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• Cuatro casas dañadas en incendio en La Feria Play Video

  March 26, 2020 5:23 PM

  LA FERIA - Socorristas y bomberos en La Feria y en Harlingen acudieron la tarde del jueves a la escena de un incendio. Sucedió en las calles Solis sur y la calle 4. El fuego inició entre algunas casas móviles. No se reportan lesionados pero 4 casas se... more »

• At least 4 homes damaged in La Feria fire Play Video

  March 26, 2020 5:17 PM

  LA FERIA – Emergency responders in La Feria and Harlingen rushed to save homes after a fire broke out. The windy and dry conditions made matters worse. It happened near South Solis Road and 4th Street where officials are currently monitoring hotspots. Cameron County Fire Marshal Juan Martinez... more »

• La Feria's Evan Avila Signs NLI To McPherson College Play Video

  February 12, 2020 7:49 PM

  La Feria - Wednesday was a special day for La Feria senior defensive back Evan Avila and his family. The Lions' four-year starter signed with McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. Avila tells CHANNEL 5 he plans to major in psychology and hopes to pursue a career in law... more »

• Bethany Wood Signs NLI to McMurry University Play Video

  February 9, 2020 6:32 PM

  LA FERIA - Bethany Wood signing her NLI to attend McMurry University to be apart of the Track & Field Program. Wood competing in high jump while studying pre-med in hopes of becoming a chiropractor. more »

• La Feria Renovating Locker Rooms Play Video

  January 20, 2020 7:26 PM

  LA FERIA - The La Feria football program upgrading their facilities for the 2020 season. The Lions being rewarded after their success in 2019. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• 5 on 5: January 14th Play Video

  January 15, 2020 12:15 AM

  WESLACO - Many teams hitting the hardwood Tuesday night for some 5 on 5 action. Our sports team making it out to a few contests. La Feria welcoming Zapata for a district 32-4A match up. Hawks getting the win, 52-46. In district 32-5A, Donna made the trip... more »

• 5 on 5: December 30th Play Video

  December 30, 2019 11:20 PM

  Check out high school basketball highlights from all over the valley! BOYS: Los Fresnos 62 Pace 55 GIRLS: PSJA North 37 Edinburg 47 IDEA Donna 29 La Feria 59 Donna North 20 Pace 41 more »

• 5 on 5: December 27th Play Video

  December 27, 2019 10:50 PM

  WESLACO - Valley high school athletes back in action as Holiday Tournaments take place all over the valley. Check out the highlights from some of the contests. more »

• Revelan identidad de conductor en percance de condado Cameron Play Video

  December 26, 2019 5:09 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A casi tres semanas del fuerte percance vehicular, el jueves las autoridades en el condado Cameron revelan la identidad del conductor involucrado quien cuenta con un antecedentes por conducir intoxicado. El percance que dejó fuera de servicio a un oficial del alguacil del Precinto Cinco en la... more »

• 5 on 5: December 14th Play Video

  December 15, 2019 6:22 PM

  WESLACO - Boys high school basketball tournaments wrapped up Saturday with final games taking place at PSJA North and La Feria. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 13th Play Video

  December 13, 2019 10:49 PM

  WESLACO - It was a basketball blitz Friday with another busy day of tournament action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from eight games in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 12th Play Video

  December 12, 2019 10:55 PM

  WESLACO - A new week, a new batch of high school basketball tournaments. In tonight's edition of 5 on 5, CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva brings us highlights from a trio of boys tourneys. more »

• 5 on 5: December 5th Play Video

  December 5, 2019 10:55 PM

  WESLACO - Tournament action ruled the day for Valley high school basketball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 update. more »

• First & Goal Friday: November 1st Play Video

  November 1, 2019 11:49 PM

  WESLACO - La Feria will finish the regular season as the Valley's only undefeated team after knocking of Hidalgo in our First & Goal Game of the Week. Here's a look at all of Friday night's scores. Click on the video for highlights. Weslaco East 17, Weslaco 14 (F)... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: October 24th Play Video

  October 24, 2019 11:02 PM

  WESLACO - The Valley's only undefeated team remains undefeated. Thursday night, La Feria knocked off Grulla in Rio Grande City to improve to 9-0 overall. Here's a look at the final scores. Click on the video for highlights. La Feria 28, Grulla 23 (F) Porter 24, PSJA Memorial... more »

• La Feria Is Bringing In The Backup Play Video

  October 17, 2019 10:36 PM

  LA FERIA - After a week 6 injury had La Feria's starting quarterback on the sidelines, the Lions brought in the backup. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Rio Hondo Readies For Undefeated La Feria Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:00 PM

  RIO HONDO - The Bobcats welcome 5-0 La Feria Friday in a week six, non-district clash. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on a Rio Hondo team that's preparing for one of their toughest challenges this season. more »

• FEMA Recovery Centers in the Valley to Close This Week Play Video

  September 23, 2019 5:12 PM

  WESLACO – All three of the FEMA recovery centers in the Rio Grande Valley will close this week. The centers opened after the June storm. The La Villa center will close first at the end of the workday Tuesday. The center at the Raymondville location will close... more »

• La Feria Still Undefeated Play Video

  September 16, 2019 11:25 PM

  LA FERIA - La Feria is one of five valley teams still undefeated this season. But that streak was almost lost after they faced the Mercedes Tigers. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Residentes de La Feria preocupados por incendios de maleza cerca de rieles Play Video

  August 30, 2019 8:09 PM

  LA FERIA - La fuerte sequía que se apodera del Valle del Río Grande sigue causando problemas. Un tren que pasa por el área de Harlingen y la Feria, causó el lunes una serie de incendios en la maleza, por lo que hablamos con una familia que vive a... more »

• La Feria Residents Concerned about Grass Fires near Train Tracks Play Video

  August 29, 2019 6:24 PM

  LA FERIA – Dry conditions continue to cause problems for Rio Grade Valley residents. A train passing through the Harlingen-La Feria area Monday sparked a string of grass fires. "The wheels make a spark on the track and it goes real fast. Before you know it, it's right... more »

• Aviso de hervir el agua para la ciudad de La Feria

  August 21, 2019 3:40 PM

  LA FERIA – Debido a una baja presión de distribución, se pide a los clientes del sistema del servicio público de agua que hiervan el agua antes de consumirla por requerimientos de la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas. Para asegurarse de destruir las bacterias dañinas y otros microbios,... more »

• Boil Water Notice Issued for City of La Feria

  August 21, 2019 3:26 PM

  LA FERIA - Due to low distribution pressure, La Feria public water system customers are being asked to boil any water prior to consumption as per Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requirements. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: La Feria Play Video

  August 20, 2019 7:43 PM

  It's time to talk Valley high school football again. Throughout the month of August, CHANNEL 5 will be visiting every team as we get ready for the 2019 season. It's all part of our Two-A-Day Tour. In this video, we focus on La Feria. more »

• Policía de La Feria busca sospechoso que portaba chaleco antibalas Play Video

  August 13, 2019 4:25 PM

  LA FERIA – La policía de La Feria busca a una persona sospechosa. De acuerdo con las autoridades, alrededor de las diez la mañana del lunes recibieron una llamada sobre un hombre que caminaba a la orilla del canal en Dodd Lane vistiendo un chaleco antibalas. Otras cuatro... more »

• La Feria Police Suspend Search for Suspicious Person, Lockdown Lifted

  August 12, 2019 1:05 PM

  UPDATE (2 p.m.): La Feria ISD says authorities have contacted them and the search has been suspended. All student activities have been cancelled for the rest of the day. ----- LA FERIA – Some schools in La Feria are currently on lockdown as law enforcement search for... more »

• La Feria Resident Seeks Answers after Pile of Trash Remains Unpicked Play Video

  August 8, 2019 8:02 PM

  LA FERIA - Piles of trash, a man wanting answers and no action by the county. It’s how the Cameron county Department of Health and Human Services handles public nuisances. If a valid report comes in, a notice to abate is place and then they wait 30 days... more »

• New Partnership with FEMA to Help Flood Victims with Immediate Assistance Play Video

  July 30, 2019 9:07 PM

  LA FERIA - A new partnership with FEMA to help flood victims get emergency assistance is now available. Representatives say they want more people applying for assistance at disaster recovery centers. Tuesday afternoon only about 45 people went to La Villa Youth Center to seek assistance. Maria... more »

• Free Bus Service Available for Cameron Co. Flood Victims

  July 22, 2019 4:56 PM

  LA FERIA – Bus service will be available to Cameron County residents who need to lift to the FEMA center in La Feria. For a limited time, free transportation to the disaster recovery center will be provided from Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27. The route schedule... more »

• First FEMA Recovery Center Opens in La Feria Play Video

  July 22, 2019 11:32 AM

  LA FERIA – Residents in Cameron County affected by the June floods now have a place to register for federal assistance. The recovery center is located at 1001 Pancho Maples Drive in La Feria. It’s open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents wanting to apply for assistance... more »

• Last Day of Red Cross Resource Event for Residents Affected by Flooding Play Video

  July 12, 2019 5:26 PM

  ELSA – The American Red Cross shelter operations are back to normal; they are transitioning the shelters back to each respective county. Friday was the last resource event the American Red Cross held for those affected by the June floods. Three weeks ago floods destroyed Stephanie Garcia’s home... more »

• Red Cross Multi-Agency Resource Centers Provide On-Site Psychologists Play Video

  July 10, 2019 5:37 PM

  LA FERIA – Hundreds of families in Cameron County are still looking for help after their homes remain flooded. Red Cross opened a multi-agency resource center in La Feria Wednesday. Jennifer Maldonado went to the multi-agency to learn about the resources available to help her boys. She... more »

• Red Cross Announces More Popup Locations in the Valley

  July 10, 2019 11:46 AM

  HARLINGEN – The American Red Cross announced further efforts to help those impacted by the recent floods. They will be setting up multi-agency resource centers in La Feria, Sebastian and Elsa on different days. People seeking help will need to provide identification to verify resident’s address in order... more »

• Centro de recursos para víctimas de inundaciones abrirá en La Feria Play Video

  July 9, 2019 9:54 AM

  LA FERIA - Otro centro de recursos abrirá mañana para ayudar a las víctimas de las inundaciones en La Feria. Las puertas se abrirán a las 8 de la mañana en la sala de seguridad de La Feria ubicada en la calle Main sur. El centro ofrecerá... more »

• Resource Center to Open in Cameron County to Aid Flood Victims

  July 8, 2019 1:28 PM

  LA FERA- A multi agency resource center will open in Cameron County on Wednesday. The center will located at La Feria Safe Room/Dome on 1700 South Main St. (corner of West Dodd Ln.) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can call American Red Cross for more details... more »

• Schools Closures Announced for June 25

  June 25, 2019 6:04 AM

  School districts are cancelling several summer school classes and summer programs after Monday night’s heavy rain. LA FERIA ISD All activities for students are cancelled; activities will resume Wednesday. Staff to report at 10 a.m. MERCEDES ISD All summer program are cancelled. Main... more »

• La Feria High School Installing Turf Field Play Video

  June 11, 2019 7:24 PM

  LA FERIA - Out with grass, in with turf. The work is underway at La Feria's Lion Stadium where crews are busy installing turf this summer. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross reports. more »

• No Bond for Former Local Deputies Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Extortion Play Video

  May 30, 2019 10:54 AM

  UPDATE (5/31): No bond set for two former Cameron County deputies now in custody. Both men made their initial appearance in a federal court in Brownsville Friday morning. ---------- LA FERIA – Two former deputies with the Cameron County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office are charged with conspiracy... more »

• La Feria's Andy Cortez is Making History in the Valley

  April 29, 2019 8:39 PM

  HARLINGEN - Andy Cortez is a senior at La Feria High School and represents the Lions on the boys golf team. "It's super fun. Going into my freshman and sophomore year, I had some pretty good competition, of the upper classmen from Raymondville, PI, all of them," said Andy... more »

• State Bound and UTRGV Bound Play Video

  April 29, 2019 7:26 PM

  LA FERIA - Andy Cortez is having an impressive senior season playing golf at La Feria High School. The UTRGV commit recently earned a trip to the state tournament. As CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross reports, Cortez has set the bar high for future La Feria golfers. more »

• Multi-Agency Chase in Cameron Co. Ends in Crash

  April 11, 2019 2:23 PM

  UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): The man who allegedly lead authorities on a chase is behind bars. He was wanted in two Rio Grande Valley counties. ----- HARLINGEN – The Department of Public Safety pursued in a chase in Cameron County. The chase ensued near La Feria and... more »

• On the Diamond: March 13th Play Video

  March 13, 2019 11:36 PM

  LA FERIA - Spring break softball continued Wednesday night with a district game between Raymondville and La Feria. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has more on the Bearkats' shutout victory. more »

• Former Valley Border Patrol Agent Charged for Accepting Bribes Play Video

  March 8, 2019 4:03 PM

  LA FERIA – A former Border Patrol agent from La Feria will spend more than nine years behind bars. Robert Hall, 45, was charged after accepting bribes in return for helping to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. Hall admitted to providing information on Customs and Border Protection... more »

• 5 on 5: February 11th Play Video

  February 11, 2019 11:14 PM

  LA FERIA - The state playoffs are off and running for girls basketball teams. Monday night, several Valley teams took the court in bi-district contests. More playoff games are on the way Tuesday. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update from the studio. more »

• 5 on 5: February 4th Play Video

  February 4, 2019 11:10 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - In their final game of the season, the Raymondville girls basketball team pulled out a one point win over playoff bound La Feria. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap on Monday night's district game. more »

• Equipos de Emergencia Responden a Incendio en La Feria Play Video

  January 30, 2019 9:01 AM

  LA FERIA - Elementos de la policía y bomberos respondieron al incendio en un edificio. Sucedió en un club de caballeros en el Expressway 83. Haga clic en el video para ver el reporte completo. more »

• Emergency Crews Respond to Fire along Expressway 83 in La Feria Play Video

  January 30, 2019 8:31 AM

  LA FERIA – Emergency crews responded to a fire at a building off Expressway 83 in La Feria. The blaze broke out at a gentlemen’s club on westbound Frontage Road near the Mercedes outlets. The structure appears to have sustain heavy damage to the roof. Watch the... more »

• Tree Causing Concerns for AEP Customer in La Feria Trimmed Play Video

  June 11, 2018 6:15 PM

  UPDATE (6/13): A power company is taking action in a La Feria neighborhood after residents asked CHANNEL 5 NEWS for help. On Monday, Bob Gardner said his electricity would flicker due to power lines running through trees. He says he saw a crew working on repairs on Wednesday. AEP advises... more »

• Abuso de Poder Frena Investigación Criminal Play Video

  May 23, 2018 11:40 PM

  LA FERIA – La investigación a simple vista revela un choque de poderes entre funcionarios de elección popular. El comisionado del precinto cuatro y el oficial "alguacil" del precinto cinco de la ciudad de La Feria, Texas entran en conflicto interfiriendo el avance de la averiguación de un presunto robo... more »

• Cameron Co. Emergency Agencies Rescue Puppies Trapped in Drainage Pipe

  April 6, 2018 4:17 PM

  SANTA MARIA – Seven puppies are now safe after Cameron County emergency crews rescued them Thursday night. The La Feria Fire Department, Cameron County Pct. 5 constables and the sheriff’s office responded to the scene nearby Santa Maria School. The agencies put in a collaborative effort to pull the seven... more »

• Man to Receive Partial Refund after Failed Car Repairs Play Video

  April 3, 2018 5:27 PM

  HARLINGEN – A La Feria man says he’s getting some of his money back after a car deal went wrong. Juan Paz says he bought a Buick after signing a “no refund, no warranty” contract from a dealer in Harlingen. After a few days, the car stopped working. He says... more »

• Appliance Store Grants Refund to Cancer Patient for AC Unit Play Video

  December 21, 2017 11:04 PM

  LA FERIA – A woman said the sales people at a local store didn’t notify her of the return policy until after she made a $900 purchase. Janie Marez is currently battling cancer. She’s a fighter who is grateful to be alive. She said a large part of her health... more »

• Una Calle en La Feria Ahora Tiene el Nombre de un Agente Caído de la Patrulla Fronteriza Play Video

  December 16, 2017 8:59 PM

  LA FERIA – Una calle en la Feria ahora tiene el nombre de un agente caído de la patrulla fronteriza. Javier Vega Junior murió defendiendo a su familia de dos hombres armados que intentaban robarlos mientras que pescaban cerca de un canal en el Condado Willacy en el 2014. Comisionados... more »

• Mother Concerned with Inoperative Cameras on La Feria ISD School Bus Play Video

  December 14, 2017 11:25 PM

  LA FERIA – A concerned mother said she was never given a reason from a local school district as to why the security cameras on her son’s school bus weren't working. Gina Gonzales is a mother of five. In August, her youngest child was born. She said to avoid having... more »

• 1 Dead in One-Vehicle Crash near La Feria Play Video

  November 24, 2017 11:13 AM

  NEAR LA FERIA – State authorities are investigating a one-vehicle crash north of La Feria that left a 40-year-old man dead. According to the Department of Public Safety, a black 2016 Ford Mustang was traveling at high speed southbound on FM 733, near Clark Road early Friday morning when the... more »

• Gun Expert Demonstrates Difference Between Bump Stock Semi-Auto, Full Automatic Weapons Play Video

  October 3, 2017 9:53 PM

  LA FERIA – Las Vegas law enforcement officials confirm at least 12 of the weapons in the shooter's hotel room was modified with a bump stock. "I can't give you an answer on whether any of them are automatic or not, but we are aware of a device called a... more »

• La Feria Budget Crisis Eliminates Positions Play Video

  October 3, 2017 7:12 PM

  LA FERIA – The city of La Feria had to cut 25 to 30 percent of department expenses across the board due to its budget crisis. CHANNEL 5 NEWS first reported on La Feria's budget issues back in March . In September, an audit found the city exceeded its projected... more »

• Calle de La Feria Cambia de Nombre para Honrar Agente CBP Caído Play Video

  September 14, 2017 6:33 PM

  LA FERIA - Una calle de La Feria está recibiendo un nuevo nombre en honor al agente caído de Protección de Aduanas y Fronteras Javier Vega Jr. Vega murió defendiendo a su familia de dos hombres armados mientras pescaban cerca de Santa Monica. El miércoles en la noche, los comisionados... more »

• La Feria Street Renamed to Honor Fallen CBP Agent Play Video

  September 14, 2017 5:34 PM

  LA FERIA – A street in La Feria is being renamed to honor fallen U.S. Customs and Border Protections agent Javier Vega Jr. Vega was killed defending his family from two armed men while fishing near Santa Monica. On Wednesday night, city commissioners unanimously voted to rename Fifth Street, Javier... more »

• La Feria Releases Audit Summary of Missing Public Funds Play Video

  September 14, 2017 5:09 PM

  LA FERIA – There's new details about money unaccounted for in the city of La Feria. City officials said a new audit completed last month provides a reasonable, but not absolute level of accountability for the funds that couldn’t previously be accounted for. CHANNEL 5 NEWS first reported about the... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: La Feria Play Video

  August 13, 2017 4:52 PM

  LA FERIA - Hopes are high across the Valley as high school football returns for another season. CHANNEL 5 SPORTS will be focusing on teams in the four-county area in an attempt to spotlight each squad's strengths and weaknesses. These reports come as preparation for the annual Valley Football Preview... more »

• La Feria Residents Want City to Finish Installing Speed Limit Signs Play Video

  May 31, 2017 7:09 PM

  LA FERIA – Several residents are asking La Feria city officials to install speed limit signs on their streets. South Texas Haven resident Rod Royale wants drivers to slow down in his neighborhood. “People come in here and go out way too fast the way it is,” he said. Royale... more »

• Old Water Tower in La Feria Raising Concerns for Residents Play Video

  May 16, 2017 6:27 PM

  LA FERIA – An old water tower in La Feria is being drained and people who live near it said the water trail it’s leaving behind is causing problems. Residents said the renovations is leaving large puddles and attracting all sorts of wildlife and insects. The more than half-million dollar... more »

• La Feria amplía su litigio contra el ex gerente municipal

  April 11, 2017 10:58 PM

  LA FERIA - La ciudad de La Feria está ampliando su litigio con la esperanza de encontrar $ 3 millones sin contar en los fondos. Los comisionados de la ciudad votaron por unanimidad el martes por la noche para ampliar su demanda contra el ex gerente de la ciudad, Sunny... more »

• Detienen Proyectos Para La Feria Play Video

  March 1, 2017 8:37 PM

  LA FERIA - Cerca de una decena de proyectos de la ciudad de la Feria está en espera. Los fondos desaparecidos están vinculados a un certificado de obligación que fue emitido el 2011 y 2015. El abogado de la ciudad dice que una parte del dinero del 2015 fue utilizado... more »

• Policía de La Feria Exhorta a Reportar Publicaciones Sospechosas en Redes Sociales

  February 17, 2017 7:16 PM

  LA FERIA – Una publicación en las redes sociales de parte de un estudiante de La Feria ocasionó su arresto y la posibilidad de enfrentar serios cargos en su contra. El Distrito Escolar de La Feria publicó un comunicado en su página de Facebook para las familias sobre una amenaza... more »

• La Feria Police Encourages Community to Report Suspicious Social Media Posts Play Video

  February 17, 2017 4:40 PM

  LA FERIA – A La Feria student’s social media post landed him behind bars and possibly facing some serious charges. La Feria ISD posted a statement on its Facebook page to families about a threat on social media that sent families into panic. "Parents and students... apparently there were some... more »

• La Feria Teen Arrested for Allegedly Sending Threatening Messages

  February 17, 2017 12:41 PM

  LA FERIA – A La Feria man is behind bars and could potentially face serious charges. La Feria Police Department arrested a 17-year-old after he allegedly sent text messages about a potential threat to the local police department. La Feria Police Chief Cesar Diaz said they responded to a report... more »

• La Feria Man Grows Frustrated with Suspicious Activity in Neighborhood Play Video

  January 17, 2017 6:32 PM

  LA FERIA – A La Feria man is fed up with what he claims to be illegal activity in his neighborhood. He wants law enforcement to step in and investigate. Martin Serrata has called La Feria home for 20 years. He said the noise and activity on his street at... more »