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• Edinburg police investigator dies following battle with lymphoma Play Video

  August 11, 2025 8:24 PM

  An investigator with the Edinburg Police Department died on Monday following a battle with lymphoma, Edinburg police Chief Jaime Ayala confirmed to Channel 5 News. Investigator John Olivarez spent 23 years serving the department “with honor, dedication, and an unwavering love for his community and country,” Ayala said in... more »

• Ownership of Valley Historical Landmark in Question Play Video

  April 4, 2019 5:36 PM

  UPDATE (4/18): The rightful owner of the Eli Jackson Cemetery is unknown once again. Last week, Hidalgo County records stated Diana Cardenas had sole ownership but after a search of the records Thursday, we saw her name was removed. Assistant Chief Appraiser Jorge Gonzalez states when her name... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Investigator Warns About Fraudulent Vehicle Titles Play Video

  March 18, 2019 5:06 PM

  HIDALGO – Fraud investigators are warning residents about fraudulent insurance claims and fake car titles. Hidalgo County fraud investigator, Cesar Solis, says people are using their tax refunds to buy new cars. Solis says he is seeing an increase in claims where people unknowingly buy new cars with... more »

• Local Police Dept. Encountering Illegal Immigration Reports Play Video

  March 18, 2019 4:31 PM

  PENITAS – Penitas police say there is an increase of people crossing the border illegally, resulting in an increase police activity in the area. Police Investigator Sergeant Oscar Barron says officers are seeing more surrenders. He explains their numbers tripled what they were experiencing a few months ago.... more »