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• Students in the US without legal status see college pathways close as Trump targets tuition breaks

  September 3, 2025 12:47 PM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carlie was hoping to spend her senior year savoring her final moments on the palm tree-lined campus of the University of Central Florida. Instead, she sits at home alone, logging on to online courses, afraid to leave her apartment and run the risk of being detained... more »

• What to know as Trump's immigration crackdown strips tuition breaks from thousands of students

  August 6, 2025 8:29 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tens of thousands of U.S. college students without legal resident status are losing access to in-state tuition prices as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. The Justice Department has been suing states to end tuition breaks for students without legal residency, starting with... more »

• Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end.

  June 8, 2025 11:32 AM

  " Texas Republicans pioneered in-state tuition for undocumented students. Now they’re celebrating its end. " 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 up for... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Fan Makes Some Noise Play Video

  May 2, 2021 7:07 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV Baseball fans make a lot of noise to support their team. One fan beginning a tradition at the home games for when the opposing team's batter is being announced. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Victor Ramos Signs NLI to University of Jamestown Play Video

  January 23, 2021 8:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Victor Ramos out of Porter High School signed his NLI to the University of Jamestown. He'll continue not only his football career but his track and field career with the Jimmies. Ramos was the center for the cowboys. He achieved co-offensive lineman of the year, all... more »

• Daisy Monie Signs NLI to University of Houston

  November 30, 2020 12:00 AM

  MISSION - Sharyland Pioneer's Daisy Monie signing her NLI to the University of Houston for track and field. She made it to state her sophomore year, bringing home a silver medal in discus. She plans on majoring in psychology. more »

• College Signings: June 9th Play Video

  June 9, 2020 10:05 PM

  WESLACO - Athletes signings their NLI's to continue their academic and athletic careers. Check out the signings from Tuesday June 9th. more »

• College Signings: June 5th Play Video

  June 5, 2020 11:48 PM

  WESLACO - Athletes signings their NLI's to continue their academic and athletic careers. Check out the signings from Friday June 5th. more »

• College Signings: June 4th Play Video

  June 4, 2020 11:23 PM

  WESLACO - Athletes signings their NLI's to continue their academic and athletic careers. Check out the signings from Thursday June 4th. more »

• College Signings: June 1st Play Video

  June 3, 2020 11:34 PM

  SAN ISIDRO - Jordan Garcia signed her NLI to continue her volleyball career at University of the Southwest. The lady tiger is the first female to sign for the sport. more »

• College Signings: June 3rd Play Video

  June 3, 2020 11:11 PM

  WESLACO - Athletes signings their NLI's to continue their academic and athletic careers. Check out the signings from Wednesday June 3rd. more »

• College Signings: June 2nd Play Video

  June 2, 2020 11:25 PM

  WESLACO - Athletes signings their NLI's to continue their academic and athletic careers. Check out the signings from Tuesday June 2nd. more »

• College Signings: May 30th Play Video

  June 2, 2020 4:48 PM

  WESLACO - Athletes signings their NLI's to continue their academic and athletic careers. Check out the signings from Saturday May 30th. more »

• Mission Veterans' Kaylee Flores Signs NLI Play Video

  May 10, 2020 9:20 PM

  MISSION - Kaylee Flores signing her NLI over the weekend. She was a shooting guard for the Lady Patriots, continuing that position for the Eagles. She hopes to help athletes after college and open up her own practice. more »

• Pep Band Headed Home Early From Las Vegas Play Video

  March 12, 2020 11:43 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV basketball teams not the only ones affected by the cancellation of WAC Vegas. The pep band making the trip to support their Vaqueros, now headed back to the valley earlier then planned. Joel Villaneva spoke with Dr. Saul Torres about the impact. more »

• UTRGV Men's Season Ending Early Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Play Video

  March 12, 2020 11:39 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV men's basketball team's season coming to an end early as WAC Vegas was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Joel Villanueva spoke with head coach Lew Hill about the impact it had on his staff and players. more »

• Walk On's Hosting WAC Tournament Watch Parties Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:48 PM

  EDINBURG - Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux in Edinburg hosting watch parties all week for the WAC Tournament. Wednesday afternoon was the first as the women took on New Mexico State. more »

• UTRGV Men Ready For Cal State Bakersfield Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:29 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV men preparing to face No. 7 Ca State Bakersfield Thursday night. The Vaqueros the No. 2 seed. Joel Villanuva met with the team to see how they are feeling about the contest. more »

• UTRGV Women Fall to New Mexico State in WAC Quarterfinals Play Video

  March 11, 2020 11:27 PM

  LAS VEGAS - The UTRGV women falling to New Mexico State in the WAC Tournament Quarterfinals, 73-61. Their season coming to a close. Joel Villanueva has more. more »

• UTRGV Women Ready For Game One of WAC Tourney Play Video

  March 10, 2020 10:52 PM

  LAS VEGAS - It's the night before the UTRGV Women meet with New Mexico State for game one of the WAC Tournament. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva sat down with Head Coach Lane Lord and Grad Student Desirea Buerge to chat about the contest. more »

• UTRGV Women Preparing For New Mexico State

  March 10, 2020 9:59 PM

  LAS VEGAS - Less than 24 hours until the UTRGV women's basketball team meets with New Mexico State for game one of the WAC tournament. Joel Villanueva met with the ladies to see how they are feeling about the contest. more »

• Zhane Templeton Ready For WAC Tournament Play Video

  March 9, 2020 11:04 PM

  LAS VEGAS - Day one of WAC Vegas is in the books! The women already hitting the practice gym, getting ready for No. 5 seed New Mexico State. One Vaquero almost sitting out this tournament. Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• UTRGV Upsets California Baptist University in OT, 79-76 Play Video

  March 8, 2020 11:16 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV welcoming CBU to the UTRGV Fieldhouse for the final regular season home game. The Vaqueros pulling off the upset in thrilling OT fashion, 79-76. With this win, big orange clinches the No. 2 seed for the WAC tournament in Las Vegas. more »

• UTRGV Sweeps NJIT After Sunday Win Play Video

  March 8, 2020 10:43 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV swept NJIT after their 10-2 win Sunday afternoon. Big Orange 10-7 on the season & on a 7 game win streak. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Clinches Homestand Against SDSU Play Video

  March 1, 2020 9:31 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV baseball clinching their homestand against South Dakota State University over the weekend. The Vaqueros rallying back in the 8th inning during Sunday's contest to come out on top, 8-7. Check out the highlights! more »

• UTRGV Tops New Mexico State, 74-63 Play Video

  February 23, 2020 9:59 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV in action at home Saturday afternoon. The women welcoming New Mexico State, seeking revenge after falling in the Western Athletic Tournament Championship game. Big Orange getting the win, 74-63. more »

• Celebrating The Life of Coach Al Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:10 PM

  EDINBURG - During UTRGV's four game series against Kansas State, you can go back in time and re-live the accomplishments of Coach Alfred Ogletree. The late coach left a huge mark in the valley, that the community will never forget. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• UTRGV Falls to Kansas State in Game Three Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:09 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV and Kansas State meeting for game three Sunday afternoon. The Vaqueros' win streak coming to a stop, falling to the Wildcats 4-0. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Rallies Back Against Kansas State in Game Two Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:07 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV baseball getting their second win of the season over Kansas State, 5-3. A huge 7th inning for the Vaqueros helping with the comeback. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Gets Fifth Straight Win Over Seattle U Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:04 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV welcoming Seattle U to the RGV for homecoming Saturday evening. The Vaqueros getting their fifth straight win 79-72. Check out the highlights. more »

• Bethany Wood Signs NLI to McMurry University Play Video

  February 9, 2020 6:32 PM

  LA FERIA - Bethany Wood signing her NLI to attend McMurry University to be apart of the Track & Field Program. Wood competing in high jump while studying pre-med in hopes of becoming a chiropractor. more »

• Josiah Martinez Signs NLI to the University of Incarnate Word San Antonio Play Video

  February 9, 2020 6:31 PM

  MCALLEN - It's signing season for high school athletes continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Josiah Martinez from McAllen High headed to the University of Incarnate Word San Antonio. He will compete in pole vault and hurdles while majoring in kinesiology. more »

• UTRGV Tops Chicago State, 77-68 Play Video

  February 9, 2020 5:54 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV welcoming Chicago State to the valley Saturday afternoon. The women taking over the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Bouncing back from a UMKC loss, the Vaqueros topping the Cougars, 77-68. more »

• UTRGV Baseball Hosts Fan Day Play Video

  February 2, 2020 7:44 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV Baseball hosting their annual fan day Saturday afternoon. The youth getting an opportunity to participate in a camp along side their favorite players to learn the game of baseball. Then enjoyed a baseball game as the team played a scrimmage. more »

• UTRGV Upsets CSU Bakersfield, 70-59 Play Video

  February 2, 2020 7:43 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV basketball upset CSU Bakersfield at the UTRGV Fieldhouse Saturday night, 70-59. This win sitting them at 3-5 in conference, in the number eight spot in the standings. Check out the highlights. more »

• UTRGV Falls to Utah Valley, 76-67 Play Video

  January 19, 2020 11:08 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV welcomed Utah Valley to the RGV Saturday afternoon. The Vaqueros looking to upset the undefeated Wolverines. Unable to capitalize, the ladies falling, 76-67. more »

• UTRGV Men Conquer UMKC 76-64 Play Video

  January 9, 2020 10:59 PM

  EDINBURG - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men's basketball team won its Western Athletic Conference (WAC) home opener 76-64 over the Kansas City Roos on Thursday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Junior Javon Levi led the Vaqueros (5-10, 1-1 WAC) by posting his second double-double of... more »

• New State Law Fines College Employees for Not Reporting Sexual Misconduct Play Video

  December 31, 2019 5:27 PM

  EDINBURG – Starting January 1, 2020 college employees could be fired and charged for not reporting sexual misconduct. Senate Bill 212 amends the Texas Education Code to require an employee who witnesses or receives information regarding incidents of sexual assault, dating violence or stalking to report it. If... more »

• UTRGV Crushes Texas A&M International, 79-52 Play Video

  November 26, 2019 12:17 AM

  EDINBURG - The UTRGV Men getting the W Monday night against Texas A&M International. The Vaqueros now 2-4 on the season. Check out the highlights! more »

• TSC and TAMUK Leaders Met to Strengthen Intuitions Partnership

  August 5, 2019 11:46 AM

  BROWNSVILLE — Texas Southmost College and Texas A&M Kingsville leaders met to explore opportunities of collaboration to strengthen the existing partnership, which will benefit the region. During the meeting, Jesús Roberto Rodríguez, TSC President, introduced Marks Hussey, TAMUK President, to the various education programs TSC offers for the community.... more »

• Brownsville Student Athletes Receive Scholarships Play Video

  June 17, 2019 7:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A group of Brownsville ISD student athletes have been rewarded for their excellence on and off the field with scholarships. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more from Hanna High School. more »

• Un Reynosense es Extraditado al Valle Play Video

  March 21, 2019 7:46 AM

  MCALLEN - Un sospechoso de asesinato y robo ocurridos en enero de 1998 ha sido extraditado al Valle para enfrentar a la jusiticia estadounidense. El reynosense es sospechoso del asesinato de un guardia de seguridad durante un robo a mano armada cometido en el South... more »

• UTRGV Women Headed to WBI Tournament Play Video

  March 19, 2019 11:26 PM

  EDINBURG - As the season slowly comes to an end, every athletes asks 'what's next'? For the UTRGV Women's basketball team, the answer is the Women's Basketball Invitational. "Super excited, glad we got another chance to play and play some more,' said Madison Northcutt. "I'm super excited,... more »

• UTRGV Back in the Post-Season for the Second Straight Year Play Video

  March 19, 2019 10:02 PM

  EDINBURG - The Vaqueros are back in the post-season for the second straight year. In 2018, they played an away contest at New Orleans, and lost. This time, they'll play at home on wednesday night in the cit-tournament against grambling state. "Super proud," said Johhny Cornograc. "Obviously,... more »

• UTRGV Women Sneak Past UMKC, 67-64 Play Video

  March 3, 2019 6:57 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – In a game that featured 11 lead changes and nine ties in the second half, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women's basketball team won its program record 10th conference game by beating Kansas City 67-64 on Saturday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. UTRGV... more »

• UTRGV Clinches Series Against Rhode Island Play Video

  March 3, 2019 6:50 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team clinched a series victory over the University of Rhode Island (URI) by winning game two of a doubleheader 9-5 on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. UTRGV (8-3) has now won the first three games of... more »

• UTRGV Tops North Dakota State in Come Back Fashion, 8-3 Play Video

  February 23, 2019 9:42 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team scored seven runs in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat North Dakota State University (NDSU) 8-3 in the Al Ogletree Classic on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. Down 3-1 in the sixth,... more »

• National Emergency Declaration Explained Play Video

  February 18, 2019 10:43 PM

  WESLACO – More than a dozen states are legally challenging the national emergency declared by President Trump last week. South Texas College political science professor, Dr. Bill Greene, says these declarations are common, but the one declared last week might be different. “The vast majority have had to... more »

• UTRGV Welcomes New Hall of Fame Class Play Video

  February 18, 2019 10:10 PM

  EDINBURG - When in competition, the goal is to win, and keep winning. But what happens when your time as an athlete is over? An opportunity to become a hall of famer rises. Over the weekend UTRGV held the athletics hall of fame induction ceremony, where six former... more »

• UTRGV Falls to No. 16 Oklahoma State in Series Finale Play Video

  February 17, 2019 10:40 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – Junior Nick Hollas had a strong debut, but The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team fell to No. 16 Oklahoma State University (OSU) 3-1 on Sunday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. Hollas (0-1) struck out five while allowing one run on four hits... more »

• UTRGV Tops No. 16 Oklahoma State, 5-2 Play Video

  February 17, 2019 12:06 AM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team knocked off No. 16 Oklahoma State University (OSU) 5-2 on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. This is UTRGV’s (1-1) first win over a ranked opponent since beating then No. 15 OSU (1-1) on the road... more »

• UTRGV Win Streak Snapped by Utah Valley, 76-64 Play Video

  February 16, 2019 11:54 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men's basketball team’s five-game winning streak came to an end with a 76-64 loss to Utah Valley University (UVU) on Saturday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Junior Lesley Varner II led UTRGV (15-13, 7-5 WAC) with 15 points,... more »

• UTRGV Baseball Hosts Annual Youth Camp Play Video

  February 11, 2019 10:21 PM

  EDINBURG - As the saying goes, rain or shine, the show must go on. And that was the exact motto during the UTRGV baseball youth clinic over the weekend. "The weather wasn't too good today, so it was nice to see a bunch of kids come out and still have... more »

• UTRGV Women Get Fourth-Straight Win Against CSUB Play Video

  February 10, 2019 10:36 PM

  EDINBURG (UTRGV) – Playing its fourth game in eight days, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women's basketball team won its fourth-straight game, 64-56 over CSU Bakersfield on Saturday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Junior Megan Johnson led UTRGV (13-10, 7-3 WAC) with 14 points and six... more »

• UTRGV Falls to New Mexico State, 63-61 Play Video

  January 27, 2019 7:00 PM

  EDINBURG - After a physical battle, the UTRGV Men fall to New Mexico State by one possession, 63-61. The Vaqueros rallied back from a nine point deficit, where 14-seconds decided the outcome of the contest. Senior Terry Winn III led his team with 18 points, Sophomore Javon Levi... more »

• Valley Residents Collect Hundreds of Dollars for Border Wall Play Video

  January 9, 2019 9:54 PM

  WESLACO – Several Rio Grande Valley residents have collected hundreds of dollars to help pay for the border wall. The residents say they have collected about $12,000 for the border wall. Local resident Marilou Prudencio says she collected hundreds of donations after telling friends from across the country... more »