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• Closing Arguments Begin for Villalobos Trial Play Video

  May 24, 2013 1:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Closing arguments started Friday for the corruption case for former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos. Villalobos is charged with several counts of bribery and racketeering. Prosecutors say he bribed former district judge Abel Limas. Thursday Villalobos took the stand. He told a federal jury no... more »

• Ex-Cameron County District Attorney Takes the Stand Play Video

  May 23, 2013 4:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The former Cameron County district attorney testified in federal court today. Armando Villalobos is charged with several counts of bribery and racketeering. He said he was only doing his job and helping his family. He's accused of bribing former judge Abel Limas and abusing his power as... more »

• Prosecutors Rest Their Case in Corruption Trial Play Video

  May 22, 2013 12:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Federal prosecutors rested their case in the corruption trial of the former Cameron County district attorney. Armando Villalobos is charged with several counts of racketeering and bribery. The charges are in connection to an FBI investigation into legal corruption involving former district judge Abel Limas. Defense... more »

• School Bus Involved in Accident Play Video

  May 21, 2013 1:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police are investigating a school bus accident near Brownsville. Witnesses reported a driver of a mini-van rear-ended a Los Fresnos CISD school bus at the Highway 100 and FM 803 intersection. School officials told us none of the children or school bus driver was hurt in... more »

• Brownsville Performs Preventive Maintenance on Hydrant Grid Play Video

  May 17, 2013 5:22 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Brownsville Public Utilities Board workers are flushing dozens of fire hydrants to ensure safety and water quality, official said. "These hydrants are at the end of a pipe. It's a dead-end force main. Because of that, it's necessary to flush out the water because it doesn't... more »

• Workers Flush Fire Hydrants in Brownsville Play Video

  May 17, 2013 4:11 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Brownsville Public Utilities Workers are flushing fire hydrants throughout the city. BPUB officials said workers are servicing dead-end fire hydrants. They said those are the ones that get less water circulation. Brownsville has more than 200 fire hydrants, officials said. BPUB said the preventive-maintenance... more »

• Police: Woman Caught Driving Stolen Truck into Mexico Play Video

  May 17, 2013 10:47 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Officers said a 31-year-old woman tried to drive a stolen truck into Mexico. Customs agents noticed the Ford F-250 Maria Antonia Saldana was driving had damage to the steering column and driver's door key entry. They said the woman appeared very nervous, and there was a 3-year-old... more »

• Self-Proclaimed Kidnapping Victim Sentenced in Drug Possession Case

  May 16, 2013 1:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A jury found a woman guilty in a drug possession case in Brownsville. Customs and Border Protection officers found 188 pounds of marijuana hidden in Jessica Garcia's vehicle, as the 22-year-old tried crossing into Brownsville through the Gateway International Bridge. The drugs were found in December. ... more »

• Man Charged in Connection with 15 Burglaries Play Video

  May 16, 2013 10:50 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police said a 40-year-old man broke into 15 Brownsville homes within the last two months. Michael Sanchez is facing 15 charges of burglary of a habitation. On Monday, police got a call about a break-in on the 2300 block of Hamburg. Police said Sanchez knocked on a... more »

• Candidate: Request for Recount Pending Provisional Ballot Decision Play Video

  May 15, 2013 12:48 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Three provisional ballots will be counted in a tight race for the Brownsville City Commissioner Place 3 race. Martin Sarkis defeated Leo Rosales by two votes to get into the runoff. Deborah Portillo got the most votes, but she failed to get more than 50 percent of... more »

• Former Judge Testifies in Corruption Case Play Video

  May 14, 2013 4:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Former state District Judge Abel Limas finished a second day of testimony in the trial against former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos. Villalobos is being tried on charges of racketeering and bribery. Limas on Tuesday drew fire from defense attorneys. They asked the former judge... more »

• Testimony Begins in ex-District Attorney's Trial Play Video

  May 13, 2013 1:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Testimony started in the corruption case against ex-Cameron County district attorney Armando Villalobos. He's charged with several counts of racketeering and extortion. Opening arguments were given this morning, and the first witnesses took the stand. Prosecutors claim Villalobos abused his office through bribery, extortion and favoritism.... more »

• Jury Selected for Villalobos Trial

  May 10, 2013 7:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Testimony will get underway Monday in the corruption trial against former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos. Villalobos is charged with several counts of racketeering and extortion. Prosecutors said he abused his office through bribery, extortion and favoritism. Villalobos maintains his innocence. Twelve jurors and... more »

• Brownsville to Spray for Mosquitoes Play Video

  May 10, 2013 4:12 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Brownsville city workers will be out tonight spraying for mosquitoes. Brownsville Health Department officials said numerous complaints from residents prompted the action. Officials said they are trying to control the mosquitoes before they become a major problem. Health officials also are trapping mosquitoes to... more »

• FAA Hosts Public Hearing on Possible Rocket Launch Site Play Video

  May 7, 2013 5:20 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - The Federal Aviation Administration is hosting a public hearing on the possible construction of a rocket launch site at Boca Chica Beach. Space X officials said the Boca Chica site is one of the top contenders for the project. FAA officials said the hearing will... more »

• Authorities Release Details of Eight-Liner Raids Play Video

  May 7, 2013 5:17 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Authorities released details about several eight-liner raids Friday in Brownsville and Port Isabel. One of the eight-liners raided was the Goldmine 777 in Brownsville. The business belongs to former Brownsville Mayor Pat Ahumada. Police seized about 150 eight-liner machines and nearly $2,700. Ahumada was arrested... more »

• Children's Museum of Brownsville Hosts Chalk Walk Play Video

  May 7, 2013 3:56 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - The Children's Museum of Brownsville recently hosted its 5th annual Chalk Walk Art Festival. The event draws artists of all ages. This year's Chalk Walk Art Festival happened on April 20. There are categories for children, youth, adults and one combining all three. "Everybody... more »

• Former Mayor Arrested During Operation Bishop Play Video

  May 4, 2013 9:53 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Two more businesses were closed due to the multi-agency task force Operation Bishop. The Longhorn Sweepstakes in Port Isabel and Goldmine Sweepstake in Brownsville were raided and shut down Friday night. Former Brownsville Mayor and the owner of Goldmine Sweepstake, Patricio Ahumada was at the press... more »

• Two Shots Ahead for Pace Thrower Play Video

  May 3, 2013 11:33 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The UIL track and field championships are just one week away. In Brownsville, Pace's Hiram Morales is preparing for two attempts at 5A state medals after qualifying at the Region IV meet. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva explains the family connection that motivates Morales. more »

• Teen Facing Charges for Suspicious Package Play Video

  May 3, 2013 1:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A 17-year-old Lopez High School student was arrested in connection with a suspicious package found at the campus. That's according to Brownsville ISD administrators. He faces a hoax bomb charge. That's a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a... more »

• US Marshals Arrest Suspect in Sex Assault, Burglary Play Video

  May 2, 2013 12:45 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police in Brownsville arrested a man accused of sexual assault and burglary. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Angel Dominguez-Ortega Wednesday. The 40-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted a 64-year-old woman in her apartment in November. The victim told police the man who assaulted her then stole $20,... more »

• Honor Guard Service Marks Brownsville Firefighters Play Video

  May 1, 2013 8:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Moments of service and silence in the town of West changed the lives of two Brownsville firefighters. Herb Montalvo Jr. and Desi Tristan served as honor guards for fallen firefighters in West. Montalvo and Tristan said they wanted to help from the moment they heard about... more »

• Jury Selection Begins in Former District Attorney's Trial Play Video

  May 1, 2013 12:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Jury selection is under way in the bribery and racketeering case involving former Cameron County district attorney Armando Villalobos. More than 100 prospective jurors are filling out questionnaires today. Attorneys will pick a jury for the trial, which is expected to last 10 days. Two years... more »

• Juvenile to Be Tried as Adult in Home Invasion Case Play Video

  April 29, 2013 8:43 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A Brownsville teenager has been certified to stand trial as an adult in a home invasion case. A judge arraigned Misael Rubio, 17, on one charge of aggravated robbery. His bond was set at $250,000. Rubio, Helio Martinez, 19, and a third juvenile are accused... more »

• Police Seek Woman in Brownsville Theft Play Video

  April 26, 2013 5:25 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Brownsville authorities continue searching for a woman wanted in a theft case. Police said surveillance video shows the woman taking a wallet from the checkout counter at the Old Navy store. The incident happened Saturday. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call... more »

• Brownsville Joins Lawsuit Against FAA Play Video

  April 24, 2013 5:32 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport has joined other airfields in a lawsuit against the federal government. The city of Brownsville wants the Federal Aviation Administration to continue funding the air traffic control tower at the airport. "Basically what we're asking is for the FAA to... more »

• Brownsville to Implement Water Conservation Play Video

  April 23, 2013 5:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville will go into stage-one water conservation on May 1, city officials said. The plan calls for voluntary water conservation. Brownsville Public Utilities Board officials said people should ensure there is no water runoff to prevent water waste. BPUB officials said the city is in... more »

• Victim of Deadly Brownsville Accident Identified Play Video

  April 22, 2013 9:46 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Investigators are talking to relatives of a 60-year-old woman killed in a morning crash. Police identified the victim as Maximina Hinojosa. The accident happened on Boca Chica Boulevard, near Owens Driver, around 6:30 a.m. Police said Hinojosa wasn't using a designated crosswalk, when a driver struck her.... more »

• Hanna Moves On; Blanks Elsik 1-0 Play Video

  April 20, 2013 12:10 AM

  GEORGETOWN - Carlos Acevedo scored in the fourth minute, and the defense of Hanna stonewalled Elsik's relentless attack to claim a 1-0 victory in the final state soccer playoff of the day in Georgetown. Hanna (26-1-3) shuts out the Rams in the 5A boys' soccer semi-final. The Eagles will face... more »

• Very Proud of the Eagles Play Video

  April 20, 2013 12:03 AM

  GEORGETOWN - For 30 years, he was the Eagles' head soccer coach, and led them to the 5A soccer Final Four in 1990. It's a different feeling for Juan de Dios Garcia to watch Hanna play from the bleachers, instead of the sideline. Yet, with a state championship on the... more »

• Police: Teen Admitted to Causing Damage with BB Gun Play Video

  April 19, 2013 1:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville teen is accused of causing several thousand dollars' worth of damages. Rayray Alonzo appeared before a judge on a criminal mischief charge. Police said the 18-year-old and two others shot a BB gun at glass entrances of businesses. The damage was estimated to cost more... more »

• That Championship Feeling Play Video

  April 17, 2013 11:22 PM

  GEORGETOWN - Last season, it was the Sharyland Rattlers in the state spotlight on the way to the UIL 5A boys' soccer championship. In the spirit of "all for one, and one for all," CHANNEL 5's Vince Erickson looks at how recent history might profit this year's state semi-finalists Hanna... more »

• Woman at Odds with Feds over Border Fence Play Video

  April 17, 2013 7:42 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A Lower Rio Grande Valley woman said she will continue fighting the federal government over the border fence on her property. Eloisa Tamez said the federal government failed to inform her more than three years ago that the fence would go up on her property in... more »

• Brownsville Shooting Suspect in Custody Play Video

  April 17, 2013 12:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - An 18-year-old wanted in connection with a shooting outside a Brownsville convenience store is now in custody. Gerardo Montejano Jr. was arraigned this afternoon. He's accused of being the gunman in a shooting at a northeast Brownville store parking lot. His family turned him over to authorities... more »

• Suspect Swipes Phones from Wireless Store Play Video

  April 16, 2013 8:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Investigators are searching for a man in the robbery of a Cricket Mobile store in Brownsville. Police said the man walked into J-R Wireless Cricket Store and told the clerk he was shopping for a phone. The clerk showed him some phones and he grabbed them... more »

• Mexican Fishermen Indicted in Brownsville

  April 16, 2013 3:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Two Mexican nationals were indicted on charges of failing to stop for a U.S. Coast Guard vessel and obstructing boarding. The indictment alleges Jose Alejandro Carrillo, 24, and Ismael Lopez Ortiz, 23, failed to stop has directed by the Coast Guard. The indictment was returned on April... more »

• Gun Used in Brownsville Shooting Recovered Play Video

  April 16, 2013 12:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County sheriff's deputies said they've found the gun used in a corner store shooting. The shooting happened yesterday morning at El Jardin Superette on FM 802 in Brownsville. Roman Garcia was shot, after a fight outside the store. The 35-year-old was rushed to San Antonio... more »

• Man Sentenced in 2009 Intoxication Manslaughter Case Play Video

  April 16, 2013 10:10 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - A man convicted of intoxication manslaughter was sentenced to six years in prison. Alejandro Petricioli allegedly told authorities he thought he "ran over a rock or something." Police said he fatally struck Reyna Hernandez Garcia in November 2009. The 44-year-old was walking on the shoulder of the... more »

• Brownsville Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  April 15, 2013 9:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire officials are investigating a fire at a downtown Brownsville house. The blaze happened in the 700 block of East St. Francis Street. Witnesses said the fire started under the house. Fire investigators are trying to determine what started the blaze. They said the house had... more »

• Shooting Shocks Brownsville Neighborhood Play Video

  April 15, 2013 8:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A brazen, late-morning shooting in Brownsville left area residents rattled. The shooting happened at around 11 a.m. at El Jardin Superette on FM 802. Cameron County sheriff's investigators said Roman Garcia, 35, was walking into the store when a woman approached him. The two argued and... more »

• Shooting at Brownsville Gas Station Play Video

  April 15, 2013 11:49 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Cameron County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting at a convenience store in Brownsville. It happened at the El Jardin Superette on FM 802. Vermillion Elementary School and Rivera High School are on lockdown as a result. We're told the victim was walking into the store, when... more »

• Massive Cameron County 8-Liner Raid Play Video

  April 13, 2013 10:42 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - More than 150 officials from federal, state, county and local agencies worked together to raid five illegal 8-liner businesses. Operation Bishop, led by Homeland Security, focuses on more than 200 illegal 8-liners in Cameron County. The operation included 18 months of investigation. Operation Bishop will continue... more »

• Hanna, Valley View Advance in Soccer Play Video

  April 12, 2013 11:55 PM

  SAN ANTONIO - Hanna and Valley View will play on Saturday afternoon in separate attempts to claim regional championships in UIL Boys' soccer. The Eagles will face Jay at the Blossom Athletic Center after a 2-1 victory over MacArthur on Friday. The other two Valley schools in San Antonio were... more »

• Soccer Playoffs Plus: April 9 Play Video

  April 9, 2013 11:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - An all-Brownsville showdown was the highlight of a busy night of UIL playoff soccer. The Sports Park was the location for the 5A boys' regional match between Rivera and Lopez. The Raiders scored the only two goals and advanced to San Antonio this weekend with a 2-0 victory.... more »

• Brownsville Residents Build Fences on City Property Play Video

  April 9, 2013 8:20 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A Brownsville resident is upset that his neighbors are building fences on a city right-of-way. He called 5 On Your Side to expose the problem. Oscar Lozano has lived in the Sugar Tree Subdivision for more than 20 years. He also said the area behind... more »

• Undocumented Immigrants Released in Brownsville Play Video

  April 8, 2013 7:32 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A group of undocumented immigrants on Sunday crowded the bus station in Brownsville. Authorities had just released the group of women and given them documents authorizing them to travel to other parts of the country. Some of women still had wounds from their trek into the United... more »

• Cadets Donate to Family of Drunk Driving Victim

  April 8, 2013 2:08 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Rio Grande Valley police academy cadet class donated money to a family who lost a loved one. Alex Soto died after a drunk driving accident on South Padre Island during Spring Break. Only one of the 15 cadets from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council... more »

• Soccer Playoffs Plus: April 5 Play Video

  April 6, 2013 12:07 AM

  MERCEDES - Three Brownsville boys' soccer teams enjoyed a big night on Friday with victories that advanced the schools to the third round of the 5A UIL playoffs. Lopez dethroned the defending state champs with a 1-0 victory over Sharyland at the neutral site of Mercedes. Hanna and Rivera also... more »

• 2 Brownsville Stores Vandalized Play Video

  April 4, 2013 1:07 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police in Brownsville are trying to find the people responsible for causing several thousand dollars' worth of damage. Two businesses were hit Tuesday night. Workers found their glass doors shattered at the Sprint store on the frontage road. The second business was in the downtown area. Investigators... more »

• Changes Likely After Assault on Brownsville Fireman Play Video

  April 3, 2013 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Brownsville fire chief said changes will be made after a firefighter was assaulted during a rescue attempt. The assault happened when firefighters responded to a call for help from the Border Patrol. Immigrants trying to flee authorities jumped into a resaca near the University of Texas... more »

• Tip Leads to Marijuana Bust Play Video

  April 3, 2013 1:07 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A tip to Brownsville police landed a man in jail. Sergio Gomez is facing drug charges. Brownsville officers arrested the 29-year-old, after getting information that his car was loaded with marijuana. Gomez was arrested on a traffic warrant. While in custody, he gave police consent to... more »

• Photos Released of Several Persons of Interest in Burglary Case Play Video

  March 29, 2013 1:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police released new photos of several persons of interest in a University of Texas at Brownsville burglary case that happened over the weekend. The persons of interest were caught on camera. Police suspect three teens broke into the Gorgas Building early Sunday morning. The thieves stole... more »

• Soccer Playoffs Plus: March 28 Play Video

  March 28, 2013 11:25 PM

  WESLACO - It's showtime for Valley 5A soccer playoff entries. The bi-district round opened with both boys and girls matches on Thursday. In Weslaco, the East Wildcats welcomed Hanna for boys' play. Weslaco East scored the first goal of the match. The Eagles had the next three, and claimed a... more »

• Water Vanishing from Brownsville Resaca Play Video

  March 27, 2013 9:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Cameron County homeowner said the dwindling levels at a resaca forced him to change his Easter plans. Eufebio Martinez said his backyard has gone from a fun place to a depressing site. The resaca behind his home is down to a muddy mess, he said. ... more »

• Man Accused of Assaulting Brownsville Firefighter Play Video

  March 27, 2013 5:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Mexican national was arrested after he punched a firefighter who was trying to help him, officials said. Jesus Cruz Argil was arrested Tuesday night. Officials said he was fleeing from Border Patrol agents when he jumped into a resaca. Agents called firefighters for help to... more »

• Underground Water Helps Brownsville During Drought Play Video

  March 26, 2013 8:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Underground water has proven crucial for Brownsville during the current drought, officials said. The water comes from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, and the Southmost Regional Water Authority is the entity responsible for drawing it from the ground and making it potable. "It's supplied by 20 wells,... more »

• Ex-Officer Indicted

  March 26, 2013 1:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A former law enforcement officer in the Lower Valley was indicted. Sonny Pedraza was charged with tampering with governmental records and official oppression. The city said he's no longer employed with them, as of last week. According to court documents, this all stems from the alleged wrongful... more »

• Convicted Murderer Awaits New Sentencing Hearing Play Video

  March 25, 2013 4:18 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A man convicted in the murder of his girlfriend's child will have to wait longer to find out his fate. An appellate court overturned Manuel Valdez's death sentence last year. He was convicted of killing his girlfriend's toddler five years ago. His case was scheduled to... more »

• Brownsville Airport on list of Budget Cuts by FAA Play Video

  March 22, 2013 10:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday they would be making cuts because of the sequester. At least one airport in the Valley will be affected. The FAA is cutting funding to 140 air traffic control towers nationwide. Brownsville South Padre International is one of the towers being cut but... more »

• Resaca Cleanup Under Way in Brownsville Play Video

  March 22, 2013 8:23 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - The resaca system in Brownsville is undergoing dredging to remove trash and other items. The $8 million project aims to improve the city's water-holding capacity. Brownsville Public Utilities Board workers said the dredger is uncovering all types of odd items discarded at the resacas. ... more »

• Budget Cuts to Impact Brownsville Airport Play Video

  March 22, 2013 5:25 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Federal budget cuts will force the closure of the air control tower at the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, officials said. The tower is one of 149 slated for closure as part of the federal budget cutbacks, Federal Aviation Administration officials said. The airports will remain... more »

• Thieves Targeting Chevy Vehicles in Brownsville Play Video

  March 22, 2013 10:40 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police in Brownsville said thieves are targeting 2002 to 2006 models of Chevy Silverados, Avalanches and Tahoes. They've logged 10 theft reports in a matter of weeks. According to officers, the vehicles were stolen at night and crossed into Mexico through the B&M International Bridge. "A... more »

• Expert Says Dog Attack Was Preventable Play Video

  March 21, 2013 7:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A dog attack on a 7-year-old could have been prevented, an animal expert said. The boy was taken to a San Antonio hospital Wednesday night after the pit bull attacked him. Witnesses said the child was feeding the dog when it attacked. The incident happened on... more »

• Teen Charged in School Burglary Play Video

  March 20, 2013 7:55 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A Los Fresnos teenager has been charged in the burglary of a school in Brownsville. Tomas Reyna, 17, on Wednesday was arraigned on charges of burglary and engaging in criminal activity. Reyna is accused of breaking into Porter High School and taking three computers. The... more »

• Robbery Suspect Surrenders, Another Still at Large

  March 20, 2013 2:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville man surrendered to Weslaco police. Ricardo Rubio Jr. was one of two suspects named in a robbery attempt at the Weslaco Wal-Mart. Police said Rubio and Jesse Lee Loya tried to steal more than $800 worth of merchandise on March 1. A clerk confronted the... more »

• Canal Still a Problem for Southmost Neighborhood Play Video

  March 19, 2013 9:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Questions remain about who is responsible for a drainage canal in the Southmost area of Brownsville. Residents say smugglers use the canal to sneak past authorities. The canal has been abandoned for years. Area residents want authorities to step in and fix the problem. The canal... more »

• Marijuana Found at Storm Drain in Brownsville Play Video

  March 19, 2013 8:25 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Brownsville officials are focusing their attention on a storm drain near the Rio Grande. They said drug traffickers may be trying to use it again to smuggle their loads into the country. Officials first discovered drug activity at the drain six years ago. On Tuesday, Border... more »

• Drug Bundle found in Brownsville Storm Drain Play Video

  March 19, 2013 12:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police are investigating, after a bundle of drugs was found in a Brownsville storm drain. The drugs were found near Hope Park. CHANNEL 5 NEWS learned Border Patrol agents had responded to the area earlier this morning and recovered several bundles of drugs from the river. They... more »

• Drought Impacts Resaca de la Palma Play Video

  March 18, 2013 8:26 PM

  OLMITO - The drought affecting the Rio Grande Valley could have a serious impact on one of the World Birding Center's locations. Resaca de la Palma Manager Pablo de Yturbe said the dwindling water levels at the park may have an adverse effect on the wildlife and the tourists... more »

• People Found in Stash House Mainly from Honduras Play Video

  March 18, 2013 12:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Authorities said most the illegal immigrants found at a Brownsville stash house are from Honduras. The raid happened at a house in Cameron Park Friday around 5 p.m. A total of 22 people were rescued; 19 of them are from Honduras. The other three people are from... more »

• Man Facing Child Endangerment Charges Play Video

  March 18, 2013 12:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police in Brownsville arrested a man on child endangerment charges. Miguel Saldana is accused of leaving two children in a hot car. Officers said a concerned citizen called for help. The 5-year-old and 7-year-old were found and released to a family member. According to police, Saldana... more »

• Acts of Compassion Play Video

  March 15, 2013 10:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Some unexpected acts of compassion from big name NBA stars are helping to ease the grief of a Brownsville family. 20-year old Nico Benavides died last weekend after injuries suffered while working on South Padre Island. Benavides had met former Spurs' guard George Hill while attending a basketball... more »

• Man Accused of Threatening Clerk with Pellet Gun Play Video

  March 15, 2013 12:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A robbery suspect is accused of using a pellet gun to threaten a store clerk. Police said Marco Antonio Garcia stole items from a Dollar Store in Brownsville Wednesday. When a worker confronted him, Garcia allegedly grabbed a gun from his car and threatened the worker. Police... more »

• Smugglers Use Homeless Shelter to Hide Immigrants Play Video

  March 14, 2013 8:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Smugglers are using a new place to hide illegal immigrants before moving them north. Edwin Gonzalez, of Guatemala, said a smuggler dropped him off near the Ozanam Center in Brownsville. Gonzalez said he was not taken to a stash house after he crossed the river illegally. ... more »

• Incarnate Word Academy Celebrates 160 Years Play Video

  March 14, 2013 3:55 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Incarnate Word Academy is celebrating 160 years. The educational institution is said to be the first school in the Rio Grande Valley. Four French nuns founded the school in 1853. A recent celebratory Mass drew students, parents, nuns and Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Bishop Daniel Flores.... more »

• Couple Catches Burglary Suspect Play Video

  March 14, 2013 1:25 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A burglary suspect is in jail. Police said a Brownsville couple caught him in the act. Reymundo Mancillas is accused of breaking into a home on Cheyenne Court early Tuesday morning. We're told the couple returned home and spotted the 23-year-old going through their things. Police... more »

• Immigrant Releases Overwhelm Homeless Shelter Play Video

  March 13, 2013 8:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Ozanam Center in Brownsville is filled to capacity, and the shelter's management said Washington politics are to blame. Ozanam Center Director Victor Maldonado said the number of people at the shelter went from 40 to 85 in less than a week. All of the people... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Driver

  March 13, 2013 3:28 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police in Brownsville are working to identify a driver involved in a rollover. The accident happened on Highway 48 near Marine Way Road around 9 p.m. Tuesday. People at a nearby business spotted the vehicle and told police. The driver had left the scene. more »

• Lifeguard's Funeral Set for Tomorrow Play Video

  March 13, 2013 1:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Friends and family are saying goodbye to a Brownsville man who died after workplace accident. Authorities said 20-year-old Nicholas "Niko" Benavides was hurt while working at Schlitterbahn on South Padre Island. Officials said he was helping out with a maintenance project at the time. Four days... more »

• Brownsville Resident Charged in Smuggling Operation

  March 12, 2013 4:10 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A Brownsville resident has been charged for his alleged role in a human smuggling operation. Border Patrol agents and Brownsville police arrested Daniel Martinez, 23, during a raid at a stash house in a Cameron County colonia. Agents said he was in charge of guarding... more »

• Body Found Near Golf Course in Brownsville

  March 12, 2013 4:08 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police are investigating the death of a man found floating in the Rio Grande. Brownsville firefighters were called to the river near the Fort Brown Golf Course at about 10:30 a.m. It took them an hour to locate the corpse. A justice of the peace ordered... more »

• Brownsville Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  March 12, 2013 1:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire investigators suspect vagrants may be responsible for a fire in Brownsville. It happened at a home near the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport yesterday. It took firefighters about a half an hour to get the fire under control. Investigators haven't ruled out arson. But we're... more »

• Former Ranger Recalls Gruesome Crime Scene Play Video

  March 11, 2013 7:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A former Texas Ranger vividly remembers the night he was called to investigate the murder of three children in downtown Brownsville. Rolando Castaneda said Brownsville police called him for assistance. Castaneda now is the police chief for Edinburg. Castaneda said he was not prepared for what... more »

• Records Revealed Chilling Details about Murders Play Video

  March 11, 2013 7:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The parents of three children murdered a decade ago in Brownsville remain behind bars. They were convicted in one of the city's most heinous crimes. John Allen Rubio and Angela Camacho told officials what happened that night on March 11, 2003. Rubio gave detectives the chilling... more »

• Brownsville to Raze Building Where Children Were Killed Play Video

  March 11, 2013 7:27 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A group of people gathered outside an old apartment building to remember three children murdered by their parents 10 years ago. The now-abandoned building serves as a reminder of one of Brownsville's most heinous crimes. Court records show John Allen Rubio chocked, stabbed and decapitated Julissa Quezada,... more »

• No Water Restrictions Planned for Brownsville Play Video

  March 11, 2013 5:27 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - There are no plans to implement water restrictions in the Rio Grande Valley's largest city, Brownsville officials said. Brownsville Public Utilities Board officials said the drought has not impacted the city's water supply. Still, BPUB officials said residents should conserve water. more »

• Today Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Brownsville Triple Murder Play Video

  March 11, 2013 12:51 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Ten years ago today, investigators faced one of the bloodiest murders in Brownsville's history. John Allen Rubio and common-law wife Angela Camacho murdered their three children. Julissa Quesada was three years old. John Esteban Rubio was just over a year old. Mary Jane Rubio was two months... more »

• Brownsville Neighborhood Becomes Smuggling Corridor Play Video

  March 7, 2013 9:04 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Residents of a Brownsville neighborhood say their backyards have become a trail for illegal immigrants. People like Mirtha Gonzalez said illegal immigrants use a drainage canal to hide from authorities behind the homes on Pierre Avenue. "I am always under lock and key, even during... more »

• Woman Arrested on Child Abandonment Charges Play Video

  March 7, 2013 5:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A woman is behind bars in Brownsville after authorities found her child wandering alone in her neighborhood. Nadia Mireles, 28, was arrested Monday and charged with child endangerment and child abandonment. Officials said her 2-year-old son was found walking alone on Pierre Avenue. Cameron County... more »

• Flash Goalie Juan Gamboa Play Video

  March 7, 2013 1:10 AM

  HIDALGO - Juan Gamboa is leading a double life. On one hand he is the high school soccer coach at St. Joseph's Academy in Brownsville. At the same time, he is the man in net for the indoor soccer team Flash. Gamboa and his teammates face a PASL semi-final match... more »

• Brownsville Student Boards Bus with Knife Play Video

  March 6, 2013 5:35 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - Brownsville school officials said a second-grader took a kitchen knife aboard a bus on Tuesday. School officials said the bus was on its way to Egly Elementary School when the driver and a monitor noticed the child acting strangely. They questioned the child and eventually... more »

• Neighbors Worry After Home Catches Fire a Second Time Play Video

  March 3, 2013 8:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A house fire is under investigation, neighbors say this is the second time firefighters respond to their neighbor's home. A fire destroyed a home on the 2400 block of Ringold Road Sunday morning. Neighbors worry after they were evacuated for precaution. Nadia Perez lives next door she... more »

• Valley Hoops Season Ends Play Video

  March 1, 2013 11:10 PM

  EDINBURG - The last man standing from the Valley high school basketball season was eliminated on Friday night at UT-Pan American in Edinburg. Porter was knocked out of the 5A UIL tournament by San Antonio Brandeis 72-61. The Cowboys grabbed the early lead and took a one-point advantage after the... more »