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• Pre-Trial Hearings Rescheduled in Edinburg Voter Fraud Case Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:46 PM

  EDINBURG - Nine people accused of voter fraud had their pre-trial hearings reset. Veronica Saenz, Crystal Ponce, Belinda Rodriguez, Brenda Rodriguez, Guadalupe Garza, Jose Martinez, Areceli Gutierrez, Daniel Castillo and Ludivina Leal are now scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on March 20. They are among more than a... more »

• Jury Reaches Verdict in Starr Co. Murder Trial

  November 8, 2019 1:44 AM

  EDINBURG – Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of the man accused of killing Chayse Olivarez in 2017. Jurors found Jose Luis Garcia Jr. not guilty of murder, but guilty of tampering with physical evidence in connection to the homicide in Starr County. The verdict was... more »

• Homeowner Heading to Court after Valley Contractor Leaves Projects Unfinished Play Video

  October 29, 2019 6:27 PM

  EDINBURG – More victims, more money given and more questions for a home builder from Edinburg. Last month, CHANNEL 5 NEWS has reported about a Mission homeowner who fell victim after hiring Joe Guzman from CelKar Redevlopment. That case went to court. Now, Claudia Mora says she’s going... more »

• Arraignment Rescheduled for Kidnapping Suspect Play Video

  October 16, 2019 11:52 AM

  EDINBURG – The arraignment for a man accused of capital murder is rescheduled for Monday. Alfredo Huerta and two others are accused of kidnapping and shooting a man in July. A judge rescheduled because Huerta did not have the required documentation at Wednesday’s arraignment. For more information... more »

• After Winning Legal Battle 2 Years Ago San Juan Woman Still Waiting for Compensation Play Video

  September 24, 2019 6:02 PM

  MCALLEN – A San Juan woman took an auto shop owner to court after not getting her car fixed. Nearly two years after a judgement was signed granting her thousands of dollars, she still hasn't seen a dime. According to Adalgisa Alanis, Speedy Transmissions in McAllen took her... more »

• Amnesty Program to Begin in Hidalgo

  April 30, 2019 3:50 PM

  HIDALGO – An amnesty program in Hidalgo will begin Wednesday. People with active Class C misdemeanor warrants within the city of Hidalgo will have their fines waived if they pay them during this time. These fines include both the failure to appear and court costs associated with the... more »

• New Evidence Presented in Murdered Teen Case Play Video

  April 11, 2019 6:20 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – New evidence was presented in the murder case of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. A new development Thursday at the Starr County Courthouse is the discovery of new evidence, and a new indictment from a grand jury. Starr County District Attorney, Omar Escobar, says the evidence... more »

• Weslaco Businessman Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court Play Video

  April 1, 2019 5:32 PM

  WESLACO – A local businessman pled not guilty in federal court Monday. A federal judge explained the evidence against Ricardo Quintanilla is significant. Quintanilla is facing 18 criminal charges. He allegedly bribed a Weslaco city commissioner over construction contracts for the Waste Water Treatment project. He... more »

• Mission Mayor to Keep Seat following Court of Appeals Ruling Play Video

  March 29, 2019 7:10 PM

  MISSION – A decision has been made in regards to the battle over Mission’s mayor seat. The Court of Appeals ruled the current mayor, Armando O’Cana, should keep the seat. Mission’s former long-term mayor, Beto Salinas, lost last year’s race but filed a lawsuit alleging voter fraud and... more »

• Statewide Shortage of Court Reporters Impacting Valley Play Video

  March 26, 2019 5:48 PM

  EDINBURG – The lack of court reporters in the Texas Judicial System is now impacting the Rio Grande Valley. Hidalgo County has four vacant court reporter positions, causing some judges to coordinate their schedules with reporters in order to avoid cancellations of court proceedings. Cases cannot move forward... more »

• Pilot Accused of Smuggling 2 People into US Expected in Court Play Video

  March 25, 2019 11:34 AM

  MCALLEN – A pilot who is accused of smuggling people on his plane is expected to be in court Monday afternoon. He’s accused of flying in two Colombians into the country illegally. The incident happened March 16 at McCreery Aviation in McAllen. The pilot is expected to... more »

• Salvation Army Justifies Aid Amidst Criticism Play Video

  March 22, 2019 5:24 PM

  MCALLEN - Some residents are coming together to help the organizations helping immigrants who crossed the border illegally. Ed Remple says the church he attends donated funds to the Salvation Army in McAllen. For the first time, the Salvation Army is housing 100 immigrants a night at the... more »

• Former School Bus Driver Accused of Sexual Abuse Arraigned Play Video

  March 11, 2019 1:13 PM

  EDINBURG – A former school bus driver who is accused of sexually assaulting students was in court Monday. Jose Luis Garza says he was innocent on the accusations of him assaulting eight children. He is facing three indictments with a combined 24 counts that include aggravated sexual assault... more »

• 2 People Accused of Health Care Fraud Make Initial Court Appearance Play Video

  March 1, 2019 6:27 PM

  WESLACO – Two people, who were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a health care fraud case, had their initial court appearance on Friday. Everardo Villarreal of Edinburg and Delilah Rae Robles of Weslaco are both accused of allegedly submitting fraudulent payment claims of more than $850,000... more »

• Families Still Being Separated at Border Despite Court Orders Play Video

  February 28, 2019 8:20 PM

  MCALLEN - A report from the Texas Civil Rights Project reveals family separation continues in the Rio Grande Valley, despite the June 20 Executive Order mandating it to stop. Over the summer, the federal public defenders at the McAllen courthouse were handling cases of parents who had crossed the... more »

• Judge Blocks Order of Removal of Voters under Citizenship Review Play Video

  February 27, 2019 9:59 PM

  WESLACO – A federal judge blocked state authorities from ordering the removal of people under citizenship review on Wednesday. The State Elections Department released an inaccurate list questioning thousands of Texas residents in January. A U.S. District Judge out of San Antonio ruled there is no evidence of... more »

• Local Couple Hopeful to Receive Settlement from 2016 Legal Battle Play Video

  February 27, 2019 6:20 PM

  WESLACO – The victims of an incident claim they are still waiting for their settlement check after they won their legal battle years ago. Juan Cardenas says he was involved in a vehicle incident in 2013 that left his hand severely injured. The legal battle was won in... more »

• Migrants in Caravan Being Deported, Moved to Reynosa Play Video

  February 18, 2019 5:58 PM

  EAGLE PASS – Migrants in the caravan near Eagle Pass are being deported by the Mexican government. The migrant caravan of nearly 2,000 people arrived to Piedras Negras, Mexico across the border from Eagle Pass; in response, the government and state sent many officers. The sheriff in Maverick... more »

• Driver Who Nearly Ran Over Several Officers Charged Play Video

  February 8, 2019 12:16 PM

  WESLACO – A driver who was caught on dash cam video nearly running over several police officers went before a judge on Friday. Weslaco police were finally able to track down the driver Thursday night. Adan Loa Jr. is charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a... more »

• Surveyors Denied Access to La Lomita after Appropriations Bill Passed Play Video

  February 6, 2019 4:58 PM

  UPDATE (2/25): Land surveyors will not be allowed at the historic La Lomita church after President Trump signed the Appropriations Bill. The Appropriations Bill, passed on Feb. 15 , gives protection to the church. Attorney David Garza explains the terms for the surveyors were worked out. He... more »

• USCIS Asylum Application Status Can Now be Checked Online Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:36 PM

  WESLACO – Asylum applicants can now check on their application status electronically. Application status can be checked at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website. This only applies for affirmative asylum applicants who do not have cases pending in immigration court. Previously, asylum applicants had to... more »

• Cases Transferred for 3 Men Accused in Attempted Robbery at La Plaza Mall Play Video

  January 28, 2019 12:57 PM

  UPDATE (2/1): Orders were signed for the three suspects so that their cases may be transferred to the 430th District Court. The other four cases are already being processed at this court. Some of the defendants have upcoming pre-trial hearings set for as early as next week. ... more »

• Asylum Seekers' Court Dates Pushed Back Play Video

  January 23, 2019 5:31 PM

  SAN BENITO – Asylum seekers’ immigration court cases have been rescheduled until after the partial government shutdown. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with a woman who says she left El Salvador because her family could not survive the violence. "We had to come because they tried to kill my... more »

• Gov't Surveyors Working on Border Wall Assessment in Rio Grande City Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:49 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Government surveyors are working on border wall assessments in Rio Grande City. The Rio Grande City Consolidated School District board members approved U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s ability to conduct survey and site assessments. A survey marker has been laid flat near Rio Grande... more »

• Mother of Border Patrol Agent Killed While Fishing Finds Justice Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:31 PM

  WESLACO – The mother of a Border Patrol agent killed while fishing with his family found justice in the court room. Marie Vega says she wants more than the 50-year sentence her son’s killer received. “It was a surprise to all of us that he was going to... more »

• Man Accused of Injuring CBP Officer Pleads Not Guilty Play Video

  January 15, 2019 2:46 PM

  PROGRESO – A man accused of injuring a Customs and Border Protection officer pleaded not guilty. According to court documents, Henry Atkinson allegedly refused to remove his sunglasses, as per requested by the CBP officer. When asked to step out of his vehicle, the driver’s side door opened,... more »

• RGV Native Becomes 1st Female Chief of Justice in 13th Court of Appeals Play Video

  January 15, 2019 11:24 AM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley woman has taken the oath to become the first female Chief Justice of the 13 th Court of Appeals. Dori Contreras took the oath, which was administered by retiring Chief Justice Roy Valdez. "There are 14 Courts of Appeals and there are... more »

• Laredo Border Patrol Agent Accused of Murder Pleads Not Guilty Play Video

  January 8, 2019 4:37 PM

  UPDATE (5:00p.m.): The border patrol agent accused of killing four people pleads not guilty. The District Attorney says they are pursuing the death penalty on the capital murder charge if Juan David Ortiz is convicted. ------- LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent turned murder suspect will... more »