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• ‘I don’t have anywhere else to live:’ Brownsville man continues staying in home destroyed by fire Play Video

  December 2, 2025 10:12 PM

  A Brownsville man is staying in a home that firefighters have deemed as “unlivable." Crisogono Perez-Perez’s home near Central Avenue and Highway 48 was destroyed in a fire more than a week ago. The ceiling is collapsing, and one of the walls is gone. Since the fire,... more »

• 16 Pelicans Killed along Hwy 48 in Cameron Co. as TxDOT Evaluate Redesign Play Video

  October 31, 2019 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – When strong winds flow through the Rio Grande Valley from the north, a Cameron County highway becomes dangerous for drivers and pelicans. On Thursday, 16 pelicans were hit and killed, likely overnight, when they tried flying over Highway 48. Construction is already underway along the highway,... more »

• Brownsville Warehouse Fire Under Investigation Play Video

  October 26, 2019 9:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Fire crews responded to a fire at a warehouse before 9 p.m. Saturday. The warehouse is located near 14th St. and Highway 48. Brownsville Fire Chief Jerret Sheldon tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS employees were inside at the time. Nobody was injured. ... more »

• TxDOT: Cameron Co. Drivers Watch Out for Pelicans on Hwy 48 Play Video

  October 24, 2019 9:27 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation issued a weather-related pelican warning for drivers in Cameron County. The agency is asking drivers to watch out for the birds when traveling on State Highway 48 between Brownsville and Port Isabel. The median street barrier along the highway and cold... more »

• TxDOT to Redesign Hwy 48 for Pelicans, Drivers’ Safety Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation is moving ahead with changes to a section of a state highway that’s been a dangerous spot for pelicans. The redesign means safer conditions for drivers too. Pelicans were getting stuck on the highway, getting run over and volunteers were heading... more »

• Police Release Identity of Man Killed in Brownsville Auto-Pedestrian Accident Play Video

  August 21, 2019 12:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police released the identity of a man killed in an auto-pedestrian accident. Officials say 68-year-old Nicolas Castro was hit and killed while walking along a busy road. The auto-pedestrian accident happened Wednesday morning along Minnesota Avenue, near Highway 48. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told... more »

• Brownsville Announces Partial Closure along Central Ave for Resurfacing Project

  March 31, 2019 1:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The city of Brownsville announced partial road closures for a resurfacing project along Central Avenue. The road work will take place from Tuesday, Apr. 2 through Friday, Apr. 26 between Highway 48 and Austin Road. The city says Central Ave. “will remain open for travel with... more »

• Brownsville City Leaders Request State to Build Sidewalks on Hwy 48 Play Video

  July 18, 2017 6:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A woman run over in Brownsville last week on Highway 48 died Monday morning. Brownsville police identified her as 29-year-old Janet Jimenez Ramirez. Her 2-year-old son, Yahel Cruz, died Thursday shortly after they were both hit by a driver that veered off the road. Yudelka Gutierrez, Ramirez's best... more »