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• New training course provides proper medical care for K-9 officers in the Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 4:10 PM

  EDINBURG – The first of its kind. A medical training course aimed at protecting K-9 officers in emergency situations. This new training course will allow for Border Patrol emergency medical technicains and other first responders to work together in providing the proper medical care for K-9 officers. "They... more »

• Honduran Man Speaks On Why Family Chose to Seek Asylum in U.S. Play Video

  July 15, 2019 5:45 PM

  WESLACO – A Honduran family is speaking out after they crossed two other countries to reach the Rio Grande Valley and encountered deterrents. Alexander Cabrera says his brother was killed by gang members because he didn’t want to be recruited. “I was scared they were going to kill... more »

• Special Report: 'La Trampa', a Trap Laid Out for Migrants in Reynosa Play Video

  March 14, 2019 10:30 PM

  MCALLEN – The dangers immigrants face as they journey to the United States range from injury to kidnapping and death; the risks increase in Reynosa. A CHANNEL 5 NEWS investigation found cartels don't pose the only danger to migrants in Mexico. Immigrants know getting past the U.S.-Mexico border... more »

• Edinburg Man Speaks Out on Neighboring Restaurant Crime Scene Play Video

  February 12, 2019 4:21 PM

  EDINBURG – A man who works across the street from the crime scene on Monday night is speaking out. Officers responded to reports of gunshots on the 1300 block of North Closner Boulevard. Juan Serna says he has worked every day without thinking about the restaurant building the... more »

• Resident Concerned following Robbery at Alleged 8-Liner near Home Play Video

  January 3, 2019 6:23 PM

  NEAR WESLACO – A robbery at an alleged illegal gambling establishment near Weslaco has nearby residents concerned about their safety. Residents who live off of the intersection of FM-88 and Mile 14 ½ feel they need more security. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with one of the residents.... more »