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• Hidalgo County to prepare kids for hurricane season with a puppet show Play Video

  June 8, 2026 4:33 PM

  With hurricane season underway, now is the time to prepare the supplies needed to weather a storm. Hidalgo County is helping some of the youngest Rio Grande Valley residents better understand what it takes to be prepared. Hidalgo County Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldaña spoke with Channel 5... more »

• State to decide if they’ll seek death penalty against Peñitas double homicide suspect Play Video

  May 26, 2026 9:51 PM

  Prosecutors will decide in August if a suspect charged in connection with the deaths of two people whose bodies were found burned beyond recognition in a vehicle in Peñitas will face the death penalty. Pedro Ismael Garcia pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of capital murder of multiple... more »

• Questions raised over security at canal near Mercedes following teen's drowning Play Video

  May 26, 2026 9:02 PM

  EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with comments from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. A canal in the Mercedes area where a Progreso ISD student drowned is privately owned, officials said. Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irrigation District Number 9 told Channel 5... more »

• Rio Grande City and Starr County are both working on fixes for Embassy Street Play Video

  May 19, 2026 10:44 PM

  Residents in the Las Lomas area of Rio Grande City say a round of severe weather two weeks ago left Embassy Street looking more like a river, and the road is still riddled with potholes. Drivers on North Embassy Street near Hinojosa Street are dodging potholes left behind by... more »

• Hidalgo County warns residents to prepare for possible severe weather Play Video

  May 19, 2026 8:47 PM

  Hidalgo County's emergency management coordinator is urging residents to prepare their households ahead of possible severe weather in the mid-Valley. Ricardo Saldaña said strong winds could cause serious damage, especially when loose objects get blown into trees and fence lines. "Prepare your household just in case we... more »

• ATF agents and DPS troopers spotted at Mattress Galleria in McAllen Play Video

  May 19, 2026 6:36 PM

  Channel 5 News cameras were rolling as agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety were spotted at a furniture store. The law enforcement activity happened Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Jackson Avenue and E. Expressway 83.... more »

• Donna man dies after falling from scaffold at SpaceX, justice of the peace confirms Play Video

  May 19, 2026 10:18 AM

  A 25-year-old man died after falling from a scaffold at a SpaceX facility near the city of Starbase, according to Cameron County Justice of the Peace Mary Esther Sorola. Sorola said the death happened on Friday, May 15, and that the man was identified as Jose Bautista from Donna.... more »

• Echoes from Brownsville: The Rubio Murders, a behind-the-scenes discussion Play Video

  May 16, 2026 12:23 AM

  For months, Channel 5 News has been working to bring you the KRGV exclusive documentary Echoes from Brownsville: The Rubio Murders, a look back at a case that has haunted the Rio Grande Valley for decades. Channel 5 News reporter Stefany Rosales, photojournalist Alex Ochoa, and field producer Jose... more »

• Congressman Gonzalez demands Navy investigation into the death of Brownsville sailor Angelina Resendiz Play Video

  May 15, 2026 11:50 PM

  Nearly a year after a Brownsville sailor was found dead near her Virginia base, a congressman is calling for a public investigation into her death. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez sent a letter to the Secretary of the Navy on Wednesday demanding the investigation into how Angelina Resendiz's direct supervisors failed... more »

• KRGV Cares Closet helps kids find comfort while hospitalized Play Video

  May 11, 2026 3:31 PM

  Channel 5 News has kicked off the KRGV Cares Closet campaign. It's an effort to raise money to help children feel more comfortable during their hospital stays and in partnership with South Texas Health System and Driscoll Children's Hospital. Channel 5 News' Sarah Cervera spoke with Chief Meteorologist... more »

• KRGV Cares Closet campaign underway Play Video

  May 11, 2026 11:02 AM

  The KRGV Cares Closet campaign is underway. Channel 5 News, in partnership with South Texas Health System and Driscoll Children's Hospital, is raising funds to provide comfort for hospitalized children. Reporter Lucy Lopez spoke with STHS Director of Marketing and Public Relations Tom Castaneda about the campaign's goal... more »

• New trial date set for man charged in Harlingen crash that killed tow truck driver Play Video

  April 23, 2026 4:59 PM

  A new trial date was announced for the Donna man accused of killing a tow truck driver in a Harlingen crash on the expressway. Cristobal Stephan Garzez will face a jury on Monday, May 11, 2026. His trial was initially set to start on April 27. Garzez is... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa High School student made up shooting threat to reconnect with friend, police say Play Video

  April 13, 2026 7:23 PM

  A 17-year-old student at Edcouch-Elsa High School created an Instagram account under another student's name to post fake threats about a school shooting, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Natasha Juliet Vargas was arrested and charged with terroristic threat and false alarm in connection with... more »

• Heart of the Valley: H-E-B offering free glucose screenings all month long Play Video

  April 11, 2026 1:31 PM

  Chances are you or someone you know is living with diabetes. It's an epidemic in the Rio Grande Valley with one in three people being diagnosed with the disease. The first step in the fight against it is getting a glucose screening and H-E-B is partnering with Channel... more »

• Channel 5 News back on the air after technical difficulties fixed

  April 5, 2026 6:54 PM

  Channel 5 News is back on the air after resolving technical difficulties. We appreciate your patience. more »

• March Flood — One Year Later: What we've learned Play Video

  March 27, 2026 10:40 PM

  Channel 5 News Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith discusses the March 27, 2025, storm that brought a historic amount of flooding across the Rio Grande Valley. Some places saw as much as 20 inches of rain within a few hours, exceeding the forecast. Watch the video above for the... more »

• Valley elections departments address delay in voter registration cards Play Video

  February 20, 2026 12:20 PM

  It's been one week since early voting began in the Rio Grande Valley. In Hidalgo County, in the first two days, over 12,000 people have cast their ballots. Thousands of people in Cameron County are also casting their ballot. But those voters did not use their voter registration... more »

• 3 Roma ISD employees resign in connection with misconduct allegations Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:19 PM

  Three Roma ISD employees resigned in connection with an investigation into allegations of misconduct toward a student with autism, the district confirmed to Channel 5 News. The district announced the resignations in a letter addressed to Javier Reyna, the father of the Veterans Memorial Elementary School student identified as... more »

• 'You can sense my frustration:' Starr County judge reacts to newly announced Border Patrol checkpoints in Roma Play Video

  February 2, 2026 6:40 PM

  Two new Border Patrol checkpoints will be built in Starr County, a spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed to Channel 5 News. The checkpoints will be built in the Roma, Texas area “to support ongoing operational requirements and enhance border security efforts,” CBP said. Starr County... more »

• Woman recovering following home explosion in Sullivan City Play Video

  January 20, 2026 1:58 PM

  A Sullivan City woman continues to recover after she was severely burned in a Jan. 13, 2026, house fire. Her family calls her survival a miracle. "I never thought that could happen to me," Roxana Sibaja said. Channel 5 News blurred Sibaja's face because of the extent of... more »

• Body of missing San Benito woman found at South Padre Island

  January 13, 2026 6:56 PM

  The body of a missing San Benito woman was found on Tuesday at South Padre Island, San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea confirmed to Channel 5 News. A death investigation is underway, and the woman’s identity has yet to be released. The body was found Tuesday morning half... more »

• Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith a finalist for the 2026 Weatherperson of the Year award Play Video

  January 13, 2026 3:05 PM

  Channel 5 News' Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith is one of the finalists for the 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year award. Smith spoke with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about what the nomination means and how people can vote. Voting is now open for the 2026 National... more »

• DPS releases video of Mission expressway crash that hospitalized trooper

  January 12, 2026 3:50 PM

  Video released Monday by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows the moment a trooper was briefly pinned to a barrier on the expressway while conducting a traffic stop. As previously reported, a trooper was conducting a traffic stop on a Ford Mustang on the eastbound... more »

• Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to visit Starbase, SpaceX Play Video

  January 12, 2026 8:13 AM

  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will be at Starbase on Monday. He is expected to stop by SpaceX during the visit and is planning to talk to SpaceX employees along with Elon Musk. His visit is part of what the Department of Defense is calling the Arsenal of... more »

• Mission driver was eating soup in crash that injured DPS trooper, records say

  January 7, 2026 12:48 PM

  A Mission man was driving recklessly and eating soup when he caused a crash that hospitalized a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Raul Robert Bustamante, 22, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a... more »

• Pregnant teen girlfriend of Donna murder suspect helped move the body, records say Play Video

  December 30, 2025 11:48 AM

  A criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News revealed the identity of the accomplice of a murder suspect accused of killing a man at a hotel in Donna. Oscar Rodriguez, 20, and Zoey Roselyn Solis, 17, are charged in the death of 29-year-old Cosme Iriarte. Hidalgo County jail records... more »

• One man hospitalized following major crash on expressway in Weslaco Play Video

  December 16, 2025 8:32 AM

  One person was hospitalized after a cement truck rolled over on Expressway 83 in Weslaco. The driver of the cement truck was taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation, but no major injuries were reported, according to Weslaco Police Department spokesperson Heriberto Caraveo said. The crash caused... more »

• Texas Rangers investigating after undocumented migrant found in critical condition in Escobares Play Video

  December 13, 2025 1:18 PM

  **This story has been updated throughout** An undocumented migrant has been hospitalized after being found in critical condition on North San Julian Road in Escobares. The Texas Rangers have taken the lead in investigating the incident, according to Escobares Police Department spokesperson Jesse Alvarez. The migrant was found... more »

• Tim's Coats ends latest campaign with $42,000 raised Play Video

  December 11, 2025 11:27 AM

  The 43rd annual Tim’s Coats campaign ended on Wednesday night with Channel 5 News viewers donating $42,000. The campaign collected donations from Dec. 1 through Dec. 10 to purchase new coats for families across the Rio Grande Valley who are in need. The purchased coats will go to... more »

• Channel 5 News kicks off annual Tim's Coats campaign Play Video

  December 1, 2025 11:27 AM

  Channel 5 News is kicking off the annual Tim's Coats campaign. This year marks 43 years of the campaign providing new winter jackets for people across the Rio Grande Valley. As in the past few years, we are once again asking for monetary donations so we can buy... more »

• ‘The problem isn’t solved:’ Mission woman raising concerns over broken manhole near her home Play Video

  November 26, 2025 5:18 PM

  A Mission woman said she’s been trying to get the city to take action regarding a manhole near her home. Idolina Hernandez lives on 4th Street near Conway avenue, and said that for the past year, a broken manhole is causing big problems in the area. “If you... more »

• ICE visit leaves Weslaco construction workers worried Play Video

  November 1, 2025 12:43 PM

  Immigration-related arrests have happened across the Rio Grande Valley, from businesses to construction sites. Work on new homes in a new subdivision in Weslaco is now at a standstill. "They're not going out to work, so the work is getting a little behind," Construction Foreman Ruben Torres said.... more »

• Former Escobares city councilwoman arrested in connection with bribery investigation Play Video

  October 29, 2025 12:10 PM

  Former Escobares City Councilwoman Marie B. Peña was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery and official oppression, according to an arrest report obtained by Channel 5 News. A criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News says Peña's arrest stems from an investigation involving Alejandro Ivan Hinojosa, who at the... more »

• South Texas ISD employee being held without bond on child porn charge Play Video

  October 15, 2025 1:56 PM

  A Weslaco resident and employee at South Texas ISD remains in federal custody following his arrest on a charge of a receipt and distribution of child pornography, federal court records show. Roel Flores Jr. was arrested on Oct. 8 in his Weslaco home following an investigation that began nearly... more »

• Records: South Texas ISD employee arrested on child porn charge Play Video

  October 9, 2025 12:33 PM

  A Weslaco resident and employee at South Texas ISD was caught downloading pornographic materials when he was arrested by federal agents on Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Roel Flores Jr. remains in federal custody following his arrest on a charge of receipt and... more »

• Walk For Women hosting fundraiser to raise breast cancer awareness at South Padre Island Play Video

  October 7, 2025 3:01 PM

  A day of breast cancer awareness, support, remembrance and celebration. It's the focus of a Walk For Women fundraiser and walk at South Padre Island. Walk For Women board member Lisa Graves speaks with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza on the significance of the walk and what people... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD student athlete gets back-to-school shopping spree at H-E-B Play Video

  September 24, 2025 5:08 PM

  Manuel De Leon is heading into a pivotal year of high school as a junior at Edcouch-Elsa ISD. He already has his sights set on the future. "I'm excited for this soccer season and I’m ready for the school year,” Manuel said. "I'm doing welding right now, I’m trying... more »

• Channel 5 News' Joel Villanueva talks about seeing UTRGV getting their own football team Play Video

  September 20, 2025 2:37 PM

  Channel 5 News' newest anchor Joel Villanueva returns to the Rio Grande Valley after being away for five years. Villanueva is the former sports director for Channel 5. He speaks with current Sports Director KJ Doyle on what it's like seeing the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have... more »

• Surveillance footage shows moments man attacks wife before shooting self outside Brownsville Police Station Play Video

  September 18, 2025 2:55 PM

  Channel 5 News obtained video of the Brownsville Police Station parking lot shooting that left one man dead on Tuesday. Ernesto Martinez Tagal, 37, died after shooting at his wife and then turning the gun on himself, according to previous reports. The Brownsville Police Department previously said Tagal’s... more »

• Joel Villanueva returning to Channel 5 News as morning anchor Play Video

  September 15, 2025 2:29 PM

  Channel 5 News is expanding our anchor team. Morning News Anchor Javier Guerra will soon be joining the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts and a new, but very familiar face, will be joining the morning team. Former Sports Director Joel Villanueva is returning in his new role... more »

• UTRGV band members talk about upcoming football season Play Video

  August 5, 2025 3:55 PM

  The first football game for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros is set for Aug. 30. UTRGV Band Director Dustin Ferguson and drum majors Bernabe Martinez and Paul Farris speak with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about the upcoming season and what people can expect during... more »

• UTRGV Vaqueros Dance Team speak on upcoming football season Play Video

  July 30, 2025 2:39 PM

  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros football season is getting closer, with the first game scheduled for August 30. Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza spoke with members of the Vaqueros Dance Team on what it took to prepare for the upcoming season and what they have... more »

• Organ donor registration drive in honor of Dave Brown set for Friday Play Video

  June 19, 2025 11:15 PM

  It takes just one signature to save up to eight lives by becoming a registered organ donor. Channel 5 News will be holding an organ donor registration drive on Friday, June 20, at our Weslaco studio at 900 East Expressway 83. During the drive, members of the Texas... more »

• Edinburg doctor honors wife's wishes to have her organs donated Play Video

  June 19, 2025 11:04 PM

  An Edinburg doctor said he is still coming to terms with his wife’s passing. “It's kinda hard to put into words, to have somebody you know… taken away from you from one day to the next," Dr. Henry Herrera said. Herrera’s wife, Rocio, died in 2024 from a... more »

• ICE confirms agents were present at San Benito taquería Play Video

  June 10, 2025 10:32 AM

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have confirmed agents were present at a taquería in San Benito on Monday. A video was circulating on social media and showed law enforcement at the restaurant. Channel 5 News is in contact with ICE and has been told the department is working... more »

• Unknown device removed, destroyed at Playa Bagdad Play Video

  June 10, 2025 10:29 AM

  A device that washed up along Playa Bagdad near Matamoros has reportedly been destroyed. It was found by a sea turtle conservation group. They said the Mexican government blew it up. The device appeared to be military equipment; it was marked U.S. Navy. Channel 5 News has reached... more »

• Facing the Fury: What to know about evacuation routes in the Valley Play Video

  May 29, 2025 7:59 PM

  We are driving into the 2025 hurricane season. Among the things to do is prepare and let your family know what you'll do in the event of an evacuation. That's why you should also make sure you know where you live. It's important to know the evacuation... more »

• Facing the Fury: Meet the Hurricane Hunters Play Video

  May 29, 2025 7:04 PM

  Some people just can't pass up a bet. Among those people is Col. Colonel Joseph Duckworth, an officer in the Air Force who took the bet of a lifetime back in 1943 to fly through a hurricane. “That's when the U.S. basically discovered that we can actually fly... more »

• Facing the Fury: Cooking without power Play Video

  May 29, 2025 6:18 PM

  When a hurricane hits, you’ll want to have supplies, food and water. But how do you prepare meals for your family when there's no electricity? Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez released a cookbook with quick and delicious recipes are specifically designed for emergencies when we find ourselves without... more »

• Facing the Fury: Shopping for the storm Play Video

  May 29, 2025 6:07 PM

  Channel 5 News Meteorologist Andrew Chung is taking you on a grocery run to make sure you're prepared for the storm. When a hurricane strikes the Rio Grande Valley, we all may be without power, water — and even internet for several weeks. A list of what you'll... more »

• Facing the Fury: How to clean your flood-damaged home Play Video

  May 29, 2025 5:59 PM

  Gutted walls and bare rooms once filled with furniture are now filled with cleaning supplies and tools. Roberto Meza is trying to clean up after six inches of rain seeped into his home in South Pharr during the March 2025 flood. Meza said the memory of that flood... more »

• WATCH: Facing the Fury 2025 Hurricane Special

  May 29, 2025 5:05 PM

  Hurricane Season 2025 is here, and being prepared is the key. Hurricanes bring winds, floods and storm surge. We’ll tell you how you can keep you and your family safe. The largest weather team in the Valley is ready to keep you informed. Preparing now reduces the impact... more »

• Facing the Fury: The importance of having flood insurance during hurricane season Play Video

  May 29, 2025 4:59 PM

  The Rio Grande Valley has learned that it doesn’t take a hurricane to flood homes. The Valley experienced major flooding in June 2018 and June 2019, and again in March 2025. In March, more than 20 inches of rain fell in some areas in just a few hours,... more »

• Facing the Fury: What to know about storm surges Play Video

  May 29, 2025 4:42 PM

  "Run from the water, hide from the wind, is a common saying when a hurricane approaches — especially if you live right on the coast, like South Padre Island or Port Isabel. The storm surge is deadly, destructive and unforgiving, and it only takes one storm to change everything.... more »

• Uvalde: Remember the 21 - Channel 5 News reporter remembers covering Uvalde shooting Play Video

  May 24, 2025 6:47 PM

  Channel 5 News reporter Christian Von Preysing was in Laredo covering the congressional election when news broke out about a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. He speaks with Channel 5 News' Sarah Cervera on what covering the tragic event was like and the things he saw. ... more »

• Edinburg Police Department hosting public safety expo Play Video

  May 21, 2025 3:57 PM

  The Edinburg Police Department is getting ready for their Public Safety Expo, and they're inviting the community to come out for a fun family event. Officer Robert Torres speaks with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza on what people can expect at the expo and how they can meet... more »

• Photographer's Perspective: Pump Patrols Play Video

  January 5, 2020 9:04 PM

  WESLACO - We don't always get to see the men and women behind the camera, except when it comes to our daily "Pump Patrols". Photojournalist Axel Divino takes us behind the scenes in tonight's Photographer's Perspective. Watch the video for the full story. more »

• Photographer's Perspective: Sound and Sequence Shots Play Video

  December 22, 2019 11:36 PM

  WESLACO - There's a lot that goes into telling a story. Dedicated Photographers at Channel 5 use more than just imagery. Assistant Chief Photographer, Juan Anzaldua, explains in this week's Photographer's Perspective. Watch the video for the full story. more »

• Strong Winds Uproot Massive Tree in Combes Play Video

  December 14, 2018 9:14 PM

  COMBES – The strong winds have uprooted a massive dried-up tree. Rudy Ruiz was shocked to find the tree had fallen over just outside his home. “I just thank that nobody got hurt, right? That's what counts. Things can get replaced,” said Ruiz. The tree landed inches... more »

• Brownsville Police Arrest 2 Men for Assault, Robbery Play Video

  December 14, 2018 8:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Police arrest two men for assaulting a clerk and robbing a convenience store. Mark Anthony Gant and Arturo Silguero Jr. were arrested this week, while the identity of the third fugitive is still unknown. Brownsville police say the three fugitives were on the loose following several... more »

• Increased ICE Arrests Effects on Valley Immigrant Communities Play Video

  December 14, 2018 7:56 PM

  WESLACO - The fiscal year of 2018 was a record year for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They report an increase arrests and removals from the country. Immigrant communities confirm they've seen the increase. In 2018, ICE reports 158,581 arrests. It reflects an increase of 10.5-percent from last year.... more »

• DPS Investigating Hit-And-Run Fatality in Alamo Play Video

  December 14, 2018 5:33 PM

  ALAMO – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a hit-and-run fatality from Thursday morning. Ruben Parra, 51, was walking along the street when he was struck by what investigators think is a gray or silver car. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with Constancia Pateno, who has... more »

• Facebook Says Software Bug Potentially Affected 7 Million Users Play Video

  December 14, 2018 4:30 PM

  WESLACO – Facebook says a software bug potentially affected 7 million people who uploaded pictures to third-party applications. According to the website, this includes pictures that users uploaded but were never posted. From Sept. 13 through Sept. 25, Facebook says third-party applications may have had more access to... more »

• Investigacin Sobre Tiroteo Que Involucr a Oficiales Podra Tomar Meses en Resolver Play Video

  December 13, 2018 8:48 PM

  SAN BENITO – La investigación sobre el tiroteo que involucró a oficiales de policia podría tomar meses para resolver. Investigadores dicen que Ricardo Treviño, de 21 años de edad, condujo su vehículo hacia la patrulla, impactandola por el frente, cuando los oficiales abrieron fuego. Luis Saenz, fiscal del... more »

• Body of Deported Veteran Returned to US Play Video

  December 13, 2018 7:12 PM

  WESLACO – The family of a deported veteran is welcoming him back home. His family says it's not the kind of homecoming any of them wanted. For years, U.S. Army Veteran Carlos Torres waged a silent legal war. On Saturday, he lost that battle. His family hopes other deported... more »

• Hombre Dormido en Basurero Salvado Momentos Antes de Incidente Fatal Play Video

  December 12, 2018 9:06 PM

  MCALLEN – Un hombre dormido en un basurero fue salvado momentos antes de un posible incidente fatal. Un empleado de saneamiento de la ciudad iba en su ruta regular para recoger basura cuando llegó al basurero de la esquina de calles Savannah y 11. El empleado dijo que... more »

• Local Woman Concerned About Air Pollution Caused by LNG Projects Play Video

  December 12, 2018 8:34 PM

  LAGUNA MADRE – A local woman is concerned about the air pollution caused by Liquefied Natural Gas projects in her area. Marianna Poythress tells KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing that she developed Ménière's disease from working next to a paper mill out-of-state. “I never knew which side was up,... more »

• Pharr Couple Looking for Safer Home Play Video

  December 11, 2018 9:15 PM

  PHARR – A local couple is looking after a new home after poor living conditions remain the same. A couple CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to in November is still looking for a safer and more permanent home. “I don't want money. I just need someone to help me... more »

• McAllen Man Says Routine Car Wash Left Car Damaged Play Video

  December 11, 2018 5:38 PM

  MCALLEN – Local man says a routine car wash left his car damaged by company equipment. Owner of the damaged vehicle, Jorge Hernandez, says the damage estimate came out to $1,400 but Blue Wave Express refuses to pay. He says a large piece of equipment got stuck under... more »

• Continua Vertedero Ilegal en Vecindario de San Benito

  March 14, 2018 11:21 PM

  CERCA DE SAN BENITO - A las afueras de San Benito hay un vecindario que ha sido transformado en un vertedero de basura. Basura y llantas se pueden ver por todo Leal Road. Autoridades dicen que es un problema de hace 4 años que según los vecinos ha empeorando. CHANNEL... more »

• Aceleran Proceso Para Solicitantes de Asilo

  March 8, 2018 8:12 PM

  WESLACO – Inmigrantes que solicitan asilo están siendo procesados con mayor prontitud. El servicio de ciudadanía e inmigración estadounidense está cambiando su método. Los procesos de la ciudadanía estadounidense e inmigración son largos y son muchos pasos. Algunos casos se parecen al de José Duarte, él entró al país de... more »

• Proveedora de Salud Local Quiere que Ex-Empleador Le Pague

  February 11, 2018 12:12 PM

  Harlingen – Una proveedora de cuidado de la salud en el hogar del Valle del Río Grande dice que intentó cobrar un cheque de su ex empleador en diciembre pasado, pero se encontró con una sorpresa inesperada. Teresa Briones comenta que disfruta levantarse temprano y salir de la cama. "Me... more »

• Condado Hidalgo Advierte de E-mails Falsos de Deber de Jurado

  February 3, 2018 10:44 AM

  EDINBURG – Los funcionarios del Condado Hidalgo advierten sobre una nueva forma de estafa por correo electrónico que usa el deber del jurado para engañar a las víctimas y obtener su información personal. La Secretaria de la corte de distrito del Condado de Hidalgo, Laura Hinojosa, dijo a CHANNEL 5... more »

• Reciente Ley Militar de México Tiene Como Objetivo combatir al Crimen Organizado Play Video

  December 15, 2017 7:46 PM

  WESLACO – Una nueva ley está a punto de entrar en vigor en México. Cambiará la forma en que el gobierno combate la delincuencia organizada. La ley cambia, quién te puede vigilar en México. Si vas a Tamaulipas, verás a los militares en lugar de la policía local. Se prevé... more »

• Iglesia de Weslaco Abre Centro de Calentamiento Público Play Video

  December 8, 2017 6:05 PM

  WESLACO – Pastor local colabora con la Ciudad de Weslaco para crear centros de calentamiento para el público que no cuente con un sistema de calefacción adecuada. Griselda Gómez dice que ella ama el clima cálido del Valle. “El valle es caluroso pero cuando se pone frio mmm….” dijo Gómez.... more »

• Propietaria De Casa Móvil Dice Que Parque No Le Permite Reubicar

  November 30, 2017 8:28 PM

  WESLACO – Una mujer del Valle del Río Grande dijo que Mobile Home Park lugar donde reside actualmente está evitando que mueva su casa recién comprada a otro lugar. Yolanda Calderón se instaló en el sitio perfecto en Magic Valley Mobile Home Park. "Uno de los administradores me mostró cinco... more »

• Consejos Para Prevenir Robo De Vehículo Este Viernes Negro Play Video

  November 23, 2017 8:23 PM

  RÍO HONDO – El viernes negro está a solo unas horas y la policía nos recuerda de tener cuidado, de los ladrones esta temporada de compras. CHANNEL 5 NEWS tiene algunos consejos para que usted no sea víctima de los amantes de lo ajeno. La policía dice que una regla... more »

• Pediatra de McAllen de Regreso del Área impactada por el Terremoto Play Video

  September 27, 2017 10:31 AM

  MCALLEN – La Semana Pasada CHANNEL 5 NEWS le dio a conocer sobre como el Dr. Javier Ramírez Lavín se estaba preparando para dirigirse a la Ciudad de México para entregar suministros médicos. Con el doctor de regreso en el Valle, nos contó cómo fue la situación por allá. “"una... more »

• Consejos para Evitar Frustraciones Durante su Visita al Mecánico Play Video

  June 7, 2017 11:13 AM

  MERCEDES – El Buró de mejores negocios dice que las personas pueden evitar costos indeseados al preparar su visita al mecánico. Guadalupe Rodríguez dice que él pidió un cambio de transmisión de su camioneta tipo pick up. El hombre de Mercedes dijo a CHANNEL 5 NEWS, que el vehículo superaba... more »