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• UTRGV offering swim lessons for children, adults Play Video

  May 26, 2026 3:07 PM

  This summer, many families will be heading to the pool and beach to cool off. Swimming is a big part of the fun and experts say it's an important life skill everyone should know. That's why the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offering swimming lessons throughout the... more »

• Deported Edinburg DACA recipient returned to U.S. freed after detainment

  May 8, 2026 12:01 AM

  A 30-year-old South Texas man was freed by federal officials Thursday after being deported earlier this year, and returned to the United States, only to be detained once again. Before he was deported, José Contreras Díaz — whose mother raised him in the Rio Grande Valley — lived in... more »

• Elderly Edinburg man killed in officer-involved shooting Play Video

  May 6, 2026 2:37 PM

  A suspect described as an elderly homeowner is dead after pointing a firearm at police officers, Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala announced on Wednesday afternoon. Officers discharged their firearms at the suspect in response, killing the unidentified man, Ayala said during a press conference. According to Ayala,... more »

• Suspected drunk driver crashes into vehicle, killing a woman, injuring three children Play Video

  May 3, 2026 4:21 PM

  A woman was killed and four others were injured, including three children, after an allegedly intoxicated driver ran a red light in Edinburg. The crash happened on May 2 at the intersection of Salinas Street and West Monte Cristo Road. Investigators say Miguel Angel Suarez, 31, was driving... more »

• Suspect arrested in hours-long standoff at Edinburg smoke shop arraigned Play Video

  May 3, 2026 2:48 PM

  The suspect who caused an hours-long standoff at an Edinburg smoke shop was arraigned on Sunday. Guadalupe Ernesto Garcia Jr. was charged with aggravated robbery and his bond was set at $200,000. The standoff occurred on Friday, May 1, at Got Vapes Smoke Shop, located in the 2300... more »

• Valley organizations preparing for May Day march Play Video

  May 2, 2026 5:42 PM

  Several Rio Grande Valley organizations are getting ready to host their first May Day march on Saturday in Edinburg. La Union Del Pueblo Entero is one of the organizations leading the protest on workers' rights. Local teachers, unions, and labor councils are some of the other organizations participating. ... more »

• Region One to host community mental health event in Edinburg Play Video

  April 28, 2026 4:03 PM

  Region One is hosting a community mental health event to help families cope with daily challenges. Organizers say it's important since mental health is critical for overall health. Region One Administrator for Counseling and Mental Health Yovann Salinas spoke with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about what... more »

• Man charged with intoxication assault after passenger ejected from truck in Edinburg Play Video

  April 26, 2026 3:16 PM

  A man is facing charges after a 22-year-old woman was thrown from a truck during a high-speed turn in Edinburg, according to a news release. Andrew Rodriguez, 25, was arraigned on Sunday, April 26, on a charge of intoxication assault. According to a news release, the incident occurred... more »

• TXDOT warns drivers to secure loads after man nearly hits arcade machine on Edinburg road Play Video

  April 11, 2026 5:47 PM

  It was a close call for a driver in the Edinburg area after he nearly hit an arcade machine that was in the middle of the road. "Had I not seen the truck in front of me, I think they'd be a pretty chance I would have hit it,"... more »

• Murder charges dismissed for two suspects accused of killing Edinburg teen in 2023 Play Video

  April 11, 2026 11:24 AM

  Murder charges have been dismissed against two suspects accused of killing an Edinburg teenager in November 2023. According to Hidalgo County court records, Rudy Alexander Coronado and Joseph Zachary Castillo had their murder charges dismissed in April. RELATED STORY: Teen killed in shooting near Edinburg, investigation underway ... more »

• Suspect arrested in connection with multiple burglaries throughout Edinburg Play Video

  April 10, 2026 10:58 AM

  The Edinburg Police Department, in coordination with surrounding law enforcement agencies, have arrested a man in connection with a series of business burglaries reported throughout March, according to a news release. The news release said 39-year-old Maximiano Guadalupe Maldonado is charged with seven counts of burglary of a building... more »

• 6 Valley men arrested after allegedly attempting to meet minor for sexual activities

  March 20, 2026 10:02 AM

  Five Rio Grande Valley men and an undocumented migrant were arrested and charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, according to a news release from the office of Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. The news release said authorities took 46-year-old Porfirio Palacios, San Juan, 54-year-old Ricardo... more »

• Hidalgo County approves $5.5 million drainage expansion project Play Video

  March 16, 2026 3:37 PM

  Hidalgo County has been approved for $5.5 million in federal funding that will support critical infrastructure improvements and expansion of the West Main Drain, according to a news release. The expansion is a collaboration between Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 4 Ellie Torres and the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.... more »

• Neighbor dispute leads to deadly shooting in rural Edinburg Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:34 AM

  Four people were killed and two others injured following a deadly shooting that stemmed from a neighbor dispute, according to Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra. Deputies responded to a neighbor dispute call in the 10500 blk of Hwy 107 in rural Edinburg. Multiple people were shot. Two males... more »

• Alamo resident wins $1.375 million Texas Two Step prize Play Video

  February 24, 2026 11:41 AM

  An Alamo resident has won $1.375 million playing the Texas Two Step lottery drawing on Jan. 29, according to a news release from the Texas Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at the 107 Food Mart, located at 2114 West University Drive in Edinburg, according to the news release.... more »

• 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 »

• 5 people, including infant, injured in 3-vehicle crash in Edinburg Play Video

  January 25, 2026 2:14 PM

  Five people, including an infant, sustained minor injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Edinburg, according to a city spokesperson. The crash occurred in the 1600 block of Canton Road on Saturday at around 9:26 p.m. The multi-vehicle crash caused the eastbound and westbound lanes of Canton Road to shut... more »

• Sharyland girls and Edinburg North boys basketball teams shine in Friday night wins Play Video

  January 23, 2026 11:08 PM

  Highlights from high school basketball matchups featuring Edinburg, Edinburg North, Rio Grande City, Palmview, PSJA, La Joya, Nikki Rowe, and Sharyland. more »

• Hidalgo County Community Service Agency providing space heaters for low-income families Play Video

  January 23, 2026 11:50 AM

  The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is helping people who need help staying warm over the next several days. The agency is assisting low-income families in obtaining space heaters if they qualify. Priority is also given based to the ages of people living in the home. They said... more »

• Made in the 956: Brothers turn dream into reality with coffee and bookshop in Edinburg Play Video

  January 20, 2026 3:04 PM

  Two brothers with a love for coffee and books are learning what it takes to run a business at a young age. What began as a dream has now become a reality where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee meets the escape of a book. "We both love... more »

• Edinburg honors historic Black cemetery with annual MLK Day cleanup Play Video

  January 19, 2026 9:27 PM

  Nearly 80 people came out to clean Edinburg's historic Black cemetery. The clean-up at the Restlawn Cemetery was part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Restlawn Cemetery was created in 1928 and was Hidalgo County's only Black cemetery. A member of the city's Juneteenth committee said the cleanup... more »

• 5K race in Edinburg to benefit Yaqui Animal Rescue Play Video

  January 19, 2026 2:56 PM

  Yaqui Animal Rescue is devoted to helping cats and dogs — some abused, others that just need to find their forever homes. The animal shelter is currently getting ready for the Be Mine Canine 5K race scheduled on Valentine's Day. The race is in honor of Cane the German... more »

• More than 7,000 people waitlisted for UTRGV football season tickets Play Video

  January 13, 2026 12:07 PM

  More than 7,000 people are on the waiting list to buy season tickets for the 2026 football season, according to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The university is encouraging people to renew their season tickets before the January 31 deadline. There are 7,000 tickets set aside... more »

• Suspects charged in aggravated robbery of Edinburg convenience store Play Video

  January 11, 2026 4:18 PM

  Two men have been arraigned in connection with the aggravated robbery of an Edinburg convenience store. Francisco Javier Villanueva was charged with three counts of aggravated robbery and one count of evading arrest. His bond was set at $310,000, according to a city of Edinburg spokesperson. RELATED STORY:... more »

• Second suspect in Edinburg convenience store robbery taken into custody Play Video

  January 10, 2026 12:38 PM

  The second suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in Edinburg has been taken into custody. Hugo Enrique Ochoa, 37, was arrested in the 600 block of Water Street in San Juan on Friday at around 11 p.m ., according to the city of... more »

• UTRGV Vaqueros release 2026 football season schedule Play Video

  January 6, 2026 11:51 AM

  The 2026 football schedule for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros has been released. The Vaqueros will play a total of 12 games with six home games, including a non-conference home game against Sacramento State, according to a news release. The news release said UTRGV will... more »

• Anita’s Café customers surprise employees with $2,400 tip Play Video

  December 22, 2025 6:25 PM

  The season of giving was on display over the weekend at an Edinburg restaurant. Two loyal customers surprised employees at Anita’s Café with an unexpected act of kindness by gifting each of the 24 employees $100. Julian Alvarez is one of the customers, and he said it's the... 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 »

• TxDOT seeking feedback on new highway proposal in Starr County Play Video

  December 15, 2025 10:37 PM

  The Texas Department of Transportation held a Dec. 2 groundbreaking on a new relief route between Rio Grande City and Roma. TxDOT is now looking at extending the route into Hidalgo County, but they want to hear from you first. READ MORE: Construction kicks off for State Loop... more »

• Unofficial results released for Edinburg, South Padre Island runoff elections Play Video

  December 13, 2025 7:28 PM

  The unofficial results for the Edinburg and South Padre Island runoff elections were released. Jason De Leon is shown as the winner for the Edinburg Councilmember Place 2 seat. He received 1,861 votes and his opponent, Moises Segovia, received 1,304 votes. For the South Padre Island Councilmember Place... more »

• Police: Edinburg armed robbery suspect lied about needing the money for child with cancer Play Video

  December 10, 2025 4:01 PM

  A 37-year-old Edinburg woman was charged after robbing a business at knife point and telling a store clerk she needed the money because her child had cancer, according to a news release. The Edinburg Police Department later found out that the woman, Annjanette Garza, does not have a child... more »

• South Texas Health System Edinburg prepares for Children's Christmas Posada Play Video

  December 9, 2025 3:39 PM

  South Texas Health System Children's hospital in Edinburg is getting ready for their annual Children's Christmas Posada. STHS Director of Marketing Tom Castaneda spoke with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about all the holiday family fun they have planned. The Children's Christmas Posada is scheduled for Friday... more »

• UTRGV women's basketball hosts #2 Texas Longhorns at Bert Ogden Arena on Wednesday Play Video

  December 8, 2025 7:25 PM

  The UTRGV women's basketball team is set to host No. 2 Texas this Wednesday at Bert Ogden Arena, with this being the third time in program history the Vaqueros get to play against the Longhorns in Edinburg. The team led by head coach Lane Lord comes in having faced... more »

• Hidalgo County Precinct 4 opens first-ever community closet in the county Play Video

  December 5, 2025 12:08 AM

  Hidalgo County residents in the Edinburg area will now be able to receive clothing and personal items at no cost, the county announced. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 opened a community closet at the Precinct 4 Endowment Center at 107 Sunflower Rd. in Edinburg, a news release stated. The... more »

• San Juan man charged with sexual assault after meeting child through Snapchat, sheriff’s office says Play Video

  December 1, 2025 4:44 PM

  A 29-year-old San Juan man is jailed on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child after meeting the victim through social media, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Marco Antonio Mejia was arrested on Thanksgiving Day shortly after 12:30 a.m. after he was found with the... more »

• Man found dead near Edinburg, investigation underway Play Video

  December 1, 2025 2:45 PM

  An investigation is underway after a man was found dead near Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the sheriff’s office responded to the 23700 block of Calle Guillermo Sunday shortly after midnight and found an unresponsive man lying on the property, according to a news... more »

• McAllen man killed, Edinburg man injured in multi-vehicle crash near Alice Play Video

  November 30, 2025 2:51 PM

  A McAllen man was killed, and an Edinburg man was injured, in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 281 Northbound near Alice. The crash occurred on Saturday at around 12:45 p.m. Lee Roy Rodriguez, 51, of McAllen, was driving a 1999 Toyota Solara when he crashed into a 2019... more »

• Paulie's Project hands out free Thanksgiving meals in Edinburg Play Video

  November 28, 2025 12:53 PM

  Hundreds of people got a free Thanksgiving meal in Edinburg on Thursday. The giveaway was put on by Paulie's Project. It's a group made up of 15 family members who fundraise throughout the year to give back to the community. The group is named after their late uncle.... more »

• 3 suspects in custody after DPS patrol unit crashes during Hidalgo County vehicle chase Play Video

  November 18, 2025 3:49 PM

  A vehicle chase that began in Donna and ended in Mercedes caused three vehicle crashes, one involving a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper. DPS attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Goolie and Hernandez road in Donna, but the driver failed to yield, according to DPS spokesperson Sgt.... more »

• UTRGV Football Coach's Show - Episode 13

  November 17, 2025 5:54 PM

  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley took their first conference road win on Saturday against the McNeese Cowboys with a final score of 28-13. Channel 5 News Sports Director KJ Doyle talks with UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush about having eight total wins this season and what... more »

• PVAS launching low-cost spay, neuter initiative for some Hidalgo County residents Play Video

  November 15, 2025 1:17 PM

  Palm Valley Animal Society will hold its first ever low-cost spay and neuter initiative on Monday. The initiative has already sold out, but PVAS does plan to hold others every month. The clinic will only be open to pet owners in McAllen, Edinburg, Palmhurst, and rural Hidalgo County... more »

• Edinburg man charged with attacking pregnant woman, biting deputy

  November 14, 2025 7:43 PM

  A 22-year-old Edinburg man remains behind bars after attacking a pregnant woman and biting a deputy, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Bryan Vega was booked into the Hidalgo County jail on Friday on charges of assault on a pregnant person, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and... more »

• City of Edinburg to hand out free trees for Texas Arbor Day Play Video

  November 14, 2025 2:30 PM

  The city of Edinburg is inviting the community to a tree adoption event in recognitions of Texas Arbor Day. The city will be distributing 100 free trees at Promenade Park, located at 202 North 10th Avenue, on Saturday, November 15, beginning at 8 a.m., according to a news release.... more »

• Edinburg crews working on improvements to Chapin Hike and Bike Trail Play Video

  November 10, 2025 9:34 PM

  Improvements are coming soon to one of Edinburg's hike and bike trails. City crews are working to add six canopies throughout the Chapin Hike and Bike Trail. Each canopy will have a bench and water fountain. A city spokesperson said lots of people go to that trail... more »

• UTRGV project tracks bird migration trends and diseases Play Video

  November 7, 2025 11:30 AM

  For fifteen years, a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley professor has been working on a bird migration project. It's all to find out where birds in the Rio Grande Valley migrate from. UTRGV professor Andrea Contina and his colleagues have collected 8,000 bird feathers over 15 years.... more »

• “We don’t know what we’re going to eat”: Texans are still waiting for November SNAP benefits

  November 5, 2025 12:59 PM

  AJ Wark, a third-year maritime studies student at Texas A&M University at Galveston, started the fall semester on food stamps. In May, her parents kicked her out of their home after she came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, taking away her car and money that helped pay... more »

• Edinburg family grateful to be alive following house fire Play Video

  November 4, 2025 8:32 PM

  A Hidalgo County family is without a home following a fire on Friday morning. Investigators believe an air conditioning unit sparked the fire. The Rodriguez family wasn't able to save anything, but they said all that matters to them is that they're safe and together. Charred wood,... more »

• UTRGV to create new center that focuses research on memory, aging Play Video

  November 4, 2025 4:00 PM

  Research on memory decline is leading to a new center at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for memory and aging. The center will soon provide expanded research, treatment and care for the thousands of people diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's in the Valley. UT Health RGV... more »

• Street dedication held for longtime former UTRGV baseball coach Play Video

  November 4, 2025 3:02 PM

  Longtime University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baseball coach Al Ogletree was honored on Monday. Edinburg city leaders declared a portion of Sugar Road as Coach Al Ogletree Way. Coach Al was a legendary figure for the Athletics Department and the city. He produced 23 MLB draft picks,... more »

• City of Edinburg encourages residents to participate in Veterans Day Parade Play Video

  November 3, 2025 2:52 PM

  Honoring veterans is important, and many Rio Grande Valley cities are getting ready for Veterans Day events on November 11. The city of Edinburg has a big parade and concert planned for Saturday. Cultural Arts Assistant Director Magdiel Castle speaks with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about... more »

• Valley businesses offering free meals to families affected by SNAP cuts Play Video

  November 3, 2025 1:45 PM

  The government shutdown is affecting many families in the Rio Grande Valley who get SNAP benefits. Funding for the federal program has currently run out, but local businesses are stepping up to help families who need an extra hand. Melissa Longoria is a single parent with five children... more »

• Economedes High School student transported to hospital as precaution following bus crash Play Video

  October 31, 2025 11:47 AM

  An Economedes High School student was taken to a hospital as a precaution following a school bus crash on Friday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Ramseyer Road and Terry Road in Edinburg, according to a news release. There were 31 Economedes High School students inside the bus... more »

• Stefano's Pizza offering a free meal to federal workers in the Valley Play Video

  October 30, 2025 5:51 PM

  Stefano's Pizza wants to give a free meal to federal employees. To get the free meal, you must show a government issued ID to take advantage of its Federal Workers Special. It's available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It's one meal per agent or 40 percent off family meals.... more »

• Edinburg restaurant giving back amid government shutdown Play Video

  October 30, 2025 5:04 PM

  Rio Grande Valley families are already feeling the impact of the government shutdown. SNAP benefits face an uncertain future, and many federal employees are working without pay. An Edinburg restaurant is now stepping up to help. Indigo Casual Mexican Kitchen, located on North Closner, plans to help feed... more »

• Streetlights installed in Edinburg colonia after years in the dark Play Video

  October 30, 2025 2:38 PM

  One colonia near Edinburg used to be in the dark, but new streetlights are helping to light the area. New streetlights are up in the San Clemente Colonia. For families who live there, it's more than just a brighter view. "We can see them, now, without being scared... more »

• Heart of the Valley: Edinburg CISD employee celebrated following breast cancer recovery Play Video

  October 30, 2025 12:13 AM

  Silvia Lopez has spent nearly a decade helping students at Anita E. Villarreal Elementary School in Edinburg. But in 2023, Lopez — a curriculum assistant — said she learned a lesson she'll never forget when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I went for my regular routine checkup;... more »

• UTRGV women's soccer set to close the regular season at home against Lamar Play Video

  October 29, 2025 4:09 PM

  The UTRGV women's soccer team still has a shot at making it into the Southland Conference tournament. The Vaqueros need a win over Lamar in their regular season finale this Thursday and at least a scoreless draw between Incarnate Word and Texas A&M Corpus Christi. An Islanders win... more »

• Heart of the Valley: STHS continues to raise awareness on breast cancer Play Video

  October 27, 2025 3:51 PM

  Channel 5 News is wrapping up the Heart of the Valley campaign focusing on breast cancer awareness. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and the first step in that fight is screening and getting a mammogram. South Texas Health System Director of Marketing... more »

• Congressional candidate Bobby Pulido speaks at UTRGV event Play Video

  October 27, 2025 11:39 AM

  Tejano singer and congressional candidate Bobby Pulido spoke to students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg on Monday. The UTRGV College Democrats held the campus discussion to explore Pulido's vision for South Texas, according to a news release. Pulido is running as a Democrat... more »

• Man dies in two-vehicle crash involving an ATV near Edinburg Play Video

  October 26, 2025 10:57 AM

  The Texas Department of Public safety is investigating a crash that killed a man near Edinburg. The news release said 25-year-old Juan Antonio Villasana was killed when a Nissan Kicks attempted to pass a Can-Am Maverick, an ATV off-road vehicle. The crash happened on East Ingle Road north... more »

• Coach's Take: Weslaco High School football coach talks Panther season Play Video

  October 25, 2025 2:41 PM

  The KRGV Sports Team spoke with Weslaco High School Football Coach Roy Stroman on how the Panther season is going so far. The Panthers are currently 3-0 in district play. Stroman says the Rio Grande Valley Coach's Association is in talks to host the All-Star game on January 10... more »

• Gridiron Heroes: Mentoring student-athletes for success in the classroom Play Video

  October 25, 2025 2:21 PM

  It may be cliché, but the first part of student-athlete is student. To get on the field, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley athletes must first do their part in the classroom. For student-athletes to be able to be out on the field, they have to maintain... more »

• Made in the 956 - Vaqueros Edition: Former McHi standout comes back home to coach Play Video

  October 25, 2025 1:42 PM

  Saturday's game may mean a little bit more to one of the coaches on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley staff. Gunnar Henderson was a standout at McAllen High School. He then started his collegiate career at Incarnate Word before eventually ending up at Texas Christian University. ... more »

• Southland Conference commissioner talks UTRGV football Play Video

  October 25, 2025 1:21 PM

  Not too long ago, Southland Conference Commissioner Christ Grant stopped by the Rio Grande Valley as part of a media tour. KRGV Sports Reporter Gloria Morelia spoke with Grant on a lot of different topics, all centered around the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros football and their... more »

• Training like the Vaqueros: A look at practice with outside linbackers coach Play Video

  October 25, 2025 12:53 PM

  Take an inside look at what it's like on the practice field for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. The KRGV Sports Team checked out the defensive side of the ball with Outside Linebackers Coach James Lockhart IV. Watch the video above for the full story. more »

• UTRGV football coach talks first ever homecoming week in program history Play Video

  October 25, 2025 12:39 PM

  It's homecoming week for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and it's also the first homecoming football game in program history. KRGV Sports Reporter Daniella Hernandez spoke with UTRGV Head Football Coach Travis Bush about the historic game against Incarnate Word. Bush went on to discuss last... more »

• Funeral services announced for South Texas ISD student killed in Donna crash Play Video

  October 25, 2025 11:35 AM

  The South Texas Independent School District Science Academy has announced funeral services for the student killed in a crash in Donna. The student was identified as Colin Feltis. He died in a two-vehicle crash on the expressway between Hutto Road and Main Street on October 21. Feltis and two... more »

• Edinburg's Ebony Hills Golf Course getting new workforce resource center Play Video

  October 23, 2025 7:11 PM

  Changes are coming to Edinburg's Ebony Hills Golf Course. A new workforce resource center will be built on the property to provide job training, business support and office space. It's a collaborative effort between the city and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The project is being partly... more »

• Edinburg intersection reopens following hit-and-run, driver expected to be charged Play Video

  October 14, 2025 10:34 AM

  An intersection in Edinburg has reopened following a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning. The intersection of McColl Road and Rogers Road is now open to traffic after a dump truck struck a traffic light, according to a news release. The news release said a dump truck struck a traffic... more »

• Edinburg breaks ground on $22 million plaza Play Video

  October 12, 2025 1:44 PM

  A new plaza broke ground in the city of Edinburg. Edinburg city leaders broke ground on Friday on the $22.6 million Plaza Guerlain, a nearly 30,000-square feet facility. The mixed-use development will feature retail, dining, multifamily housing, and electric vehicle infrastructure near UTRGV’s Vackar Stadium, according to a... more »

• Thousands of pounds of food distributed in Edinburg Play Video

  October 10, 2025 10:06 PM

  Bag by bag, car by car, volunteers packed goods and delivered groceries to families in need in Edinburg. As the government shutdown stretches into its second week, over 1,000 people showed up to a Friday food distribution drive hosted by Driscoll Health Plan, UTRGV and the Food Bank of... more »

• Edinburg city officials break ground on $6.2 million downtown parking garage Play Video

  October 10, 2025 8:19 PM

  Edinburg city officials broke ground on Friday on a three-story parking garage they said will ease parking congestion in the city’s downtown area. The parking garage will be located on the corner of McIntyre Street and Closner Boulevard near the new Hidalgo County Courthouse. A third of the $6.2... more »

• 'I still can't believe what happened:' Edinburg family loses home in fire Play Video

  October 8, 2025 8:19 PM

  A fire destroyed two mobile homes in Edinburg early Wednesday morning, leaving a total of five people without a home. The fire happened at the 1400 block of Closner Boulevard at around 8 a.m., according to Edinburg Fire Chief Omar Garza. A family of four lived in one... more »

• Metal detectors installed at 4 Edinburg CISD high schools Play Video

  October 3, 2025 11:42 AM

  Big changes are happening at the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. Four of their high schools now have metal detectors. Students who attend Edinburg High School, Economedes High School or Robert Vela High School now have new security checks. The district says they were added to keep students... more »

• Edinburg suspect arraigned in connection with burglary investigation Play Video

  October 3, 2025 11:09 AM

  The Edinburg Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a burglary investigation. Edinburg police were contacted by a halfway house that identified the suspect as 48-year-old Gerardo Lopez Jr, according to a news release. Lopez was arraigned on Friday and charged with two counts of... more »

• Texas Rep. Bobby Guerra not seeking reelection Play Video

  October 2, 2025 11:24 AM

  After 13 years in the Texas Legislature, House District 41 Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra announced he will not seek reelection in the November 2026 election. Guerra made the announcement Thursday morning. “I’m the son of a teacher, and a former county judge, and I couldn’t be more proud... more »

• Edinburg police: No charges expected to be filed in connection with deadly motorcycle crash Play Video

  October 2, 2025 10:47 AM

  The Edinburg Police Department does not anticipate that charges will be filed in connection with a Tuesday crash that killed a motorcyclist, according to a city spokesperson. The crash happened Tuesday at around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Trenton and McColl roads and involved a motorcycle and a... more »

• Motorcyclist dies following Edinburg crash, investigation underway Play Video

  October 1, 2025 11:10 AM

  A 35-year-old McAllen motorcyclist died following a Tuesday morning crash in Edinburg, a spokesperson with the city of Edinburg confirmed to Channel 5 News. Adrian Mario Garza was identified on Wednesday morning as the motorcyclist who was hospitalized following the crash that also involved a black Chevrolet Malibu. Garza... more »

• Construction yet to begin on $6.2 million parking garage for Hidalgo County Courthouse Play Video

  September 30, 2025 11:19 PM

  In May 2025, Edinburg city officials said construction on a $6.2 million, three-story parking garage for the new Hidalgo County Courthouse would begin in September. As of Tuesday, Sept. 30, construction on the parking garage — which will be in the city’s downtown area on the corner of Closner... more »

• Motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries following crash in Edinburg Play Video

  September 30, 2025 8:54 AM

  A motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash in Edinburg. The crash occurred at around 7:06 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Trenton and McColl roads, according to a news release. The motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Trenton Road and a black Chevrolet Malibu was traveling... more »