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• Paula Dodge Retiring After 26 Years with Bulldogs Play Video

  April 24, 2021 3:39 PM

  MCALLEN - Earlier this year, McAllen's head volleyball coach Paula Dodge announced her retirement. She has been in the coaching spot light for almost 4 decades; representing big purple for 26 years. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross sat down with the legend to reflect on all of her success. more »

• Will Littleton Named PSJA Memorial Head Coach Play Video

  March 27, 2021 10:57 PM

  PHARR - PSJA Memorial has a new man on campus ready to lead the athletic department and the football team. Will Littleton, who formerly worked with PSJA North. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with the new head coach to see how he's adjusting to his new role. more »

• Robles Achieves 100th Win Play Video

  March 27, 2021 1:21 PM

  HARLINGEN - A coach's goal is to win. Trying to get as many wins as possible before they retire. The first step to achieving that is to reach the triple digit mark. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with Head Coach Julian Robles after he hit that mark this... more »

• Pioneer Cheer Team Surprises Coach Play Video

  May 13, 2020 10:50 PM

  MISSION - The Pioneer cheer team surprised their coach with a caravan of thanks and gifts. Our Erica Ross has the story. more »

• PSJA wrestling coach saves 2-year-old girl from choking Play Video

  February 7, 2020 7:00 PM

  PHARR – A split second decision by a Rio Grande Valley high school coach, who is credited for saving a little girl's life. Joe Clark is the head wrestling coach at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School. He says his team was eating at Chick-fil-a after a match when a... more »

• San Benito ISD Coach Charged for Cocaine Possession Play Video

  December 31, 2019 11:17 AM

  MERCEDES – A Rio Grande Valley coach is facing charges after he was arrested over the weekend. According to Mercedes police, Jacob Gonzalez, a coach at San Benito High School, was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of cocaine, a controlled substance. He was released on bond Saturday.... more »

• Vipers Introduce New Coach and GM Play Video

  October 1, 2019 11:07 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball team has a new head coach and a new general manager. Tuesday, the Vipers introduced Mahmoud Abdelfattah and Travis Stockbridge at a press conference inside Bert Ogden Arena. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. 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 »

• Texas Senate Honors Tony Villarreal Play Video

  May 22, 2019 8:34 PM

  AUSTIN - Longtime Valley football coach Tony Villarreal was honored by state lawmakers last week for his accomplishments on the gridiron. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the details. more »

• Valley Coach Overcomes Vision Problem Play Video

  January 15, 2019 11:00 PM

  MISSION - Mark Saenz was at work one day when he blinked, and suddenly went blind. Thanks to surgery and a special contact lens, the IDEA Mission coach has his vision back. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story in the attached video. more »

• The Molina Way Play Video

  December 27, 2018 7:47 PM

  HARLINGEN – The list of Rio Grande Valley success stories when it comes to high school basketball coaches has to include the name Molina. Harlingen South coach Brian Molina has followed his dad's example to create a successful career of his own. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has the... more »