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• Cameron County to begin $10 million drainage ditch improvement project near Harlingen Play Video

  October 16, 2025 4:02 PM

  Drainage improvements are in the works in the Harlingen area. Cameron County Drainage District No. 5 is hoping to bring some flood relief to residents who live along Searcy Ranch Road. The district received a $10 million federal grant to improve a drainage ditch According to drainage... more »

• Rate increase planned for East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation customers Play Video

  September 30, 2025 8:54 PM

  More than 32,000 people who are customers of the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation will see an increase in their water bill starting in Dec. 2025. As the water corporation’s general manager, Brian Macmanus said households use about 6,000 gallons of water per month on average. This leads... more »

• After nearly 6 months in effect, Combes ends boil water notice

  September 30, 2025 3:35 PM

  EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated throughout. After being in effect for nearly six months, the city of Combes announced on Tuesday that the boil water notice has been rescinded. The notice was lifted after the city reported that all the lab results on the city's... more »

• Sentence reduction request denied for woman convicted in deadly Combes crash Play Video

  June 19, 2025 9:20 PM

  A request to reduce the sentence of a Harlingen woman who pleaded guilty to an intoxication manslaughter charge was denied. Erica Lynn Johnson appeared in court on Thursday. On May 7, she was sentenced to 12 years in prison after taking a plea deal in connection with a July... more »

• Boil water notice remains in effect in Combes Play Video

  June 11, 2025 12:04 PM

  A boil water notice remains in effect in Combes, this is also connected to the March storm. "I do not feel safe removing it right now, until we're sure we eliminated all the problems," Combes Mayor Silvestre Garcia said. A sinkhole that formed shortly after the storm broke... more »

• City of Combes announces new schedule for brush and bulky items collection Play Video

  June 4, 2025 10:57 PM

  Combes residents still dealing with debris from the March 2025 floods have until Friday, June 6, to leave it out on the curb. That will be the last day for trash services for storm debris. Pick-up services for brush and bulky items such as furniture and appliances will... more »

• Woman sentenced to 12 years in connection with deadly Cameron County crash Play Video

  May 7, 2025 2:28 PM

  The woman who was charged in a deadly drunk driving case in Cameron County was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years. The crash occurred in 2022 in Combes where Erica Lynn Johnson collided with another vehicle, killing Elpidio Mireles and fleeing the scene. Mireles' family said they are not... more »

• Missing Woman from Combes Reunites with Family Play Video

  November 6, 2019 9:58 PM

  HARLINGEN – The search for a woman missing out of Combes has ended. As of Wednesday night, she’s in her own home thanks for a niece who never stopped looking for her. Dolores Tollisen Garza, 49, disappeared Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS had joined her niece, Cassandra... more »

• Policía de Combes busca a mujer desaparecida Play Video

  November 4, 2019 9:08 PM

  COMBES - La policía de Combes necesita de su colaboración para localizar a Dolores Garza de 49 años. Los oficiales informan que se le vio por última vez en la Iglesia First Baptist en Combes alrededor de las 10:30 del domingo por la mañana. Vestía pantalones de mezclilla... more »

• Combes Police Searching for Missing 49-Year-Old Woman Play Video

  November 4, 2019 6:14 PM

  COMBES – Police in Combes are searching for a missing 49-year-old woman. Officials say Dolores Tollisen Garza was last seen around 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church. She was wearing jeans and a marron shirt with the word “happy” on it. Police say Garza suffers... more »

• Combes Police Locate Missing Man Play Video

  September 29, 2019 1:58 PM

  UPDATE (9/30): Authorities tell us Kevin Garcia has been located and is safe with family. ---- COMBES- The Combes Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man. Kevin Garcia was last seen walking from his home around 11:00 Thursday night. The... more »

• Pilot Dead after Crop Duster Crash in Cameron Co. Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:53 AM

  UPDATE (4/10): Federal investigators were on scene Wednesday of the fatal crop duster crash that occurred near Harlingen Tuesday. The plane crashed into a cotton field after hitting a power line. The cause of the crash is still unknown. We're told a final report won't be... more »

• Harlingen Man Awaiting Arraignment Following Arrest in Combes Play Video

  March 10, 2019 3:45 PM

  COMBES- A Harlingen man is awaiting arraignment following his arrest Saturday night in Combes. Police say they smelled marijuana when they pulled the 20-year-old over for a traffic stop on New Combes Highway. The man became nervous and fled on foot from police, but was eventually caught. ... more »

• Maryland Murder Suspects Arrested Near Combes Play Video

  March 3, 2019 6:46 PM

  COMBES - A father and daughter from Baltimore are behind bars in Cameron County. They're accused of 1st degree murder. The case started December 1, 2018, Baltimore police say Keith Smith called 911 about a stabbing involving his wife Jacquelyn Smith . 52-year-old Smith... 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 »

• Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Blaze at RV Park in Combes

  May 2, 2018 3:28 PM

  COMBES – The Harlingen Fire Department responded to a blaze at an RV park in Combes Wednesday afternoon. Smoke blew heavy in the winds but the flames stayed contained in the RV. Crews quickly put out the fire in about 10 minutes. No one was reported injured. The cause of... more »

• Multi-Vehicle Crash on US 77 Sends 8 to Hospital Play Video

  April 16, 2018 4:48 PM

  NEAR COMBES – Police say heavy smoke from a grass fire caused an accident that tied up traffic on US 77 north of Combes over the weekend. The crash happened Sunday around 5 p.m. near FM 508. A press release issued out Monday by the Combes Police Department says due... more »

• Water Service to be Cut Off in Combes Play Video

  August 10, 2017 5:25 PM

  COMBES – The town of Combes will be losing water service starting Thursday night. Officials said water service will be out for city residents starting at 10 p.m. The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down the water to relocate water lines at Templeton Avenue and Expressway 77 Frontage. Water... more »

• Closures Planned for Combes Railroad Crossings

  May 1, 2017 4:47 PM

  COMBES – Railroad crossings in Combes will be closed as Union Pacific crews repair and replace railroad ties. Town officials in Combes released the following list of locations affected. In the days listed below, the railroad crossings will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday (5/1) Starbuck Road... more »