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• Kevin Zarrazagas Signs NLI to Dallas Christian College Play Video

  July 21, 2020 12:01 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Kevin Zarrazagas signing his NLI to Dallas Christian College for soccer. He's been playing the sport for 12 years. During his time as a Raider he was first team all district, all metro utility mvp, all district utility mvp, all metro first team, all district utility mvp,... more »

• Brownsville Gym Opens Its Doors Play Video

  May 28, 2020 10:55 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Hardknox Strength and Performance has opened its doors after being closed for a while. Our Erica Ross has this Channel 5 Sports update. more »

• Southwestern Picks Up Commitment From Pace's Jaylun Garcia Play Video

  May 14, 2020 11:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Pace wide receiver Jaylun Garcia isn't done making plays on the football field. The senior signed with Southwestern University this week, joining a program that has other Valley natives on its roster. "It was a goal I was working for, for a long time," said Garcia.... more »

• UTRGV Women's Soccer Team Adds Two Valley Natives Play Video

  May 14, 2020 11:47 PM

  EDINBURG - The UTRGV women's soccer team signed 13 players in this year's class. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross spoke with a pair of Valley natives that are headed to Edinburg to join the Vaqueros. more »

• Some Valley residents confused as to which parks reopened after state announcement Play Video

  April 21, 2020 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott ordered the reopening of state parks, but some Rio Grande Valley residents are confused to what parks they're allowed to visit. People are looking to escape from their homes and get some fresh air during the lockdown. With a large amount of parks... more »

• Valley businesses reach public through digital Easter egg hunt Play Video

  April 13, 2020 7:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A social media company teams up with small business owners in an effort to keep their doors open. Coffee shops to upscale dining, paletas to parilladas, local businesses are trying to spread their message - they're still open. Small business owners are too busy to attract... more »

• Valley doctor speaks on treating first coronavirus patient in Brownsville Play Video

  April 3, 2020 7:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – One of the first doctors in the Rio Grande Valley to treat a coronavirus case tells his story. Originally from Pakistan, it only took three days for Dr. Kazim Hussain to decide that he would call Brownsville home for the rest of his life. Dr. Hussain... more »

• Mujer afirma falsamente tener virus y amenaza infectar al público en Brownsville Play Video

  April 3, 2020 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Una mujer fue arrestada y acusada en Brownsville después de que presuntamente amenazara con infectar al público con coronavirus. De acuerdo con la policía Leslie Hinojosa de 30 años está acusada de alarmar o reportar en falso. El jueves las autoridades recibieron varias llamadas sobre publicaciones... more »

• Expert warns increase in coronavirus cases may overwhelm Valley hospital resources Play Video

  April 1, 2020 4:59 PM

  A new warning from Dr. John Krouse, Dean of School of Medicine at UTRGV as test results are in. 50 people were tested on Tuesday at UTRGV campuses. 40 in Edinburg and 10 in Brownsville. Dr. Krouse warns what could happen if orders to shelter in place and... more »

• Cameron County rancher hopes for tax payment extension during pandemic Play Video

  March 30, 2020 6:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – For nearly 40 years, a rancher has taught Rio Grande Valley children, hobbyists and even some local politicians the area’s time-honored tradition of riding a horse. Fresh from taking top honors at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Tita Kretz hasn’t had time to celebrate her riders.... more »

• As confirmed virus cases rise, Cameron County leaders remind public order is in effect Play Video

  March 27, 2020 7:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The entire Rio Grande Valley is under shelter-in-place orders. The Cameron County judge had a message Friday extending to everyone: avoid contact with others. After reports of trespassing at county parks, Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. reminded residents, as coronavirus infections have nearly doubled over the past 48... more »

• Estudiante de UTRGV en Brownsville aislado tras resultado positivo de coronavirus

  March 27, 2020 6:07 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Un estudiante universitario residente de Brownsville dio positivo a coronavirus. El estudiante viajó recientemente fuera del estado. De acuerdo a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, el alumno regresó de su viaje el 14 de marzo para recoger artículos de su departamento. Vivía en los departamentos Casa... more »

• Packet/meal pickup strategy to improve, Brownsville ISD superintendent says Play Video

  March 26, 2020 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In Cameron County, school staff hand out lesson packets along with meals. Brownsville Independent School District parents spent up to two hours waiting in line this week for their children's homework packets. At Hanna High School, the lines wrapped in both directions on Price Road spanning almost... more »

• Nueva aplicación móvil de depto. de policía de Brownsville Play Video

  March 25, 2020 10:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Durante el período de cuarentena llega a Brownsville una nueva aplicación móvil del departamento de policía. Esta aplicación ya está disponible y le dará acceso a las personas a los servicios e información con un simple clic. Esta app está disponible tanto para teléfonos Android como... more »

• Coronavirus drive-thru testing site open in Cameron County Play Video

  March 25, 2020 7:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A new coronavirus drive-thru testing site is open in Cameron County. It’s located at the Brownsville Sports Park and it’s the second drive-thru testing site in the Rio Grande Valley. The other one is in Starr County. At both sites, there are rules for those who... more »

• Sospechosos de robo arrestados en Brownsville Play Video

  March 20, 2020 8:42 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Tres sospechosos en un robo en el condado Cameron ya están tras las rejas. Sucedió el miércoles por la noche en Brownsville. Robert Rojas y Hernan Gomez se encuentran bajo custodia junto con un menor de edad, hermano de la víctima. De acuerdo con el... more »

• Businesses impacted by new restrictions in Cameron County Play Video

  March 19, 2020 10:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County judge added new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but the restrictions impact local businesses. Open for only eight months, Casa Antigua has already become a staple for many who go for the breakfast and lunch buffets. Already impacted by the... more »

• Alcalde de Brownsville emite declaración de desastre

  March 17, 2020 5:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE — El alcalde de Brownsville Juan "Trey" Mendez III emitió una declaración de desastre el martes. De acuerdo a un comunicado de prensa de la ciudad de Brownsville , la declaración de desastre incluye las siguientes medidas: * Los restaurantes y bares están limitados al 50% de... more »

• Drought levels across the Valley expected to get worse Play Video

  March 16, 2020 5:44 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Even with rain chances in the forecast, the drought in the Rio Grande Valley isn’t going anywhere. All of Starr County is in extreme drought and the rest of the Valley is in the severe category. Several factors go into the drought monitor’s level. Meteorologist Barry... more »

• Amnesty Period Kicks Off in Brownsville Play Video

  March 15, 2020 11:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A ticket amnesty period kicks off on Monday. People who voluntarily show up to the court to pay their tickets will have warrant fees waived and can avoid arrest. Presiding Judge Robert Lerma says the city is looking to help those who have a... more »

• On The Pitch: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2020 10:46 PM

  MERCEDES - Mercedes welcoming Brownsville Lopez to Tiger Country. The Lobos claiming the victory, 3-1. Check out the highlights. more »

• On The Pitch: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2020 8:15 PM

  MERCEDES - Mercedes closing out district against Brownsville Lopez. The Lobos shutting out the Tigers, 5-0. Check out the highlights. more »

• Cameron County officials commemorate K-9 Veterans Day Play Video

  March 13, 2020 7:56 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Arresting drug dealers, chasing suspects – typical work for the average police officer, but for these good boys and girls, it’s a way of life. On Friday, Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz gathered local, state and federal law enforcement teams to pay tribute to the... more »

• COVID-19 tests pending in Cameron County, 7 under self-quarantine as precaution Play Video

  March 13, 2020 3:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A few people in Cameron County are under self-quarantine. At least two tests have come back negative for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and two others are pending. County Judge Eddie Treviño confirmed there are no cases of the virus in the county, but more testing is on its... more »

• Residente de Brownsville denuncia incumplimiento de contratista Play Video

  March 11, 2020 10:09 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Realizar remodelaciones en casa requiere la elección de una persona o compañia adecuada para hacerlo y también investigar antes de hacer un contrato. En Brownsville una mujer denuncia que un contratista no realizó las reparaciones acordadas a su casa. En el contrato firmado en junio de... more »

• Rio Hondo city commissioner arraigned on charges related to grave digging Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Former mayor and current city commissioner of Rio Hondo, Alonzo Garza, was arraigned for charges related to grave digging. The details as to when Garza dug up the gravesite are unclear, but police tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS they first got the report on Feb. 27. Garza... more »

• Fmr. Brownsville academy employee pleads not guilty to improper relationship with students Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A former Harmony Science Academy employee pleaded not guilty Wednesday to five felony sex crimes involving students. Julian Nicolas Carrera, 36, of Harlingen pleaded not guilty Wednesday to three counts of indecency with a child, a second-degree felony, and two counts of improper relationship between educator and... more »

• Protocolos de prevención de coronavirus en cárceles de condado Cameron Play Video

  March 10, 2020 9:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Las autoridades en el condado Cameron convocaron el martes a una reunión con los distintos departamentos en donde se evaluaron los protocolos de respuesta en caso de registrarse una epidemia de enfermedades virales. Surgieron inquietudes por parte de familiares de internos y sus abogados por la posibilidad... more »

• Organización apoya a mujeres embarazadas en condado Cameron Play Video

  March 10, 2020 9:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Un embarazo inesperado podría causar problemas a mujeres que carecen de recursos económicos o también la falta de apoyo por parte de su familia o pareja. Pero ayudarles a enfrentar esta situación con dignidad, es la misión de una organización localizada en el Valle de Texas. ... more »

• Border agents stop human smuggling attempt near UTRGV Brownsville Play Video

  March 10, 2020 4:50 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Border Patrol stopped a human smuggling near UTRGV Brownsville on Tuesday morning. Agents went into a nearby drainage pipe as they believed human smugglers tried to flee on-foot. Two people were detained. Border Patrol agents say they found other people believed to be in the country... more »

• Cameron County to have emergency observers at SpaceX tests Play Video

  March 9, 2020 10:31 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Cameron County officials say they’ll have more questions for SpaceX next time it plans a test. This comes after the explosion at the launch site less than two weeks ago. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the Starship SN1 prototype exploded during a cryogenic test. No one... more »

• Cameron County election officials canvassing votes Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Election officials in Cameron County say the primary went well, but more work needs to be done. Votes still need to be canvassed. Officials are processing all oversea ballots from military service members and other mail-ins. The elections administrator, Remi Garza, says he’s seeing a voting... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer arrested for indecent exposure Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is facing criminal charges. Mark Anthony Alcalde was arrested by Mercedes police on Tuesday. He’s charged with indecent exposure. The incident allegedly happened at the outlet mall. The case is now being sent to the Cameron County district... more »

• Oficial de policía de distrito escolar de Brownsville arrestado for exhibicionismo Play Video

  March 4, 2020 4:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Un oficial de policía del distrito escolar de Brownsville enfrenta cargos por exhibicionismo. Mark Anthony Alcalde fue arrestado por el departamento de policía de Mercedes después de que testigos reportaron que Alcalde estaba en el interior de un vestidor en los outlets de Mercedes sin pantalones. ... more »

• Challengers in Cameron County sheriff race hope to replace 19-year incumbent Play Video

  March 3, 2020 6:42 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Two challengers in the Cameron County sheriff’s race are going up against the longtime incumbent. Sheriff Omar Lucio, who’s served for 19 years in the position, faces off against challengers Eric Garza and Michael Galvan for the job. CHANNEL 5 NEWS sat down with the three... more »

• Artist group volunteers to create new mural on Good Neighbor Settlement House Play Video

  March 2, 2020 6:45 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A group of volunteers, a long way from home, are painting new murals on the Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville. A group called "Art We There Yet" travels across North and South America painting murals and teaching classes. They heard about the immigration situation along... more »

• Cameron County woman blindsided by irrigation water bill more than $9,000 Play Video

  March 2, 2020 6:06 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville woman is looking for answers. She’s getting billed more than $9,000 for irrigation water dating back to the 1960’s. Margarita Avalos was surprised to receive a letter last week saying she owed the large amount. She moved into her home in 1966 with her family.... more »

• Confusion looms over migrants at Valley port-of-entry after court halts policy Play Video

  February 28, 2020 10:23 PM

  UPDATE (10:35 PM): The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted to suspend an order it issued earlier Friday to halt the "Remain in Mexico" policy. --------- BROWNSVILLE – Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, was temporarily blocked by a California court Friday.... more »

• Evento Sombrero Fest en Brownsville Play Video

  February 28, 2020 4:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Sombrero Fest arrancó el jueves en la ciudad de Brownsville. Una tradición cultural que se ha convertido en uno de los eventos más esperados durante Charro Days. Danny Loft, fundador de Sombrero Fest, quería que Washington Park se convirtiera en un punto de reunión para toda... more »

• Evento Charro Days beneficia a comerciantes del Valle Play Video

  February 27, 2020 10:03 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Muchos comerciantes locales ven un incremento en sus ventas debido al festejo hispano Charro Days en Brownsville. En el marco de las fiestas de Charro Days, las ciudades de Brownsville y Matamoros se unen para crear un evento cultural de la frontera que beneficia a la economía... more »

• Errores administrativos extienden condena de sentenciado a pena de muerte Play Video

  February 27, 2020 5:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - El tribunal de apelaciones penales anuló la suspensión de la ejecución contra un reo condenado a la pena máxima por quitarle la vida de forma violenta a una residente de Brownsville con un arma blanca. Rubén Gutiérrez ha permanecido en custodia estatal condenado a la pena de... more »

• Investigan acto de vandalismo en iglesia de Brownsville Play Video

  February 27, 2020 3:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Las autoridades investigan actos de vandalismo reportados en una iglesia del Valle del Río Grande La congregación de la iglesia descubrió minutos antes de la misa del pasado domingo. Para ellos no solo se trata de un acto de vandalismo, sino también de racismo. Juan Trevino,... more »

• Ofrecen servicios de atención médica gratuita por medio de telemedicina Play Video

  February 26, 2020 4:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Una organización sin fines de lucro se dedica a educar, involucrar y empoderar a familias e individuos de bajos ingresos que buscan mejorar sus vidas. El proyecto Juan Diego les da a familias carecen de los medios necesarios la oportunidad de recibir atención medica gratuita. Se... more »

• Brownsville Church Celebrates 170th Anniversary Play Video

  February 23, 2020 10:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The First Presbyterian Church first opened it's doors to the community in 1850. Sunday they celebrated 170 years of service and memories. Among those celebrating was 90-year-old June Dittman, she has been going to the church her entire life. Dittman says, "I was one of the... more »

• Brownsville woman seeks answers after being asked to pay security deposit Play Video

  February 21, 2020 10:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Rio Grande Valley woman in business for 50 years is now being asked to pay a security deposit for her utilities. Her biggest question is why now. Ysidora Villarreal has owned Lolita's Grocery Store in Brownsville since the 70's and she says she paid her dues... more »

• Ex miembro del consejo de Brownsville ISD se declara culpable de conducir bajo influencia del alcohol

  February 20, 2020 3:30 PM

  El ex-miembro del consejo escolar de Brownsville Erasmo Castro Jr. se declaró culpable el jueves de conducir intoxicado. Erasmo Castro Jr., de 53 años, de Brownsville se declaró culpable de conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol, un delito menor clase Clase B, de acuerdo con el Fiscal de Distrito... more »

• Candidates in Cameron County sheriff’s race call for change Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the Cameron County sheriff’s race, three candidates will face off for the county’s top law enforcement job. For more than a decade, Omar Lucio has served as Cameron County sheriff. A run he hopes to continue. However, the sheriff’s opponents, Eric Garza and Michael Galvan,... more »

• Policia de Brownsville implementa aplcación para combatir robos Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - El departamento de la policía de Brownsville implementa una nueva aplicación que permitirá combatir de forma más efectiva los robos y recuperar los artículos hurtados a sus víctimas. En una conferencia de prensa, el jefe del departamento de policía, Felix Saucea, informó sobre la asociación con una... more »

• Court ruling vacates convictions for 2 men accused of killing Valley ICE agent Play Video

  February 17, 2020 6:41 PM

  WESLACO – Justice backtracked for a law enforcement family. The convictions of two codefendants who went to trial for the murder of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent are vacated. The ruling come from a Washington, DC appellate court. They were convicted in the 2017 murder of ICE... more »

• Science Fair Promotes Women in STEM Fields Play Video

  February 15, 2020 10:42 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Organizers of the Regional Science and Engineering fair hope Saturday's event will inspire more young women to find STEM careers. According to data from the last U.S. Census, women only made up 26% of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce. Teens at Saturday's fair... more »

• Realizan campaña para combatir acoso escolar en el Valle Play Video

  February 14, 2020 9:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – El viernes se celebró el día nacional llamado 'Ningún Niño Come Solo' durante un evento en Brownsville. Superior Health Plan junto con la secundaria Edward Manzano realizaron un almuerzo para concientizar a los alumnos sobre prevenir el bullying y cómo crear una buena amistad. En este evento,... more »

• Cameron County officials speak to students on dating violence issues Play Video

  February 14, 2020 8:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Law enforcement across the Rio Grande Valley are working to lower the number of domestic violence cases. They’re trying to do this by targeting the problem where it begins. The Cameron County Domestic Violence Unit sees up to 1,200 cases a year, which is more than enough... more »

• Abren centro comunitario Envision Center en Brownsville Play Video

  February 13, 2020 4:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - La ciudad de Brownsville es ahora la tercera ciudad en Texas en tener un Envision Center. El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos viajó a Brownsville para designar el Centro Comunitario de Elección de Buena Vida como la ubicación del tercer Centro de... more »

• Hombre arrestado por amenazas a escuelas en condado Cameron Play Video

  February 12, 2020 9:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Continúa detenido en la cárcel del condado Cameron el presunto responsable de mantener bajo alerta a varios campus educativos del distrito escolar de Point Isabel al lanzar amenazas por la detonación de bombas. El jefe de la policía del distrito escolar de Point Isabel, Jose Angel de Leon,... more »

• HUD opens center to provide support services in Brownsville Play Video

  February 12, 2020 7:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville is now officially the third city in Texas to have an EnVision Center. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development traveled to Brownsville to designate the Buena Vida Choice Community Center as the location for the state's third EnVision Center. The center is designed... more »

• Manifestantes abogan por protección a migrantes en Brownsville Play Video

  February 10, 2020 9:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Representantes de un grupo pro-migrante han permanecido instalado de forma permanente a unos pasos de los límites de la frontera entre las cuidades de Brownsville y Matamoros manifestando su inconformidad por la práctica de políticas anti-migrantes contra quienes buscan asilo. Joshua Rubin ha viajado desde Brooklyn,New York,... more »

• SpaceX seeks FCC permission to use radio signals for spacecraft Play Video

  February 7, 2020 10:14 PM

  WESLACO – SpaceX is seeking special permission from the Federal Communications Commission, not for their rockets, but to send out radio signals. The FCC oversees the use of radio in the United States. SpaceX needs to communicate with a spacecraft they plan to launch. They say the antenna is... more »

• SpaceX realiza feria de trabajo Play Video

  February 6, 2020 3:24 PM

  BOCA CHICA - SpaceX llevará a cabo una feria del trabajo el viernes. El evento será en el edificio Stargate en Boca Chica Boulevard de 3 p.m. a 9 p.m. En una publicación de Twitter, Elon Musk informó que buscan realizar contrataciones para actividades laborales las 24 horas... more »

• On the Pitch: February 4th Play Video

  February 4, 2020 11:13 PM

  PHARR - The Valley View boys soccer team has yet to lose a match this year. Tuesday, the Tigers received more good news when they learned Top Drawer Soccer ranked them 50th in the country in their latest poll. The Tigers continued their tear in district Tuesday night, defeating... more »

• Valley to experience above average temperatures in February Play Video

  February 4, 2020 5:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Warm temperatures throughout January will continue into February. The Rio Grande Valley saw some of those warm temperatures this week with highs in the upper 80s, near record levels. According to the National Weather Service the above average temperatures from January give the Valley a taste of... more »

• 2 sospechosos arrestados tras apuñalamiento en Brownsville Play Video

  February 4, 2020 5:11 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – La policía arrestó a dos sospechosos en conexión a un apuñalamiento en Brownsville. Los oficiales recibieron la llamada el lunes aproximadamente a la 1 a.m. desde la cuadra 700 de Expressway 77/83 norte. Al llegar, los oficiales encontraron a un hombre de 25 años con varias... more »

• 2 suspects arrested after stabbing man several times in Brownsville

  February 4, 2020 5:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police arrested two suspects connected to a stabbing in Brownsville. Officials were called out at approximately 1 a.m. Monday to the 700 block of North Expressway 77/83. Upon their arrival, officers found a 25-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. He was transported to the hospital with... more »

• Asistencia gratuita para declaración de impuestos en Brownsville Play Video

  February 4, 2020 4:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - La Junta de Servicios Públicos de Brownsville conocida como BPUB, ofrecerá asistencia gratuita para su declaración de impuestos. Los requisitos son: Ser residente de Brownsville con ingresos de 56 mil dólares o menos. Llevar una identificación, sus formatos W-2, una copia de su número... more »

• Cierre temporal de parque recreativo en condado Cameron Play Video

  February 3, 2020 9:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - La corte de comisionados del condado Cameron aprobó destinar recursos para la implementacion de un proyecto de reparación y mantenimiento del parque de pesca Memorial Jaime Zapata el cual quedará cerrado temporalmente al público. Las autoridades policíacas reconocen que esta zona recreativa no solo es popular para... more »

• Policía de Brownsville busca a sospechoso de robo Play Video

  January 31, 2020 4:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – La policía de Brownsville busca a un sospechoso de robo. Las autoridades emitieron una orden de arresto para Manuel Alejandro Lozano de 23 años, por un robo ocurrido el lunes 6 de enero en la cuadra 1200 de Central Boulevard. Si conoce el paradero de Lozano,... more »

• Comunidad ayuda a familia que perdió hogar en incendio en Brownsville Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:45 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Elementos del departamento de bomberos no solo investigan un incendio que dejó sin hogar a una familia con hijos que fueron diagnosticados con autismo , sino que además se involucran en acto humanitario entre otros miembros de la comunidad para intentar ayudarles a reconstruir su vivienda. El... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: HIV in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:16 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is proposing a plan to end HIV transmission in the United States by 2030. New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising concerns about the widening, yet, largely unrecognized HIV infection rates among Hispanic and Latino populations. The CDC estimates overall HIV... more »

• Brownsville ISD officer involved in deadly crash in Matamoros likely not at fault Play Video

  January 29, 2020 10:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Two Rio Grande Valley families grieving the loss of their sons killed in a crash in Matamoros. A third person, a Brownsville Independent School District police officer, was also in the wreck; he was injured in the crash. At around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Jonathan Amaro, the... more »

• Hike and bike trail to connect 11 Cameron County cities to promote healthy living Play Video

  January 29, 2020 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Several cities in Cameron County will soon be connected, but there are no roads involved. A new historic and ambitious plan will allow Rio Grande Valley runners and cyclists a straight shot from Brownsville to Los Fresnos, connecting 11 cities. The 425 miles of trails will... more »

• Distrito escolar de Brownsvlle limita participación en desfile de Charro Days Play Video

  January 27, 2020 8:09 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Una publicación en Facebook por parte del distrito escolar de Brownsville causa preocupación a padres de familia cuyos hijos no atienden escuelas públicas. La publicación indica a los padres que el distrito planea limitar la participación en el desfile de los niños en Charro Days solamente a... more »

• Brownsville ISD limiting participation in Charro Days parade to only public school students Play Video

  January 27, 2020 6:06 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A message posted Friday by Brownsville Independent School District has come under fire from parents whose children attend charter schools. The post informed parents the district plan to limit performances in this year’s Charro Days children’s parade to only Brownsville ISD students. The message posted Friday... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer recovering in Matamoros following deadly crash Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is recovering in Matamoros after he was involved in a crash which left two people dead. Brownsville ISD confirmed Jonathon Amaro was involved in an accident early Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the two passengers killed were traveling... more »

• Man gets 1-year probation for killing sea turtles along Valley coast Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:13 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A man accused of catch and killing an endangered species on South Padre Island in August has been sentenced to one-year probation. According to court records, Baldemar Veliz was found with turtle shells after Game Wardens stopped him. Veliz appeared before a judge last week and... more »

• Investigan accidente fatal en Matamoros, policía de BISD involucrado Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – El fin de semana se registró en Matamoros un accidente fatal que presuntamente involucró a residentes del Valle de Texas. Uno de los afectados, según autoridades, es un oficial de la policía del distrito escolar de Brownsville. Hasta la tarde del lunes, el departamento de Tránsito... more »

• Autopsy Ordered for Baby Found Dead at Brownsville Home Play Video

  January 26, 2020 11:08 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A baby found dead at Brownsville home will undergo an autopsy. The baby was found dead Saturday morning. The child's parents were questioned. Brownsville police say the case will be turned over to the Cameron County District Attorney. more »