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• ‘This isn’t going to bring my son back:’ Family reacts after San Perlita man sentenced for killing stepson Play Video

  August 21, 2025 10:50 PM

  A father said he’s clinging to the memory of his son, who was taken too soon. “My son is with me, next to me and next to my daughter,” Arturo Sauceda said. “Every day I talk to my son.” Sauceda’s son — Arturo Alexis Sauceda — was 18... more »

• The floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together.

  July 11, 2025 1:15 PM

  " The floods swept away a young couple and their friends. Searching for them brought their families together. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign... more »

• Three FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to permanently close in the Valley Play Video

  July 3, 2025 11:53 AM

  Three Disaster Recovery Centers in the Rio Grande Valley are scheduled to close permanently, according to a news release. The news release said the Texas Division of Emergency Management, in coordination with FEMA, made the announcement on Wednesday. They include the Las Palmas Community Center location in McAllen,... more »

• Texas' remaining Kmart store set to close Play Video

  February 18, 2020 4:10 PM

  MCALLEN – It’s the end of an era in Texas and for some Rio Grande Valley workers, the end of their jobs. The last remaining Kmart store in the Valley will soon be no more. The yellow signs are just another indication of more than 100 Sears and Kmart... more »

• McAllen to Close Portion of 2nd Street for Drainage Project Construction Play Video

  November 8, 2019 7:59 PM

  MCALLEN – The city of McAllen is asking drivers for patience Saturday as they close a portion of 2nd Street. Starting Nov. 9, city work crews will close 2nd Street in both directions, from Houston to Jackson avenues. All drivers will be detoured to 10th Street and McColl... more »

• All Lanes Reopen along Expressway 281 in Edinburg after Multiple Accidents

  September 30, 2019 2:43 PM

  UPDATE (2:56PM): All lanes have been cleared. Expressway 281 is reopen. UPDATE North and Sound bound expressway lanes are now cleared and reopen. — City of Edinburg (@cityofedinburg) September 30, 2019 ------ EDINBURG – Several multi-vehicle accidents prompted a portion of Expressway 281,... more »

• Westbound Frontage Back Open in Alamo Area while Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Play Video

  July 21, 2019 8:57 AM

  UPDATE (1:51p.m.) : The crash scene is now clear. -- ALAMO – Police are on the scene following a fatal hit-and-run wreck Sunday morning. The scene is along the westbound Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says... more »

• Road Closures Cancelled, SpaceX Test Postponed

  May 28, 2019 9:08 AM

  BOCA CHICA – A planned SpaceX test is now postponed. Road closures leading to Boca Chica Beach and Highway 4 are now cancelled. According to the Cameron County website, there could be road closures as early as next week. We'll keep you posted. more »

• Rio Hondo Lift Bridge to Close Monday for Repair Play Video

  May 12, 2019 4:58 PM

  RIO HONDO- The Rio Hondo lift bridge will be closed to traffic for four hours Monday as TXDOT crews work on a repair. In a press release, officials said the closure will take place from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Crews will be working on the roof of... more »

• BISD Considering Closure of Several Schools Play Video

  May 6, 2019 6:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Independent School District is taking into consideration to close down schools. Brownsville ISD is in the preliminary stage of making a decision about closing Victoria Heights, Longoria and Resaca elementary schools. Assistant superintendent for operations Jimmy Haynes tells us in order to keep a... more »

• Los Ebanos Ferry Crossing Closed through Holiday Weekend Play Video

  April 18, 2019 9:21 PM

  LOS EBANOS – The Los Ebanos Ferry Crossing will be closed through the holiday weekend. It will be closed for two weeks due to high water levels, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBP says the rising waters make it difficult to load and move vehicles from... more »

• Pharr Port of Entry Closed to Passenger Vehicles due to Protesters Play Video

  April 1, 2019 6:19 PM

  PHARR – The Pharr port of entry is closed to passenger vehicles but commercial traffic is still allowed to travel southbound. The city of Pharr put up barricades Monday afternoon due to protesters on the Mexican side of the bridge. Viewers called CHANNEL 5 NEWS to report wait... more »

• Starr Co. Judge Reacts to President's Announcement to Close Border Play Video

  April 1, 2019 3:22 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – The Starr County judge is reacting to President Trump’s announcement that he will close the southern border due to the thousands of migrants entering the country illegally. Judge Eloy Vera says a border closure will devastate his county’s economy. Vera says closing the border... more »

• NavyArmy to Temporarily Close South Texas Locations for System Upgrade

  March 28, 2019 12:18 PM

  WESLACO – Starting this week NavyArmy Community Credit Union will undergo an operating system upgrade. The update will improve their services for their 175,000 members in South Texas. The bank offices will be temporarily closed starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 29 through 8 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 2... more »

• Road Closures due to Continued SpaceX Testing at Boca Chica Site Play Video

  March 26, 2019 4:22 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE – SpaceX is preparing for another round of testing at their Boca Chica Beach launch site. Part of Highway 4 leading to the facility will be shut down March 27 if all testing goes according to plan. Boca Chica Beach will also be closed. Testing... more »

• Road Remains Temporarily Closed for SpaceX Testing Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:12 PM

  NEAR BROWNSILLE – Part of State Highway 4 remains closed as SpaceX operations continue on Boca Chica Beach. SpaceX officials announced the temporary road closure would take place due to a static fire test at the site. A Cameron County sheriff deputy informed CHANNEL 5 NEWS the testing... more »

• Temporary Closures at Eagle Pass Intl. Bridge Affecting Residents Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:40 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The international bridge in Eagle Pass is back open after a brief shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing spoke to Nancy Martinez, who says noticed changes in her home city Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass. She says she has seen more new children and families... more »