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• Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law

  December 9, 2025 6:56 PM

  DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into almost 1,000 Texas cities to make sure they’re following a new state law aimed at preventing localities from unduly raising property taxes, his office said Tuesday. The initiative is designed to enforce a new state law that... more »

• Greg Abbott vows to spend mightily to turn Harris County red

  November 21, 2025 3:27 PM

  Two weeks before Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott stopped by a barbecue joint in Harris County to rally voters, sharing his two goals for next year’s midterm election. The first is to win his own race, returning him to the governor’s mansion for a fourth term. The second is... more »

• Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

  November 18, 2025 8:58 PM

  In August, when the Texas Legislature passed a new congressional map intended to yield five additional seats for the GOP, a mass of Republicans stepped forward to run in the newly gerrymandered districts. Meanwhile, several Democratic incumbents were pushed into nearby districts already occupied by another Democrat, forcing them to... more »

• LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.

  November 18, 2025 3:03 PM

  Arlington Mayor Jim Ross stood under the June sun and delivered an impassioned speech in front of a crowd awash in rainbows and glitter. “You know Martin Luther King taught us way back in the ‘60s, that there’s only one thing strong enough to overcome hate,” the North Texas... more »

• Valley travelers experiencing flight delays from nationwide cuts Play Video

  November 7, 2025 10:29 PM

  Those departing from the Valley International Airport in Harlingen said they are experiencing flight delays. “We wanted to land earlier, but it's out of our hands,” Alma Sanchez said. Sanchez said she and her husband were hoping to make it to Missouri to visit their son Friday, but... more »

• Where immigrants went during an unprecedented influx at the US border, by the numbers

  October 1, 2025 10:57 AM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver; and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle. California lost some of its appeal. The Associated Press obtained U.S. Customs and Border Protection data by state and metropolitan area on self-reported destinations of nearly 2.5 million people who crossed... more »

• Former employee of Starr County DA’s office sentenced on federal human smuggling charge

  September 26, 2025 10:48 PM

  The former crime victims’ coordinator for the Starr County District Attorney’s Office was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday after confessing to using a county vehicle to smuggle immigrants to Houston. According to a criminal complaint, Bernice Annette Garza was arrested on Dec. 2022 during a traffic... more »

• A Houston mother held by ICE must choose: indefinite detention or be deported without her family

  September 8, 2025 9:38 AM

  " A Houston mother held by ICE must choose: indefinite detention or be deported without her family " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• UTRGV head coach Travis Bush discusses matchup with Prairie View A&M at weekly press conference Play Video

  September 3, 2025 8:46 PM

  UTRGV head football coach Travis Bush held his first media availability at the Vaqueros Performance Center early Wednesday afternoon. During the press conference, Coach Bush highlighted the team's high morale after the Week 1 shutout win over Sul Ross State, as well as the collective mindset for their first... more »

• 11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after 'ding dong ditch' doorbell-ringing prank, police say

  September 1, 2025 11:05 AM

  An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in Houston after a prank in which he rang the doorbell of a home and ran away, police said Sunday. The boy had been ringing doorbells as a prank late Saturday evening, the Houston Police Department said in a statement. Commonly referred to... more »

• A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

  August 28, 2025 10:58 AM

  " A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• Lawmakers are debating GOP congressional maps. What does redistricting mean for Texans?

  August 21, 2025 3:14 PM

  " Lawmakers are debating GOP congressional maps. What does redistricting mean for Texans? " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

  August 20, 2025 12:01 PM

  " From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to... more »

• Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas

  August 4, 2025 10:27 PM

  " Flood relief, THC regulation and more in limbo after House Democrats leave Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Texas House votes to track down, arrest Democratic lawmakers who left the state

  August 4, 2025 4:26 PM

  " Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes

  August 1, 2025 11:00 AM

  " Draft Texas congressional map pits Democratic incumbents against each other, spelling possible primary clashes " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Edinburg police officer undergoing battle with Lymphoma Play Video

  July 19, 2025 1:33 PM

  John Olivarez spent 23 years protecting his city. He's a long time Edinburg police officer, and now he's fighting for his life at MD Anderson in Houston. "These last couple of days, his health took a major dip. He's in intensive care right now," Olivarez's cousin, Myra Palomin said.... more »

• Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

  July 19, 2025 11:09 AM

  " Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

  July 4, 2025 12:05 PM

  " Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol

  July 2, 2025 10:55 AM

  " Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This article is co-published with The Texas Newsroom and... more »

• “They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife

  June 17, 2025 11:46 AM

  " “They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• Gobernador de Texas despliega más de 5,000 tropas de la Guardia Nacional de Texas antes de protestas

  June 12, 2025 11:43 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas, EE.UU. (AP) — El gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, afirmó el jueves que ha ordenado el despliegue de más de 5.000 elementos de la Guardia Nacional de Texas en todo el estado, junto con más de 2.000 policías estatales, para ayudar a las fuerzas del orden locales a... more »

• Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests

  June 12, 2025 11:36 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids. Abbott's announcement... more »

• Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests

  June 11, 2025 2:48 PM

  " Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief... more »

• Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season

  June 9, 2025 1:09 PM

  " Staff vacancies hit Texas weather offices as they brace for a busy hurricane season " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses

  June 9, 2025 11:17 AM

  " Hundreds gather in Houston and San Antonio to protest immigration crackdowns in workplaces, courthouses " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Thousands without power in Houston as thunderstorms roll through Texas toward southeastern US

  May 27, 2025 2:40 PM

  Thousands in the Houston area are without power after hefty thunderstorms with 70-mile-per-hour winds, hail and lightning rolled in early Tuesday morning, downing power lines and shutting off electricity for more than 160,000 people. A line of storms with more lightning, heavy downpour and gusty winds is expected to... more »

• Oficiales encuentran metanfetaminas en pinturas con imágenes religiosas

  March 11, 2020 3:35 PM

  Contrabandistas ocultaron 4 kilogramos de metanfetaminas en pinturas de Jesús y el Papa Juan Pablo II y las enviaron por correo de México a Texas, de acuerdo a Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza, que interceptó el envío de drogas la semana pasada. El 6 de marzo, un oficial K-9 en... more »

• La Joya's Sergio Castillo Scores In Roughnecks' Opener Play Video

  February 10, 2020 10:57 PM

  HOUSTON - The first week of the XFL season is in the books and La Joya's Sergio Castillo is all smiles. The Valley native kicked a 44-yard field goal for the Houston Roughnecks in their 37-17 win over the Los Angeles Wildcats. Before the game began, Castillo had... more »

• Toros Shut Out By Dynamo, 5-0 Play Video

  February 9, 2020 6:48 PM

  EDINBURG - Toros welcoming the Houston Dynamo to HEB Park for a scrimmage Saturday evening. The Dynamo showing why they are the big dogs, shutting out RGV FC 5-0. Check out the highlights. more »

• Explosión en Houston causa dos muertos

  January 24, 2020 3:21 PM

  Por JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Una fuerte explosión el viernes por la madrugada en el depósito de una empresa industrial en Houston provocó la muerte de dos personas, informó el jefe de la policía local, Art Acevedo. Aunque las autoridades no creen... more »

• Dos mujeres arrestadas por contrabando de metanfetaminas en Falfurrias Play Video

  January 21, 2020 4:40 PM

  FALFURRIAS - Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza detuvieron a dos mujeres en el punto de revisión en Falfurrias, cuando intentaban traficar 116 libras de metanfetamina líquida. Adriana Villarreal de 22 años y Jennifer Landa de 26, ambas originarias de Mission, fueron detenidas el domingo en una camioneta Ford Explorer... more »

• Valley Doctors Assist in Aftermath of Natural Disaster Play Video

  September 26, 2019 9:15 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley organization comprised of doctors is assisting in areas hit by natural disasters. Betzaida Gonzalez is a physician and representative from B&R Emergency Training and Response Corp. She says a team of Valley doctors are gathering supplies such as hygiene products, food and... more »

• Valley Red Cross Volunteers to Assist People Affected by Imelda Play Video

  September 20, 2019 4:28 PM

  HARLINGEN – Hundreds impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda aren't able to return home. Many stayed in shelters, meaning hundreds are there helping. American Red Cross volunteers were packed up and ready go to the flooded areas in Houston. The five volunteers from the Rio Grande Valley are... more »

• Tercer debate demócrata en Houston Play Video

  September 12, 2019 9:31 PM

  HOUSTON - Se llevó a cabo el debate de los pre-candidatos presidenciales del 2020 por el partido demócrata. Los candidatos más esperados son: Beto O'Rourke, Bernie Sanders y Elizabeth Warren. Sin duda alguna un debate polémico, los pre candidatos han hablado de la importancia de presentar el debate... more »

• WATCH: Coverage of the Third Democratic Primary Debate in Houston

  September 12, 2019 12:09 PM

  On Thursday night, the top 10 presidential candidates for the Democratic party will face off on one stage together in Houston. Among the candidates are frontrunners: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The debate starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. more »

• Fallen Troopers Body Arrives in RGV Play Video

  August 31, 2019 11:17 PM

  EDINBURG - Trooper Moises Sanchez's body arrived Saturday afternoon. He was flown from Houston to Edinburg. Trooper Sanchez passed away during surgery August 24, four months after he was shot on the job in April. Sanchez's body was escorted from the airport to the Legacy Funeral by... more »

• U.S. Mother Searching for Son Lost in Mexico Play Video

  July 18, 2019 10:58 PM

  REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS - A search unlike any seen before is scheduled to start soon for missing people in Mexico. A U.S. mother whose American son disappeared there says she plans to be there. July 29th will mark two years since a Houston born man went missing. The... more »

• Hot Start For "Hot Hands" In The Boxing Ring Play Video

  June 28, 2019 7:33 PM

  WESLACO - A former Valley high school football star has traded his helmet for a pair of boxing gloves. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has more on Nelson Hampton's road from the gridiron to the ring. more »

• GPS Tracking Leads Edinburg Authorities to 2 Convicted Felons Play Video

  May 3, 2019 6:13 PM

  EDINBURG – Two men accused of stealing laptops in Edinburg are behind bars. Edinburg police and SWAT raided an apartment complex on the 3800 block of South Veterans Boulevard after tracking the laptops. Because the laptops had GPS, authorities were able to find the men in the apartment... more »

• 3,300 Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Products Recalled due to Listeria Concerns

  April 9, 2019 9:39 PM

  WESLACO – More than 3,300 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap and salad products have been recalled due to possible listeria. Great American Marketing, Inc., a Houston-based company, shipped these products to various retail locations in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service... more »

• HOV: Local Organization Offers Free Services for Diabetics Play Video

  April 5, 2019 3:38 PM

  WESLACO – Local residents without health insurance can see a Houston-based doctor for free without leaving the Rio Grande Valley. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 30.3 million people are diabetic, with an estimated 7.2 million of those are actually undiagnosed. The... more »

• Pilot Accused of Smuggling Reaches Plea Deal Play Video

  February 5, 2019 12:26 PM

  UPDATE (2/7): The pilot accused of smuggling people into the U.S. reached a plea deal. Louis Luyton was arrested at the Mid-Valley Airport in Weslaco back in November. Court documents show he admitted to getting paid $3,000 to make the flight. Earlier this week, he pleaded guilty... more »

• Former Judge Delgado Asking for Change of Venue for 2nd Time Play Video

  January 24, 2019 4:58 PM

  MCALLEN – For the second time, former judge Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Delgado is asking for his upcoming trial to be held in the Rio Grande Valley. His attorney filed a motion saying that the alleged crimes should stay within the McAllen division since that’s where they took place. The... more »

• Passenger Responsible for Diverting Plane Facing Charges Play Video

  January 17, 2019 11:49 AM

  UPDATE (1/18): Miguel Angelo Soto Junior went before a judge and remains in federal custody. He is facing charges for striking the flight attendant. He could receive a sentence for up to 20 years in prison. ------------- MCALLEN – A flight was diverted to McAllen after... more »

• Hombre Enfrenta Cargos por Accidente Mortal en McAllen Play Video

  January 15, 2019 9:49 AM

  HOUSTON – Una segunda persona está en la cárcel en conexión con un accidente de la vispera de año nuevo donde murió una mujer de 45 años de McAllen. Christopher Lopez, de 48 años, enfrenta cargos por la muerte de Silvia Zavala. La policía informa que López perseguia... more »

• TxDOT Seeks Valley Residents to Participate in Railway Survey Play Video

  January 4, 2019 6:54 PM

  PHARR – The Texas Department of Transportation wants to know the public’s thoughts on a potential high speed railway from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio to Houston. At the moment, there is no scheduled construction. People can fill out a survey on the TxDOT website. ... more »

• Family Speaks Out about New Year's Eve Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 4, 2019 5:34 PM

  UPDATE (1/14): A man is facing charges in a fatal crash that took place in Houston and claimed the life of a McAllen woman on New Year's Eve. Christopher Lopez, 48, faces three felony charged in connection with the death of Sylvia Zavala. Police say Lopez was... more »

• Missing 6-Week-Old Girl Located in Houston, Amber Alert Discontinued

  December 19, 2017 7:28 PM

  UPDATE (12/21): A statewide Amber Alert has been discontinued for 6-week-old Shamali Flores of Houston. One suspect in the case was arrested. It's unknown if their apprehension was in connection with the stabbing or the disappearance of the baby girl. Police initially considered her father, Thomas Bernardez, as a suspect... more »

• Remains of Houston Family Killed in Mexico Return Home Play Video

  November 30, 2017 9:18 PM

  WESLACO – It’s been almost a year since the last time Annel Ochoa spoke to her parents and youngest sibling. On Jan. 5, 2017, they were headed home to Houston from Mexico. Their journey would take them through the Rio Grande Valley. Ochoa called all three of her family members... more »

• Departamento de Bomberos de Houston Enfrenta Críticas Play Video

  September 17, 2017 12:02 PM

  HOUSTON - El departamento de bomberos de Houston enfrenta críticas por su empleo de personal durante el huracán Harvey. Según el presidente del sindicato, se les ordenó a tres mil bomberos de Houston que se quedaran en casa durante las inundaciones, aún cuando llegaban llamadas pidiendo ayuda. El jefe de... more »

• More Shelters Opening in Houston

  August 30, 2017 1:59 PM

  HOUSTON – People escaping floodwaters are overwhelming shelters in the Houston area. The NRG stadium, home of the Houston Texans, opened their doors Tuesday night. People have been pouring in since. The George R. Brown Convention Center is currently housing close to 10,000 people and the Toyota Center also opened... more »

• UTRGV Student Struggles Traveling Home Due to Flight Delays Play Video

  August 29, 2017 10:52 PM

  WESLACO – Flooding in Houston disrupted travel by ground and air in the nation’s fourth largest city. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with UTRGV student, Valerie Barrientos, who was stranded at an airport in Houston over the weekend. It was supposed to be a quick trip home turned into a long... more »

• Thousands of Volunteers Contribute to Rescue Effort Play Video

  August 29, 2017 10:42 PM

  HOUSTON – The mayor of Houston has set a curfew for the area, from midnight to 5 a.m. Reports of looting in the flood stricken city prompted his decision. Near I-10, on a street called Barker-Cypress, just over a levee in an area that is flood prone, rescue after rescue... more »

• Shelters Spring Up in Houston Area Housing Thousands

  August 29, 2017 9:51 PM

  HOUSTON – Authorities said more than 13,000 people have been rescued in Houston and surrounding areas. The majority of those rescued are turning to makeshift shelters for a place to stay. Shelters have opened up all across the city. The George R. Brown Convention Center is now housing nearly 10,000... more »

• Valley Native Reacts to Flooding in Houston

  August 27, 2017 8:04 PM

  HOUSTON--A valley native who works in Houston is reacting to now tropical storm Harvey. Christina Martinez told us she doesn't know when she'll be able to return to her job at the University of Houston. She said she's never seen anything like what they're experiencing now. "I know Houston floods,... more »

• DPS Search for 3 Children Abducted in Houston Play Video

  January 12, 2017 5:13 PM

  NEAR HOUSTON – The Department of Public safety is reporting three young children out of Houston are missing. The Amber alert was issued Wednesday night for 2-year-old Jason Frausto, 3-year-old Aaliyah Frausto and 5-year-old Isac Frausto. KTRK, the ABC Affiliate in Houston, said authorities believe 24-year-old Doris Camarena, non-custodial mother... more »