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• Rio Grande Valley veteran helps launch first-ever Navy Week in the area Play Video

  January 26, 2026 10:35 PM

  Members of the public in the Rio Grande Valley will experience a series of performances, educational events and service projects from the U.S. Navy. According to a news release, the Navy is launching the Valley’s first-ever Navy Week, bringing over 70 sailors to the cities of Mission, McAllen, Edinburg... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD announces new superintendent Play Video

  August 26, 2025 10:54 AM

  The Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has approved the contract for their new superintendent. According to a news release, the EEISD Board of Trustees approved a three-year contract with Dr. Sandra Ochoa, officially naming her superintendent of schools. She has been serving as interim superintendent since May. According to... more »

• Two-a-Day Tour 2025: Brownsville Lopez Lobos Play Video

  August 12, 2025 11:37 PM

  Last fall, the Lopez Lobos snapped a six-year playoff drought thanks to an offense with a lot of star power. Now, it's time for a new set of Lobos to step up and fill some big shoes. The team's leading rusher (Eddie Slovak), receiver (Gabriel Rios), and passer (Guadalupe... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD valedictorian graduation speech cut off while speaking on immigration Play Video

  June 5, 2025 11:53 AM

  A viral video on social media shows the moment an Edcouch-Elsa High School valedictorian had his microphone go quiet, as he shared his thoughts on immigration. "We know these people, and we know there is not a threat..." Edcouch-Elsa High School Valedictorian Alfredo Campos said during his speech when... more »

• Local Cheerleaders Make Citrus Bowl Appearance Play Video

  January 5, 2020 11:34 PM

  EDCOUCH-ELSA - Some local cheerleaders had the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida to perform at the Citrus Bowl. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with a few of the girls when they landed back in the valley to see what the experience was like. more »

• Night at the Net: November 2nd Play Video

  November 2, 2019 11:45 PM

  EDCOUCH-ELSA - Two teams fighting for a playoff seed spot Saturday afternoon. Brownsville Veterans and Edcouch-Elsa meeting in Yellow Jacket territory. The Chargers getting the win in 5 sets. Check out the highlights. more »

• Tigers Headed To Jacket Country Friday Play Video

  September 26, 2019 11:18 PM

  MERCEDES - It's going to be rivalry Friday for Mercedes and Edcouch-Elsa. The two teams are facing off in Jacket country with bragging rights and a district win on the line. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has an update. more »

• Información de estudiantes de distrito escolar Edcouch-Elsa en posible riesgo Play Video

  July 2, 2019 10:34 AM

  EDCOUCH - Una reciente subasta del distrito escolar Edcouch-Elsa posiblemente puso en riesgo la información privada de los alumnos. Se suponía que iban a borrar toda información almacenada en ellas, pero descubrimos que no fue así. Las computadoras contenían nombres, direcciones, fechas de nacimiento y números de seguro... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa Brings Home the Gold Play Video

  June 9, 2019 10:51 PM

  EDCOUCH-ELSA - Edcouch-Elsa's special Olympics team traveled to San Antonio for the 2019 Summer Games. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross met with the team to see what it felt like to bring home the gold. more »