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  • Judge Concerned Over Impact of New Border Wall in Starr County Play Video

    January 14, 2020 10:04 PM

    NEAR FRONTON – A new portion of the border wall was quietly built in the Rio Grande Valley in the rural area of Fronton and Roma. There were no lawsuits and no headlines on the progress in the area. The construction took place in a federally protected wildlife property.... more »
  • Border Agents Return to Work after Being Shot at in Starr Co. Play Video

    August 23, 2019 5:27 PM

    FRONTON – The Border Patrol agents who were shot at by people from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande are back at work. Border Patrol gave CHANNEL 5 NEWS access to see the damage of the boat used during the incident. Two agents were on the boat... more »
  • Starr Co. Businessman Wants Gov’t to Incorporate His Own Wall for Border Play Video

    May 30, 2019 6:27 PM

    NEAR FRONTON – Along the Rio Grande, the government has been wanting to build a wall for several years. A man who owns property has started constructing what he calls a “levee wall”. He wants the government to understand and work with the plan he already has. ... more »
  • Starr Co. Solar Project Placed On Hold Play Video

    May 14, 2019 4:35 PM

    FRONTON – A solar project in Fronton is now on hold. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported the project was to bring jobs and provide Fronton with an economic boost. The Starr County Judge tells us contractors were stopped just as they were getting started. Watch the news clip... more »
  • Migrant Apprehensions at Border Could Pass 900,000 Play Video

    May 10, 2019 6:15 PM

    FRONTON – Migrant apprehensions could pass 900,000 for the entire border this fiscal year, according to federal law enforcement. “I have more people in my custody than I have Border Patrol agents along the Southwest border,” says Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas has been covering... more »
  • Over 900 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Abandoned Vehicle in Fronton

    April 8, 2019 3:52 PM

    FRONTON – Border Patrol agents out of Rio Grande City found an abandoned vehicle filled with marijuana near the river in Fronton over the weekend. Sixteen bundles weighing a total of 928 pounds were found inside of a 2003 black GMC Yukon off of Riojas Lane. Two males... more »
  • Residents Hopeful Solar Project Will Boost Fronton Economy Play Video

    February 23, 2019 5:01 PM

    FRONTON- A Starr County resident is hopeful to see a boost in her local economy. Maria Elena de Tamez tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS there's next to no money in Fronton right now. Starr County Judge, Eloy Vera says a future solar energy project could change all of that.... more »
  • Body Found in Fronton Identified, Deputies Continue Searching for Suspect Play Video

    February 5, 2019 12:58 PM

    FRONTON – The body found over the weekend in Fronton has been identified. The man was identified as 45-year-old Mexican national Bernardo Rivera Medina. Starr County Sheriff’s deputies found the body with what appeared to be road rash and a white pickup truck was seen leaving the scene.... more »
  • Starr County Sheriff's Deputies Investigating Homicide Play Video

    February 3, 2019 2:23 PM

    FRONTON- The Starr County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a body was found Saturday night. Investigators say they found a male with what appeared to be road rash on his body. A white pick-up truck was allegedly seen leaving the area. The male was found... more »
  • Clima Severo Deja a Cientos en RGV sin energía eléctrica Play Video

    May 22, 2017 8:49 AM

    CONDADO STARR -- Cientos de personas se quedaron sin electricidad durante la tormenta de ayer en la noche. En Fronton, al menos un hogar en la calle Guerra sufrió daños mayores. Parte del techo fue arrancado alrededor de las 8 p.m. El domingo. La reja fue derrumbada. El propietario conto... more »
  • Storms Leaves Thousands in RGV Without Power Play Video

    May 22, 2017 7:26 AM

    STARR COUNTY – Thousands of people don’t have electricity after last night’s storms. Related Link: AEP Texas Outage Map In Fronton, at least one home on Guerra Street suffered major damage. Part of the roof was blown off around 8 p.m. Sunday. A fence was also knocked down. The homeowners... more »
  • Autoridades del Condado Starr Buscan Asistencia en Investigación Play Video

    April 17, 2017 7:13 PM

    FRONTON – Los Investigadores de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Starr dijeron que necesitan apoyo en la investigación de un tiroteo mortal cerca de Fronton. El mes pesado, un joven de 17 años murió y otros dos hombres fueron heridos cuando estaban pescando a orillas del río. Las víctimas... more »
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