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• Suspects accused in Laguna Heights murder will head to trial next month Play Video

  January 27, 2020 6:19 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – Two murder suspects will head to trial. They are accused in the stabbing death of 29-year-old man. Both Gloria Sanchez and Nelson Santiago pleaded not guilty last week. Santiago will be the first on trial in February. Sanchez will go to trial late March. ... more »

• Family of Laguna Heights Murder Victim Determined to Seek Justice Play Video

  October 17, 2019 7:44 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Two people are now charged in a murder in the bayside community of Laguna Heights. The family of the victim, 29-year-old Miguel Angel Aguilera, says he didn’t deserve this. Aguilera’s mother, Margarita Orduña, says he was a great son and father. Orduña says it’s... more »

• Continúa investigación de homicidio en Puerto Isabel Play Video

  October 9, 2019 4:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Se intensifica la investigación del homicidio registrado el fin de semana en el área de Puerto Isabel. Elementos de los Texas Rangers intervienen en la investigación del homicidio sin resolver en la comunidad de Laguna Heights. Hasta el momento las autoridades de Puerto Isabel no han... more »

• Authorities Continue Search for Suspect in Port Isabel Homicide Investigation Play Video

  October 7, 2019 5:20 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Authorities are still searching for a suspect in the murder of a Laguna Heights man. Investigators say the murder happened inside a trailer home early Sunday morning on Garfield Road in Laguna Heights. The body was found after a 9-1-1 call, when a neighbor went... more »

• Investigan homicidio en Puerto Isabel Play Video

  October 7, 2019 4:45 PM

  PUERTO ISABEL - Las autoridades de Puerto Isabel aumentan su vigilancia en la zona donde se registró un ataque en horas de la madrugada y de donde el presunto agresor se dio a la fuga. La investigación se mantiene activa con el objetivo de capturar a quien atacó a... more »

• 2 Men Behind Bars After Burglarizing Laguna Heights Home Play Video

  January 24, 2019 5:09 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS– Two men are in custody after a home burglary in Laguna Heights. The burglary happened on the 800 block of Michigan street on the south side of Laguna Vista. Police say the suspects took more than $13,000 in valuables, jewelry and weapons. Cameron County Constables... more »

• Laguna Heights Residents Worried About Safety on Highway 100 as Spring Break Nears Play Video

  February 28, 2018 6:06 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – With traffic picking up as tourists head to South Padre Island this Spring Break, some residents in Laguna Heights are concerned. They told CHANNEL 5 NEW they still don't have a safe way to cross Highway 100. Yenny Romero said there's been a drastic turn of events.... more »

• Father Facing Charges after Leaving 2 Children Home Alone Play Video

  February 26, 2018 4:01 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – A Laguna Heights man is being charged for abandoning his two children to go out drinking. According to authorities, the suspect is being charged with two counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Watch the news clip above for more information. more »

• Increase in Patrols for Laguna Heights Along Highway 100 Play Video

  September 11, 2017 10:41 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – Cameron County constables said they are increasing patrols in the Laguna Heights area, as well as meeting with residents in order to discuss the dangers on crossing a state highway on foot. Many who live there say it's a common sight. "Every day. Every day I see... more »

• Laguna Heights Woman Hit by Deputy Constable's Unit Speaks Out Play Video

  August 9, 2017 6:12 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – A Laguna Heights woman is at home recovering after she was hit by a Cameron County Pct. 1 deputy constable while crossing Highway 100 last Sunday night . Six years ago, Yeni Romero started calling Laguna Heights home. She said she's crossed Highway 100 thousands of times... more »

• Laguna Heights Residents Hoping for Safer Roads Play Video

  August 5, 2017 7:29 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS--Laguna Heights residents are plastering posters hoping lawmakers get the message for safer roads. Octaviana Sosa said it's still difficult to understand how a woman crossing Highway 100 was hit by a Deputy Constable, earlier this week. Sosa told us she used to babysit for the woman who was... more »

• Laguna Heights Residents Voice Concern Along Highway 100 Play Video

  August 4, 2017 8:51 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – People in Laguna Heights said they've stayed quiet for too long, and are tired of being over looked. Rambo Barrera, a resident there, said he's no longer willing to do that. "I'm going to speak, and I'm going to speak for this little town," Barrera said. For... more »

• Cameron Co. Man Witnesses Severe Weather Damage Play Video

  June 6, 2017 4:49 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – A Cameron County man said several homes sustained extensive roof and fence damage following Monday’s severe weather. Laguna Heights resident Rambo Barrera lives right off of Highway 100. He said he witnessed a strong spiraling wind pass through his neighborhood and rip the roof of two homes.... more »

• Cameron Co. Officials Addressing Illegal Dumping Play Video

  May 30, 2017 5:46 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS – Cameron County constables are working to halt illegal dumping in the small town of Laguna Heights. Residents and officials in the area said the problems started about a year ago. Dozens of trash piles are scattered throughout one neighborhood. “That has been there almost a year, one... more »

• Usarán Tecnología Con Quien No Respete Límites de Velocidad

  March 29, 2017 10:45 PM

  LAGUNA HEIGHTS - Algunos residentes de Laguna Heights dijeron que están hartos de que la gente acelere sus vehículos a través de su ciudad. Sin tener una agencia de la ley tienen que depender de agencias del condado. Sólo un alguacil suplente trabaja por turno en el Precinto uno del... more »