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• Texas Rangers investigating after undocumented migrant found in critical condition in Escobares Play Video

  December 13, 2025 1:18 PM

  **This story has been updated throughout** An undocumented migrant has been hospitalized after being found in critical condition on North San Julian Road in Escobares. The Texas Rangers have taken the lead in investigating the incident, according to Escobares Police Department spokesperson Jesse Alvarez. The migrant was found... more »

• Former Escobares city councilwoman arrested in connection with bribery investigation Play Video

  October 29, 2025 12:10 PM

  Former Escobares City Councilwoman Marie B. Peña was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery and official oppression, according to an arrest report obtained by Channel 5 News. A criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News says Peña's arrest stems from an investigation involving Alejandro Ivan Hinojosa, who at the... more »

• Sospechoso de un tiroteo en Rio Grande City confiesa haber disparado Play Video

  June 27, 2025 5:08 PM

  El sospechoso arrestado en relación con un tiroteo en un acto de furia al volante en Rio Grande City confesó haber disparado el arma, según una denuncia penal. Según la denuncia, Edgar Peña, de 31 años, confesó haber disparado una pistola Taurus de 9 mm el 24 de junio,... more »

• Man confesses to firing weapon during road rage incident in Rio Grande City, complaint says Play Video

  June 27, 2025 2:34 PM

  The suspect arrested in connection with a road rage shooting in Rio Grande City confessed to firing the weapon, according to a criminal complaint. According to the complaint, 31-year-old Edgar Peña confessed to firing a Taurus 9 mm handgun on June 24 that resulted in a woman being shot... more »

• CBP to Finalize Proposed Border Wall Route in Starr Co. Play Video

  July 11, 2019 6:14 PM

  ESCOBARES – About 52 miles of border wall is proposed for Starr County; where it will finally go up is a big question. The proposal with adjustments to try and limit negative impact was sent last week. Customs and Border Protection is asking county officials to meet their... more »

• 52 Starr Co. Descendants to Fight US Gov’t over Eminent Domain Claim Play Video

  May 29, 2019 5:53 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – The first type of fencing or border barrier may show up in Starr County as early as August. On Tuesday, CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported a contract for three miles of new steel bollard wall barrier was awarded. Customs and Border Protection officials say the... more »

• Man Accused of Burglarizing Starr Co. Justice of the Peace Office Arrested Play Video

  May 22, 2019 7:01 PM

  RIO GRAND CITY – Special crimes investigators say a man robbed a justice of the peace officer earlier this month. Authorities say Tomas Perez stole money bag with cash, checks and money orders. The Escobares Police Department found Perez over the weekend hiding in an abandoned house on... more »

• Burglary Suspect Captured by Escobares Police Play Video

  May 18, 2019 5:01 PM

  ESCOBARES- A Starr County burglary suspect was taken into custody Saturday afternoon. Authorities tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS he was wanted for breaking into a building and stealing cash, checks and money orders. The Starr County Special Crimes Unit executed a search warrant on Bazan Street in Escobares, related... more »

• Valley Farmer Reminisces National Guard Past Presence on Rio Grande Play Video

  April 5, 2018 7:14 PM

  ESCOBARES – Some of the farmers in South Texas have land along the Rio Grande. A Rio Grande Valley farmer has a personal vendetta against the illegal activity coming from Mexico. “I have four children; I’ve lost two of them to drugs,” said Ruperto Escobar. Escobar hopes the additional troops... more »