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• Valley doctor hopes mobile facility will help people seek medical care Play Video

  April 23, 2020 6:55 PM

  HARLINGEN – As emergency orders mandating social distancing and other recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hit the Rio Grande Valley, for some residents, the fear of contracting the coronavirus from exposure in a hospital setting has kept them from receiving the care they need. Starting... more »

• Urgent care screening available for Valley residents over the phone Play Video

  April 15, 2020 6:55 PM

  MCALLEN – Rio Grande Valley residents are avoiding emergency rooms and hospitals to treat minor injuries. They're afraid of contracting the coronavirus. Urgent care facilities usually treat minor emergencies, such as fractures, cuts, fevers and infections. Dr. Marissa Gomez Martinez from DHR Health says waiting to treat an... more »

• Valley medical advocate group to seek protective equipment donations Play Video

  March 29, 2020 5:46 PM

  MCALLEN – As doctors expect the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to grow in the Rio Grande Valley, the supply of medical protective equipment continues to drop. The Hidalgo-Starr County Medical Society is looking for personal protective equipment (PPE). Hospitals in the Valley have entered in conservation mode for... more »

• Investigan atropellamiento en McAllen Play Video

  February 24, 2020 4:13 PM

  MCALLEN - La policía de McAllen investiga un accidente vial donde una mujer fue atropellada la noche del domingo, Un portavoz de la policía explicó que el accidente se reportó a las 9:37 de la noche en la cuadra 400 de la calle 10 al sur de la ciudad.... more »

• Menor continúa en condición crítica tras accidente en condado Willacy Play Video

  February 21, 2020 4:26 PM

  Un menor de 12 años de edad continúa en condición crítica después de un accidente donde su madre perdió la vida en el condado Willacy. DPS informa que Sandra Diaz de 30 años de edad y sus tres hijos no llevaban puesto el cinturón de seguridad. Sus dos... more »

• 1 Dead, 1 in custody following shooting in Starr County Play Video

  February 13, 2020 3:18 PM

  GARCENO – A man is dead and a person is in custody following a shooting in Starr County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired at 3:34 a.m. Thursday in Garceno. On their way to the scene, officials were notified of “several vehicles” fleeing the area at... more »

• Valley hospitals see more ATV accidents involving children Play Video

  February 4, 2020 10:26 PM

  PHARR – Two teens were sent the hospital after their ATV ended up in a drainage canal Monday. One of them was air lifted to San Antonio in critical condition. Doctors at McAllen Medical Center say too many people are getting hurt riding the sports vehicles, adding often the... more »

• Tres lesionados en altercado en preparatoria de Donna Play Video

  January 31, 2020 5:00 PM

  DONNA - Un altercado ocurrido en una preparatoria de Donna terminó con tres personas en un hospital. Dos guardias de seguridad y un estudiante fueron los afectados. Administradores escolares detallan que los hechos ocurrieron el jueves por la tarde. Reportes oficiales aseguran que fueron dados de alta... more »

• Gov't and health officials discuss future of health care in the Valley Play Video

  January 29, 2020 6:22 PM

  EDINBURG – Dozens of doctors and other Rio Grande Valley health care professionals met with government officials to talk about health care. From the lack of insurance to the lack of doctors in the area, these are just some of the issues discussed on Wednesday at the Edinburg Conference... more »

• Fallece estudiante atropellado en Puerto Isabel Play Video

  January 22, 2020 9:22 PM

  PUERTO ISABEL - El miércoles las autoridades confirman la muerte del estudiante de preparatoria quien fue atropellado frente a otros compañeros de clase después de descender de un autobús escolar. El accidente peatonal se registró la semana pasada, y desde entonces, el joven había permanecido hospitalizado en condición crítica.... more »

• Incendio en McAllen pudo ser causado por cigarrillos Play Video

  January 14, 2020 10:16 PM

  MCALLEN – Investigadores de incendios informan que un incendio en una comunidad para jubilados en McAllen fue posiblemente causado por cigarrillos que no se apagaron debidamente. El incendio ocurrió el sábado en la tarde en la cuadra 2100 de la calle Cynthia sur, dañando dos departamentos. Los investigadores... more »

• Fire at Retirement Community in McAllen Possibly Caused by Cigarettes

  January 14, 2020 6:59 PM

  MCALLEN - Fire investigators say a fire at a retirement community in McAllen was possibly caused by cigarettes not properly put out. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon on the 2100 block of South Cynthia, damaging two units. Investigators are calling it an accident. Four people were... more »

• Edinburg Stabbing Suspect’s Bond Set at $1M for Murder Charge Play Video

  January 2, 2020 9:30 PM

  EDINBURG – The man accused for the stabbing death of an Edinburg man on New Year’s Day is now formally charged. Thirty-one-year-old Ramiro Escobar was arraigned Friday in Edinburg municipal court. According to police, he stabbed 44-year-old Miguel Adrian Ramirez Alonzo to death at an apartment complex. Escobar... more »

• Juez falla que hospital de Texas puede desconectar a niña

  January 2, 2020 3:32 PM

  Por JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Una jueza de Texas falló a favor de un hospital que planea retirar el soporte vital a una niña de 11 meses pese a que la madre no está de acuerdo con la decisión de los médicos que afirman... more »

• Menor alcanzado por bala perdida en condado Cameron

  January 1, 2020 5:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Un menor resultó lesionado por una bala perdida en el condado Cameron. Hasta el momento la información es limitada. Ocurrió durante la celebración de Año Nuevo, de acuerdo con el jefe adjunto del Departamento de Bomberos de Brownsville, Cesar Pedraza. Un menor fue alcanzado por... more »

• Cameron County Child Injured after Being Hit by Stray Bullet Play Video

  January 1, 2020 5:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A child was injured by a stray bullet in Cameron County. Details are limited. It happened during New Year’s celebratory gunfire, according to the Brownsville Fire Department’s assistant chief, Cesar Pedraza. A 2-year-old was hit in the back by a bullet and the parents transported the... more »

• Familia entrega juguetes a hospital en temporada navideña Play Video

  December 17, 2019 10:34 PM

  WESLACO - Una familia realizó una entrega de juguetes para niños en el Centro Médico Knap en memoria de uno de sus seres queridos. La familia de Romeo Cervantes Figueroa, un joven boxeador que pasó los últimos momentos de su vida en este hospital, realizó por cuarto año consecutivo... more »

• Air Med Chopper Relocates to McAllen to Better Serve Entire Valley Play Video

  December 3, 2019 5:17 PM

  MCALLEN – The only medical aircraft in the Rio Grande Valley has a new home. The Air Med chopper is now housed right next door to the McAllen Medical Center. A previous medical chopper based in Harlingen. The aircraft has been in use since June. South Texas... more »

• Familia de condado Starr decide no realizar autopsia tras muerte de niña Play Video

  November 26, 2019 4:23 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – La familia de una niña que murió la semana pasada en el condado Starr se despidió de ella en su funeral y entierro. La niña de 2 años murió el jueves en Rio Grande City . Al ser atendida por médicos presentaba síntomas como... more »

• DHR Opens New Urgent Care Clinic Play Video

  November 23, 2019 11:37 PM

  MCALLEN - Doctors Hospital at Renaissance opened a new urgent care clinic. Dr. Cruz Bernal, a physician at the clinic, said they want to offer people in the area an affordable option for healthcare. "Whenever a time comes where your doctor isn't available or it's not business hours,... more »

• Valley Man Battling Cancer Believed to be Target of Identity Theft Play Video

  November 20, 2019 6:43 PM

  MISSION – A Rio Grande Valley man battling cancer believes his identity was stolen and is looking for answers. Omar Garza says he was living in his mobile home for nearly four months while his home was being built and he was shocked when his electricity bill showed with... more »

• Choque de autobús escolar en Weslaco Play Video

  October 28, 2019 10:57 PM

  WESLACO - Esta tarde se registró un accidente donde un camión escolar estuvo involucrado. El choque fue cerca de 1015 y la Milla 9. Dentro del camión escolar no viajaba ningun estudiante. Se reportó a una persona lesionada que fue trasladada al hospital. more »

• Hombre de Mission muere en accidente al norte de Palmview Play Video

  October 3, 2019 3:47 PM

  CERCA DE PALMVIEW – Un hombre murió tras introducir su vehículo en una zanja en FM 676. Sucedió el jueves aproximadamente a las 12:40 p.m. al oeste de Bentsen Palm Drive, al norte de Palmview. El Departamento de Seguridad Pública menciona que una investigación preliminar reveló que Octavio... more »

• 2 personas se recuperan tras fuerte accidente en calle Stewart en San Juan

  October 2, 2019 10:29 PM

  SAN JUAN – Dos personas se recuperan tras un fuerte accidente en San Juan. Ocurrió el miércoles a las 5:30 p.m. en las calles Stewart y Hall Acres. El jefe de policía de San Juan Juan Gonzalez menciona que el conductor de un Chevy Trail Blazer no cedió... more »

• Valley Officer Battling MS in Need of Reliable Transportation Play Video

  August 29, 2019 5:59 PM

  WESLACO – He was an active man, serving in law enforcement for more than 10 years. At 51, Lionel Galvan is unable to leave his home; he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, a disease that’s left him fully disabled. Since he can’t walk, he... more »

• Choque causa fuga de gas en Weslaco

  July 19, 2019 7:09 PM

  WESLACO – Las autoridades reportan una fuga de gas en Border y calle 2 después de un choque entre dos vehículos. La policía de Weslaco bloqueó el área. Una compañia de gas se encuentra en el lugar. Ambos conductores fueron trasladados a un hospital local. more »

• Advierten tras hospitalización de bebé por picadura de mosquito Play Video

  July 11, 2019 10:15 AM

  HARLINGEN - Una mujer de Harlingen advierte a los padres que supervisen a sus hijos después de que su bebé tuvo que ser sometido a cirugía debido a una picadura de mosquito. La familia radica al norte de Harlingen donde las recientes lluvias provocaron inundaciones durante días, creando las... more »

• Authorities Searching for Suspects Involved in Alamo Shooting Play Video

  June 27, 2019 6:41 PM

  ALAMO – Authorities are in Alamo searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a crash on foot, as well as one of the vehicles involved. Police say suspects exchanged gunfire then a short chase ensued that ended when a vehicle crashed into a home near Tower and... more »

• Man Recovering after Shooting Incident in McAllen Play Video

  May 30, 2019 11:54 AM

  MCALLEN – A man is recovering after being shot Wednesday night in McAllen. It happened around 9:25 p.m. in a parking area near 12 th Street and Pecan Blvd. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the victim was robbed at gunpoint and then shot. He suffered non-life threatening... more »

• Investigan Accidente Fatal en el Condado Willacy

  May 17, 2019 9:29 AM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Una mujer de 26 años enfrenta cargos después de un accidente fatal el jueves por la noche. Dayna Louise Salinas está acusada de homicidio involuntario y dos cargos de asalto por intoxicación. El accidente ocurrió en la Business 77 al sur de camino 3168 al sur... more »

• Woman Hospitalized after Crashing into Cement Truck in Harlingen Play Video

  May 8, 2019 11:48 AM

  HARLINGEN – A woman is in the hospital after crashing into a cement truck. It happened early Wednesday at approximately 12:53 a.m. on the 2600 block of southbound US 77 Frontage Road. Police say the female driver of a black Nissan was traveling southbound when she slammed in... more »

• Starr County Memorial Hospital and DHR Health Announce Affiliation

  May 6, 2019 5:16 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Starr County Memorial Hospital and DHR Health will be announcing the affiliation of the institutions Wednesday, May 8 at 10 a.m. at the Starr County Memorial Hospital, 128 FM 3167 Rio Grande City. The affiliation between Starr County Memorial Hospital and DHR Health has increased... more »

• McAllen Police Details Night of Shooting Involving DPS Trooper Play Video

  April 18, 2019 7:06 PM

  MCALLEN – The Department of Public Safety trooper who was shot while on duty is still hospitalized in stable but critical condition. He’s been in the hospital for nearly two weeks since the shooting that occurred at the intersection of West Freddy Gonzalez and North 10 th Street in... more »

• Harlingen Police Identify Suspect in Assault, Warrant Issued Play Video

  April 10, 2019 5:12 PM

  HARLINGEN - Harlingen police have identified a man accused of assault in an incident that took place in February. A group of four to five people are accused of entering a residence and assaulting two people: one male and one female. One of those suspects was identified as... more »

• Data Breach at Valley Hospital Exposes Patients’ Personal Information Play Video

  April 9, 2019 4:19 PM

  WESLACO – Patients who made a visit to a local hospital may have had some of their personal information leaked. Those patients who visited Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital are being notified. Officials at the hospital say they’re offering 12 months’ worth of free credit-monitoring to those who had... more »

• Texas Rangers Investigating Death of Cameron Co. Inmate Play Video

  March 26, 2019 4:52 PM

  UPDATE (4:00 p.m.): Cameron County Sheriff, Omar Lucio, says inmate Gabriel Angulo Rivera died Monday morning at Valley Regional Medical Center. According to the authorization for medical examination report from the Justice of Peace, Rivera died at 8:00 a.m. In the report it states the circumstances of his... more »

• Authorities Continue Searching for La Joya Police Chase Suspect Play Video

  March 13, 2019 9:35 PM

  UPDATE (3/15): The Texas Department of Public Safety is calling the fatal La Joya crash a case of human smuggling. Two people were killed Wednesday morning when the driver of a Ford Expedition fled from a traffic stop and crashed into a Nissan vehicle. Six people were taken... more »

• SPI Increasing Safety by Utilizing AirLife during Spring Break Play Video

  March 12, 2019 5:28 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND –The city is increasing safety measures during spring break by utilizing an AirLife. San Antonio Air Life area manager Trey Howard says he knows as more people come to South Padre Island, the need for emergency services grows. "You don't always know what is going... more »

• Longtime Volunteers Remain Essential to Weslaco Hospital Play Video

  February 26, 2019 8:48 AM

  WESLACO – They’ve given decades of their lives to helping others. They are the volunteer auxiliary members at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. You first see them at the information desk where they can quickly find your patient’s room and give you directions. The 85 volunteers are... more »

• Authorities Investigating Deadly 5-Vehicle Crash in Brownsville Play Video

  February 22, 2019 5:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Authorities say one person is dead after a five-vehicle crash in Brownsville. Police confirmed 19-year-old Marco Delgado Junior died at the scene; five people were sent to a local hospital. The crash happened on Alton Gloor Boulevard just after 8:00 a.m. Investigators say they believe... more »

• Mexican Consulate Confirms Deceased Migrant was in Terminal Phase

  February 20, 2019 10:33 AM

  MCALLEN – The Mexican Consulate in McAllen reports that the man who died under federal custody at a hospital Feb. 18 had a degenerative disease and was in a terminal phase. The man was a Mexican citizen who was found on the riverbanks near the International Bridge in Roma... more »

• Foul Odor at Pharr School Causes Evacuation, 13 Transported to Hospital as Precaution Play Video

  February 15, 2019 1:32 PM

  PHARR – An incident took place this morning in Pharr that caused several students to be taken to the local hospital. IDEA Public Schools in Pharr received reports of a foul odor on the campus Friday morning. Students and staff evacuated the building as a precaution. Thirteen... more »

• 8 People Hospitalized after Unknown Odor in McAllen Federal Office Play Video

  February 1, 2019 5:01 PM

  MCALLEN – Eight people are awaiting treatment at local hospitals after breathing potentially hazardous odor at the Social Security office in McAllen. Officials say people inside the office reported smelling a strong and strange odor just after 1:40 p.m. Authorities say people inside began coughing and vomiting when... more »

• DPS Continues to Search for Driver Involved in Auto-Ped Crash Play Video

  January 30, 2019 5:49 PM

  NEAR PALMVIEW – State troopers are on the lookout for the driver responsible for an auto-pedestrian crash near Palmview. A 9-year-old girl was hit by a car as she was walking to her bus. La Joya Independent School District is also investigating the incident. "The motorists can... more »

• Frequent Guest Concerned following Accidental Shooting at McAllen Motel Play Video

  January 28, 2019 3:48 PM

  MCALLEN – An investigation is underway following an accidental shooting at a motel in McAllen. A man who often stays at La Copa Inn wants to know why the property doesn’t have signs to prohibit weapons. Michael Rendon believes signs should be posted on the premises. "I... more »

• Hidalgo Co. EMT Speaking Out About Dangers After Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 16, 2019 10:16 PM

  WESLACO – Hidalgo County Emergency Medical Technicians are speaking out about the dangers they face on a daily basis. Last month a deadly crash claimed the lives of 68-year-old Delia Cortines and Hidalgo Country EMT, 32-year-old Felipe Huerta Jr. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro rode with the victims’ EMT partners.... more »

• Brownsville Man Rescued after Being Reported as Missing Play Video

  January 8, 2019 5:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man who was reported missing Monday was found and rescued. Luis Reyna Zuniga, 88, was found in a grassy field just west of Brownsville’s downtown area. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition. more »

• Chase Ends with Wreck in Alamo

  December 18, 2018 6:32 PM

  ALAMO – A chase with the state troopers ended in a wreck in Alamo. One of the suspects is still on the run. The driver of a white Tahoe refused to stop and sped off. He ended up crashing near Tower and Curve Road. Troopers say... more »

• Officer-Involved Shooting in Edinburg Under Investigation

  December 18, 2018 2:27 PM

  EDINBURG – An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting in Edinburg. It happened at the 2600 block of Amanda Drive just after 9 p.m. on Monday. According to Edinburg police, authorities arrived on scene in reference to a disturbance involving an intoxicated male with a knife, which... more »

• Comienza en Edinburg Selección de Jurado en Caso de Asesinato

  March 21, 2018 11:37 AM

  EDINBURG – Se espera comience la selección de jurado en caso de asesinato. Victor Lee Alfaro es acusado de matar a Reynaldo Reyes en el 2016. La policia respondio al 700 de la 4a Avenida, donde fue encontrado Reyes con heridas de arma. Reyes murió después en el hospital. more »

• Driver Charged in Edinburg Fatal Accident Play Video

  November 20, 2017 3:31 PM

  EDINBURG – A driver accused in a deadly weekend accident is facing charges. Ciro Gutierrez is charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. The charges stem from a wreck that happened on Expressway 281 and Trenton just after midnight Saturday. Edinburg police said Gutierrez lost control of his truck and... more »

• Hospital de Edinburg Busca Información de Paciente Anciana Play Video

  August 10, 2017 8:32 PM

  EDINBURG – South Texas Health Systems está intentando obtener información sobre una paciente de la tercera edad. Una mujer se identificó como María Barrera en Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Ella fue registrada en el hospital el 23 de marzo y aún permanece ahí. Barrera fue traída por servicios médicos de... more »

• Hospital implementa cambios tras acusaciones de falta de servicios comunicativos Play Video

  July 7, 2017 3:39 PM

  MCALLEN – El hospital Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) por sus siglas en inglés) está entrenando a su personal para apoyar a personas con problemas auditivos. La decisión surgió tras acusaciones de que infringía la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad o ADA por sus siglas en inglés. Según el Departamento... more »