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• Man sentenced to 35 years in deadly shooting outside Edinburg apartment complex Play Video

  September 24, 2025 4:42 PM

  A 40-year-old man was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison after he was found guilty of fatally shooting a man during a fight, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office. Miguel Angel Mujica was found guilty on charges of murder and unlawful possession... more »

• DHR Health providing a ‘safe haven’ for victims of violent crimes in Brownsville Play Video

  August 28, 2025 3:04 PM

  DHR Health opened a new forensic exam center dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for those who have been victims of abuse or assault, according to a news release. The Safe H.A.V.E.N. (Helping All Violent Encounters Now) Forensic Exam Center is located inside DHR Health Brownsville at 4750... more »

• Edinburg man pleads not guilty in father's fatal beating

  August 5, 2025 12:34 PM

  An Edinburg man accused of fatally beating his father pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Monday, according to Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios. Francisco Coronado Jr. was initially charged with injury to an elderly person on April 17 after relatives said he assaulted his 86-year-old father, Francisco... more »

• Michigan man sentenced to 60 years after 6-month-old son found dead in Donna motel

  August 5, 2025 12:23 PM

  A man was found guilty in connection with the death of his 6-month-old son, Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios confirmed to Channel 5 News. Seneca Allen Booker was found guilty on charges of injury to a child and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the... more »

• Death penalty being sought for suspect charged in deadly drug deal gone wrong in Donna Play Video

  July 25, 2025 2:47 PM

  Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios said the state is seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing a 16-year-old male in a drug deal gone wrong. Geoffrey Jay Luna was arrested and charged with capital murder back in January. The shooting took place at the 1900... more »

• Aunt of disabled Brownsville teen gets probation in connection with his death Play Video

  June 10, 2025 2:43 PM

  The aunt of the disabled Brownsville teen who was killed in 2022 will receive 10 years probation in connection with his death as part of a plea agreement with the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. Julie Brewington accepted the plea agreement on Tuesday; she pleaded guilty in August 2024.... more »

• New District Attorney elected in Starr County area Play Video

  March 5, 2020 7:13 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Starr County will soon be welcoming a new district attorney after the incumbent lost the race on Tuesday. The office covers Starr, Jim Hogg and Duval counties. Gocha Ramirez won the election in all three. Surrounded by piles of cases, Gocha Ramirez is getting... more »

• Cameron County DA requests new execution date for convicted murderer Play Video

  February 27, 2020 10:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County district attorney is requesting a new execution date for a convicted murderer. Ruben Gutierrez is on death row for the 1998 robbery and murder of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison, a Brownsville teacher. He lost an appeal based on a DNA request on Wednesday. "When... more »

• Hidalgo County DA concerned over ICE arrest at courthouse Play Video

  January 30, 2020 10:03 PM

  EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office says the Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest of a woman at the courthouse Thursday will cause problems. ICE says she had multiple theft convictions and was ordered to be removed from the U.S. 15 years ago. The DA’s concern is... more »

• Controversy Over Funding Denial for Center of Abused Children in Starr County Play Video

  January 16, 2020 10:31 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County law enforcement reports a spike in sex crimes, as controversy builds over funding denial for a center for abused children. The Butterfly Haven would have joined the Ayuda Center as the second resource facility for victims in Starr County. The governor's office... more »

• Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Tampering with Evidence in Starr Co. Murder Play Video

  November 8, 2019 5:36 PM

  EDINBURG – A judge has sentenced the man found guilty of tampering with physical evidence in a 2017 Starr County murder. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. has been sentenced to eight years in prison and a fine of $10,000 for his role in the murder of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. ... more »

• Man Sentenced to for Tampering with Evidence in Starr Co. Murder

  November 8, 2019 3:19 PM

  EDINBURG – A judge has sentenced the man found guilty of tampering with physical evidence in a 2017 Starr County murder. Jose Luis Garcia, Jr. has been sentenced to for his role in the murder of 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez. After nearly 13 hours of deliberation, jurors reached a... more »

• Cameron Co. DA: Hot Checks Not Used as Much, but Businesses Still Stay Wary Play Video

  October 16, 2019 4:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office says fewer people are writing checks. They say owners should always be wary of hot checks. Cameron County DA Luis Saenz says the office is not taking in as many cases as they used to for the crime. “I... more »

• Cameron Co. DA to Hold Parent-Student Meetings at Schools over Vaping Risks

  October 9, 2019 10:16 PM

  RIO HONDO – The Cameron County district attorney held one of what he hopes will be many meeting for parents and children to clear up confusion around vaping. District Attorney Luis Saenz doesn’t want them to be left in the dark about the health risks and legal consequences. ... more »

• Hidalgo Co. District Attorney Vows to Prosecute Marijuana Cases Play Video

  August 13, 2019 6:09 PM

  EDINBURG - The Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office is making changes after a new addition to the state's drug laws. They say they will still prosecute marijuana violations. It all started with the legalization of CBD products. They can contain small amounts of the main substance in... more »

• Cameron Co. Physician Assistant's License Temporarily Suspended amid Child Porn Charges

  June 28, 2019 2:12 PM

  UPDATE 7/2: The license of a Harlingen physician assistant arrested on child pornography charges has been temporarily suspended. The Texas Physician Assistant Board temporarily suspended the license of Stephen Allen Pichler upon learning of his arrest. The suspension will remain in place until further notice. --------- ... more »

• Appeals Court Upholds ‘Fajita Bandit’ Sentence Play Video

  May 30, 2019 5:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – An appeal court upheld the 50 year prison term for a Cameron County man. Gilberto Escamilla, dubbed "the fajita bandit," was sentenced last year following his guilty plea. According to Cameron County district attorney investigators, Escamilla stole more than a million dollars’ worth of fajitas. ... more »

• Starr Co. Convicted Killer Sentenced to Life in Prison Play Video

  April 3, 2019 11:18 PM

  NEAR RIO GRANDE CITY – A convicted killer in Starr County was sentenced to life in prison. Joel Alejandrez was sentenced in the 381 st District Court Wednesday for the death of Uriel Magana in the summer of 2014. According to the District Attorney’s Office the two knew... more »

• Police Dept. Making Changes in Response to DA's Decision to Deny Drug Cases from Chief Play Video

  March 7, 2019 6:37 PM

  UPDATE (3/8): The Santa Rosa Mayor says neither he, nor two other alderman voted to keep the police chief in power. The mayor adds that only three of the alderman signed the letter to the district attorney informing him of the in-house changes in hopes of assistance on cases... 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 »

• 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 »