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• Texas quietly shuttered Operation Lone Star booking facility in Del Rio

  March 25, 2026 11:25 AM

  The state quietly shuttered a jail booking facility in Val Verde County last summer that had operated as a hub of Gov. Greg Abbott ’s Operation Lone Star border crackdown, state officials acknowledged Tuesday. Texas officials had opened two such sites for the governor’s border initiative , which surged... more »

• DPS identifies driver killed in Alton wrong-way crash Play Video

  March 17, 2026 10:37 AM

  The man killed in a wrong-way crash in Alton has been identified, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Hernandez said 42-year-old Alejandro Escamilla-Morgado died from his injuries at the scene. RELATED STORY: DPS investigating after driver killed in wrong-way crash in Alton ... more »

• Man killed in officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island attempted to run over federal agent, DHS says Play Video

  February 20, 2026 7:07 PM

  A man killed during an officer-involved shooting at South Padre Island in March 2025 attempted to run over a Homeland Security Investigation special agent, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. The shooting occurred on March 15, 2025, at the intersection of Padre Boulevard and Marlin Street. ... more »

• DPS releases video of Mission expressway crash that hospitalized trooper

  January 12, 2026 3:50 PM

  Video released Monday by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows the moment a trooper was briefly pinned to a barrier on the expressway while conducting a traffic stop. As previously reported, a trooper was conducting a traffic stop on a Ford Mustang on the eastbound... more »

• Two men arrested in separate evading arrest incidents in the Valley Play Video

  December 20, 2025 10:54 AM

  Two men were arrested Saturday in separate suspected drunk driving incidents after they attempted to evade arrests with the Texas Department of Public Safety. At around 6:28 a.m., DPS attempted to stop a Dodge Durango for a traffic violation near Border Road and Expressway 83 in Alamo, according to... more »

• Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies

  December 13, 2025 1:49 PM

  In the week since Texas' new "bathroom bill" designed to target transgender people went into effect, some opponents of the restrictions have begun challenging both the spirit and letter of the law as questions remain on how it can be enforced. Senate Bill 8 , also known as the... more »

• Mission man killed in crash involving tractor-trailer in Kleberg County Play Video

  December 12, 2025 7:07 PM

  A 21-year-old Mission man died early Friday morning after crashing into a tractor-trailer near Riviera, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash caused a major closure of State Highway 285 west of Riviera that lasted over six hours, DPS said. Angel Brizeno was identified by... more »

• Expressway lanes reopen following Donna crash, no major injuries reported

  December 1, 2025 5:27 PM

  Lanes on the expressway reopened on Monday evening following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. No major injuries were reported, DPS added. The closure started shortly after 5 p.m. Monday and affected the two inside eastbound lanes of the expressway in Donna. By... more »

• Alamo man killed in crash near Alice

  November 26, 2025 4:33 PM

  An Alamo man was killed following a Sunday crash involving a tractor-trailer near Alice, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to DPS, 20-year-old Thomas Gomez was traveling behind a tractor trailer Sunday at around 11:20 a.m. southbound on U.S. 281 in Ben Bolt. Gomez attempted... more »

• Family of 14 who lost home in Monte Alto-area fire treated to H-E-B shopping spree Play Video

  November 24, 2025 6:03 PM

  Days after losing everything in a house fire, a family of 14 from the Monte Alto area now have a few belongings again thanks to H-E-B and the Texas Department of Public Safety. On Sunday, the Dominguez family was selected to be part of “Troopsgiving,” a DPS effort to... more »

• Alamo man facing intoxication manslaughter charge in deadly hit-and-run crash in La Blanca Play Video

  November 24, 2025 5:38 PM

  An Alamo man is in custody after fatally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle on Monday evening and fleeing the scene, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Humberto Isaac Garza, 33, is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter and collision involving personal injury or death, DPS said in... more »

• DPS and TxDOT team up for ‘End the Streak’ campaign Play Video

  November 7, 2025 9:14 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation are teaming up to reduce the amount of crashes in the area. More than 91,000 Texans were killed in crashes since Nov. 7, 2000, officials from both departments announced in a Friday news conference. According to both... more »

• La Feria fire official charged with sexual abuse of a child

  November 7, 2025 8:19 PM

  The assistant fire chief for La Feria’s volunteer fire department is in custody on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child and invasive visual recording, Cameron County jail records show. Reynaldo Losoya was booked into the county jail Thursday after he was arrested by the Texas Department of... more »

• One person in critical condition following major crash near Starr-Hidalgo County line Play Video

  November 7, 2025 9:11 AM

  One person is in critical condition and another remains hospitalized following a major crash on U.S. 83 near the Starr-Hidalgo County line, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Mario Hernandez. Hernandez said three people were taken to a McAllen hospital as a result of the crash.... more »

• DPS seeking driver involved in street racing crash that killed Brownsville ISD security guard Play Video

  October 28, 2025 11:21 AM

  A 27-year-old security guard with Brownsville ISD died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash that happened while he was in a street race, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. One other person was hospitalized in the crash with serious injuries, DPS added.... more »

• Roma employee killed in Eagle Pass crash identified Play Video

  October 27, 2025 9:51 AM

  Two Roma city employees were involved in a deadly crash near Eagle Pass on Friday. One of the employees died and the second is recovering in the hospital. The employee killed was identified as 31-year-old Samantha Serna. The city of Roma posted on Facebook , "Samantha was more... more »

• DPS ride along to enforce school bus safety laws Play Video

  October 20, 2025 8:13 PM

  Before the sun rises, school bus drivers hit the road to pick up students. The roads are dark, and the attention of other drivers worries parents. Since the start of the school year, Channel 5 News has reported on five accidents involving school buses that have occurred throughout... more »

• 3 juveniles facing multiple charges following police chase in Willacy County Play Video

  October 17, 2025 10:30 AM

  Three male juveniles are facing multiple felony charges following a police chase in Willacy County. The Willacy County Sheriff's Office said the chase occurred on Thursday when deputies and the Texas Department of Public Safety were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The chase ended when the suspects... more »

• Gov. Abbott to send National Guard, state troopers to planned Austin protest

  October 16, 2025 8:36 PM

  Gov. Greg Abbott is deploying the state’s National Guard to Austin ahead of planned Saturday protests condemning aggressive immigration enforcement. The “No Kings” protests will be taking place across the country to speak out against the Trump administration’s mass deportation push, and the president “threatening to overtake elections; gutting... more »

• Valley DACA recipient in limbo following pause on work visas for commercial truck drivers Play Video

  October 16, 2025 8:19 PM

  A DACA recipient who recently finished his training to be a commercial truck driver is now in limbo. In August, the State Department announced a pause in providing commercial driver licenses for many immigrants. The Texas Department of Public Safety followed suit the following month, announcing that DACA... more »

• Driver hospitalized following collision with Harlingen CISD school bus Play Video

  October 8, 2025 11:46 AM

  A woman was hospitalized following a Wednesday morning collision with a Harlingen CISD school bus, authorities said. Students on the bus were not injured in the collision, according to authorities. The collision happened on Wilson and Dilworth roads Wednesday morning when the bus failed to yield the right... more »

• Texas halts commercial drivers licenses for many immigrants

  September 30, 2025 2:21 PM

  " Texas halts commercial drivers licenses for many immigrants " 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 , The Texas... more »

• Driver fleeing from Border Patrol agents led to deadly Brownsville crash, DPS says Play Video

  September 24, 2025 1:21 PM

  A 21-year-old Brownsville man died on Tuesday after crashing into a semi-trailer while evading U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Bundles of narcotics were found in the vehicle, and two people are in Border Patrol custody in connection with the crash, DPS said... more »

• Man killed in Donna crash identified Play Video

  September 23, 2025 6:30 PM

  A 58-year-old man died after crashing into a fence in Donna, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened Tuesday shortly before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Valverde and Minnesota roads. According to a DPS news release, Francisco Perez Lopez was traveling south in... more »

• DPS investigating fatal Brownsville crash Play Video

  September 23, 2025 3:03 PM

  One person was killed following a crash in Brownsville, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened on State Highway 4 east of Indiana Avenue, DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez confirmed to Channel 5 News on Tuesday afternoon. An investigation is underway, Hernandez said. ... more »

• An inside look at DPS' crime lab in Weslaco Play Video

  September 19, 2025 10:26 AM

  Law enforcement and crime victims across the Rio Grande Valley rely on the work of the Texas Department of Public Safety's crime lab in Weslaco. Channel 5 News got an inside look at the impact the lab has when it comes to seeking justice. Robert Garcia said he... 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 »

• Out-of-town suspects arrested in Donna caused brief school lockdown

  September 6, 2025 1:34 PM

  Donna IDEA had a brief lock down Friday morning as authorities arrested two out-of-town suspects nearby. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez said 19-year-old Johnson Jaelon and 19-year-old Johnathan Paul Coleman were arrested for different parole violations. Jaelon was arrested for violating parole on an... more »

• Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a light pole near Alton Play Video

  August 25, 2025 8:33 AM

  A motorcyclist died after losing control of his motorcycle while driving at an unsafe speed, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Hernandez said 19-year-old Giovanni Rios of Mission was ejected from his motorcycle and collided with the light pole. The crash occurred Saturday... more »

• Law enforcement agencies remember fallen DPS trooper during annual obstacle course in La Feria Play Video

  August 23, 2025 2:12 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies are remembering trooper Moises Sanchez. Sanchez was shot and killed in the line of duty back in August 2021. Saturday was the fifth annual obstacle course run held in his honor. "It's always difficult, it's the biggest... more »

• DPS reminding drivers of back-to-school safety tips Play Video

  August 18, 2025 4:52 PM

  School is officially underway for many districts in the Rio Grande Valley. As students return to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety says safety on the roads is a top priority. Officials say too many drivers forget the rules once summer ends, and DPS said they... 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 »

• Bond set for Indiana driver charged in Weslaco human smuggling chase Play Video

  August 6, 2025 10:39 PM

  An Indiana man remains in custody following a Monday police chase that the Texas Department of Public Safety said was human smuggling related, jail records show. Hidalgo County jail records show Cesar Rafael Leon, 34, was booked on Tuesday on multiple charges of human smuggling, evading arrest and aggravated... more »

• Expressway in Harlingen to close as part of DPS crash investigation Play Video

  August 5, 2025 8:06 PM

  A portion of the expressway in Harlingen will be closed as the Texas Department of Public Safety investigates a deadly crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The westbound lanes of Interstate 2 and the I-2 frontage road in Harlingen between FM 800 and FM 506 will be... more »

• Los Fresnos teen killed in Highway 100 rollover crash identified Play Video

  August 5, 2025 2:02 PM

  A 17-year-old Los Fresnos teen died following a Tuesday rollover crash, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. The teen was identified as Angel Flores, who DPS said died at the scene. A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in connection with the one-vehicle crash, according to Los Fresnos Fire... more »

• Texas judge dismisses case against migrant deported to El Salvador for being an alleged gang member

  July 19, 2025 10:58 AM

  " Texas judge dismisses case against migrant deported to El Salvador for being an alleged gang member " 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... more »

• Un camión de 18 ruedas que transportaba aguacates se incendió en Edinburg Play Video

  July 17, 2025 9:25 AM

  Los equipos del Departamento de Transporte de Texas están ayudando con el control del tráfico mientras los socorristas despejan la escena después de que un camión de 18 ruedas se incendiara en Edinburg, según el portavoz de TXDOT, Ray Pedraza. El incidente ocurrió en US 281 y Miller Road.... more »

• 18-wheeler carrying avocados catches fire in Edinburg Play Video

  July 17, 2025 9:16 AM

  Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation are assisting with traffic control while first responders clear the scene after an 18-wheeler caught fire in Edinburg, according to TXDOT spokesperson Ray Pedraza. The incident occurred on U.S. 281 and Miller Road. According to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson... more »

• Emiten fianza para hombre de Donna acusado de accidente mortal en Harlingen Play Video

  July 8, 2025 9:41 PM

  Esta historia ha sido actualizada. El hombre acusado de causar un accidente en la autopista 83 en Harlingen y matar a un hombre fue procesado el miércoles. Cristóbal Stephan Garzez, de 28 años, fue acusado de homicidio involuntario por intoxicación, no detenerse ni prestar auxilio con resultado de... more »

• Suspect in Edinburg police chase extradited from Mexico Play Video

  July 2, 2025 1:46 PM

  A Mexican national wanted in connection with a police chase that ended in a crash has been extradited to Hidalgo County by the Texas Department of Public Safety, according to a news release. The news release said 20-year-old Misael Valdez-Tellez was identified as the driver in a 2023 high-speed... more »

• Donna man sentenced in connection with deadly police chase crash

  July 1, 2025 3:43 PM

  A Donna man convicted in a fatal accident following a police chase was sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to Hidalgo County court records. Jose Guadalupe Padilla was found guilty of murder and evading arrest in connection with a deadly crash that happened on August 21, 2023, according... more »

• Bodycam footage of Brownsville officer-involved shooting released Play Video

  June 18, 2025 11:03 PM

  Bodycam footage obtained by Channel 5 News shows the moment a man was shot following a police chase in Brownsville. The suspect allegedly shot at a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Alberto Pintor Jr., 25, was arrested following the May 13 shooting and faces two... more »

• Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says

  June 18, 2025 4:03 PM

  " Migrant deported to El Salvador after DPS labeled him a member of Tren de Aragua without evidence, lawyer says " 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... more »

• I-2 lanes in Donna reopen after driver abandons flipped box truck Play Video

  June 13, 2025 4:29 PM

  The driver of a box truck that flipped over on westbound I-2 in Donna fled the scene, leaving the truck behind, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Hernandez said it happened west of Victoria Road, where the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing... more »

• Harris County murder suspect arrested in Edinburg following police chase

  June 11, 2025 7:54 PM

  A fugitive wanted on a murder charge out of Harris County was arrested Wednesday following a law enforcement pursuit that ended in a crash in Edinburg. Margarito Alcantar’s 3-year-old child was in the vehicle with him during the pursuit, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. According... more »

• Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties

  June 4, 2025 3:36 PM

  " Months after detaining 47 people accused of being Tren de Aragua in Austin, authorities offer no evidence of gang ties " 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... more »

• Departamento de Seguridad Publica incauta cien libras marihuana Play Video

  June 3, 2025 5:51 PM

  El Departamento de Seguridad Pública informa haber incautado más de cien libras de marihuana y arrestado a un presunto pandillero. Las autoridades informan que la droga estaba siendo traficada por Daniel Brandon Sayas-Carrasco, de 23 años de edad, quienes aseguran se trata de un miembro de la pandilla 'Valluco'... more »

• Censuran a miembro del consejo del Distrito Escolar de la Villa por conducir ebria Play Video

  June 3, 2025 11:23 AM

  Yesenia Morales, miembro del consejo del Distrito Escolar de La Villa fue censurada por lo que resta del año. La decisión se tomó el lunes por la noche tras su arresto por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol la semana pasada. La decisión significa que morales está excluida... more »

• Conductor muere tras chocar contra un poste de electricidad en el condado Willacy Play Video

  May 28, 2025 1:10 PM

  El conductor de un Chevrolet Corvette murió después de perder el control de su vehículo y chocar contra un poste de servicios públicos en Lasara, según la portavoz del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas, la sargento María Hernández. Hernández dijo que el accidente ocurrió el martes alrededor de... more »

• Contrabandista de personas que lideró persecución vehicular en Roma fue sentenciado a prisión federal

  May 27, 2025 3:49 PM

  Un traficante de personas que lideró a agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos y a policías del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas en una persecución vehicular ha sido sentenciado a prisión federal, según un comunicado de prensa. El comunicado de prensa dijo que Julián Alberto Soto... more »

• Human smuggler that led authorities in Roma vehicle pursuit sentenced to federal prison

  May 27, 2025 3:33 PM

  A human smuggler that led U.S. Border Patrol agents and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in a vehicle pursuit has been sentenced to federal prison, according to a news release. The news release said Julian Alberto Soto pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges and was sentenced to more... 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 »

• Apoyo a famila de oficial Moises Sanchez Play Video

  February 14, 2020 4:14 PM

  Oficiales siguen honrando al oficial Moisés Sánchez, quien falleció en cumplimiento de su deber, esta vez cuidando de su familia. Tres oficiales escoltaron a la hija de Sanchez al baile escolar de Padres e Hijas. El departamento South Texas Sheepdogs compartió con SOMOS NOTICIAS las imágenes. El... more »

• Person accused of threatening Port Isabel school under arrest Play Video

  February 11, 2020 6:58 PM

  PORT ISABEL – A person accused of threatening a Rio Grande Valley school is now in custody. The Department of Public Safety confirmed they assisted Brownsville police in the arrest Tuesday morning. The person allegedly threatened a school in Port Isabel. No other information about the threat... more »

• Driver Flees After Multi-City Chase Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:43 PM

  MISSION - The Department of Public Safety is looking for a driver who led troopers on a multi-city chase Saturday evening. A DPS spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a DPS trooper tried stopping the driver in the city of Mission for a traffic violation. The person behind the wheel... more »

• Pharr Man Facing DWI, Evading Arrest Charges following Chase in McAllen Play Video

  January 2, 2020 12:07 PM

  MCALLEN – A 36-year-old is facing DWI and evading arrest charges after leading the Department of Public Safety on a chase in McAllen early Thursday morning. Around 5:15 a.m. near 10 th Street and Pecan Boulevard, a state trooper attempted to stop Joe Omar Guerrero, of Pharr, for a... more »

• DPS Seeking Information on Suspect Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run near Alton Play Video

  January 1, 2020 7:21 PM

  NEAR ALTON – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Hidalgo County. It happen south of Alton around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as 46-year-old Ronald Barker of Mission. DPS says he was walking along La Homa Road, south of Mile 9,... more »