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• La Villa installing new street lights across the city Play Video

  May 8, 2026 6:15 PM

  La Villa has new streetlights up, and more are coming. The project costs $8,000, and the city is covering the cost. Workers recently installed three new lights on Canary and Blue Jay lanes. The next lights are set to go up on Cottonwood Avenue and Highway 107. ... more »

• Road repairs in La Villa scheduled to begin Play Video

  January 30, 2026 12:09 PM

  Repair work is set to begin soon in La Villa. Cottonwood Avenue, from 107th to 4th streets, will be repaved. That's the area around Muñoz Elementary and La Villa Middle schools. Drivers will need to use 8th Street as an alternative route. Cottonwood Avenue is one of five... more »

• La Villa refurbishing old water tower Play Video

  November 25, 2025 7:03 PM

  The city of La Villa is planning to refurbish an old water tower to help increase water capacity for residents. The project will cost more than $400,000, and the city recently approved to transfer funds from their park improvements and streetlights projects to fund it. La Villa City... more »

• Street overlay project underway in La Villa Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:01 AM

  Several streets in La Villa are getting a facelift in the hopes of attracting future growth, city officials said. In October, La Villa’s city council approved a project to start overlaying many streets with new asphalt. To pay for it, the city is using $700,000 of federal block... more »

• $1 million drainage project announced in La Villa Play Video

  October 23, 2025 7:41 PM

  A major drainage project is underway in La Villa, and it's expected to bring some much-needed relief to nearly half the city. This week, city leaders announced a new drainage project funded by a $1 million grant from the Texas General Land Office. The city plans to install... more »

• $4 million community center in the works in Elsa Play Video

  October 20, 2025 9:46 PM

  A new project is in the works for neighbors in the Delta Area. Elsa city leaders approved the construction of a $4 million, 20,000-square foot community center. The Elsa Community Center is being built on land that’s near the Mario Leal Park, and is set to open on... more »

• Bond set for teens charged in connection with La Villa burglary investigation Play Video

  September 11, 2025 11:58 AM

  Three teens and two male minors were detained Wednesday in connection with a burglary investigation near the La Villa Independent School District. The investigation caused the district to issue a secure status Wednesday shortly before 5 p.m., meaning all doors to their buildings were locked and no one was... more »

• Hidalgo County commissioner discusses progress of Delta Area water project Play Video

  June 23, 2025 6:41 PM

  A new source for running water would capture flood water in Hidalgo County’s Delta area and treat it to make more water available. Texas lawmakers awarded another $15 million to the project, according to Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes. A new law — Senate Bill 1967... more »

• For the first time, Weslaco invites other Valley cities to hurricane preparedness meeting Play Video

  June 18, 2025 3:38 PM

  Weslaco city leaders held their annual emergency stakeholders meeting on Wednesday. Officials say this is the first time other cities were included in the meeting. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez says they were looped in because of the March storms. "We have different departments here, different municipalities getting prepared... more »

• CBP Investigating Possible Suicide of Mexican National at Jail in Hidalgo County Play Video

  December 23, 2019 9:30 PM

  LA VILLA – The feds are investigating the death of a Mexican national. The 42-year-old died at the East Hidalgo Detention Center on Saturday. He was taken into custody Friday at the Hidalgo port of entry. Customs and Border Protection officials say the man falsely claimed to be... more »

• 3 Former Valley Jail Employees Plead Not Guilty to Bribery Charges Play Video

  November 27, 2019 4:50 PM

  MCALLEN – Three former East Hidalgo County Detention Center employees facing federal charges appeared before a judge Wednesday. Jason Catalan, Erasmo Loya and Veronica Ortega are all accused of bribery. Catalan is accused of smuggling food contraband to inmates during the first six months of this year. ... more »

• Detention Center Employees Facing Charges Play Video

  November 23, 2019 11:29 PM

  LA VILLA - Several employees at the East Hidalgo Detention Center are charged with bribery. Three employees are accused of bringing contraband into the correctional facility and giving it to federal inmates. Another employee was also indicted for sexual abuse of an inmate. The jail holds detainees... more »

• Gridiron Heroes: La Villa's Mr. Do-It-All Play Video

  November 6, 2019 10:46 PM

  LA VILLA - He's a player that can do it all for the Cardinals. His coach calls him "a monster on the gridiron." While he may not look the part, he's played the part well. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the story in this week's Gridiron Heroes. 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 »

• Improvements Underway in La Villa due to Flooding Concerns Play Video

  September 12, 2019 11:36 PM

  LA VILLA – USDA recovery money is now up for grabs in the Rio Grande Valley and now cities are making changes of their own. Like many other areas in the Valley, when La Villa sees rain in the forecast, they worry about flooding. City leaders are working... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: La Villa Play Video

  August 19, 2019 7:42 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 Villa. more »

• Señalan importancia de solicitar ayuda de FEMA Play Video

  August 1, 2019 9:58 PM

  LA VILLA - Personal de FEMA señala que han recibido una baja cantidad de personas que fueron afectadas por las inundaciones en sus centros de recuperación. Por esta razón, representantes de FEMA exhortan a la comunidad que se vio afectada tras las inundaciones de junio para que acudan a... 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 »

• Recovery Centers Opening for Valley Residents, Businesses Impacted by Floods

  July 22, 2019 5:30 PM

  WESLACO – Recovery specialist will be on-hand this week to assist Rio Grande Valley flood victims and businesses impacted by last month’s floods. FEMA representatives, along with the Small Business Administration will be at the disaster recovery centers in Willacy and Hidalgo counties to help anyone to file an... more »

• La Villa Focuses on Clearing Out Ditches of Debris Left from Floods Play Video

  July 9, 2019 5:17 PM

  LA VILLA – The streets are clear of floodwaters now in La Villa; the ditches are not. Inside ditches is where slushy green water, floating trash and plants continue to grow around the inside of a cracked canal. Some trash still sits in front of Nataly Marquez’s family... more »

• La Villa Family Considers Relocating from Flood Zone Play Video

  June 25, 2019 6:54 PM

  LA VILLA – Memories floated around the Rodriguez family home in La Villa. The entire property was underwater leaving no other choice but to evacuate. “I have seven kids, so I couldn't risk it. If it is material, I can lose it, but not my family. So we... more »

• Several Projects Taking Place in Hidalgo Co. to Improve Drainage Play Video

  May 10, 2019 9:59 PM

  WESLACO – Recent storms in the Rio Grande Valley is striking fear and worry for victims of the June floods. It’s been nearly a year since the floods took place. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel spoke with residents who want to see changes in their neighborhoods as we get into... more »

• Valley Cities Join to Tackle Annual Clean Sweep

  May 9, 2019 4:00 PM

  MCALLEN – Local officials are coming together to tackle the 5 th Annual Operation Clean Sweep. Several Rio Grande Valley cities are teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation and Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for this initiative. Sweepers will clean more than 100 miles of roadway shoulders... more »

• La Villa Police Believe Stolen Pets Could be Used for Illegal Activity Play Video

  February 28, 2019 4:42 PM

  LA VILLA – Police believe pets stolen in the La Villa area are being used for illegal activity. La Villa police are still investigating the situation since there isn’t any concrete evidence. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with local residents to get their feedback on this. “If this... more »

• Proyecto Reorientará las Aguas de Inundación Play Video

  September 14, 2018 9:52 AM

  LA VILLA - El Condado Hidalgo está un paso más cerca de comenzar la construcción de una reserva de 250 acres que según los funcionarios aliviarán las inundaciones. Las autoridades dicen que el Proyecto Regional de Recuperación de Delta ayudará a desviar las aguas de lluvia de las casas y... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Project to Redirect Rain Water to Prevent Flooding

  September 13, 2018 5:57 PM

  LA VILLA – Hidalgo County is one step closer to begin the construction of a 250-acre reservoir system that officials say will alleviate flooding. Officials say the Delta Regional Reclamation Project will help divert flooding rain waters away from homes and turn it into profit. The system will allow excess... more »

• Foundation of New Water Tower Going Up in City of La Villa Play Video

  July 29, 2018 9:16 PM

  The foundation of a new water tower can be seen going up in the city of La Villa. According to City Manager Arnie Amaro, crews just started construction after planning for the project began four years ago. Right now, La Villa only has the capacity to store about 150,000 gallons... more »

• City of La Villa Claims New Drainage Prevented Flooding Play Video

  July 27, 2018 4:19 PM

  LA VILLA – City leaders in La Villa say a new county drainage ditch saved their town from almost any damage during the June floods. The giant drainage ditch is just a small improvement from the Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Drainage Outfall System project facilitated by Hidalgo County. A resident... more »

• La Villa Optimistic New Baseball Park Will Attract Youth

  March 2, 2018 8:54 PM

  LA VILLA – “’If you build it, they will come,’” said Arnie Amaro, La Villa City Administrator, looking over the construction. The city is nearing the completion of their new baseball park. Amaro, who was born and raised in La Villa, says he hopes it gives kids something constructive to... more »

• Census Map Reveals Low Response Rate among Valley Residents Play Video

  February 8, 2018 6:18 PM

  LA VILLA – In a new map released by the U.S. Census Bureau , the Rio Grande Valley is identified as an area that typically sees a low response rate for the census. A recent request from the Department of Justice may threaten that already low rate even more. The... more »

• 3 La Villa High School Students Charged with Making Terroristic Threat Play Video

  December 12, 2017 4:16 PM

  UPDATE (12/13): The three students accused of taking a BB gun and airsoft gun to La Villa High School on Tuesday are being charged with terroristic threat, a third-degree felony. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to the superintendent of La Villa ISD. He said the administration was notified about a video... more »

• Valley Man Concerned Cotton Gin May Impact Family’s Health Play Video

  September 21, 2017 9:14 PM

  LA VILLA – Martin Loredo spends much of his time indoors. He tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS he doesn't have much of a choice during cotton season. "They work 24 hours a day, so when they work all that dust flies my way. All the dirt, cotton fibers," said Loredo. "We... more »

• Lockdown Lifted at La Villa Schools Following Incident Play Video

  September 15, 2017 12:08 PM

  LA VILLA – La Villa Independent School District schools were placed on lockdown, which has since been lifted, early Friday morning after an incident at the East Hidalgo Detention Center. The school district’s superintendent said the lockdown lasted for about an hour and a half. They received information about an... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Man Tired of Hogs Next Door Play Video

  June 14, 2017 6:09 PM

  LA VILLA – A lifelong Hidalgo County resident said his issue with hogs living next door is going unheard. In 2011, the city of La Villa made it unlawful for people within city limits to keep, harbor or maintain livestock, fowl, swine or exotic animals. Ronnie Ramirez said he wants... more »