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• Investigation underway after 1-year-old fatally struck by a vehicle near Edinburg Play Video

  July 29, 2025 11:09 AM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident that killed a one-year-old child. According to a news release, deputies with the sheriff's office responded to the 8300 block of E. Canton Road in Edinburg about an accident involving a young child. Upon arrival, deputies learned a one-year-old... more »

• Woman arrested in connection with child death at Brownsville daycare Play Video

  June 28, 2025 11:43 AM

  Brownsville police announced they've made an arrest in connection with a child found unresponsive at a daycare. Police said 36-year-old Karen Silva was taken into custody on Friday. She was arraigned Saturday morning and charged with injury to a child causing death. Silva's bond was set at $10,000,... more »

• Pharr man accused of choking, killing 7-year-old-brother Play Video

  January 9, 2025 2:04 PM

  A man accused of choking and killing his 7-year-old brother in Pharr was charged with capital murder and issued a $2 million bond. Brandon Dion Garza, 24, was arraigned at the Pharr Municipal Court on Thursday. He faces a sentence of life without parole or the death penalty.... more »

• Adoptions taking place online for Valley foster children Play Video

  May 14, 2020 7:42 PM

  A 2-year-old foster child now has a new forever home in Hidalgo County. His parents were persistent despite the coronavirus crisis. The Sanchez's home walls were draped with a "best day ever" banner, mirroring the joy of new parents Marcos and Veronica Sanchez. Smiling more than with just their... more »

• 2-Year-Old Hit and Killed by Vehicle in Harlingen Play Video

  December 5, 2019 6:45 PM

  HARLINGEN – A 2-year-old child was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Harlingen. It happened along the 100 block of West Wilson Avenue. Officials say the incident was reported at approximately 5:41 p.m. Thursday. After interviewing a witnesses, investigators discovered the father of the boy... more »

• Sick Honduran Toddler Admitted Into US after Hours-Long Wait Play Video

  November 14, 2019 10:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 2-year-old girl from Honduras is recovering from an undisclosed illness in the United States. The child was allowed into the country after spending hours in the cold waiting for permission to cross into Brownsville. She and her family were sent to Matamoros in August as... more »

• Migrant Toddler Struck in Hit-and-Run in Critical Condition Play Video

  October 21, 2019 8:29 PM

  MATAMOROS, TAMPS, MEXICO - A migrant toddler is fighting to stay alive after a hit-and-run in Tamaulipas. Tamaulipas Attorney General office confirmed an investigation is underway. On Sunday, someone driving a Cherokee SUV truck struck the two-year old child and then took off. An immigrant advocate, Glady... more »

• San Juan Police Investigating Student Hit by Car Near Middle School Play Video

  October 18, 2019 10:44 AM

  SAN JUAN – The San Juan Police Department is investigating an accident involving a middle school student. Police Chief Juan Gonzalez confirms a 11-year-old child was hit by a car near Austin Middle School around 6:30 a.m. Friday. The school is located on the 800 block of South... more »

• Special Report: Justice… Finance and Frustration Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:21 PM

  WESLACO – She survived an accidental school bus dragging seven years ago. Justice was served after the family settled a lawsuit with the school district, but frustration continues years later. In Sept. 2012, then, 5-year-old Alicia Moreno was getting her school bus when her backpack got caught in... more »

• Delta Lake Remains Closed To Swimming Decades After Deadly Infection Play Video

  September 16, 2019 11:20 PM

  DELTA LAKE - A Central Texas girl recently died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba. Something similar happened back in the 70's. A Rio Grande Valley child died after swimming in Delta Lake and also contracting an amoeba. Since the child's death, people are not allowed to swim... more »

• McAllen Police Explain What to Do in Hot Car Situations Play Video

  August 13, 2019 9:17 PM

  MCALLEN - A child is still alive thanks to a 9-1-1 caller after a one-year-old boy was found inside a car on one of the hottest days of the summer. McAllen police tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS, no child younger than 7-years-old can be left in a vehicle unattended. ... more »

• Mother Seeks Help on Home following Death of Son Play Video

  June 3, 2019 6:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Life is overwhelming for a young Brownsville mother. Health concerns burden her family. She lost one son six months ago; another suffers from the same condition – a congenital heart defect. Flor Cervantes’ house started coming apart during the June floods. With her husband... more »

• Former Santa Rosa Coaches Indicted for Improper Relationships

  May 30, 2019 10:56 PM

  SANTA ROSA - Two former Santa Rosa Independent School District coaches have been indicted. Josue Cepeda indicted on one count of improper relationship and six counts of sexual assault. Isaac Flores indicted on one count of improper relationship and four counts of delivery of a controlled substance or... more »

• US Mother Arrested for Attempted Child Smuggling Play Video

  May 16, 2019 4:08 PM

  MISSION – A Mission mother is accused of bringing someone into the country illegally on Wednesday at a Rio Grande Valley port-of-entry. The woman identified through court records as Daina Loper went before a federal judge Thursday. She's accused of trying to bring a Mexican child she didn't... more »

• ‘Not Guilty’ Plea in Drug Smuggling Case Involving Baby Play Video

  May 10, 2019 5:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A mother and daughter pleaded not guilty in a drug smuggling case involving a baby . The baby was strapped in the car seat of a vehicle where the drugs were allegedly found. The child’s mother and grandmother are accused of trying to smuggle nearly 300... more »

• Migrant Facing Charges for Falsely Claiming to be Parent Play Video

  May 3, 2019 10:30 PM

  WESLACO – A migrant is facing charges for falsely claiming to be the father of a Honduran teen. Santos Porfirio Torres, 30, was caught crossing the border Tuesday – he was traveling with the teen. Border Patrol says they suspect many will lie about being the parents to... more »

• State Panel Temporarily Suspends Local Practitioner’s Permit over Sexual Assault Accusations Play Video

  April 18, 2019 12:59 PM

  WESLACO – A temporary suspension was handed down for a Rio Grande Valley practitioner. A state disciplinary panel pulled the permit for respiratory care practitioner Margarito Flores Jr. They claimed continuing his practice poses a threat to public welfare. In February, Flores was arrested on three felony... more »

• Border Patrol Makes Drug Bust with Baby in Backseat Play Video

  April 12, 2019 2:19 PM

  UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): U.S. Customs and Border Protection tells us the baby is now with a family member. The case has been referred for criminal prosecution and remains under investigation. ----- BROWNSVILLE – A drug bust involving a child took place Friday morning. Border Patrol Agents... more »

• Gov't to Decide on Case Involving Separated Child within 15 Days Play Video

  April 10, 2019 8:40 PM

  WESLACO - The federal court has made a decision on an immigrant child who was separated from his parents for nearly a year. The boy was separated from his father 11 months ago during the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy. The father was deported but opted to... more »

• Judge to Rule on Custody of Separated Immigrant Child Play Video

  March 25, 2019 10:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A judge could soon decide the direction a young immigrant child's life could take. The child was separated nearly a year ago; the father was deported and opted to leave his little boy behind in the U.S. The boy had received a death threat in his... more »

• Man Charged in Auto-Pedestrian Accident that Claimed Child's Life in Pharr Play Video

  March 15, 2019 5:01 PM

  UPDATE (3/16): Brandon Adame went before a judge in Pharr Saturday afternoon. He was charged with injury to a child. Bond was set at $250,000. -- PHARR - Police are investigating an auto-pedestrian crash in Pharr that took the life of a child. The incident... more »

• Valley Man Charged with Capital Murder following his Baby’s Death

  February 25, 2019 2:41 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley man has been charged with capital murder after an investigation determined he was responsible for his child’s injuries. Weslaco police responded to a local hospital on Feb. 20 regarding an unresponsive three-month-old child. The child was taken to Knapp Medical Center and... more »

• Laredo Police Discover Remains of Child in Container Consisting of Acid

  February 15, 2019 5:26 PM

  LAREDO – Police discovered the remains of a toddler hidden in a five-gallon container which contained acid. The parents are charged with tampering with a corpse and endangering a child. The mother allegedly told authorities the toddler drowned in a bathtub, adding she was unsupervised at the time.... more »

• Separated Guatemalan Boy Still in Federal Custody Play Video

  February 14, 2019 9:18 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A boy was separated from his father nine months after crossing into the country illegally, the Guatemalan family remains separated; the boy is staying at a shelter in the Valley. This week, a lawsuit was filed requesting the child be released from the government's custody, but a... more »

• Authorities Continue Search for Missing Teen with Autism in Cameron Co. Play Video

  February 7, 2019 4:09 PM

  WESLACO – The search for an autistic 15-year-old in Cameron County continues. A spokesperson for Child Protective Services says Gabriel Gonzalez left a foster home on Jan. 22. If you’ve seen him, call 9-1-1 or Cameron County Sheriff Investigators at 956-350-5551. more »

• Authorities Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Involving 9-Year-Old Victim Play Video

  January 30, 2019 10:20 PM

  PALMVIEW – The search continues for an accused hit-and-run driver in a white-Sedan. The 9-year-old victim underwent surgery and is now in stable condition. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro explains the impact the incident had on parents and other school district employees. The location where the child was hit... more »

• 9-Year-Old Hit by Vehicle in Stable Condition, Search for Driver Responsible Ongoing Play Video

  January 30, 2019 8:48 AM

  UPDATE (1:37 p.m.): Department of Public Safety says the 9-year-old hit Wednesday morning by a vehicle has got out of surgery. They say she is currently in stable condition. She was hit while trying to board her school bus. -------------- PALMVIEW – Department of Public Safety... more »

• Father Concerned with Teen Leaving CPS Care Play Video

  January 22, 2019 11:26 PM

  WESLACO – A teenage boy is back in the care of the state after running away from his foster home. His father, Abel Sosa, says the teen has run away three times while under the care of Child Protective Services. “When my son ran away the first time,... more »

• Cambios Tras Muerte de Segundo Menor Bajo Custodia Federal Play Video

  December 28, 2018 8:41 AM

  EL PASO – Para hoy viernes se espera la visita de la Secretaria de Seguridad Nacional Kirstjen Nielsen en El Paso, Texas. Después de la muerte de un segundo niño en custodia federal. Nielsen planea revisar el proceso de revisión médica y condiciones en las estaciones de la... more »

• Authorities Respond to Fatal Accident on FM 493 in Donna Play Video

  December 20, 2018 11:46 AM

  UPDATE (4:30pm): The two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a woman and her 8-year-old son. Donna police say the woman was driving southbound with her three children when she swerved off the road. Authorities say she tried to overcompensate for her mistake and swerved back onto the road... more »

• CBP Halts Alleged Child Smuggling Attempt at Pharr Bridge

  December 21, 2016 1:37 PM

  PHARR – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge arrested a 20-year-old woman from Weslaco after discovering she was allegedly attempting to smuggle an 11-year-old boy from Mexico. CBP officers encountered the woman arriving from Mexico in a vehicle with the boy as a passenger. During... more »