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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 »

• New grant to help stock Food Bank RGV resource centers Play Video

  November 25, 2025 6:49 PM

  A $150,000 grant will help the food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley tackle food insecurity. The non-profit organization Maximus Foundation awarded the grant on Tuesday. The money will be distributed over three years and will help the food bank stock its resource centers in the cities of Pharr,... more »

• House fire near Monte Alto destroys home of family of 14 Play Video

  November 20, 2025 10:40 PM

  A family of 14 is left picking up the pieces near Monte Alto after a fire left their home in ruins. “It's awful to have something, and then have it all taken away overnight,” Noraelia Garces said. Garces is the grandmother of the household and lived at the... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD student receives back-to-school shopping spree at H-E-B Play Video

  September 3, 2025 3:51 PM

  It's the second week of school for Jeremiah Garcia, a fourth grader with Edcouch Elsa-ISD. Jeremiah said he knew exactly how he wanted the new year to go. “Make new friends and say hi to my new friends,” Garcia said Channel 5 News, H-E-B and Communities in... 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 »

• Hidalgo County commissioner discusses progress of Delta Area water project Play Video

  June 23, 2025 6:41 PM

  A new source for running water would capture flood water in Hidalgo County’s Delta area and treat it to make more water available. Texas lawmakers awarded another $15 million to the project, according to Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes. A new law — Senate Bill 1967... 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 »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD appoints wife of school board member as interim superintendent Play Video

  May 27, 2025 2:09 PM

  Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has an interim superintendent. The former superintendent, Alda Benavides, retired last Wednesday and the school board selected Dr. Sandra Ochoa to replace her. Ochoa is married to sitting school board trustee Dr. Ricardo Ochoa. According to Edcouch-Elsa ISD attorney Benjamin Castillo, Ochoa's husband... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa def. Mission veterans, 42-28 Play Video

  December 6, 2020 10:08 PM

  EDCOUCH-ELSA - Mission Veterans made a trip to Edcouch-Elsa Saturday night. After a strong second half, the Yellowjackets pulled off the win, 42-28. Check out the highlights. more »

• 5 on 5: January 24th Play Video

  January 24, 2020 10:58 PM

  WESLACO - Friday night's 5 on 5 coverage saw three district leaders stay perfect in district play. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the highlights. more »

• 5 on 5: January 17th Play Video

  January 17, 2020 10:51 PM

  WESLACO - High school basketball playoffs are a month away. Between now and then, Valley teams will be trying to pick up crucial district wins to make the postseason. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 update. 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 »

• Edcouch-Elsa Punches Playoff Ticket Play Video

  October 28, 2019 7:18 PM

  ELSA - With the Valley football regular season winding down, teams are looking beyond. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the playoff-bound Jackets. 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 »

• Gridiron Heroes: A Super Helmet Play Video

  September 11, 2019 10:53 PM

  ELSA - Win or lose, if you're a true fan, you stick with your team no matter what. This week's Gridiron Hero is a true fan of the Edcouch-Elsa football team. How do you spot him? Just look for the fan with the big helmet. CHANNEL... more »

• Distrito escolar Edcouch-Elsa suspende ventas de computadoras Play Video

  September 10, 2019 8:17 PM

  ELSA – Líderes de distrito revelan qué medidas están tomando sobre la subasta accidental de información de estudiantes en Edcouch Elsa. Finalmente se enviaron cartas a todos los padres para notificarles de la situación actual y sobre las acciones que tomarán. El error puso en riesgo la información... more »

• Edcouch-Elsa ISD Stopping Sales of Computer Equipment Play Video

  September 9, 2019 10:51 PM

  ELSA - District Leaders reveal what they're doing about the accidental auction of student information in Edcouch Elsa. Letters to all parents have finally been sent out notifying them of the current situation and what is being done about it. The mistake put children and school employees at... more »

• Parents Still Seek Answers from Edcouch-Elsa ISD after Computers Auctioned Play Video

  September 3, 2019 6:12 PM

  EDCOUCH – Parents with students in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District say they haven't heard from the district. They want answers after a CHANNEL 5 NEWS investigation into the auctioning of computers with student information still in the hard drives. The last thing the superintendent said to us... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Edcouch Elsa Play Video

  August 25, 2019 11:21 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 Edcouch Elsa. 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 »

• Students' Information Mistakenly Sold at Edcouch-Elsa ISD Auction Play Video

  July 1, 2019 7:27 PM

  UPDATE (7/17): A school board meeting will be held next week regarding the computers that weren't wiped. CHANNEL 5 NEWS confirms there will be an investigation to find out how this happened. ---- EDCOUCH – Private information from elementary and high school students were sold to the... more »

• Schools Closures Announced for June 25

  June 25, 2019 6:04 AM

  School districts are cancelling several summer school classes and summer programs after Monday night’s heavy rain. LA FERIA ISD All activities for students are cancelled; activities will resume Wednesday. Staff to report at 10 a.m. MERCEDES ISD All summer program are cancelled. Main... 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 »

• Yellow Jackets Win Back-To-Back Powerlifting Titles Play Video

  March 27, 2019 10:45 PM

  ELSA - They're state champs again. The Edcouch-Elsa boys powerlifting team returned from Abilene with gold medals around their necks. The team, coached by Martin Marichalar, was able to win the division 1 title for the second straight year. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has the story. more »

• 5 on 5: February 18th Play Video

  February 18, 2019 11:24 PM

  LA FERIA - The opening night of the boys basketball playoffs saw several Valley teams in action. Sharyland Pioneer, Edcouch-Elsa, and San Perlita earned first round victories to advance to the area round. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva gets you caught up with the latest edition of 5 on 5. more »