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• Valley families find a different way to celebrate Easter Play Video

  April 13, 2020 9:39 PM

  Easter is typically a time where families across the Rio Grande Valley go to church and then get together with extended family. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, families had to find another way to celebrate. "We can't go anywhere or go visit family or anything so it's difficult,... more »

• Nonprofit launches homeschooling website to assist parents, students amid pandemic Play Video

  April 6, 2020 7:24 PM

  WESLACO – Another week of learning from home begins this Monday as Texas schools remain closed under order of the governor. At first, school districts across the Rio Grande Valley issued extended spring breaks, but now many have transitioned to remote learning, closing their doors for the remaining of... more »

• Taxpayers Left with Bill after Vandals Target Mercedes Ball Park Multiple Times Play Video

  January 13, 2020 6:42 PM

  MERCEDES – A local baseball league is looking for answers. Their concession stand was damaged again and it could affect all of the kids who are part of the league. Early Saturday morning, one of the board members for the Mercedes Pony League found footprints, broken locks and stains... more »

• Signs Installed in Harlingen to Bring Awareness to Food Allergies in Playgrounds Play Video

  January 8, 2020 6:56 PM

  HARLINGEN – The city of Harlingen installs signs to protect those with food allergies after a woman whose son suffers from a severe food allergy approached Parks and Recreation Director Javier Mendez about the idea last November. Later that month, the city began putting up the signs that read:... more »

• Valley Family Struggles to Keep Warm during Cold Temperatures Play Video

  November 12, 2019 6:39 PM

  INDIAN HILLS – It's not that easy for some Rio Grande Valley residents to stay warm this fall. Elsa Trevino lives in an Indian Hills colonia . Weather in the 30's means Trevino relies on a small heater to keep her family of 12 warm. Trevino cooks... more »

• Residents Upset Over Lack of Sidewalks to San Juan Schools Play Video

  October 8, 2019 5:28 PM

  SAN JUAN – Residents near two schools in San Juan are worried for their children's safety. They say there are no sidewalks and there’s heavy traffic on the way to Sorrenson Elementary and Austin Middle School. CHANNEL 5 NEWS was there nearly a year ago for the same... more »

• Owner of Burglarized Pharr Sports Complex Speaks Out Play Video

  September 19, 2019 8:33 PM

  PHARR - Pharr police are actively investigating a weekend burglary at a sports complex where thousands of dollars worth of gear and equipment were stolen . "Somebody entered through the right side of our building and stole a bunch of equipment from our kids." The owner of Elite... more »

• Monitoring Children's Snapchat Activity for their Safety Play Video

  September 11, 2019 11:06 PM

  WESLACO - Three Rio Grande Valley men were charged with sexual abuse crimes involving minors after communicating with their underaged victims on Snapchat. Messages, pictures and videos disappear on the popular messaging app after they're viewed. Media and technology experts are urging parents to work together with their... more »

• Two Valley Mothers Hope to Bring Awareness to Childhood Cancer Play Video

  September 6, 2019 5:35 PM

  MISSION - They watched their sons die from childhood cancer. Now two Rio Grande Valley moms have a message for the community. They hope an event this Saturday can bring awareness to childhood cancer and raise money to help others who go through the same pain. Tanya... more »

• San Benito City Officials Set Curfew for Those Under Age of 17 Play Video

  September 4, 2019 11:04 PM

  SAN BENITO – A curfew ordinance for kids under the age of 17 was reinstated in one Rio Grande Valley city. It could cost parents if their children are caught breaking the law. San Benito City Commissioners say it's important for public health and safety. Sunday through... more »

• Doctor Advises Parents to be Up to Date in Vaccines Play Video

  August 8, 2019 8:25 PM

  WESLACO - Monday means back to school for some Valley children, and doctors want parents to make sure their kids are up to date with their vaccines. Mumps, measles and the flu are just some of the viruses kids can come in contact with during the school year. ... more »

• UTRGV Hosts Tennis Camp for Kids Play Video

  July 9, 2019 9:06 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV welcomed kids from kindergarten to fifth grade to participate in a tennis camp. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross attended the camp to see how the Vaqueros want to help the young athletes pursue their tennis dreams. more »

• Young Hoopsters Take The Court Play Video

  June 10, 2019 10:29 PM

  MCALLEN - Plenty of camps are going on this time of the year. At McAllen Memorial, young hoopsters are on the court to learn about the great game of basketball. Among the volunteer coaches are former Mustangs, Tani Talamantez and David Johnson. more »

• UTRGV Baseball Hosts Annual Youth Camp Play Video

  February 11, 2019 10:21 PM

  EDINBURG - As the saying goes, rain or shine, the show must go on. And that was the exact motto during the UTRGV baseball youth clinic over the weekend. "The weather wasn't too good today, so it was nice to see a bunch of kids come out and still have... more »

• December Events at the Gladys Porter Zoo

  November 17, 2017 2:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Get your kids ready for Saturday Safari at Gladys Porter Zoo. Saturday Safari: River Giants Dec. 2nd 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the South Texas Discovery Education Center, Gladys Porter Zoo Enroll your child for Saturday morning fun at the Zoo.You can join, too! Lurking among the... more »