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• Eddy Epperson Scores 1000th Point

  February 19, 2021 10:03 PM

  DONNA - As high school basketball season is under way, it gives athletes a chance to work on their stats. Eddy Epperson racking up his points, hitting his 1000th point during his senior season. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• IDEA Donna Girls Basketball Ranked in Texas Play Video

  January 26, 2021 5:54 PM

  DONNA - The IDEA Donna Girls Basketball program moved from TCSAAL to UIL this season. The Lady Titans are ranked for the first time in school history. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• State troopers rescue injured dogs from Donna drainage ditch Play Video

  April 22, 2020 7:45 PM

  DONNA - Two dogs are on the road to recovery after they were rescued from a drainage ditch. At around 9 p.m. Sunday, animal rescue coordinator Sandra Valdes got the call about two dogs stuck. "They were running the pipes, so they weren't just in that hold that... more »

• Stadium Lights Of Hope Play Video

  March 25, 2020 10:53 PM

  DONNA - Stadium lights around the Valley were turned on Wednesday night as a symbol of hope and community strength. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• Procesan a sospechoso de apuñalamiento en Donna Play Video

  March 16, 2020 4:54 PM

  DONNA - El sospechoso en un homicidio en Donna fue procesado el lunes por la tarde. Se le fijó una fianza de un millón de dólares al hombre de 32 años acusado del homicidio de su tío de 54 años. La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo informa... more »

• On the Diamond: March 5th Play Video

  March 5, 2020 11:15 PM

  WESLACO - Several high school baseball and softball tournaments got underway Thursday. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from the following games: Donna vs PSJA Southwest (softball) Juarez-Lincoln vs PSJA Southwest (baseball) Brownsville Veterans vs Harlingen South (baseball) Roma vs Flour Bluff (baseball) ... more »

• Accidente en I-2 en Donna causa cierre de carriles por varias horas Play Video

  March 2, 2020 5:04 PM

  DONNA – Un accidente de un tractocamión en la Interestatal 2 en Donna causó reatrasos y frustración a conductores del Valle del Río Grande el lunes. Una parte de la carretera fue cerrada por varias horas luego de que un camión volcara sobre el muro divisorio de la autopista... more »

• Firefighters battle multiple blazes in Mid-Valley Play Video

  February 27, 2020 5:22 PM

  DONNA – A busy day for firefighters in the Mid-Valley. Three fires erupted Thursday in the Donna area. Foul play is not suspected in the first blaze, which destroyed about 60 hay bales and tractor tires, according to investigators. It broke out between North Alamo and Donna. Watch... more »

• Bomberos responden a incendios de maleza en Donna Play Video

  February 27, 2020 5:20 PM

  DONNA –Se descartó que un incendio de hierba seca en Donna haya sido intencional. En el incidente, según los investigadores de incendios, al menos 60 pacas de heno fueron consumidas por las llamas cerca de Donna. El incendio se desató poco antes del mediodía y causaron daños a... more »

• Reducen fianza a adolescente acusado de asesinar a estudiante de Donna Play Video

  February 27, 2020 5:07 PM

  EDINBURG – Un juez accedió a una petición de reducir la fianza de un adolescente acusado de asesinar a un estudiante de preparatoria de Donna. El cuerpo de Genaro Isaiah Castillo de 18 años fue encontrado con múltiples heridas de bala el mes pasado. El jueves los familiares... more »

• Macedonian Christian Lions Roaring Back To Final Four Play Video

  February 26, 2020 7:32 PM

  DONNA - One Valley boys basketball team is in the midst of a deep playoff run. Macedonian Christian Academy has reached the TAPPS 1A Final Four. Our Ruben Juarez has more on the Lions and their run to state. more »

• Possible grease fire at Donna mobile home under investigation Play Video

  February 25, 2020 6:24 PM

  DONNA – A possible grease fire destroyed a mobile home in Donna. A woman and her children were inside at the time and get out safely. Susana Perez says she and her three children rushed out of their home Monday night when they realized their stove was on fire.... more »

• Precious Hernandez Brings State Title Back To Donna Play Video

  February 24, 2020 10:49 PM

  DONNA - The road to state wasn't easy for Precious Hernandez, but the trip was well worth it. The Donna High School senior won a gold medal Saturday at the state meet in Cypress. It's the Valley's first state wrestling title since 2016. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross... more »

• Donna's Precious Hernandez Clinches State Title Play Video

  February 23, 2020 10:03 PM

  WESLACO - Precious Hernandez making her way back to the valley as a State Champion. The Senior pinning her opponent in under two minutes to claim the gold in the 5A 215lb weight class. Congratulations Precious! more »

• Donna colonia residents advocate for more census participation Play Video

  February 21, 2020 9:21 PM

  DONNA – We’re less than a month away before 2020 census forms are mailed to our homes, and people living in colonias want to make sure they're counted. In the colonias in Donna, which is not only one of the poorest areas in Donna, but also in the nation,... more »

• Crews to remove piping linked as possible cause of contamination at Donna Lake Play Video

  February 19, 2020 5:57 PM

  DONNA – State and federal officials are back on track to clean up the Donna reservoir and canal. The area is still contaminated more than 20 years after cancer causing chemicals were first discovered in fish and sediment from the lake. Over the years, more than 40,000 fish... more »

• Proyecto de limpieza en lago de Donna Play Video

  February 19, 2020 4:54 PM

  DONNA - Autoridades del medio ambiente y a nivel local anunciaron cómo se implementará el proceso de limpiar el lago de Donna debido a la presencia niveles elevados de químicos. Su objetivo también se enfoca a las personas que acuden a pescar en el canal ante el riesgo de... more »

• Donna ISD: 'Olor inusual' en secundaria era aerosol de pimienta Play Video

  February 18, 2020 3:00 PM

  Un estudiante en la escuela secundaria Dora M. Sauceda en Donna utilizó aerosol de pimienta en un pasillo el lunes, causando que el distrito escolar enviara a los alumnos de regreso a casa temprano. El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Donna envió a sus estudiantes temprano a casa el lunes,... more »

• Woman worried about stray dogs in Donna neighborhood Play Video

  February 13, 2020 6:16 PM

  DONNA – Stray dogs are becoming a problem for a neighborhood in Donna. A resident is worried about the safety of children on the block. She says she’s not getting any help from the city. Along 10 th Street in Donna, Victoria Garza says almost every morning her... more »

• 5 on 5: February 11th Play Video

  February 11, 2020 11:08 PM

  WESLACO - It was the final night of the regular season for girls basketball teams. In 32-5A, Donna and Valley View battled to the end with the Tigers prevailing 52-46. Valley View is headed to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. In boys basketball, Harlingen... more »

• Iglesia en Donna afectada por muro fronterizo Play Video

  February 6, 2020 4:33 PM

  DONNA - Parroquianos en una iglesia de Donna pronto podrían perder su sitio de adoración debido a la construcción del muro fronterizo, ya que se cree que quedaría del otro lado. El gobierno quiere expropiar 6 acres que le pertenecen a decenas de personas, pero la decisión de construir... more »

• Border wall to cut off parishioners from church south of levee in Donna Play Video

  February 5, 2020 10:16 PM

  DONNA – A church south of a levee near the border in Donna will be cut off from its parishioners by a wall. This comes after a federal judge awarded the government possession of the land in question. Advocates worry the decision infringes on religious freedom. In December, CHANNEL... more »

• Reducen fianza a sospechoso de asesinato en Donna Play Video

  February 4, 2020 5:00 PM

  EDINBURG – Reducen la fianza a un adolescente de Alamo acusado de matar a su amigo. A Carlos Julian Contreras de 17 años, se le redujo la fianza de 1 millón de dólares a $250,000. Se le acusa de matar a un estudiante de preparatoria de Donna, Genaro Isaiah... more »

• Siete arrestados tras redada en sala de juegos en Donna Play Video

  February 4, 2020 3:43 PM

  DONNA — La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo realizó una redada en una sala de juegos y arrestó a siete personas el jueves. Los oficiales incursionaron en la cuadra 1200 de la calle Stites cerca de Donna, según registros de la corte. La oficina del sheriff vigiló... more »

• Tres lesionados en altercado en preparatoria de Donna Play Video

  January 31, 2020 5:00 PM

  DONNA - Un altercado ocurrido en una preparatoria de Donna terminó con tres personas en un hospital. Dos guardias de seguridad y un estudiante fueron los afectados. Administradores escolares detallan que los hechos ocurrieron el jueves por la tarde. Reportes oficiales aseguran que fueron dados de alta... more »

• Dos adolescentes acusados de robo con agravantes tras tiroteo en Donna Play Video

  January 29, 2020 3:04 PM

  DONNA – Una persona involucrada en un tiroteo en Donna por la venta de cartuchos de vapeo compareció ante un juez el miércoles por la tarde. Rene Viera, Jr., de 18 años, está acusado de robo con agravantes. De acuerdo con el portavoz del departamento de policía de... more »

• Residentes de Donna consternados por vertedero ilegal Play Video

  January 24, 2020 9:10 PM

  DONNA - Algunos residentes de Donna se encuentran preocupados por un vertedero ilegal. Quienes transitan al noreste en FM 493 en la Milla 12 pueden presenciar lo que preocupa a los vecinos del área. Mencionan que este lugar se ha convertido en un verdadero peligro y desean ver... more »

• Donna neighborhood frustrated over illegal dumping activity Play Video

  January 24, 2020 6:27 PM

  DONNA – Some residents is Donna want changes to the illegal dumping activity in their area. People heading east of FM 493 on Mile 12 will probably come upon a sight residents are tired of. The road’s jurisdiction is split between two entities: the city of Donna and... more »

• 5 on 5: January 21st Play Video

  January 21, 2020 11:27 PM

  WESLACO - Tonight's 5 on 5 highlights consist of four contests. Brownsville Porter visiting Donna for district 32-5A. The Cowboys getting the win in overtime fashion, 44-38. Palmview on the road at Sharyland for district district 31-5A. Lobos coming out on top, 58-52. Pioneer hosting PSJA Southwest... more »

• Fijan fianza de 1 millón a sospechoso de asesinato de estudiante de Donna Play Video

  January 16, 2020 4:19 PM

  EDINBURG – La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo reveló más detalles sobre una investigación de homicidio en Donna. El sospechoso, Carlos Julian Contreras de 17 años, fue acusado de homicidio en primer grado el jueves. El sheriff Eddie Guerra llevó a cabo una conferencia de prensa poco... more »

• Arrestan a sospechoso por asesinato de estudiante en Donna Play Video

  January 15, 2020 3:04 PM

  ACTUALIZACIÓN (5:10 p.m): El Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmó en una publicación en Tiwtter el arresto de un sospechoso por el asesinato de Genaro Isaiah Castillo. Carlos Julian Contreras de 17 años de Alamo fue arrestado y será procesado el jueves las 2 p.m. La investigación continúa activa. ... more »

• 5 on 5: January 14th Play Video

  January 15, 2020 12:15 AM

  WESLACO - Many teams hitting the hardwood Tuesday night for some 5 on 5 action. Our sports team making it out to a few contests. La Feria welcoming Zapata for a district 32-4A match up. Hawks getting the win, 52-46. In district 32-5A, Donna made the trip... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide South of Donna Lake Play Video

  January 14, 2020 8:13 PM

  DONNA – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide south of Donna Lake. Investigators are on the scene east of Valley View Road in a sugarcane field. They identified the victim as a 19-year-old local high school student shot multiple times, according to the Sheriff's Office.... more »

• Incendio de maleza en Mercedes Play Video

  January 10, 2020 9:27 PM

  MERCEDES - Bomberos de la ciudad de Mercedes reportaron un incendio forestal, pero el viento jugó un factor en la lucha contra las llamas para tratar de controlar las llamas y evitar su propagación. Equipos de Donna y Weslaco también acudieron a ayudar. Se dio a conocer que... more »

• Pareja de Missouri busca reembolso de parque de remolques en Donna Play Video

  January 7, 2020 10:06 PM

  DONNA - Una pareja de Missouri espera un reembolso de 500 dólares por parte de un área de remolques en Donna, Texas. David "Jean" y Louis Cloven viajan regularmente al Valle del Río Grande cada diciembre y se quedan hasta el verano. Cloven dice que habían hecho un... more »

• Winter Texans Seek Refund after Donna RV Park Fails to Provide Trailer Play Video

  January 7, 2020 5:53 PM

  DONNA – A couple from Missouri is waiting on a $500 refund from an RV park in Donna. David "Jean" and Louis Cloven regularly travel to the Rio Grande Valley every December and stay until summer. Cloven says that they made a $500 deposit at Big Valley RV... more »

• 5 on 5: December 31 Play Video

  December 31, 2019 11:50 PM

  WESLACO - Check out the highlights of teams ending 2019 with one last game! GIRLS: Harlingen 57 Vela 54 BOYS: Edinburg North 51 Harlingen South 63 IDEA Frontier 34 Santa Rosa 92 Donna 52 PSJA North 66 more »

• Gov’t Quickly Seeking Land for Border Wall South of Alamo Play Video

  December 27, 2019 9:49 PM

  NEAR ALAMO – The U.S. government is moving quickly to seize land in the path of their Donna-based border wall project. The government is particularly interested in building a wall south of Alamo, over the flood levee, where a pocket of homes are tucked away from everything else. ... more »

• Realizan campaña Toys for Tots en Donna Play Video

  December 24, 2019 4:09 PM

  DONNA – Algunas comunidades en Donna fueron sorprendidas en esta víspera de Navidad. Infantes de la Marina de Estados Unidos junto a la policía de Donna llevaron sonrisas a los niños justo antes de Navidad. Todo esto gracias al programa ‘Toys for Tots’. Hablamos con el coordinador... more »

• Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Donna Police Bestow Christmas Gifts to Children Play Video

  December 24, 2019 11:51 AM

  DONNA – U.S. Marines descended upon Donna armed with toys. The mission was a real lifesaver for some parents. For Jennifer Rivera, her budget was tight this year, but on Tuesday morning, a knock on the door brought in the spirit of Christmas. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys... more »

• Cause of Fruit Stand Fire in Progreso Remains Unknown Play Video

  December 18, 2019 4:58 PM

  PROGRESO - The cause of a fruit stand fire in Progreso remains unknown at the moment. Public Safety officials say nobody was injured. The owner was inside the building, but made it out safely. Firefighters from Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna and Alamo assisted in putting out the fire. more »

• Familia sobrevive a ataque contra vehículo en Alamo Play Video

  December 17, 2019 9:47 PM

  DONNA - Una mujer que teme por la vida de sus tres nietos debido un supuesto atentado a balazos que dice sufrió junto con sus nietos. Ocurrió antes de las 7 p.m. del domingo sobre la calle Minnesota en Álamo. Careaga aseguro ante las autoridades locales que el... more »

• Valley Vietnam Veterans Honored at 50th Anniversary Ceremony in Donna Play Video

  December 16, 2019 8:07 PM

  DONNA – More than 100 veterans from the Rio Grande Valley were honored for the service during the Vietnam War. A ceremony was held at the oldest American Legion hall in the world. Congressman Filemon Vela led the event at American Legion Post 107 in Donna. Veterans were... more »

• 5 on 5: December 10th Play Video

  December 10, 2019 11:47 PM

  DONNA - Boys basketball teams at Donna High School and San Perlita High School came together for a cause Tuesday night: autism awareness. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the details in the latest edition of 5 on 5. more »

• 5 on 5: December 3rd Play Video

  December 3, 2019 10:51 PM

  WESLACO - High school basketball teams took the court Tuesday night for another slate of non-district games. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 highlights for Pioneer vs Santa Rosa (boys) and Donna vs Edinburg (girls). more »

• Valley Migrant Attorneys Seeking Federal Ruling on MPP Legalities Play Video

  December 2, 2019 10:28 PM

  DONNA – More than 10,000 migrants were sent back to Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols this year, so far. That's just through the Brownsville port of entry alone. Local attorneys are asking the government to reconsider its interpretation of the law for one client. That has the potential... more »

• Persona desaparecida en riesgo encontrada en Donna

  November 28, 2019 8:08 PM

  ACTUALIZACION 8:45 P.M. - la oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo confirmo que Warren Jewett fue encontrado a salvo cerca de su residencia y personal médico lo está evaluando. -------- WESLACO – La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo pide su ayuda para encontrar a una persona desaparecida... more »

• Woman Gifts Donna Family with Food, Clothing for Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 28, 2019 6:05 PM

  DONNA – Many thanks and tears are the result of simple gifts out of a car. CHANNEL 5 NEWS encountered a woman who spent the day separated from family as they spread out for the holiday to shared their day giving back to neighbors. Maria Pina says she... more »

• Autoridades realizan búsqueda al sur de Donna Play Video

  November 26, 2019 10:08 PM

  DONNA – Oficiales del sheriff del condado Hidalgo y oficiales estatales realizan una búsqueda cerca de un canal al sur de Donna. Varios oficiales del orden público buscan en el área en las calles Lott y Victoria. Las autoridades no nos han confirmado qué o a quiénes buscan.... more »

• Donna Mobile Home Owners Encounter More Issues with Park on Moving Out Play Video

  November 26, 2019 6:30 PM

  DONNA – Several Donna mobile home owners have the green light to move out of their park, but now they've run into some more roadblocks A group of mobile home owners wanted to know the requirements to move out of Magnolia Village Park in Donna. Winter Texan Mike Jordan... more »

• No se esperan cargos contra abuelo de menor por accidente en Donna Play Video

  November 20, 2019 3:45 PM

  DONNA - El sheriff Eddie Guerra dio a conocer que no esperan presentar cargos contra el abuelo de una pequeña que la atropelló por accidente. Ocurrió el martes justo después de las 6 de la tarde en Donna. El sheriff explica que la pequeña de un año siguió a... more »

• RV Park Residents Concerned with New Policies Play Video

  November 17, 2019 10:40 PM

  DONNA - Residents of an RV Park say they want to move out. They tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS management won't let them. Mike Jordan is a Winter Texan and has been making the trip from Chicago over the last six years. When he came back this year,... more »

• Improvements for Commercial Traffic at Donna Int'l Bridge Underway Play Video

  October 16, 2019 8:38 AM

  DONNA – The Donna-Rio Bravo port-of-entry will soon handle commercial vehicles. The city of Donna says those commercial vehicles will not only bring goods to and from Mexico, it will also bring new jobs to the Rio Grande Valley. When the bridge was built in 2010, it was... more »

• Comienza construcción de muro fronterizo en sur de Donna Play Video

  October 8, 2019 8:36 PM

  DONNA – Se lleva a cabo una construcción en el sur de Donna. Es el segundo proyecto de su clase en el Valle del Río Grande. Es la preparación del terreno para la construcción de un nuevo muro fronterizo. Preguntamos a la patrulla fronteriza sobre los contratistas,... more »

• Planned Border Wall Construction Breaks Ground in South Donna Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:01 PM

  DONNA – There's heavy construction south of Donna. It’s the second project of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the ground preparation for the construction of a new border wall. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked Border Patrol about the contractors, agents and equipment we're seeing... more »

• Puente internacional de Donna abrirá para vehículos comerciales Play Video

  October 4, 2019 10:16 PM

  DONNA - La ciudad de Donna anuncia por primer vez nuevos planes de construcción, se trata del puente internacional Donna - Rio Bravo el cual estará disponible a vehículos comerciales. La ciudad de Donna dice que estos vehículos comerciales no solo beneficiarán el comercio con México, sino también se... more »

• Donna International Bridge to Open up for Commercial Vehicles Play Video

  October 4, 2019 6:18 PM

  DONNA - The city of Donna announces the Donna –Rio Bravo international bridge will soon handle commercial vehicles. The city of Donna says those commercial vehicles will not only bring goods to and from Mexico, they'll also bring new jobs to the Mid-Valley and new opportunity for revenue. ... more »

• Cleanup Efforts at Contaminated Donna Lake Underway Play Video

  September 30, 2019 4:22 PM

  DONNA – After 26 years, cleanup efforts at Donn Lake are underway. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the remedial action plan, or cleanup plan, started this month. Remedial action involves the actual construction or implementation phase of superfund site cleanup, according the environmental agency. ... more »

• Hidalgo Sheriff: Distracted Driver Hit Deputy Conduting Traffic Control

  September 24, 2019 10:44 AM

  DONNA – An Hidalgo County sheriff's deputy is recovering after he was involved in an accident Monday. Authorities say the deputy was conducting traffic control at the time. The accident happened along Expressway 83 in Donna. In a Facebook post, the department wrote the deputy's unit was... more »

• Donna Student Detained after Photo Posing with Rifle was Posted as Fake Threat

  September 19, 2019 1:55 PM

  DONNA – A student may be facing the consequences after sharing a fake threat posted on social media. On Thursday, administrators at Donna High School were informed about the post. Police responded immediately and detained the student. The student admitted to taking the photo posing with a... more »

• Investigan accidente fatal en Donna Play Video

  September 12, 2019 8:54 PM

  DONNA - El Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Weslaco investiga un accidente vial en la Milla 11 al este de FM 493 en Donna. Sucedió alrededor de las 7:30 de la tarde del jueves. Las investigaciones preliminares revelan que el conductor de un Grand Marquis perdió el control... more »

• Ex-asistente de profesor de Donna arrestado por agresión sexual a estudiante

  September 11, 2019 5:12 PM

  DONNA – Un ex-auxiliar de profesor fue arrestado for agresión sexual y relación inapropiada con una menor de 16 años de edad. Mark Webber Aguirre de 30 años de edad era auxiliar de profesor en la escuela primaria M. Rivas en Donna. Aguirre fue acusado de tres cargos... more »

• Donna Former Teacher Assistant Charged for Sexual Assault of Student Play Video

  September 11, 2019 3:26 PM

  DONNA – A former teacher assistant was arrested for sexual assault and improper relationship with a 16-year-old girl. 30-year-old Mark Webber Aguirre was a teacher assistant at M. Rivas Elementary in Donna. Aguirre was charged with three counts of sexual assault, a 2nd degree felony, and one count... more »

• Weslaco Man Frustrated Over High Wrecker Bill for Towing Car 10 Miles Play Video

  August 27, 2019 6:49 PM

  WESLACO – Oftentimes, if you’re in a crash, you are going to be at the disposal of the officers trying to clear the roadway. In the matter of an instant, on Friday, Johnathan Bulnes lost control on the road and rear-ended another vehicle. He says a state trooper... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Donna Play Video

  August 22, 2019 10:44 PM

  It's time to talk Valley high school football again. Throughout the month of August, CHANNEL 5 will be visiting every team as we get ready for the 2019 season. It's all part of our Two-A-Day Tour. In this video, we focus on Donna. more »

• Grandmother Concerned School Bus is Not Air Conditioned Play Video

  August 21, 2019 5:41 PM

  DONNA – A Rio Grande Valley woman wants to know why her granddaughter's school bus doesn't have air conditioning. Hilda Sifuentes says her granddaughter started school at IDEA Donna two weeks ago and she's worried about how she looks when she picks her up at the bus stop. ... more »