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• Palmview's Erubiel Munoz Signs With Jarvis Christian College Play Video

  February 25, 2020 4:07 PM

  LA JOYA - Another college signing for a Valley student athlete. Monday morning, Palmview soccer standout Erubiel Munoz signed with Jarvis Christian College. Munoz, who attends Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College, is the first student athlete from the campus to receive a college offer to play at the... more »

• Former La Joya mayor pleads not guilty to wire fraud charges Play Video

  February 13, 2020 7:26 PM

  MCALLEN – Former La Joya Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas pleaded not guilty to federal wire fraud charges on Thursday. Fito Salinas, 81, of La Joya pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud during a hearing Thursday at the federal courthouse in McAllen. ... more »

• Exalcalde de La joya arrestado por cargos de fraude electrónico Play Video

  February 12, 2020 3:27 PM

  El ex-alcalde de La Joya Jose A. "Fito" Salinas fue arrestado el miércoles con dos cargos de fraude electrónico. Un gran jurado procesó a Salinas el martes, de acuerdo a la Oficina del Fiscal de Estados Unidos del Distrito Sur de Texas. Salinas está acusado de participar en... more »

• Installation of remote security gates surrounding La Joya ISD campuses near completion Play Video

  January 31, 2020 6:42 PM

  LA JOYA – The La Joya Independent School District is taking step to protect students and staff. Just three months ago, the district began installing security gate along all of its 42 campuses. The remote gates were added to know exactly who is coming in and out of their... more »

• Distrito escolar de La Joya incrementa seguridad Play Video

  January 31, 2020 4:34 PM

  LA JOYA - Un distrito escolar del Valle del Río Grande busca incrementar la protección a sus estudiantes y personal. En octubre pasado se llevaba a cabo un proyecto en el distrito escolar de La Joya buscando incrementar la seguridad con la construcción de cercas en los estacionamientos. ... more »

• On the Pitch: January 10th Play Video

  January 10, 2020 10:52 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - High school soccer teams were back at it Friday with more tournament action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from the BISD Showcase. more »

• Ex-oficial de Autoridad de Vivienda en La Joya arrestada por fraude electrónico Play Video

  December 24, 2019 10:30 PM

  LA JOYA – Una ex-directora ejecutiva de la Autoridad de Vivienda de La Joya fue arrestada por autoridades federales el lunes. Frances A. Salinas fue arrestada por cargos federales de fraude electrónico y conspiración para cometer fraude electrónico. La Autoridad de Vivienda de La Joya cuenta con una... more »

• 5 on 5: December 20th Play Video

  December 20, 2019 11:12 PM

  MISSION - The Mission Eagles and the La Joya Coyotes matched up for some 5 on 5action. The ladies in red getting the W, 45-36. more »

• Departamento de policía de La Joya adquiere Tasers Play Video

  December 11, 2019 9:02 PM

  LA JOYA – La policía en una ciudad del Valle del Rio Grande han notado un incremento en personas que evaden el arresto o que no cooperan con las autoridades. Debido a esto, por primera vez el departamento de policía de La Joya obtendrá Tasers. Cuando la policía... more »

• La Joya Police Acquire Tasers to Help in Increase of Evading Arrest Situations Play Video

  December 11, 2019 5:24 PM

  LA JOYA – Police in a Rio Grande Valley city are seeing an increase in people evading arrest and not complying. This sudden spike is leading them to seek more weapons. For the first time, the La Joya Police Department is getting Tasers. An electric shock for police they... more »

• Resultados preliminares de elecciones de desempate en La Joya, Edinburg Play Video

  December 10, 2019 11:06 PM

  LA JOYA - Le presentamos los resultados recientes de las elecciones en dos ciudades del Valle del Río Grande. Este ha sido el conteo final pero los resultados oficiales se darán a conocer en los próximos días. Para la posición de alcalde en la ciudad de La Joya, Isidro... more »

• La Joya Runoff Election Results in 3 New City Officials Play Video

  December 10, 2019 10:48 PM

  LA JOYA – Voters in La Joya made their voices heard Tuesday night in three runoff races. The city now has a new mayor and two new commissioners. Laura Mendiola Macias, Roger Hernandez and Isidro Casanova ran a joint campaign. The winners spoke to CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »

• Runoff Elections Set for La Joya, Edinburg Play Video

  December 9, 2019 6:33 PM

  WESLACO – Voters in La Joya and Edinburg are heading back to the polls Tuesday for runoff elections. Four races were left undecided from the November elections. In La Joya, the mayor’s seat is still up for grabs, as well as two city commissioner seats. In Edinburg, one... more »

• Border Agents Apprehend 19 in La Joya Attempting to Enter the US Illegally

  November 22, 2019 4:36 PM

  LA JOYA – After attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, 19 people are in Border Patrol custody. McAllen border agents were patrolling in the area south of La Joya when they spotted 19 people load a pickup truck. As agents pursued the vehicle, the driver turned into a... more »

• Agentes de patrulla fronteriza decomisan narcóticos con valor de más de $1.4M

  November 18, 2019 4:13 PM

  EDINBURG – Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza confiscaron más de 1,830 libras de marihuana en siete intentos fallidos de contrabando. El miércoles, agentes de Fort Brown que trabajaban en Brownsville recibieron información sobre cuatro sospechosos de tráfico de drogas que intentaban escalar el muro cercano. Los contrabandistas dejaron... more »

• Investigan incendio de autobús escolar en Peñitas Play Video

  November 12, 2019 10:06 PM

  PEÑITAS – Las autoridades investigan el incendio de un autobús del distrito escolar de La Joya en el área de Peñitas. Hablamos con el jefe de policia del distrito escolar, Raul Gonzalez. Nos informó que había estudiantes a bordo que regresaban de un partido de basquetbol. El... more »

• La Joya tendrá elecciones de segunda vuelta para puesto de alcalde Play Video

  November 6, 2019 9:13 PM

  LA JOYA - Las elecciones han terminado pero la votación en una cuidad del Valle del Río Grande sigue inconclusa. Se espera una nueva eleccion de desempate para el puesto de alcalde en La Joya. El alcalde actual buscaba reelegirse, sin embargo su contrincante recibió más votos en... more »

• Top La Joya Mayoral Candidates Heading into Runoff Election Play Video

  November 6, 2019 7:06 PM

  LA JOYA – On Tuesday night, La Joya residents went to the polls to cast their votes for commissioners and a mayor. Mayor Fito Salinas is hoping to be re-elected and the other candidate, Former Police Chief Isidro Casanova, who unofficial numbers show received around 200 more votes than... more »

• Former La Joya Official Out on Bond after Guilty Plea Play Video

  October 22, 2019 4:53 PM

  MCALLEN – In federal court, a former La Joya official is out on bond after pleading guilty to theft Tuesday. Mike Alaniz is now scheduled for sentencing in January; his legal troubles due to a property purchase. Authorities say he used more than $39,000 to buy a lot... more »

• La Joya ISD Adding Remote Security Gates to Campuses Play Video

  October 4, 2019 6:12 PM

  LA JOYA - One Rio Grande Valley school district is doing more to protect students and staff while at their campus. La Joya ISD is adding remote security gates along all campus parking lots. Chief Raul Gonzalez says this will help the district maintain accountability of who's coming... more »

• Destinan $500,000 para limpieza del Arroyo Colorado Play Video

  September 17, 2019 4:05 PM

  HARLINGEN - El Departamento de Conservación de Suelos y Agua de Texas anunció el uso de un presupuesto de medio millón de dólares para agencias dedicadas a la proteccion del medioambiente. Además de ayudar a programas educativos enfocados en prevenir la contaminación en el sur de Texas. Se... more »

• Agentes de CBP encuentran tres cuerpos de migrantes Play Video

  August 28, 2019 4:02 PM

  EDINBURG - Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza respondieron al hallazgo de un cuerpo abandonado en el Río Grande, cerca de Havana, en las afueras de La Joya. De acuerdo con un reporte, la guardia costera ayudó con el traslado para que la patrulla fronteriza recuperara el cuerpo. El... more »

• La Joya Housing Authority Vice Chair Allegedly Paid $5K to Influence City Official Play Video

  August 20, 2019 6:45 PM

  MCALLEN – The La Joya housing authority vice chairwoman connected to a federal bribery investigation allegedly paid thousands to influence an elected city official. Sylvia Valdez is accused of bribing at least two people $5,000 to help her win public relations contracts. The investigation carried out by the... more »

• La Joya Housing Authority Vice Chair Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charge Play Video

  August 19, 2019 11:20 AM

  LA JOYA – The La Joya housing authority vice chairwoman accused of corruption has pleaded not guilty. Sylvia Valdez was taken into federal custody Monday morning. She’s the La Joya housing authority vice-chairwoman, but received a public relations contract, which is in the center of this corruption charge.... more »

• FBI realiza cateo en oficinas del ayuntamiento en La Joya Play Video

  August 16, 2019 7:28 PM

  LA JOYA - La mañana del viernes alrededor de las 8:30 el ayuntamiento de la cuidad de La Joya se paralizó tras la llegada de agentes del FBI para desarrollar una investigación extensa en sus oficinas, incluyendo el departamento de servicios públicos. Durante el cateo, más de una docena... more »

• FBI at La Joya City Hall Conducting ‘Law Enforcement Activities’ Play Video

  August 16, 2019 9:14 AM

  LA JOYA – FBI agents are inside La Joya City Hall executing a search warrant. The city administrator, Jacqueline Bazan, tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS they showed up unannounced around 8:15 a.m. Friday requesting access to the building. About 15 federal agents are currently on the scene. The... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: La Joya Play Video

  August 15, 2019 11:03 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 Joya. more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Juarez-Lincoln Play Video

  August 5, 2019 8:04 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 Juarez-Lincoln. more »

• Ex-sargento de policía del Valle sentenciado a 20 años en prisión

  July 18, 2019 3:10 PM

  MCALLEN – Un ex-sargento de policía del Valle del Río Grande fue sentenciado a 20 años de prisión y cinco años de libertad condicional este jueves por la mañana. El juez emitió la sentencia más corta possible a Geovani Hernandez. Debido a los crímenes cometidos... more »

• No Jail Time for Former La Joya ISD Officer Who Stole $16K Play Video

  June 10, 2019 5:32 PM

  LA JOYA – A La Joya Independent School District police officer who stole $16,000 from the campus crime stoppers program will not do any time behind bars. The former officer, Carlos Javier Garcia of Brownsville, was sentenced to a four year probation last Monday. Just before his sentencing,... more »

• La Joya ISD, Mission CISD Offering Free Meals to Students throughout Summer

  June 5, 2019 12:44 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley school districts are stepping up to make sure children within their district are fed throughout the summer. La Joya Independent School District will be offering free meals to children who rely on school meals during the academic year. Mission Consolidated Independent School... more »

• Sentencing Pushed Back for Former Police Chief Convicted on Drug Charges Play Video

  May 21, 2019 11:55 AM

  WESLACO – A former Rio Grande Valley police chief convicted on drug charges earlier this year will have to wait longer to find out his prison sentence. In March, a jury convicted Geovanni Hernandez on two drug conspiracy charges. Federal agents arrested him in 2017 during an undercover... more »

• Mandato Estatal Impulsa Nuevo Entrenamiento para Oficiales Play Video

  April 15, 2019 8:06 PM

  LA JOYA – Un nuevo mandato del estado está obligando a todos los oficiales de la paz a tomar entrenamiento adicional para situaciones relacionadas con comunidad. El jefe de policía del Departamento de Policía de La Joya dice que recientemente comenzaron a batallar con personas que huyen y rechazan arresto.... more »

• State Mandate Prompts New Training for Officers Play Video

  April 15, 2019 5:39 PM

  LA JOYA – A new state mandate is forcing all peace officers to take additional training to deal with community-related situations. The chief of police for La Joya Police Department says they recently started struggling with people running away and refusing arrest. La Joya Police Traning coordinator, Miguel... 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 »

• Conductor Causa Un Accidente Fatal Cerca De La Joya Después De Evadir A Las Autoridades Play Video

  March 13, 2019 1:52 PM

  CERCA DE LA JOYA: Una detención de tráfico se convirtió rápidamente en un accidente mortal después de que el conductor intentó evadir el arresto y se marchó. Dos personas murieron y cinco fueron trasladadas al hospital. Ocurrió en la Autopista 83 cerca de La Joya... more »

• Driver Causes Fatal Crash near La Joya after Evading Law Enforcement Play Video

  March 13, 2019 11:02 AM

  UPDATE (4 p.m.): The Department of Public Safety is revealing the names of the two victims killed in the crash that took place near La Joya Wednesday morning. Leonel Martinez Jr., 45, and Aurora Chavez, 69, were driving along Expressway 83 when they were hit by a Ford Expedition.... more »

• Ex Jefe Policiaco del Valle en Juicio Federal Play Video

  March 4, 2019 7:33 AM

  McAllen - El ex jefe de polícia de La Joya,Geovanni Hernández está programado para ser juzgado por cargos de drogas,hoy en McAllen. Presuntamente Hernández ayudaba al cruce de drogas de los cárteles mexicanos por el Valle del Río Grande. Nuestra reportera Yuridia González nos amplía la información. ... more »

• On the Diamond: February 28th Play Video

  February 28, 2019 11:02 PM

  LA JOYA - A week after hosting a softball tournament, La Joya has baseball on the agenda. A host of Valley teams took the diamond Thursday for the start of tournament play. In Corpus Christi, Los Fresnos went up against one of the state's top-ranked teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva... more »

• La Joya ISD Celebrates 30th Year of Honoring Cultural Fine Arts Play Video

  February 28, 2019 9:28 AM

  LA JOYA – For 30 years, the La Joya Independent School District has put on an award winning show. Each year, students find their culture and put it on center stage. Performances range from mariachi, folklorico dances and conjunto music. The program has grown over the years... more »

• On the Diamond: February 21st Play Video

  February 21, 2019 11:26 PM

  LA JOYA - High school diamond action is in full swing this week with tournaments for local softball and baseball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from Thursday's pool play games in La Joya and McAllen. more »

• Cowboys' Connor Williams Visits La Joya Play Video

  February 21, 2019 11:18 PM

  LA JOYA - Connor Williams is living the dream when it comes to lone star state football. He grew up in North Texas where he played for the Coppell Cowboys. He then went to star at the University of Texas, and now he's a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Williams,... more »

• Informant Hired to Catch Former Police Chief Caught Stealing Money Play Video

  February 19, 2019 4:41 PM

  UPDATE (3/4): The trial for the former La Joya police chief is underway. New developments show the informant used to catch Geovani Hernandez, stole money himself. Hernandez is accused of allegedly intentionally scouting and assisting in drug trafficking. During Monday's testimony, a Homeland Security special agent told... more »

• La Joya Fire Department Offering Free Smoke Detectors to Residents Play Video

  February 11, 2019 5:26 PM

  LA JOYA – Fire officials in La Joya are teaming up with American Red Cross to provide homes with free smoke detectors. Fire officials are urging homeowners to make sure they have the life-saving device in their homes. La Joya resident Emilio Tovar says he knows the importance... 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 »

• 2 Men Arrested for Smuggling Drugs into RGV

  December 31, 2018 3:57 PM

  LA JOYA – Two men say they were forced to carry drugs into the Rio Grande Valley over the weekend. According to court documents, they were spotted in a group of seven crossing the border in La Joya early Saturday morning. They carried 10 bundles (103 kilograms) of... more »

• Authorities Raid Illegal Gambling Business in La Joya

  November 9, 2018 5:56 PM

  LA JOYA – Multiple law enforcement agencies raided an illegal gambling establishment in La Joya. Authorities executed a search warrant at the business located on Leo Ave south of Highway 83 on Thursday night. Several individuals were arrested on gambling charges. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office along with the Hidalgo... more »

• Valley School Districts Experiencing Decrease in Enrollment Play Video

  September 6, 2018 9:52 PM

  MCALLEN – School districts across the Rio Grande Valley are trying to keep students from leaving. CHANNEL 5 NEWS analyzed enrollment at all school districts in the Region 1. This region includes seven counties – Webb, Zapata, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, Jim Hogg and Cameron. Out of all the public... more »

• Border Patrol Sees Increase in Canal Rescues Play Video

  August 24, 2018 5:55 PM

  NEAR LA JOYA –Border Patrol says the numbers of rescues along the U.S.-Mexico border already surpasses last year’s. “Up to the end of July, there was over 1,300 rescues this year,” says Border Patrol Agent Roberto Rodriguez. He says people jump into canals to evade arrest; some do not make... more »

• Deadline Passes for Former La Joya School Board Member to Surrender to US Marshals Play Video

  June 1, 2018 6:21 PM

  WESLACO – The deadline came and went for a former school board member to turn himself into the U.S. Marshals Service. Juan Jose “J.J.” Garza served in several positions including executive director at the La Joya Housing Authority and board member for La Joya Independent School District. Watch the news... more »

• DPS Center to be Built in La Joya Play Video

  May 25, 2018 5:50 PM

  LA JOYA – La Joya will soon have a Texas Department of Public Safety center to house 30 state troopers. Residents are hopeful the increase in law enforcement will help prevent illegal activity. One big concern for residents is having people crossing the border illegally cross through their neighborhood. KRGV’s... more »

• La Joya ISD Offers ‘Parent Police Academy’ Courses Play Video

  March 2, 2018 6:08 PM

  LA JOYA – La Joya Independent School District launched a new “parent police academy" this week. The program does not give parents the authority to carry weapons. Instead, it's an education and information boot camp for parents to understand laws their children are expected to stick to and what school... more »

• La Joya ISD Lawsuit Settled in $460K Payout Play Video

  February 12, 2018 11:02 PM

  LA JOYA – A settlement ended a lawsuit between a Rio Grande Valley school district and former employees. The La Joya Independent School District paid a $460,000 settlement. The decision of the suit was appealed and landed in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. It turns out if the... more »

• La Joya Police Chief Dismissed

  December 12, 2017 6:20 PM

  LA JOYA – The La Joya police chief said he was let go without a reason earlier this week. Ramon Gonzalez told CHANNEL 5 NEWS he received a letter when he went to work on Monday. He said it notified him his services were no longer needed. La Joya city... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Fire Marshal Investigate La Joya House Fire Play Video

  November 23, 2017 8:07 PM

  LA JOYA – Fire investigators say someone intentionally set fire to a home overnight. Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday was difficult for Maribel Uresti. She lost everything she owns Wednesday in a late night fire. Her neighbor broke the news to her before 10 p.m. The flames engulfed her home and... more »

• La Joya ISD Employees Honor Small Cross Memorial Play Video

  October 3, 2017 12:21 PM

  LA JOYA – A lone cross along Highway 83 stands straight thanks to a La Joya ISD employee. If you look past the road toward the grassy area, you might happen to see what everyone else fails to notice: a small wooden cross seemingly falling apart. In fact, it might... more »

• Former Police Chief Offered $100K Bond in Drug Trafficking Case

  August 18, 2017 6:13 PM

  MCALLEN – Former La Joya Police Chief Geovani Hernandez could soon be released from federal custody. He’s accused of accepting cash to help facilitate the movement of drug loads. U.S. Magistrate Judge Dorina Ramos granted him a $100,000 bond, despite prosecutors’ concerns he could be a flight risk. Hernandez was... more »

• 2 Valley Cities Join Lawsuit against New Anti-Sanctuary City Law Play Video

  June 30, 2017 5:21 PM

  LA JOYA – Two Rio Grande Valley cities will join a lawsuit against the new sanctuary cities law. La Joya and Palmview passed motions Thursday night to support the plaintiffs in El Cenizo vs Texas . El Cenizo is suing the state of Texas over the new Senate Bill 4... more »

• La Joya ISD Working to Contest Organized Crime Recruitment Play Video

  May 25, 2017 6:02 PM

  LA JOYA – A local school district is working with authorities to fight criminal organizations from influencing their youth. Students from La Joya Independent School District were being recruited in bulk a couple years ago to smuggle people who were in the country illegally for a few hundred dollars. “Throughout... more »

• Air Conditioning Down at Main La Joya High School Building Play Video

  May 17, 2017 12:09 PM

  LA JOYA – Officials with La Joya ISD said an air conditioning problem at La Joya High School Wednesday morning was fixed. CHANNEL 5 NEWS learned air conditioning in the campus' main building was down. The district said crews were working to repair the problem since 7 a.m. Some students... more »

• Ex-Administrador de Junta Escolar de La Joya se Declara Culpable

  May 4, 2017 1:38 PM

  LA JOYA – Él ex-Administrador de la Junta Escolar del Distrito Independiente de La Joya, quien renuncio el mes pasado para enfocarse en su juicio, se declaró culpable. Juan José "JJ" Garza, se declaró culpable el miércoles a cargos federales de fraude por medios electrónicos. Él presuntamente conspiro con otro... more »

• Former La Joya ISD Trustee Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Charges Play Video

  May 4, 2017 12:50 PM

  LA JOYA – A former La Joya ISD school board trustee who resigned last month to focus on his upcoming trial pleaded guilty. Juan Jose “JJ” Garza pleaded guilty on Wednesday to federal wire fraud charges. He allegedly conspired with another man, Armando Jimenez, in a bid rigging scheme while... more »

• La Joya High School Implements New Restroom Policy Play Video

  March 8, 2017 5:25 PM

  LA JOYA – One Rio Grande Valley school campus is only allowing its students to use the restroom at certain times of the day. Some parents of La Joya High School students want to know why no one notified them of the school’s new policy. The principal started the policy... more »

• Actividad de Agencias del Orden Público cerca de la Frontera Inquieta a Residentes Play Video

  February 22, 2017 9:08 PM

  CERCA DE LA JOYA – Un residente del Valle del Rio Grande dijo que la lucha para asegurar la frontera continúa día con día en su propiedad. Ramón Ramírez, residente de Havana, ha notado una constante presencia de oficiales del Departamento de Seguridad Pública y agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza... more »