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• ‘They picked him up and they threw him away,’ Man reacts after Edinburg relative was fatally beaten and dumped outside his home Play Video

  December 4, 2025 12:54 PM

  Members of an Edinburg family said they’re in shock over the death of a loved one. Three men are now in custody on murder charges in connection with the death of 43-year-old Roberto Carlos Ornelas. “I got chills,” Ornelas’ brother-in-law said. “I was asleep and I got a... more »

• Brownsville police seeking car fire suspect Play Video

  November 23, 2025 7:10 PM

  The Brownsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating an arson suspect who was seen on video setting fire to a car. According to police, a car was set on fire Saturday at around 3 a.m. at the Rancho Cielo Apartments, located at the... more »

• Heavy law enforcement presence spotted in McAllen Play Video

  October 16, 2025 8:49 PM

  Federal agents were spotted Thursday afternoon in a McAllen neighborhood. An ICE spokesperson confirmed to Channel 5 News the activity in linked to a criminal investigation. McAllen police officers and agents with Homeland Security Investigations were spotted at the intersection of South 24th Street and Austin Avenue at... more »

• Groups press for release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case

  September 30, 2025 9:49 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A First Amendment group and watchdog organization pressed a federal appeals court on Tuesday to compel the release of a Justice Department special counsel's report on the criminal investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Even though the charges against... more »

• Second suspect wanted in connection with manslaughter investigation Play Video

  September 23, 2025 7:31 PM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the second suspect wanted in connection with a manslaughter investigation out of rural Mission. Jose Maximiliano Flores, 32, is wanted for allegedly beating a man with a board during an assault on Sunday, according to a news release. The victim... more »

• Common-law wife of Donna murder suspect testifies that he was forced to shoot victim Play Video

  September 18, 2025 8:18 PM

  On Thursday, jurors in a Hidalgo County murder trial heard from the suspect’s common-law wife said she was there when a Donna High School teen was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend at the time. Carlos Contreras, 23, is charged in the death of 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah “Izzy”... more »

• Defense in murder trial of Carlos Contreras argues that evidence was tainted Play Video

  September 17, 2025 8:14 PM

  Testimony in the murder trial of the man accused of fatally shooting a Donna High School student in 2020 continued on Wednesday. Carlos Contreras, 23, is charged in the death of 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo. He died on Jan. 12, 2020 and his body was found near Donna... more »

• Crime scene specialists testify in murder trial of man accused of killing Donna teen Play Video

  September 16, 2025 8:46 PM

  Evidence that was collected as part of the investigation into the death of a Donna teen was presented to jurors on Tuesday. Carlos Contreras, 23, is on trial charged with the death of Genaro Isaiah "Izzy" Castillo, whose body was found near Donna Lake on Jan. 12, 2020. ... more »

• Multiple arrests made at Donna drive-thru in connection with criminal investigation Play Video

  September 13, 2025 3:26 PM

  Three individuals were arrested in connection with a joint criminal investigation involving the Donna Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Donna police and the TABC executed a narcotics search warrant at Pechocho's Drive-Thru, located at 1241 East Business 83 on September 11. Two employees and a... more »

• DPS seizes more than $2 million worth of cocaine in Starr County Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:49 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with the U.S. Border Patrol in Starr County, according to a news release. The news release said on September 7, the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group and U.S. Border Patrol agents saw four... more »

• Man arrested after threatening to 'shoot up' South Texas Behavioral Center, Edinburg police say Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:37 PM

  A man was arrested Tuesday morning after making a threat to "shoot up" the South Texas Behavioral Center in Edinburg, according to a news release. The news release said the suspect, identified as Timothy Leos, reportedly made the threat because his girlfriend is a current patient at the medical... more »

• FBI arrests McAllen man on child pornography charges during 'court-authorized activity' Play Video

  August 29, 2025 12:43 PM

  The FBI arrested a man in McAllen on Thursday in connection with a child pornography investigation, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. As previously reported, FBI agents were spotted at a McAllen residence near East Vine Avenue and McColl Road. An FBI spokesperson said agents... more »

• After local agencies release Uvalde shooting records, calls continue for Texas DPS to follow suit

  August 13, 2025 5:20 PM

  " After local agencies release Uvalde shooting records, calls continue for Texas DPS to follow suit " 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. This... more »

• Brownsville police search for person of interest in vehicle thefts Play Video

  July 25, 2025 2:30 PM

  The Brownsville Police Department is searching for a man who is a person of interest in multiple vehicle thefts. Police said the vehicle thefts were committed in the area of Austin Road. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Brownsville Crime Stoppers at 956-546-8477. Information provided could... more »

• Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation

  June 5, 2025 3:36 PM

  " Texas secretary of state refers 33 potential noncitizen voters for criminal investigation " 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 The Brief ,... more »

• DPS finds suspect vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run, driver still at-large Play Video

  May 24, 2025 11:19 AM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety has found the suspect vehicle involved in a fatal auto-pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Weslaco, according to DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. As previously reported, the crash occurred on May 18 in Weslaco. A female pedestrian, identified as 27-year-old Cassandra I. Hernandez, was struck... more »