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• Pioneer Baseball Player Helps Run Family Business Play Video

  April 3, 2021 6:37 PM

  MCALLEN - Pioneer's Fernando Morales plays baseball during the day, and cooks at night. The junior has a weekend job, but he doesn't just work for anyone, he helps run his family's taco truck. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Edinburg Community Gives Back Play Video

  January 3, 2021 11:35 PM

  EDINBURG - When one Edinburg family was given some unexpected news, it didn't take long for the community to rally behind them. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/f6djfb-sebastian-garcia?utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_nacp+share-sheet&rcid=1fa08f6d5885440d8795cf29cf1e680a more »

• DSHS official warns Valley residents of coronavirus trend involving families Play Video

  June 8, 2020 7:37 PM

  State health officials are warning of a new trend in coronavirus cases. Discussing the latest cases in the Rio Grande Valley and other COVID-19-related topics, Dr. Emily Prot, regional director with Texas Department of State Health Services, stressed the importance of different data gathered by the state. As... more »

• Baby born premature goes home after 80 days in NICU in McAllen Play Video

  May 19, 2020 7:37 PM

  First-time parents Alana and Jon Patten got to take home baby Gloria Mariselda home for the first time after her 80-day battle at the NICU at the McAllen Medical Center. Baby Gloria was born premature, weighing 2 pounds at just 26 weeks old. The Pattens could only see... more »

• Adoptions taking place online for Valley foster children Play Video

  May 14, 2020 7:42 PM

  A 2-year-old foster child now has a new forever home in Hidalgo County. His parents were persistent despite the coronavirus crisis. The Sanchez's home walls were draped with a "best day ever" banner, mirroring the joy of new parents Marcos and Veronica Sanchez. Smiling more than with just their... more »

• Calls for information by families of Harlingen nursing home residents left unanswered Play Video

  April 14, 2020 9:46 PM

  HARLINGEN – Concerns grow over an outbreak at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Pedro Leal Gonzalez, 92, is one of 47 residents infected with coronavirus at Veranda Nursing Home. His family is desperate. They've tried to get any news from the facility, good or bad. "We've called... more »

• Valley families find a different way to celebrate Easter Play Video

  April 13, 2020 9:39 PM

  Easter is typically a time where families across the Rio Grande Valley go to church and then get together with extended family. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, families had to find another way to celebrate. "We can't go anywhere or go visit family or anything so it's difficult,... more »

• Edinburg woman seeks answers decades after her father's unsolved death Play Video

  March 5, 2020 9:45 PM

  EDINBURG - More than 30 years after her father's death, an Edinburg woman is determined to see that her dad's case is not forgotten. Lina Garza wants justice and answers for her dad's murder. Garza remembers seeing her dad, Arnaldo Garza who was 45 at the time, as... more »

• Mission family desperately searching for dog lost under veterinary care Play Video

  February 4, 2020 6:07 PM

  MISSION – A Rio Grande Valley family is desperately trying to find their lost dog. They took it to the veterinarian and he somehow ran off. On Thursday, the Sifontes family took their Chihuahua terrier, Papi, to Mission Veterinary Hospital. What they didn’t expect was they would leave... more »

• Family reflects on life of San Juan woman killed in weekend crash Play Video

  February 3, 2020 5:50 PM

  SAN JUAN – An Hidalgo County family is mourning the loss of a loved one after a fatal crash over the weekend . Mary Vargas says her family feels broken. Her cousin 34-year-old Marlena Cantu’s sudden passing has left a hole in their family forever. Unfortunately, it’s not the... more »

• Progreso school to hold 5K run to raise funds to help family in mourning Play Video

  January 31, 2020 6:24 PM

  PROGRESO – A Rio Grande Valley school came together to honor a sixth grade student who recently passed away. Victor Morales was just 11 years old when he lost his three-year battle with bone cancer a week ago. Now, his school is raising funds to help his family pay... more »

• Celebrating the New Year with Valley Family Traditions Play Video

  December 31, 2019 8:42 PM

  HARLINGEN – Fireworks are a big tradition on New Year's Eve across the country, but it's not the only way people ring in the New Year. Rebecca Hughes owns the Hummingbird Valley Boutique in Harlingen. She says every year her mom was the one taking the lead in... more »

• Raymondville Pet Owner Fighting to Get Dog That was Adopted by Another Family Back Play Video

  December 13, 2019 6:32 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A dog owner is fighting to get his furry friend back home. He claims the city's animal control put his dog up for adoption before giving him a chance to claim him. The Perez family rescued their dog Snowflake from the June floods. "You know if... more »

• Photographer's Perspective: Thanksgiving Traditions Play Video

  December 1, 2019 11:24 PM

  WESLACO - The news never takes a holiday off. That means our Channel 5 News staff doesn't either. Sometimes working on a holiday means an inside look into someone else's family traditions. Photojournalist Elette Garza shows us in this week's Photographer's Perspective. For the full story,... more »

• Valley Family Struggles to Keep Warm during Cold Temperatures Play Video

  November 12, 2019 6:39 PM

  INDIAN HILLS – It's not that easy for some Rio Grande Valley residents to stay warm this fall. Elsa Trevino lives in an Indian Hills colonia . Weather in the 30's means Trevino relies on a small heater to keep her family of 12 warm. Trevino cooks... more »

• Mexico Farm Town Prepares Funerals after 9 Americans Slain

  November 7, 2019 8:54 AM

  By PETER ORSI and MARIA VERZA Associated Press LA MORA, Mexico (AP) — Under a strong security presence, this remote farming community prepared to hold the first funerals Thursday for some of the nine American women and children killed by drug cartel gunmen. Dozens of high-riding... more »

• Family of Laguna Heights Murder Victim Determined to Seek Justice Play Video

  October 17, 2019 7:44 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Two people are now charged in a murder in the bayside community of Laguna Heights. The family of the victim, 29-year-old Miguel Angel Aguilera, says he didn’t deserve this. Aguilera’s mother, Margarita Orduña, says he was a great son and father. Orduña says it’s... more »

• Venezuelan Missing Man Found, Family Claiming His Body Play Video

  September 25, 2019 5:53 PM

  LOS EBANOS – A family grieves after a Venezuelan man missing for nearly two months was found dead. His remains were identified this week through a database. Now his family wants his body. Ronald Aldiar Lambert left his native land seeking the American dream. For two... more »

• Weslaco Family Wants Company to Finish Pool Construction Play Video

  September 23, 2019 5:07 PM

  WESLACO – Once a Weslaco family gave their final payment for a new pool, the construction stopped and the work was left undone. “They need to finish installing the lights on the pool, the pump, and their electrical and whatever other pumping that needs to be done. As you... more »

• FEMA Denies Valley Family Assistance While State Inspector Claims Home Unlivable Play Video

  August 20, 2019 5:38 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Raymondville family has one more chance to receive FEMA assistance. According to them, FEMA has claimed twice their home is in livable conditions. June floodwaters forced Mary Rodriguez’s parents out of their home with nowhere to go, so she took them in. It was... more »

• Overgrown Grass at San Juan Cemetery Causing Concern Play Video

  August 12, 2019 6:19 PM

  SAN JUAN – Overgrown grass at a cemetery upsets some residents. Israel Guevara says his brother and uncle are buried at the San Juan Cemetery. "This Saturday me and my mom went out to fix up my brother's grave. The grave site, and it's looking terrible out there.... more »

• Valley Family Begins Preparing for Flood Damage Prevention Play Video

  August 1, 2019 6:18 PM

  WESLACO - FEMA wants people to know that preparing for the next storm is an important part of recovering from the last one. One family spoke with CHANNEL FIVE NEWS about the work being done at their home. Mindy Garza started repairs to her home this week.... more »

• Valley Family Seeks Help After Damaged Home Declared Livable Play Video

  July 29, 2019 5:38 PM

  WESLACO - Families needing help after last month's flooding can apply at three different FEMA centers in the Rio Grande Valley. However, not everyone qualifies. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to one family that says FEMA turned them down. They say their home is falling apart; mold is... more »

• Mission Police Officer Helps Family on International Bridge Play Video

  July 15, 2019 5:39 PM

  MISSION – A Mission police officer was dispatched to help a baby in an international bridge. Ashley Castillo and her husband took their 8-month old daughter to meet other family members in Reynosa. All went well until, it came time to return to the U.S. After about... more »

• Border Wall Surveyors in Cameron Co. to Start in the Next Few Months Play Video

  July 10, 2019 6:16 PM

  UPDATE (7/16): Customs and Border Protection tells us they will be looking for right of entry surveys for six months anywhere where the wall is planned to go. They hope to be done surveying in Cameron County in the next few months. Once given access to the... more »

• Alamo Family Escapes to Safe Haven from Storm, Returns to Demolished Home Play Video

  June 26, 2019 6:47 PM

  ALAMO – A 22-year-old woman lost her mother’s home to the storm’s wrath. Lesly Hernandez lived in a mobile in Alamo with her mom for 12 years. Her mother passed away last year. Monday’s strong winds and heavy rainfall sent the back door flying and the ceiling to... more »

• Mother Seeks Help on Home following Death of Son Play Video

  June 3, 2019 6:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Life is overwhelming for a young Brownsville mother. Health concerns burden her family. She lost one son six months ago; another suffers from the same condition – a congenital heart defect. Flor Cervantes’ house started coming apart during the June floods. With her husband... more »

• Family of Migrant Boy Who Drowned Speak Out Play Video

  May 10, 2019 11:30 PM

  WESLACO – A family of a migrant boy who drowned is speaking out. The family came from Honduras to live a new life in the U.S. – all that stood in their way was a dangerous river. The seven-year-old boy and his 10-month-old cousin died in the Rio... more »

• Childcare Payment Assistance Available through Workforce Solutions Play Video

  May 7, 2019 3:58 PM

  ALTON – A mother in Alton is concerned about balancing work and taking care of her family. The single mother of three is a preschool caregiver and needs help providing for her family. A few years back, Yesenia Bustamante was approved by a Workforce Solutions program, which she... more »

• Survivor of Rio Grande Reflects following Fatal Accident Play Video

  May 3, 2019 9:56 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – Three migrants who fell into the Rio Grande are still missing. A 10-month-old baby, who was part of the group, was found dead. Thousands of migrants cross this river on a daily basis. A Sullivan City man went through a similar situation at just... more »

• Los Fresnos Family Attacked by Swarm of Bees Play Video

  April 26, 2019 4:45 PM

  LOS FRESNOS – The Brownsville Fire Department is warning residents about bee safety after a family was attacked. A Los Fresnos family is now afraid to stay in their home after a swarm of bees got inside. “We were having breakfast. My son ran inside and all the... more »

• Gov't to Decide on Case Involving Separated Child within 15 Days Play Video

  April 10, 2019 8:40 PM

  WESLACO - The federal court has made a decision on an immigrant child who was separated from his parents for nearly a year. The boy was separated from his father 11 months ago during the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy. The father was deported but opted to... more »

• Nearly 1,000 People Attend Funeral of Unaccompanied Navy Veteran Play Video

  March 12, 2019 5:27 PM

  MISSION – A local Navy sailor was laid to rest without any immediate family. Veteran Ralph Fowler is considered unaccompanied though he had nearly 1,000 people by his side Tuesday. Military brothers and sisters gave their final salute; the family who took care of Fowler was in attendance... more »

• Judge Grants Request for Trial for Family of Firefighter Play Video

  March 11, 2019 6:23 PM

  EDINBURG – The trial will move forward for the family of a McAllen firefighter who died from cancer. The city of McAllen filed a lawsuit in order to keep the widow of the firefighter from receiving benefits in 2016. Cristela Torres and her family began receiving benefits after... more »

• Transmigrante Speaks Out on Dangers of Crossing Border Play Video

  March 8, 2019 4:59 PM

  WESLACO – A transmigrante is speaking out about the dangers he faced when crossing the border. He says he's afraid to show his face and give his real name, after a shooting in Mexico Thursday that claimed the life of the woman he received his transmigrante documents from. ... more »

• Construction Plans of Border Wall at Historical Local Cemetery Postponed Play Video

  March 6, 2019 6:06 PM

  PHARR – Plans for a proposed border wall imposing on a Rio Grande Valley burial site are postponed. Some descendants of people buried at the Eli Jackson Chapel and Cemetery spoke with Border Patrol agents Wednesday to learn more about the site’s future. Paul Villareal, one of the... more »

• Border Patrol Reports Increase in Number of Family Apprehensions Play Video

  February 28, 2019 5:03 PM

  HIDALGO – Border Patrol agents say apprehension numbers show more families crossing the border illegally. Border Patrol Supervisory Agent Dustin Araujo explains thousands of people are coming through Hidalgo and Starr Counties. In 2014, Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 52,000 people; the numbers for 2018 show a... more »

• McAllen Suing to Stop Death Benefits to Firefighter's Descendants Play Video

  February 19, 2019 8:54 PM

  MCALLEN – A widow is fighting to keep her husband's death benefits. She says he previously worked as a firefighter and died of cancer in 2012. The benefits were awarded to her, but she says the City of McAllen wants to stop them. Robert Torres served as... more »

• Some Businesses in Haiti Open after Deadly Protests Play Video

  February 18, 2019 6:37 PM

  WESLACO – The people of Haiti are reportedly taking a break fighting their own government. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with a founder of a non-profit organization in Haiti. Nick Stoleberg and his family have lived in Haiti for almost 9 years. Stoleberg is the founder of New... more »

• Knapp Medical Center Searching for Family of Patient Play Video

  February 3, 2019 2:26 PM

  WESLACO- Officials with Knapp Medical Center are asking for the public's help in finding a patient's family. 75-year-old Jorge Martinez is believed to have a son in Donna, two daughters in New York City and other family members in Puerto Rico. Martinez lived in Mercedes prior to his... more »

• Family Impacted by Potential Border Wall for Second Time Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:26 PM

  WESLACO – With the possibility of a border wall, a Rio Grande Valley family is reflecting back to a similar situation. Nearly 10 years ago, a border wall was built through their parents’ property. “All we had left is two acres of land and we would have had... more »

• Local Landowners Seeking Written Agreement Before Border Wall Construction Play Video

  January 29, 2019 5:43 PM

  WESLACO – Local landowners say they want to take a proactive approach before the construction of the border fence. The landowners say they want a written agreement in case their land is next for a border fence in their farm lands. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with the Vega... more »

• Family Receives Dream Home through Local Program Play Video

  January 25, 2019 7:18 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley family just received a new home through a local program. The Community Development Cooperation of Brownsville, along with the Texas Bootstrap program, helped them to get into a new house. The program requires the residents to help to build the home. ... more »

• Family Speaks Out about New Year's Eve Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 4, 2019 5:34 PM

  UPDATE (1/14): A man is facing charges in a fatal crash that took place in Houston and claimed the life of a McAllen woman on New Year's Eve. Christopher Lopez, 48, faces three felony charged in connection with the death of Sylvia Zavala. Police say Lopez was... more »

• State Agency is Offering Open Enrollment for Childcare Play Video

  January 3, 2019 7:07 PM

  WESLACO – The cost of childcare can keep some parents from heading back to work. Workforce Solutions wants to help. For the first time in more than 10 years, they're offering open enrollment for their childcare services. They want to help parents balance their family, children, work... more »

• Harlingen Woman Shares Traditional Baked Good Recipe with Family, Friends Play Video

  December 24, 2018 9:23 PM

  HARLINGEN – Every Christmas season one Harlingen woman spends countless hours in the kitchen with her grandchildren. She teaches them how to perfect a decades-old family recipe for pan de polvo. “It started with my mother back, back in the 40s I guess. She was the one that... more »

• Valley Man with Dual Citizenship has Passport Revoked Play Video

  February 1, 2018 9:25 PM

  MCALLEN – A U.S. citizen with a revoked passport was placed into a detention facility. He's out now, but the government is still questioning his status. The situation involves a man from McAllen. He has a Texas birth certificate; he has another from Mexico. His attorney tells CHANNEL 5... more »

• Alton Family Displaced after House Fire Play Video

  July 19, 2017 12:29 PM

  ALTON – An investigation into a fire that sent a mother and her child to the hospital is underway in Alton. The blaze broke out just before 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told it started inside an old fireworks stand that was turned into a shed. The... more »

• Edinburg Family Upset after Father’s Headstone Moved

  April 27, 2017 6:42 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg family is upset after they claimed a cemetery moved their father’s headstone without notifying them. Marie Ramirez said the tombstone was temporarily moved at Hillcrest Memorial Park while the cemetery prepared for a new burial service. Ramirez said she makes it a point to visit her... more »

• Family Finds Texas Bull Snake Inside Home Play Video

  April 20, 2017 5:49 PM

  WESLACO – A Hidalgo County family discovered a 4-foot long snake hiding under the couch in their home while they were celebrating Easter. Cortney Rico said she was cleaning up inside the house when she discovered the snake. She said she found it coiled up behind their recliner. “I panicked.... more »

• Valley Family Donates Gifts in Memory of Loved One Play Video

  December 23, 2016 6:19 PM

  WESLACO – One Rio Grande Valley family is going to spend the holidays together and do something special in remembrance of a loved one who recently passed away. Romeo Cervantes-Figueroa died back in March after driving his truck into a canal. This weekend will be the first Christmas his family... more »