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• Edinburg Police Department invites community to National Night Out Play Video

  July 15, 2025 3:42 PM

  The Edinburg Police Department is gearing up for their National Night Out. The event will have a free carnival, live music, food, a car show and a special appearance by Bobby Pulido. Officer Arielle Benedict speaks with Channel 5 News Sarah Cervera with more details about the event,... more »

• HOV: Winter Texan volunteers at Food Bank RGV Play Video

  May 6, 2020 9:29 PM

  PHARR — A demand for services is at an all time high at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. As many struggle to put food on the table, visitors from out-of-state are lending a helping hand. Melinda and Al Kimmel are proud of being from Oklahoma, but... more »

• Packet/meal pickup strategy to improve, Brownsville ISD superintendent says Play Video

  March 26, 2020 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In Cameron County, school staff hand out lesson packets along with meals. Brownsville Independent School District parents spent up to two hours waiting in line this week for their children's homework packets. At Hanna High School, the lines wrapped in both directions on Price Road spanning almost... more »

• Valley Health Officials Cracking Down on Street Vendors Illegally Selling Homemade Food Play Video

  December 3, 2019 6:28 PM

  HARLINGEN – Officials are sending out a warning the public about homemade products bought off the street could put your health at risk. Buying homemade products is not only a health risk, but it’s also illegal under the Cottage Food Law. It’s been in place since 2013 and it... more »

• Sharing Basket: Fight Against Hunger for Valley Children Living in Poverty Play Video

  November 25, 2019 5:03 PM

  SAN JUAN – The room is quiet Monday, but that won’t be the case Tuesday at the San Juan Basilica Auditorium. The middle of the room will transform with a huge pile of canned goods, which will be used for the Catholic Charities Sharing Basket. Organization case workers... more »

• 4-Foot Alligator Removed Off Padre Blvd in South Padre Island Play Video

  October 28, 2019 6:20 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – An alligator was taken off the streets in South Padre Island. The Birding Nature and Alligator Sanctuary says they received a call Sunday about a nuisance gator right off Padre Boulevard. Officials managed to remove the four-foot animal. Sanctuary workers remind people to... more »

• Second Graders Collect Food for Rescue Animals in Cameron Co. Play Video

  September 16, 2019 6:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Students at a Brownsville school worked together to help animals rescued in Cameron County. Students at Episcopal Day School heard about the dogs discovered in a warehouse last Monday. Their teachers, Ruby Abete and Jackie Armstrong, say their second graders rallied the entire school. "They're... more »

• Pet Owners Beware of Diabetes Symptoms Play Video

  April 5, 2019 4:13 PM

  WESLACO – Our Heart of the Valley initiative has focused on how diabetes impacts people, but what many people may not know is this can also affect pets. Rio Grande Valley veterinarian John Montalbano says older pets are more likely to develop diabetes. He says it’s more common... more »

• HOV: How Changes in Diet Could Impact Health Play Video

  March 27, 2019 4:04 PM

  ESCOBARES – Making simple changes in your diet can bring huge health benefits, especially to those who are diabetic. KRGV’s Yuridia Gonzalez made a visit to a Rio Grande Valley home to learn about some of the cooking habits and the ingredients that go into each homemade meal. ... more »

• HOV: McAllen Eye Doctor Explains Impact of Diet on Diabetes Play Video

  March 26, 2019 1:47 PM

  MCALLEN – A McAllen eye doctor wants to warn people about the connection between their diet and diabetes. He says some of these “junk foods” can lead to this disease. “The problem with junk food is it’s ubiquitous. It’s everywhere. It’s very tasty. It’s cheap and the people... more »

• Salvation Army Justifies Aid Amidst Criticism Play Video

  March 22, 2019 5:24 PM

  MCALLEN - Some residents are coming together to help the organizations helping immigrants who crossed the border illegally. Ed Remple says the church he attends donated funds to the Salvation Army in McAllen. For the first time, the Salvation Army is housing 100 immigrants a night at the... more »

• Neighbors Close to Center Housing Immigrants Concerned for Their Safety Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:31 PM

  WESLACO - Some neighbors close to one of the churches housing immigrants say they are concerned for their safety. Evelyn Langford, 90, lives close to the Church of the Nazarene, one of the centers helping to meet the high demand of migrants seeking shelter. Langford says she is... more »

• Salvation Army to Help Migrant Families Released from Gov't Custody Play Video

  March 20, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN - The Salvation Army says they’re opening their facilities to unprecedented amount of immigrants released from government custody. Captain Steven Correira, from the Salvation Army, says they accepted a request Tuesday to help from the Catholic Charities respite center in McAllen. Government buses continue to drop off... more »

• Local Restaurant Celebrates Nearly 70 Years of Serving Italian Cuisines Play Video

  February 12, 2019 10:49 AM

  WESLACO – They started their restaurant with only three tables on their front porch. Sixty-eight years and three generations later, the family came together to celebrate their legacy. Milano’s Restaurant is credited to have introduced pizza to the Rio Grande Valley. “Both of my grandparents and my... more »

• Federal Workers Still Seeking Help from Food Pantries Play Video

  February 6, 2019 5:07 PM

  SAN BENITO – Some federal employees are continuing to seek assistance from local food pantries. Staffers reported an increase in demand last month during the shutdown. The government has since re-opened, but some federal employees are still experiencing financial difficulties. The President of the San Benito Food... more »

• Dozens Hospitalized After Dining at a Brownsville Restaurant

  January 31, 2019 6:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley restaurant lead to the hospitalization of dozens of residents. KRGV’s Rudy Mireles spoke with Ivan Sanchez, a local resident affected by tainted beef at El Rey de Taco Wednesday night. “I’ve never seen so many people screaming, so many people vomiting,” says... more »

• Local Resident under SNAP Food Program Affected by Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 25, 2019 5:20 PM

  PHARR – Families under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefit program are being affected by the government shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with a Rio Grande Valley resident affected financially by the government shutdown. Fabiola Alvarez says she benefits from the SNAP food program. Alvarez was... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Increasing Demand at Local Food Pantry Play Video

  January 23, 2019 4:53 PM

  SAN BENITO – The government shutdown is generating more traffic at the San Benito Food Pantry. With each passing day of the government shutdown, the pantry expects more people to feed. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with a federal employee who is working without pay. He says... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Impacts Local Food Pantry Supplies Play Video

  January 18, 2019 6:05 PM

  SAN BENITO – The partial government shutdown is attracting more people in need at the San Benito Food Pantry. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with the president of the organization, Forest Walker. He assures people in need that there is still food available, but donations are still needed.... more »

• RGV Colleges Promoting Food Pantry Programs to Students Play Video

  January 16, 2019 4:28 PM

  WESLACO – Rio Grande Valley colleges are promoting access to affordable, nutritious food for students. South Texas College student Amberly Sanchez says college is a balance between managing finances, while also trying to be successful in classes. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel spoke with the director of student activities and... more »

• Local Business Offering Free Meals to Federal Employees Impacted by Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 9, 2019 10:24 PM

  HARLINGEN – A local business is offering free meals to federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. Co-owner of Stefano’s Brooklyn Pizza, Allen Eddik, says they are offering active federal employees one free meal per day. “I think that's a very nice gesture of them to do that,... more »

• TSA Expecting High Number of Travelers This Holiday Season Play Video

  December 20, 2018 2:59 PM

  WESLACO – The Transportation Security Administration says they expect a record number of people flying this holiday season. TSA is expecting 41 million passengers to travel through security checkpoints nationwide within the next couple of weeks. People carrying gifts are advised to hold off on the gift-wrapping since... more »

• Food, Cleaning Kits to be Distributed in Penitas

  July 12, 2018 10:24 PM

  PENITAS – The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, along with Precinct 3 staff, will be distributing food and cleaning kits to flood victims on Friday. It will take place at Proyecto Desarrollo Humano, located at 17617 Sabal Palm Drive in Penitas. Staff will distribute the items from 4:00... more »