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• Harlingen Tennis Brings Home District Title Play Video

  November 9, 2020 12:11 AM

  HARLINGEN - After a decade and some change the Harlingen Tennis Team was able to bring home a district title. The Cardinals coming in second place eleven times over thirteen seasons. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with the team to see how it feels to call themselves champions. more »

• On the Diamond: March 10th Play Video

  March 10, 2020 11:35 PM

  MCALLEN - McAllen and Rowe meeting with each other for the first game of district play. The Bulldogs coming alive in the 4th, staying hot to get the win 8-3. Check out the highlights. more »

• On the Pitch: February 11th Play Video

  February 11, 2020 11:02 PM

  McALLEN - The McHi girls soccer team outlasted McAllen Memorial in a thrilling match Tuesday night. After two halves of scoreless action, the Bulldogs prevailed 4-3 in a penalty kick shootout to remain undefeated in district. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights and post-game reaction from McHi senior... more »

• 5 on 5: February 4th Play Video

  February 4, 2020 11:21 PM

  WESLACO - The high school basketball season is amping up with only a few more games to go before the playoffs tipoff. Tuesday night, a pair of district leaders suffered their first losses in district play. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has this 5 on 5 update. more »

• On the Pitch: January 31st Play Video

  January 31, 2020 10:58 PM

  DONNA - A header knocked in by Jose Alvarado proved to be the difference in Friday's district opener between Weslaco East and Donna North. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights and post-game reaction from the Wildcats' 1-0 win. more »

• Harlingen Seeing Changes for 2019 Season Play Video

  December 30, 2019 11:12 PM

  HARLINGEN - Harlingen working through their trials and tribulations with a new team and new coach. The Cardinals getting healthy before district. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Harlingen Remains Undefeated in District After Friday Win Play Video

  October 21, 2019 9:56 PM

  HARLINGEN - The Harlingen Cardinals are now 2-0 in district after their win over Hanna on Friday. Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Rio Hondo Softball Keeps District Streak Alive Play Video

  April 6, 2019 11:13 PM

  RIO HONDO - The undefeated lady bobcats stay undefeated after crushing Grulla 17-2 in three innings. The Gators started off strong going into the top of the second inning 2-0. Torris stole home to make the score 6-2. Silguero hit a nice line drive right down the... more »

• Millions of School Dollars Nearly Stolen by Online Hackers Play Video

  March 29, 2019 5:27 PM

  SAN BENITO – Millions of dollars were nearly stolen by online hackers from a Rio Grande Valley School District. Nearly a million San Benito school dollars were stolen when an identical replica to the district’s bank website was created and sent to employees. Frost Bank’s Fraud Department immediately... more »

• On the Pitch: March 18th Play Video

  March 18, 2019 11:06 PM

  LA JOYA - The Juarez-Lincoln girls soccer team handed McAllen their first district loss in four years Monday night, holding on for a 1-0 victory at home. A first-half goal from Pricila Hernandez helped the Huskies take a lead into the break. After that, a strong defensive effort helped Juarez-Lincoln... more »

• Body Found in Penitas Water Inlet Play Video

  March 14, 2019 5:16 PM

  PENITAS – An autopsy has been ordered for a body found in Penitas. Police say the body was removed from a water inlet owned by Hidalgo County Water District 1. Crews found the body on Thursday morning off of Main Street. The body still has not been... more »

• Santa Rosa Police Chief to Remain in Position Play Video

  February 20, 2019 10:49 PM

  SANTA ROSA – The Santa Rosa police chief is still in power after the city aldermen voted him to remain in position. Police Chief Ronnie Hernandez’s position came into question after the Cameron County district attorney said in a letter to Santa Rosa he would no longer accept cases... more »

• Wrestlers Earn District Titles Play Video

  February 8, 2019 11:54 PM

  SAN JUAN - Valley wrestlers are gearing up for another run to state, and the first step is advancing out of district. At Friday's 6A district meet, PSJA's girls and Los Fresnos' boys earned team titles. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has more on the busy day of action on the... more »

• Location of Auto-Ped Crash Labeled Hazardous by La Joya ISD Play Video

  January 30, 2019 6:42 PM

  LA JOYA – The area where the nine-year-old child was struck by a car Wednesday morning as she boarded her school bus has previously been identified as hazardous by the school district. The child was near the La Homa Road and Mile 8 intersection. She was getting ready... more »

• Federally Funded School Meal Programs May be Affected by Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 22, 2019 11:03 PM

  MCALLEN – Money for federally funded school meal programs could be in jeopardy due to the government shutdown. Lunch is provided to low-income students or all students, depending on the district. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke to McAllen Independent School District Communication Specialist Mark May. May says... more »

• Harlingen Resident Concerned About Drainage Ditch Play Video

  January 22, 2019 5:29 PM

  HARLINGEN – A local man says a drainage ditch in a retirement community is a flood and fire concern. Steve Robenolt says he lives close to a ditch in Cotton Wood Retirement Community. Robenolt says he’s called the Cameron County Drainage District 3 and they claim they’re behind... 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 »