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  • Man sentenced for falsifying weapon sales form in McAllen Play Video

    February 7, 2020 9:15 PM

    MCALLEN – According to the feds, lying to obtain guns is a growing problem in the Rio Grande Valley, but it’s worse in two counties in particular. Straw purchasing is when you lie and buy a gun for someone else . Twenty people in the Valley were arrested this... more »
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Guns, lies and fear in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

    February 6, 2020 10:28 PM

    HARLINGEN – Federal agents say they’re seeing a spike in straw purchases in the Rio Grande Valley. An AK-47 is a very common weapon people will break the law to attempt to buy. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along... more »
  • Game Warden Advises Safety Measures When Gifting Firearms Play Video

    December 24, 2019 6:40 PM

    WESLACO – Texas Game Wardens say this is the time of year they see more illegal hunting in the Rio Grande Valley region. They’re also stressing firearm safety ahead of the holiday. It’s not uncommon in Texas to receive a gun as a Christmas gift, but with that gift... more »
  • CBP Officers to Receive New Sidearms at Ports of Entry Play Video

    December 11, 2019 6:38 PM

    WESLACO – Customs and Border Protection personnel will get new guns. Besides new sidearms, CBP officers at ports of entry will also have shotguns and rifles available. Most are armed with a handgun. "You can never have too much. You rather have more and have it accessible,... more »
  • Texas Governor Issues 8 Executive Orders Aimed to Prevent Mass Shootings Play Video

    September 5, 2019 4:29 PM

    WESLACO – Governor Greg Abbott issued multiple executive orders in response to recent mass shootings in the state. The governor issued eight orders Thursday focusing to better help identify and prevent potential threats. On many of the orders, the Department of Public Safety will have 30 days to... more »
  • New State Law Allowing Guns on School Grounds Worries Valley Parents Play Video

    September 3, 2019 6:16 PM

    WESLACO – Amid two Texas mass shootings investigations, a new state law prohibits school districts from regulating those who take guns to school. The new law applies to public schools or open-enrollment charter schools in Texas. An attorney representing around 20 Rio Grande Valley school districts says now... more »
  • A Closer Look: Texas Gun Laws Play Video

    August 7, 2019 11:43 PM

    WESLACO - The string of recent mass shootings reignites the gun debate. The law for gun sales in the state of Texas is set by the federal government. Texas doesn't put any additional laws or restrictions on gun sales. Generally speaking, as long as you're 18, or... more »
  • Valley Gun Shops Expect to See Changes in Sales and Regulations Play Video

    August 5, 2019 6:08 PM

    BROWNSVILLE - Mass shootings in El Paso and Ohio might cause gun stores here in the Rio Grande Valley to see a change in their businesses. It’s a change gun shop owners say will be about who shows up and about the possibility a change will be made... more »
  • Firearms Smuggled into Mexico on the Rise due to Lack of US Border Personnel Play Video

    May 24, 2019 5:36 PM

    WESALCO – More than a thousand automatic weapons were destroyed in Mexico on Thursday. About 80% of the weapons dismantled were smuggled from the U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez explained asylum seekers are complicating matters for federal agents. He admits checking southbound traffic now is very difficult with... more »
  • Man Arrested at Alamo Hotel Officially Charged Play Video

    February 16, 2019 8:41 PM

    ALAMO- An Edinburg man is officially charged following his arrest at an Alamo hotel Saturday. Police Chief Baudelio Castillo tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS it happened on North Alamo Road. The city's Major Crimes Unit seized 15.8 pounds of marijuana, 110 grams of cocaine, 5.59 grams of Xanax, handguns... more »
  • 2 Men Behind Bars After Burglarizing Laguna Heights Home Play Video

    January 24, 2019 5:09 PM

    LAGUNA HEIGHTS– Two men are in custody after a home burglary in Laguna Heights. The burglary happened on the 800 block of Michigan street on the south side of Laguna Vista. Police say the suspects took more than $13,000 in valuables, jewelry and weapons. Cameron County Constables... more »
  • 2 Men Charged for Involvement in Home Invasion in Edinburg Play Video

    January 18, 2019 11:53 AM

    EDINBURG – Two men have been charged for their involvement in a home invasion in Edinburg. Officers were called out to an apartment complex located on the 600 block of Gastel Circle earlier this month. Victims told the officers two men with guns forced their way into the... more »
  • Several Arrests Made in Cameron Co. for Celebratory Gunfire Play Video

    January 2, 2019 10:48 AM

    BROWNSVILLE – Several people are facing charges accused of taking part in celebratory gunfire. At least seven people were arrested by several different agencies during New Year celebrations in Cameron County. Stray bullets led to damage and close-calls at several places. Watch the news clip above for... more »
  • Three Suspects Charged in Christmas Morning Burglary Play Video

    December 25, 2018 8:27 PM

    UPDATE (12/26): Three suspected Christmas burglars are now officially charged. The two adults are identified as 30-year-old Jeremy Torres and 18-year-old Eairyeis Kaine Cuellar. The third suspect, a juvenile, is identified as a 15-year-old. Torres' bond was set at $25,000 and Cuellar's bond is set at $5,000.... more »
  • Illegal Shooting Reported near McAllen Mud Pits Play Video

    October 18, 2017 6:39 PM

    MCALLEN – A McAllen woman wants the gunfire near her home to stop. Elaine Ramirez, who’s lived next to the McAllen airport close to 15 years, said she enjoys playing outside with her dog, Nena. Ramirez said the mood changes in the late afternoon and night when they are forced... more »
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