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• Laredo confirma 3 casos más de coronavirus, un total de 22

  March 27, 2020 9:51 PM

  LAREDO – La ciudad de Laredo y el condado Webb anunciaron en un comunicado el viernes 3 casos nuevos positivos de coronavirus. De acuerdo al comunicado, “La Persona 20” es un caso de transmisión local y está bajo hospitalización pero estable. “La Persona 21” es otro caso de contagio... more »

• Laredo confirma total de 9 casos positivos de coronavirus

  March 24, 2020 5:51 PM

  LAREDO – El total de casos positivos de COVID-19 en Laredo aumentó a nueve. De acuerdo a un comunicado de la ciudad, el paciente tuvo que ser hospitalizado. No se revelaron su edad, sexo o síntomas. Se considera como otro caso de contagio dentro de la comunidad.... more »

• Oficiales de salud de Laredo confirman cuarto caso de coronavirus

  March 20, 2020 9:37 PM

  LAREDO – La ciudad de Laredo anunció el viernes que confirmaron un cuarto caso de COVID-19. De acuerdo al comunicado enviado por la ciudad de Laredo, el departamento de salud de Laredo recibió confirmación de un cuarto caso con resultados positivos de COVID-19 el 20 de marzo. El... more »

• Oficiales de salud de Laredo confirman dos nuevos casos positivos de COVID-19 Play Video

  March 20, 2020 3:28 PM

  LAREDO – La ciudad de Laredo informó que han confirmado un total de tres casos positivos en su municipio. El segundo caso confirmado está relacionado con el primero. Ambos se transmitieron en la comunidad, de acuerdo al comunicado de prensa. El Paciente 2, como lo describen, había sido... more »

• 5 on 5: January 29th Play Video

  January 29, 2020 10:47 PM

  LAREDO - St. Joseph's boys traveled to St. Augustine for a TAPPS district game Wednesday night. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap. more »

• On the Pitch: January 2nd Play Video

  January 2, 2020 10:46 PM

  WESLACO - How do you kickoff 2020? If you're a high school soccer team, it's time to hit the pitch. Boys and girls teams opened the season Thursday with tournament action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has some highlights. more »

• Riesgo de perder visas por cruzar para vender plasma Play Video

  December 23, 2019 9:45 PM

  HIDALGO – A media milla del puente internacional Hidalgo muchas personas cruzan desde México todos los días para vender su plasma. Reciben dinero a cambio, sin embargo, el gobierno informa que eso podría poner su visa en peligro. En múltiples ciudades como McAllen, Brownsville y Laredo se promete... more »

• Explican importancia de vacunarse tras muerte infantil por influenza Play Video

  November 18, 2019 9:13 PM

  WESLACO - El Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud de Texas confirma la primera muerte infantil de la temporada en nuestro estado. El departamento dice que el niño de 5 años que murió es de la región 11, que incluye el Valle del Río Grande y otros diez condados,... more »

• Health Officials Explain Importance of Flu Shot following South Texas Child's Death Play Video

  November 18, 2019 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the first child flu death of the season in Texas. The agency says the 5-year-old who died from the flu is from Region 11, which includes the Rio Grande Valley and more than 10 other counties from Corpus Christi... more »

• Bond Reduction Request Denied for Laredo Border Agent Accused of Murders Play Video

  October 3, 2019 6:24 PM

  LAREDO – A judge denied a bond reduction request to the man accused of killing four people during a killing spree in Laredo September 2018. Judge Oscar Hale of the 406th District Court in Webb County heard the case involving Juan David Ortiz, 36, a Laredo Sector Border Patrol... more »

• Laredo Border Agent Accused of Killing 4 to Appear in Court Thursday Play Video

  October 2, 2019 9:19 PM

  LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent accused of murder will be back in court Thursday. Juan David Ortiz will learn if his bond will be reduced; he’s accused of killing four people last year. His bond is currently set at $2.5 million. Authorities took Ortiz into... more »

• Hearing for Border Patrol Agent Charged with Capital Murder Set for October Play Video

  September 17, 2019 11:11 AM

  LAREDO – It has been a year since a South Texas Border Patrol agent was arrested for an alleged killing spree. Juan David Ortiz is charged with capital murder of multiple people and remains behind bars. Last year, Ortiz was caught hiding in a parking lot after one... more »

• New Migrant Processing Facility Set Up near Laredo Port of Entry Play Video

  September 10, 2019 5:59 PM

  LAREDO – The program that sends immigrants back to Mexico to wait to see if they'll be let into the U.S. is now in Laredo. They're asylum seekers and there's now a new facility set up to help process their case. In Downtown Laredo, in the middle commerce... more »

• Tamaulipas pide ayuda federal contra brote de violencia de carteles Play Video

  August 28, 2019 8:38 PM

  TAMAULIPAS - El vecino estado mexicano al sur de Texas pide ayuda tras los recientes actos de violencia registrados. El gobernador de Tamaulipas recibió una respuesta después de haberle enviado una carta al mandatario mexicano. La violencia sigue creciendo y las autoridades atribuyen al Cartel del Noreste esa... more »

• Night at the Net: August 13th Play Video

  August 13, 2019 11:13 PM

  LAREDO - Our Night at the Net action took us out of the Valley Tuesday for a non-district match between Pioneer and United South. The visiting Diamondbacks took a five-set victory. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights. more »

• US Returns First Group of Asylum Seekers to Nuevo Laredo

  July 9, 2019 1:30 PM

  NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) - The so-called Remain in Mexico program for U.S. asylum seekers has expanded to another Mexican border city with the arrival of a first group of migrants to Nuevo Laredo. The approximately 10 migrants crossed the border to seek U.S. asylum on Monday and were... more »

• Buscan colocar más carpas en ciudades fronterizas Play Video

  July 2, 2019 9:21 AM

  WESLACO - El gobierno federal busca colocar más carpas en ciudades fronterizas. Buscan construir carpas como centros temporales que funcionarían como cortes virtuales. Oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza revelaron la propuesta de tres sitios para estos centros en Yuma, Arizona, y aquí en el Valle en... more »

• Federal Government to Setup Additional Tent Facilities along Border Play Video

  July 1, 2019 6:21 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is eyeing three new sites along the border to expand the Migrant Protection Protocols, a program also known as Remain in Mexico. One of the sites is in the Rio Grande Valley. The government seeks to construct temporary soft-sided facilities, or tents, that... more »

• On the Diamond: May 3rd Play Video

  May 3, 2019 11:17 PM

  WESLACO - Despite some bad weather across parts of South Texas, the show went on for Valley softball and baseball teams Friday. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has some highlights. more »

• Ex-Agente de Patrulla Fronteriza Compareció en Corte Play Video

  April 26, 2019 9:00 AM

  LAREDO - El ex-agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza acusado de cuatro asesinatos en Laredo compareció en la corte el jueves. Juan David Ortiz está acusado de asesinar a cuatro personas y secuestrar a otra más. Su equipo de defensa solicitó al juez que se reduzca su fianza de... more »

• Ejército Trabaja para Reforzar Seguridad en Puertos de Entrada Play Video

  April 18, 2019 7:43 AM

  WESLACO – El ejército de Estados Unidos está en el Valle del Rio Grande para reforzar la seguridad en los puertos de entrada desde Laredo hasta Donna. El comunicado que emitió el ejercito menciona en parte que el Departamento de Defensa esta apoyando al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional... more »

• Puente de Laredo Cerró Temporalmente Play Video

  February 26, 2019 9:11 AM

  LAREDO - La entrada en el puente de las Américas en Laredo está nuevamente abierto después de haberse cerrado ayer lunes. El cierre temporal se debió a un gran grupo de migrantes de Centroamérica que intentaron eludir un punto de inspección a pie. Eso es según... more »

• Border Patrol Wife Speaks on Nancy Pelosi's Border Decision Play Video

  February 22, 2019 6:14 PM

  LAREDO – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke about border security in Laredo on Friday. Pelosi spoke at one of the international bridges along with Congressman Henry Cuellar and the mayor of Laredo. The wife of a Laredo Border Patrol agent, Gina Guell, says she hopes to... more »

• Border Patrol Agents Unharmed after Shooting Incident in Laredo Play Video

  February 20, 2019 1:56 PM

  LAREDO – The FBI is leading an investigation into a shooting incident that took place Sunday in Laredo. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents assigned to the Border Patrol Laredo Sector were fired upon by unidentified individuals from Mexico. It happened as agents were patrolling the... more »

• 5 on 5: February 12th Play Video

  February 12, 2019 11:05 PM

  ZAPATA - The PSJA North girls basketball team started the playoffs with a victory over Laredo Nixon in Zapata. That was one of the few wins for Valley girls teams Tuesday night. Meanwhile, for boys teams, it was the final night of the regular season. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva recaps... more »

• City of Laredo Proposes Border Walkway Plans Play Video

  January 24, 2019 3:47 PM

  LAREDO – City leaders in Laredo want the federal government to build a walkway along their border. The project, proposed as part-flood control, part-beautification, is seen as an alternative to the border wall. "If they're going to impose something on us, I think this is a good... more »

• Border Patrol Agent Accused of Murder Appears in Court Play Video

  October 17, 2018 12:12 PM

  LAREDO – A Border Patrol agent accused of killing four people in Laredo went before a judge Wednesday morning. The attorney for Juan David Ortiz requested his client's $2.5 million bond be reduced, and for prosecutors to share the video in which he reportedly confessed to the crime. But the... more »

• Border Patrol Agent Accused in Killing of 4 Seeks Release Play Video

  October 15, 2018 3:39 PM

  LAREDO – The attorney for the Laredo Sector Border Patrol agent who authorities said confessed to four homicides is requesting a bond reduction. Juan David Ortiz’s attorney, Jose Salvador Tellez, submitted a writ of habeas corpus seeking bail reduction on Monday, Oct. 15. Ortiz is held on a combined $2.5... more »

• Agente de Patrulla Fronteriza Arrestado por Asesinatos en Serie Play Video

  September 15, 2018 9:55 PM

  ACTUALIZACIÓN: Un agente de la patrulla fronteriza acusado por los asesinatos de tres mujeres y un hombre, está detenido con una fianza de 2.5 millones de dólares. Juan David Ortiz está acusado de cuatro cargos de homicidio, un cargo de agresión con agravantes y secuestro. Ortiz fue arrestado el sábado... more »

• Former Laredo Border Patrol Agent Accused in Multiple Murders Play Video

  September 15, 2018 5:17 PM

  LAREDO – A former Border Patrol agent who works as an intel supervisor in the Laredo sector confessed to four killings in Laredo. The killing spree took place over the span of two weeks. Juan David Ortiz, 35, is charged with killing three women, a man and kidnapping a woman... more »

• Border Patrol Agent in Fatal Shooting Near Laredo on Administrative Leave Play Video

  May 24, 2018 11:16 AM

  WESLACO – The Border Patrol agent who fatally shot a woman near Laredo is on administrative leave. The incident happened at noon Wednesday near Laredo. The agency says the 15-year veteran shot at a group of people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally after he claims they charged at... more »

• Laredo Teen at Center of Amber Alert Found Play Video

  May 11, 2018 11:30 PM

  LAREDO – A 16-year-old girl at the center of an Amber Alert has been found in good condition. Laredo police issued the alert for Ashley Fernandez Friday night. They said she was released by her alleged captor, 19-year-old Arturo Medrano-Limas around noon Saturday. Authorities also confirmed Medrano-Limas was arrested without... more »

• Border Patrol Agent Arrested for Capital Murder of Woman, 1-year-old Play Video

  April 10, 2018 4:54 PM

  LAREDO – A Border Patrol agent is facing two capital murder charges in Laredo. Police arrested Roland Anthony Burgos Aviles, 28, shortly after he called 9-1-1 claiming to have discovered the bodies of a 27-year-old woman and her 1-year-old baby. First responders arrived but detectives were called in shortly after.... more »

• All Flights Back on Schedule at Laredo Airport Following Fatal Crash Play Video

  March 8, 2018 3:06 PM

  UPDATE (3/9): Operations at the Laredo International Airport are back up and running. The airport was shut down after a small plane crashed, killing two people. A video showing moments after the plane went down near the airport was released. Preliminary reports show the pilot was trying to land after... more »

• Fugitivo del Valle Arrestado en Laredo

  February 4, 2018 10:48 AM

  LAREDO-- Un fugitivo oriundo del Valle fue arrestado en uno de los puentes internacionales en Laredo. El hombre originario de Pharr era buscado por tener una orden federal pendiente con relación a una conspiración de secuestro secuestrado y por no presentarse al juicio con jurado. Luis Gerardo Betancourt de 21... more »

• Border Patrol Releases 10-Year-Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy to Family Play Video

  November 3, 2017 6:24 PM

  LAREDO – A 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has been released from federal custody to her family. The American Civil Liberties Union and Congressman Joaquin Castro said Rosa Maria Hernandez was released Friday evening. U.S. Border Patrol agents detained her after she underwent an emergency surgery citing she is illegally... more »

• Man Sentenced for Gun Smuggling Attempt Play Video

  July 12, 2017 11:25 AM

  LAREDO – A federal judge sentenced a U.S. citizen to more than four years in prison for trying to smuggle more than a dozen weapons into Mexico. Twenty-four year old, Iram Abel Buentello pled guilty to the smuggling charges. Federal prosecutors said he lied to CBP officers at the Lincoln-Juarez... more »

• Suspect dead, 3 police officers wounded in Laredo shootout

  June 2, 2017 8:34 PM

  LAREDO, Texas (AP) - A murder suspect has been killed and three police officers wounded in a shootout at a Laredo convenience store. Detective Joe Baeza, the Laredo police spokesman, said officers had been searching all day Friday for 55-year-old Antonio Geraldo Rodriguez. He was suspected in the fatal shooting... more »

• Puente de Laredo Regresa a Sus Operaciones Play Video

  May 29, 2017 10:08 PM

  L AREDO- El Puente Internacional Comercio Mundial, que conecta a Laredo con Nuevo Laredo, reanuda sus operaciones. funcionarios comentaron que creían que el puente se reactivaría el 16 de junio. sin embargo hoy se anunció que el cruce estaba en completo funcionamiento. Este puente se vio dañado por el clima... more »

• Teens Dies after Stepping on Downed Power Line, Family Mourns

  May 22, 2017 9:30 PM

  LAREDO – A mother in Laredo is planning the funeral for her teenage son who died Sunday after coming into contact with a live electrical wire. The family said the teenager unknowingly stepped into the puddle with a live electric wire in it. Brenda Lopez Zamora said her family is... more »

• Clean Up Underway in Laredo Following Storm Play Video

  May 22, 2017 6:43 PM

  LAREDO – An international bridge was forced to close and several homes in a subdivision were damaged following a severe storm in Laredo. Workers and families are currently cleaning up the debris. “You couldn’t see anything. It was just like white, wind and water,” Alejandra Dabalos said. Dabalos said she... more »

• Cierran El Puente De Comercio Mundial Después De Tormenta Play Video

  May 22, 2017 1:33 PM

  LAREDO – Las autoridades cerraron el Puente de Comercio Mundial entre Laredo y Nuevo Laredo después de severas lluvias y vientos. El puente es exclusivo para transito comercial entre los dos países y es uno de los cruces comerciales más activo a lo largo de la frontera entre Estados Unidos... more »

• World Trade Bridge Closed after Storm Play Video

  May 22, 2017 12:41 PM

  LAREDO – Authorities closed the World Trade Bridge between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo after damaging rains and winds. The bridge is exclusively for commercial traffic between the two countries and is one of the busiest commercial crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. facility processes more than 12,000 cargo vehicles... more »

• Former Border Patrol Agent Convicted of Attempting to Entice a Child

  March 7, 2017 1:36 PM

  LAREDO – A 50-year-old former Border Patrol agent admitted he attempted to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. Salvatore Contreras was a former agent stationed in Del Rio. Contreras had been in contact with an undercover agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations whom he believed... more »