge Ram. They held 23-year-old Justin Ledesma for investigation. He was later connected with the theft of the pickup from Harlingen. It... more » -
Resolution Honoring Cardoza
June 18, 2013 9:34 AM
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Teen Recovers from Shark Bites
June 17, 2013 11:08 PM
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Perry Seeks to Lure Gunmaker to Texas
June 17, 2013 11:07 PM
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Obama Speaks About Cyberhacking
June 17, 2013 11:06 PM
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Landowner Wants Tires off his Property Play Video
June 17, 2013 10:34 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - The owner of an illegal tire dump site south of Donna said he wants to do whatever is necessary to rid his property of the mess. The site is south of Donna, just off FM 493 and north of Calle Chaparral. Hidalgo County Precinct 1... more » -
Troopers Investigate Deadly Accident in Arroyo City
June 17, 2013 9:46 PM
ARROYO CITY- Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a deadly rollover accident near Arroyo City. The weekend accident claimed the life of a Brownsville man. Authorities said Jesse Edward Clive, 25, died at the scene Sunday. The rollover happened on FM 1847, about two miles north of... more » -
Investigation Continues Into Powder Found at Mail Center
June 17, 2013 9:43 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Four agencies are investigating a white powdery substance found in a letter at a mail distribution center last week in Brownsville. Workers at U.S. Logistics Center, on South Vermillion Road in the cargo area of the Brownsville South Padre Island Airport, discovered the powder Thursday morning. ... more » -
Former Professor Wanted for Sex Crimes
June 17, 2013 9:37 PM
WESLACO - Walter Lee Williams, a former university professor, is wanted for the alleged sexual exploitation of children. He also is wanted for traveling abroad for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual acts with children. A federal arrest warrant was issued in April for Williams in Los Angeles.... more » -
Fender Bender Leads to Arrests
June 17, 2013 9:30 PM
BROWNSVILLE- Police say a misunderstanding led to the arrest of three people at Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville over the weekend. Police say Jorge Villarreal, 35, was in his vehicle when he agreed to pay Angie Castillo, 28, for sexual favors. A third party, Fernando Fernandez, 34, agreed to... more » -
Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
June 17, 2013 9:29 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A man wanted for the sexual abuse of two children in Brownsville has been captured in San Antonio. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 26-year-old Robert Anthony Loya on two counts of continuous sexual abuse of child. He allegedly abused a 12-year-old girl and 15-year-old girl in Brownsville.... more » -
Valley Boy Scouts Prepare for Trip to Colorado Play Video
June 17, 2013 5:31 PM
WESLACO - A group of Rio Grande Valley Boy Scouts is preparing for a trip to Colorado. The members of Boy Scout Troop 41 will be camping in the Rocky Mountain state. One thing they will not do is light camp fires. Firefighters are battling a large forest... more » -
Robbery Suspects Sought in San Juan Play Video
June 17, 2013 5:28 PM
SAN JUAN - Investigators are searching for two suspects in a robbery at a pawn shop in San Juan. Surveillance video from a nearby store caught the suspects fleeing the scene after the robbery. The crime happened Saturday afternoon at the Cash America Pawn near the corner of Frontage... more » -
Committee to Brief Texas House on West Explosion
June 17, 2013 3:42 PM
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Supreme Court Rules Against Arizona Voter Law
June 17, 2013 3:39 PM
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West 911 Dispatchers Honored
June 17, 2013 3:36 PM
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Supreme Court Rules on Right to Remain Silent
June 17, 2013 3:35 PM
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Hidalgo Co. Property Owners with Unpaid Taxes to Face More Fees
June 17, 2013 3:20 PM
EDINBURG - Hidalgo County officials posted a public notice, warning about additional fees for people who haven't paid property taxes yet. As of July 1, those who haven't paid their taxes will face an additional 15 to 20 percent fee for attorney costs. Failure to get your property... more » -
Man Arrested for Stealing Pickup
June 17, 2013 1:43 PM
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Traffic Alert: Edinburg - Russell Road
June 17, 2013 1:29 PM
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South Carolina Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case
June 17, 2013 10:26 AM
LAREDO - A South Carolina man will spend 15 years in federal prison for drugs and weapons charges. Marcus Mickle, 21, pleaded guilty in September. He was sentenced last week. Mickle's charges are related to cocaine and marijuana trafficking and for possessing a firearm during in and in relation... more » -
Graduates Giving Back Play Video
June 17, 2013 8:48 AM
It wasn't too long ago when GEAR UP grad Jocelyn Atkinson was a GEAR UP student herself here at Port Isabel Middle School. She's now attending college and is volunteering her time as a tutor slash mentor at her old stomping grounds. And she believes in giving back. Joyce... more » -
Moore Father Trying to Help Daughter Cope with Tornado's Aftermath Play Video
June 16, 2013 10:56 PM
MOORE, Okla. - Tommy Edwards made a life in his hometown of Moore, Oklahoma. His daughter is following in his footsteps. But on May 20, there was a dramatic change in her life. Kaylee lived through one of the biggest tornados ever recorded. "It sounded like a freight... more » -
Police Cutting Back Search for Missing Man Play Video
June 16, 2013 9:13 PM
MISSION - A Mission family is on a desperate search to find their father this Father's Day. Modesto de la Rosa went for a walk eight days ago and never came home. Now the family is pleading for the public's help in finding him. His daughter, San Juanita de... more » -
Police Investigate Rollover Crash in Weslaco Play Video
June 16, 2013 8:36 PM
WESLACO - Weslaco police are investigating a rollover crash. No driver or passengers were found. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near Westgate and Mile 9. According to the Weslaco police chief, the car did not turn up any narcotics. He said incidents where the driver flees the scene... more » -
Overnight Rollover in Weslaco Play Video
June 16, 2013 10:24 AM
WESLACO - Police are investigating a rollover wreck in Weslaco. The crash happened early Sunday morning near Westgate and Mile 9. It is not clear if anyone was hurt or how the the accident happened. Police have not released any information. We'll keep you posted. more » -
Plea Reached in Cartel Informant's Shooting Death
June 16, 2013 10:23 AM
EL PASO (AP) - An ex-federal informant and Mexican drug cartel member has pleaded guilty to murder as part of an agreement with prosecutors for the slaying of a fellow cartel member and fellow informant. The El Paso Times reports Ruben Rodriguez-Dorado was sentenced to life in prison as part... more » -
skydiver dies
June 16, 2013 10:19 AM
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Volunteers Help Veteran Who Lost His Wife Play Video
June 15, 2013 11:12 PM
MERCEDES - A Mercedes veteran is without a home and his wife. He lost both in a fire Friday. Now, his community is coming together to help him. They came by the carload Saturday morning: friends, neighbors and strangers. They brought food, drinks and tools. Eight days ago,... more » -
Coast Guard Rescues Man from Coast of Galveston
June 15, 2013 10:51 PM
GALVESTON - A man was rescued by the Coast Guard 18 miles off the coast of Galveston Saturday morning. Officials said the man began experiencing stroke-like symptoms aboard an 800 ft. tanker. A rescue helicopter was sent from Houston to recover the man. He is being treated at... more » -
Felony Warrant Issued for La Feria Man Play Video
June 15, 2013 10:46 PM
LA FERIA - Police are looking for a man wanted for a sexual assault case. According to La Feria officers, 19-year-old Jose Guadalupe Rodriguez sexually assaulted a child in May. The child reported the assault Friday. A judge issued a felony warrant for Rodriguez's arrest. Anyone with any... more » -
Child Found Wandering Alone Near Store Play Video
June 15, 2013 10:43 PM
WESLACO - A child is back with his parents after wandering away Saturday night. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office saod the child was found alone near the Dollar Store near Mile 11 and FM 88 in Weslaco. Customers at the store noticed the child and called 911. Sheriff's... more » -
Brothers Work Together to Smuggle Drugs
June 15, 2013 10:40 PM
LA GRULLA - Two brothers are behind bars. They're accused of transporting more than 700 pounds of marijuana. Police said they were allegedly using portable radio scanners to listen to law enforcement while committing the crime. Officers found the drugs in the bed, back seats and floor of their... more » -
colorado wildifre evacuees going back home
June 15, 2013 9:17 AM
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Perry Signs Drug Testing for Unemployment Law Play Video
June 15, 2013 8:54 AM
AUSTIN (AP) - Governor Rick Perry has signed a law mandating drug testing for some unemployment benefits recipients. Employers already hold insurance policies to help laid-off workers survive on weekly payments of $62 to $440. Those fired for cause, including failing an employer-sponsored drug test, don't qualify. The changes approved... more » -
Judge Says There Was no Justification for Fort Hood Shooting
June 14, 2013 11:07 PM
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Obama to Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels
June 14, 2013 11:02 PM
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Craigslist Scheme Leaves Woman without Rent Money Play Video
June 14, 2013 10:39 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - A disabled veteran is struggling to pay rent this month after someone tricked her out of $2,100. Gretchen Trejo said her problems stated with a Craigslist posting. She called 5 On Your Side for help. "I opened up Craigslist and just started looking," Trejo said.... more » -
Juvenile Court to Test for Synthetic Marijuana Play Video
June 14, 2013 10:28 PM
EDINBURG - A new court-ordered drug tests in Hidalgo County will target synthetic marijuana. Judge Jesse Contreras said he wants to know if the teens he sees in his court are using the drug. "There are a lot of issues going on with these kids," Contreras said. ... more » -
Couple Files Suit Against The Park Girl Play Video
June 14, 2013 10:16 PM
CAMERON COUNTY - A San Benito family filed a lawsuit against Jo Leigh Ares, known to many as the Park Girl. The suit claims Ares is trying to unjustly evict the family from their home. The Galvan family retained the services of an attorney from the South Texas Civil... more » -
Red Snapper Season Extended
June 14, 2013 9:59 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND-Fishing guides on South Padre Island are expressing relief after officials announced the red snapper season will end in late June. The National Oceanography and Atmospheric Administration had ordered that the season end on June 17 to preserve the species. A federal judge in Brownsville, however, ruled... more » -
Marshals Seek Violent Gang Member
June 14, 2013 9:50 PM
WESLACO - The U.S. Marshals Service on Friday announced the addition of a suspected attempted murderer and violent gang member to their 15 Most Wanted fugitive list. Cameron Leezell Taylor, a documented member of a Phoenix-based criminal street gang, is wanted in Arizona by the Phoenix Police Department on four... more » -
Feds Move to Seize Properties Tied to Tamaulipas Corruption Scheme
June 14, 2013 9:45 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Federal prosecutors on Friday asked a judge to grant them possession of nine homes linked to a corruption case in Mexico. The houses were bought with proceeds from a five-year invoice-fixing and kickback scheme involving a former official of state of Tamaulipas, officials said. Federal officials... more » -
Raid Yieds Tons of Marijuana
June 14, 2013 8:06 PM
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Politiquera Sentenced
June 14, 2013 5:42 PM
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Investigators seek Robbery Suspect in Pharr
June 14, 2013 5:40 PM
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CASA Seeks Volunteers in Cameron County Play Video
June 14, 2013 5:30 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Court Appointed Special Advocates is seeking volunteers in Cameron County. The volunteers will serve as advocates for children in court hearings. CASA officials said that this year they have seen about 270 cases of children removed from their homes because of abuse. They predict the number... more » -
Man Accused of Killing a La Feria Resident Asks for Bond Reduction Play Video
June 14, 2013 5:28 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI - Family and friends of a La Feria man killed in Corpus Christi have asked a judge not to lower the bond for his accused killer. Dozens showed up in court today for David Alvarez's bond hearing. He is accused of killing Aaron Juarez after the victim... more » -
Money Smuggler Held Without Bond Play Video
June 14, 2013 4:38 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A man has been ordered to be held without bond in a money smuggling case in Brownsville. Angel Ruiz was charged in federal court with trying to smuggle $50,000 to Mexico. Agents arrested him on Thursday at the B & M International Bridge. Court records show... more » -
Autopsy Reveals No Foul Play in Baby's Death Play Video
June 14, 2013 4:36 PM
McALLEN - A preliminary autopsy report for a child found dead in an apartment in McAllen shows there are no signs of foul play. The 2-1/2-month-old baby was dead when police arrived. They were sent to the complex when the child's father called to report that his son was... more » -
Suspected Cartel Operative in Custody
June 14, 2013 3:54 PM
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Back in Sebastian
June 14, 2013 12:12 PM
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Man Shot by Deputy to be Arraigned
June 14, 2013 11:09 AM
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Man Arrested on Marijuana Charges in Harlingen
June 13, 2013 11:51 PM
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Three Houses Raided in Hidalgo County Play Video
June 13, 2013 11:40 PM
SAN JUAN - Police raided three houses Thursday at different cities in Hidalgo County. The first raid happened just before 6 p.m. at Colbath and 38th streets in south McAllen. The second raid happened on Cimarron Street in Mission. Police said both raids were connected. The San Juan... more » -
South Padre Island Fire Chief Resigns
June 13, 2013 9:39 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - The South Padre Island fire chief has resigned his post so he can be closer to home. The last day for Burney Baskett will be on June 28. He accepted the fire chief post at Copperas Cover, near Fort Hood in Central Texas. Baskett... more » -
Phone Numbers to Change at South Padre Island City Hall
June 13, 2013 9:33 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - There will be some key phone number changes at the city of South Padre Island starting at the end of the month. City leaders said they are upgrading the telephone system. That will result in phone number changes for individual city employees, they said. ... more » -
Mexican National Charged in Cocaine Case
June 13, 2013 9:26 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A Mexican national went before a federal judge Thursday to face cocaine smuggling charges. Fernando Gracia Garca was charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and crack cocaine during his initial appearance at a Brownsville federal court. Court documents show that Customs and Border Protection... more » -
Murder Trial Delayed Play Video
June 13, 2013 5:32 PM
EDINBURG - A judge granted a continuance in the case of a woman accused in her husband's murder. Vanessa Arjona Garcia, of Mission, is on trial accused of paying several men to murder her husband, Reyes Garcia, at their home in 2010. Court records show the killers intended... more » -
Contractor Leaves Woman on Shaky Ground Play Video
June 13, 2013 5:31 PM
CAMERON COUNTY - A woman says a contractor took her money and never returned to finish a house-leveling job. Angela Banda said she hired Joseph Vargas, with the Workx Company, at the end of March. The house and the materials were left untouched. Banda called 5 On Your... more » -
Charges Mount for Man Accused of Tampering with Sewer Line Play Video
June 13, 2013 4:31 PM
MONTE ALTO - A Monte Alto resident will have to pay a hefty price for attempting to connect to a sewer line without a permit. Officials with the water company said the man will have to pay for the permit and the repairs to a water line he broke... more » -
New Stop Light North of San Carlos
June 13, 2013 12:04 PM
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Building Evacuated after Suspicious Powder Found
June 13, 2013 11:22 AM
BROWNSVILLE - A Hazmat crew is headed to U.S. Logistics in Brownsville. That's after a suspicious powder was found in the mailroom. We're told the building, which is located on the 200 block of South Vermillion, has been evacuated. CHANNEL 5 NEWS has a crew at the scene and... more » -
PSJA ISD Superintendent Talking at Clinton Global Initiative
June 13, 2013 10:36 AM
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McAllen Fire Truck Donation
June 13, 2013 9:49 AM
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IRS to Close on Friday
June 12, 2013 11:12 PM
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday issued a reminder that the agency will shut down on Friday. The closure is due to the budget cutbacks happening in Washington, a statement from the agency said. The first furlough day for the agency was May 24. All IRS... more » -
Woman Charged in Stiletto Heel Murder Held on $100,000
June 12, 2013 11:02 PM
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Convicted Killer Executed
June 12, 2013 11:00 PM
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ICE Detainee Succumbs to Rabies
June 12, 2013 9:56 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI - A Guatemalan national, who had been in the custody since May 12, died Tuesday at a Corpus Christi hospital. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said the man, Federico Mendez Hernandez, 28, was diagnosed with rabies. Health experts believe he contracted the virus prior to crossing... more » -
Texas AG Says Obama Reneged on Promise to Help West
June 12, 2013 9:30 PM
AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Wednesday criticized the Obama administration for denying disaster funding for the city of West. "President Obama has yet again promised one thing and then not delivered. Just last month I saw the devastation first-hand, met with rescue workers and heard the... more » -
Firefighters Prepare for Summer Months Play Video
June 12, 2013 9:05 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville Fire Department officials are taking steps to protect firefighters from the scorching South Texas heat. Fire Capt. Cesar Pedraza said the next three months are especially challenging. He said wearing all the protective gear during the summer creates a special burden for the firefighters. "(It's... more » -
Game 4 a Question Mark for Spurs' Parker
June 12, 2013 8:45 PM
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker says his sore right hamstring has a "slight elongation" and that he hopes to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Parker tweeted in French on Wednesday that he had an MRI... more » -
Brownsville Firefighters Request Safety Equipment Play Video
June 12, 2013 5:29 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville firefighters have come up with two recommendations to make their jobs safer. The suggestions come on the heels of a meeting the department held to discuss safety. The firefighters recommended buying new lights for their helmets. They also want their names on their jackets. ... more » -
Investigators Closer to Identifying Body Found on SPI Play Video
June 12, 2013 5:28 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County officials said they have a lead in the case of a body found on South Padre Island. The woman's body was discovered near Beach Access 6 in October, 2012. Cameron County investigators on Monday released a composite sketch of the woman. Investigators said they... more » -
Child Recovering from Head Injuries
June 12, 2013 4:33 PM
HARLINGEN - A child continues recovering from injuries he allegedly suffered at the hands of his parents. The boy, 4-month-old Sean Jayden Banuelos, was admitted to a San Antonio hospital in May with head trauma. His parents remain behind bars charged with the assault. His aunt, Josefina Quintero,... more »
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