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• Willacy County law enforcement to host torch run for Valley Special Olympics chapter Play Video

  May 3, 2026 12:52 PM

  Willacy County law enforcement will be part of a Torch Run in support of the local Special Olympics chapter. The event is scheduled for Monday at 9 a.m. beginning at Pittman Elementary in Raymondville. It will end at the front gates of the Willacy Unit State Prison off of... more »

• Edinburg man charged with trying to kill police officers during drug raid now in federal custody Play Video

  April 22, 2026 1:57 PM

  An Edinburg man who was arrested after police said he shot at law enforcement officers during a drug raid in Alamo is now in federal custody, records show. Michael Cura Jr. made his initial appearance in federal court on Tuesday and was remanded to the custody of U.S. Marshals,... more »

• Student in custody following bomb threat at Mission High School Play Video

  April 22, 2026 11:56 AM

  A student was taken into custody Wednesday after a bomb threat caused the evacuation of Mission High School, according to the Mission Police Department. Police officers responded to the campus at around 10:49 a.m. Wednesday following a report of a possible bomb on campus. All students and staff were... more »

• 7 in custody following human smuggling chase that ended near Alamo Flea Market Play Video

  April 2, 2026 3:33 PM

  Seven people were taken into custody Thursday morning following a chase that ended near the Alamo Flea Market, according to sources close to the investigation. The chase began after Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle near Military and Veterans Boulevard. The vehicle... more »

• DPS canine helps find 2 undocumented migrants in Hidalgo County Play Video

  February 16, 2026 10:25 AM

  A Texas Department of Public Safety canine assisted U.S. Border Patrol in locating two undocumented migrants evading capture in Hidalgo County, according to DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez. Olivarez posted about the arrest on X. He said the arrest occurred at a junkyard where the canine found one... more »

• Two men arrested in separate evading arrest incidents in the Valley Play Video

  December 20, 2025 10:54 AM

  Two men were arrested Saturday in separate suspected drunk driving incidents after they attempted to evade arrests with the Texas Department of Public Safety. At around 6:28 a.m., DPS attempted to stop a Dodge Durango for a traffic violation near Border Road and Expressway 83 in Alamo, according to... more »

• Missing Los Fresnos man found dead Play Video

  December 15, 2025 6:55 PM

  A missing man last seen on Sunday in his home in Los Fresnos was found dead, Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino announced. Foul play is being ruled out, Trevino added. According to a previous news release, local law enforcement agencies were searching for 24-year-old Michael Sanders, who was... more »

• Man found dead near Edinburg, investigation underway Play Video

  December 1, 2025 2:45 PM

  An investigation is underway after a man was found dead near Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the sheriff’s office responded to the 23700 block of Calle Guillermo Sunday shortly after midnight and found an unresponsive man lying on the property, according to a news... more »

• A California family was about to cut the cake when gunfire erupted at a toddler's birthday party

  December 1, 2025 2:26 PM

  STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Family members were getting ready to cut the cake at a toddler's birthday party when the gunfire started inside a banquet hall packed with relatives and friends over the weekend in California. "I actually thought it was my balloons popping. It was gunshots," said Patrice... more »

• Roma ISD staff member placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct, district says Play Video

  November 28, 2025 4:26 PM

  A Roma Independent School District staff member has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of misconduct, according to the school district. The district said they are investigating the allegations and "take these matters extremely seriously." Upon learning about the allegations, the district said they immediately followed established... more »

• San Benito police detain 15 people following vehicle pursuit

  November 26, 2025 3:55 PM

  Fifteen people were detained Wednesday following a police chase in San Benito, according to a news release. The individuals are believed to be in the country “without authorization,” the city said in the release. According to the release, officers with the San Benito Police Department assisted U.S. Border... more »

• No Refusal Campaign kicking off for the 2025 holiday season Play Video

  November 26, 2025 12:04 AM

  The No Refusal DWI Enforcement Campaign is kicking off on Wednesday, the Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition announced. The campaign ensures that those suspected of drunk driving in the Rio Grande Valley and refuse a breath test will be subjected to a blood search warrant issued by on-call... more »

• Emergency response exercise conducted at McAllen airport Play Video

  November 23, 2025 11:50 AM

  Dozens of law enforcement officers and first responders from nearly 30 agencies were at the McAllen International Airport Friday, but not to respond to an emergency. The agencies participated in a full-scale emergency response exercise. Volunteers acted as victims to make the drills more realistic. “The first... more »

• Edinburg man charged with attacking pregnant woman, biting deputy

  November 14, 2025 7:43 PM

  A 22-year-old Edinburg man remains behind bars after attacking a pregnant woman and biting a deputy, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Bryan Vega was booked into the Hidalgo County jail on Friday on charges of assault on a pregnant person, aggravated assault on a peace officer, and... more »

• DPS and TxDOT team up for ‘End the Streak’ campaign Play Video

  November 7, 2025 9:14 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation are teaming up to reduce the amount of crashes in the area. More than 91,000 Texans were killed in crashes since Nov. 7, 2000, officials from both departments announced in a Friday news conference. According to both... more »

• Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds

  October 29, 2025 6:13 PM

  A small majority of Texans oppose the deployment of the Texas National Guard for law enforcement in cities out of state, according to a recent statewide survey. President Donald Trump has called upon the National Guard, a military force, to act as law enforcement and to protect federal property... more »

• Border Patrol agents find body near Boca Chica Beach

  October 12, 2025 3:44 PM

  U.S. Border Patrol agents found a body Sunday morning near Boca Chica Beach, officials confirmed to Channel 5 News. The man’s body was found at around 9 a.m., shortly after authorities from Mexico alerted Border Patrol of a possible drowning that occurred on a beach near Matamoros, according to... more »

• ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration to recruit police for mass deportation efforts

  October 6, 2025 12:55 PM

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is spending millions of dollars on television advertising in select metro areas around the country, an Associated Press tally found, aimed at recruiting local officers frustrated with their cities' restrictions on immigration enforcement into President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts. ... more »

• Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don't reach a deal

  September 30, 2025 2:20 PM

  The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader U.S. economy. Employee furloughs and potential layoffs would halt some government activities. Other functions — like NASA's space missions, President DonaldTrump's immigration crackdown and certain public health work at FDA... more »

• Bond set for fugitive charged in connection with 2021 Edinburg homicide Play Video

  September 25, 2025 12:14 PM

  A man who had been on the run for nearly five years had his bond set at $1 million after he was charged in connection with a murder that happened in rural Edinburg. Jorge Havier Vasquez was taken into custody on Wednesday following a traffic stop in Hidalgo County.... more »

• Driver sought in connection with arson investigation at Donna barbershop Play Video

  September 25, 2025 11:50 AM

  The Donna Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating and identifying a driver of interest in connection with an arson investigation. As previously reported, Mingas Luxury Gentleman’s Barbershop on Salinas Boulevard in Donna was destroyed on Sunday following a fire. Previously released surveillance footage showed... more »

• Records: Motorcyclist charged in drunk-driving crash was heading to Taco Palenque

  September 24, 2025 8:00 PM

  The motorcycle driver charged in connection with a crash in Edinburg that hospitalized his female passenger was taking her to Taco Palenque when the crash happened, according to an affidavit obtained by Channel 5 News. Miguel Angel Garcia was charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily... more »

• Driver fleeing from Border Patrol agents led to deadly Brownsville crash, DPS says Play Video

  September 24, 2025 1:21 PM

  A 21-year-old Brownsville man died on Tuesday after crashing into a semi-trailer while evading U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Bundles of narcotics were found in the vehicle, and two people are in Border Patrol custody in connection with the crash, DPS said... more »

• 1 detainee killed and 2 others critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says

  September 24, 2025 9:32 AM

  DALLAS (AP) — A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas on Wednesday, killing one detainee and wounding two others in a transport van before taking his own life, authorities said. The suspect has been identified... more »

• Records: Glass pipe with traces of meth found in vehicle of Edinburg hit-and-run driver Play Video

  September 23, 2025 9:32 PM

  A broken glass pipe with meth was found in the vehicle of a man accused of fleeing the scene after crashing into a light pole in Edinburg early Sunday morning, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. Charles Jacob Parkinson, 29 was charged on Sunday following... more »

• Second suspect wanted in connection with manslaughter investigation Play Video

  September 23, 2025 7:31 PM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the second suspect wanted in connection with a manslaughter investigation out of rural Mission. Jose Maximiliano Flores, 32, is wanted for allegedly beating a man with a board during an assault on Sunday, according to a news release. The victim... more »

• Man arrested in connection with death of girlfriend's husband in Mission Play Video

  September 22, 2025 11:47 AM

  A man was arrested on a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his girlfriend's husband, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was identified as one of two men who beat the victim before he was fatally struck by a vehicle in an unrelated incident,... more »

• An inside look at DPS' crime lab in Weslaco Play Video

  September 19, 2025 10:26 AM

  Law enforcement and crime victims across the Rio Grande Valley rely on the work of the Texas Department of Public Safety's crime lab in Weslaco. Channel 5 News got an inside look at the impact the lab has when it comes to seeking justice. Robert Garcia said he... more »

• Defense in murder trial of Carlos Contreras argues that evidence was tainted Play Video

  September 17, 2025 8:14 PM

  Testimony in the murder trial of the man accused of fatally shooting a Donna High School student in 2020 continued on Wednesday. Carlos Contreras, 23, is charged in the death of 18-year-old Genaro Isaiah “Izzy” Castillo. He died on Jan. 12, 2020 and his body was found near Donna... more »

• Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes

  September 17, 2025 11:34 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is escalating threats to crack down on what he describes as the "radical left" following Charlie Kirk's assassination, stirring fears that his administration is trying to harness outrage over the killing to suppress political opposition. Without establishing any link to last week's shooting,... more »

• A law enforcement surge has taken a toll on children of immigrants in Washington schools

  September 17, 2025 11:30 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time she saw her husband, the father of her three children, was when he left their Washington apartment a month ago to buy milk and diapers. Before long he called to say he had been pulled over — but not to worry, because it was... more »

• Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges

  September 16, 2025 3:55 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using service members for law enforcement and affect the military justice system. The letter, sent to the military services... more »

• Trump says the US military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela

  September 16, 2025 3:51 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel, and hinted that the military targeting of cartels could be further expanded. "The Strike occurred while these confirmed narcoterrorists from Venezuela were in... more »

• Hidalgo County domestic violence shelter creates high risk team to help victims Play Video

  September 14, 2025 1:32 PM

  A new initiative is working to stop domestic violence before it turns deadly. It involves a group of law enforcement and victim advocates working together. When it comes to domestic violence, time is everything. "We have a very high number of homicides every year, and we want to... more »

• ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say

  September 12, 2025 2:43 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a suspect who tried to evade arrest Friday in a Chicago suburb by driving his car at officers and dragging one of them, officials said. The shooting just outside the city follows days of threats by the... more »

• Utah governor pleads for public's help in finding person who shot Charlie Kirk on university campus

  September 11, 2025 9:55 PM

  OREM, Utah (AP) — The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later Thursday as federal investigators appealed for the public's help by releasing photos of the person they believe is responsible. ... more »

• Officials clear building at US Naval Academy following reports of threats, 1 person injured

  September 11, 2025 7:24 PM

  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The United States Naval Academy in Maryland was put on lockdown Thursday and a building was cleared in response to reports of threats made to the miliary school, and one person was injured, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital and was... more »

• DPS seizes more than $2 million worth of cocaine in Starr County Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:49 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with the U.S. Border Patrol in Starr County, according to a news release. The news release said on September 7, the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group and U.S. Border Patrol agents saw four... more »

• Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens

  September 8, 2025 6:51 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations for now in Los Angeles, the latest victory for President Donald Trump's administration at the high court. The conservative majority lifted a restraining order from a judge who found that... more »

• McAllen police officer presented with CLEAT award by Gov. Abbott Play Video

  September 7, 2025 12:46 PM

  McAllen police officer Michael Gutierrez is celebrating after receiving the CLEAT award. It stands for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas. The award is given to the officer of the year at different police departments across Texas. Governor Greg Abbott gave the 16-year-veteran the award on Saturday... more »

• New Uvalde records reveal how school district changed course on supporting police chief

  September 7, 2025 12:09 PM

  " New Uvalde records reveal how school district changed course on supporting police chief " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This article is co-published with... more »

• Cameron County deputies, jailers receiving 10 percent salary increase Play Video

  September 6, 2025 12:54 PM

  Cameron County employees will soon be seeing a bump in their pay. The county approved their yearly budget to include the pay raise. Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino said this increase will help the department keep jailers and deputies. He says the raises will make their pay more... more »

• San Juan Police Department announces expansion Play Video

  September 5, 2025 1:58 PM

  The San Juan Police Department announced they are expanding their southside station. "The city grows, our police department grows, you know calls for service grow," San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes said. "We outgrew the last building." The police department ground on Thursday. The city currently has... more »

• Elsa Police Department launches new cadet program Play Video

  September 5, 2025 1:27 PM

  Teens and young adults hoping to be a police officer one day can now sign up for the Elsa Police Department's new cadet program. Four years of dedication and Edcouch-Elsa High School senior Jaiden Perez is eager to help people. "There's different scenarios in the first responders, you... more »

• Trump taps federal agents to tackle local policing. That's not always helpful, critics say

  August 30, 2025 12:35 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a scene that has played out on the streets of Washington and Los Angeles since President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation's capital and ramped up deportations nationwide: Federal agents, some in masks, grabbing someone off the street, bundling the person into a... more »

• Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

  August 29, 2025 3:36 PM

  President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, New York, Seattle, Baltimore, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to fight what he says is runaway crime. Yet data shows most violent crime in those places and around the country has declined in recent years. Homicides through... more »

• Man charged with deadly conduct in connection with Brownsville shooting Play Video

  August 29, 2025 2:44 PM

  A man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Brownsville on Friday, according to a news release. The news release said 32-year-old Francisco Lopez was charged with deadly conduct and issued a $12,000 bond. At around 1:35 a.m., Brownsville police responded to the 3400 block... more »

• FBI arrests McAllen man on child pornography charges during 'court-authorized activity' Play Video

  August 29, 2025 12:43 PM

  The FBI arrested a man in McAllen on Thursday in connection with a child pornography investigation, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News. As previously reported, FBI agents were spotted at a McAllen residence near East Vine Avenue and McColl Road. An FBI spokesperson said agents... more »

• Texas House clears bill that shields some police complaints

  August 29, 2025 8:27 AM

  " Texas House clears bill that shields some police complaints " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The Texas Tribune’s... more »

• DHR Health providing a ‘safe haven’ for victims of violent crimes in Brownsville Play Video

  August 28, 2025 3:04 PM

  DHR Health opened a new forensic exam center dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for those who have been victims of abuse or assault, according to a news release. The Safe H.A.V.E.N. (Helping All Violent Encounters Now) Forensic Exam Center is located inside DHR Health Brownsville at 4750... more »

• Valley Border Patrol agent charged with indecency with a child Play Video

  August 28, 2025 2:28 PM

  A 37-year-old Border Patrol Agent was charged with abusing a female child, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Derek James Dominguez was charged on Thursday with indecency with a child. “The accusation centers on the alleged abuse of a female child that occurred... more »

• Cameron County sheriff’s deputies to patrol city of Starbase Play Video

  August 26, 2025 8:23 PM

  Deputies with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office will soon be patrolling the streets of Starbase as part of a new agreement. Under the agreement, eight deputies will be assigned to patrol the city. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino said the eight deputies will be new hires to not take... more »

• Edinburg police officers welcome son of late police investigator during his first day of school Play Video

  August 25, 2025 4:04 PM

  The son of a fallen Edinburg police investigator started his senior year on Monday with the help of Edinburg police officers. Edinburg police officers, including Police Chief Jaime Ayala, surprised John Ryan at his school by lining the entryway of PSJA North to welcome him. Rayn is... more »

• Law enforcement agencies remember fallen DPS trooper during annual obstacle course in La Feria Play Video

  August 23, 2025 2:12 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies are remembering trooper Moises Sanchez. Sanchez was shot and killed in the line of duty back in August 2021. Saturday was the fifth annual obstacle course run held in his honor. "It's always difficult, it's the biggest... more »

• Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public

  August 22, 2025 10:19 AM

  " Texas bill would keep unsubstantiated complaints against police officers from the public " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• National Guard members on DC streets for Trump's crackdown will soon be armed, military says

  August 22, 2025 10:18 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington for President Donald Trump's law enforcement crackdown will be armed, the Pentagon said Friday. The Defense Department didn't immediately offer any other details about the new development or why it was... more »

• Texas bill protecting sex trafficking victims from some criminal charges advances

  August 21, 2025 3:21 PM

  " Texas bill protecting sex trafficking victims from some criminal charges advances " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief... more »

• Annual memorial obstacle course for fallen DPS trooper scheduled in La Feria Play Video

  August 20, 2025 3:56 PM

  It's been over five years since Texas Department of Public Safety trooper Moises Sanchez was shot in the line of duty. He died about four months later. Since then, the Rio Grande Valley community has shown its support for him and his family. One way is an annual... more »

• Edinburg Police Department launching first ever drone first responder program in the Valley Play Video

  August 19, 2025 10:27 PM

  The Edinburg Police Department is set to become the first law enforcement agency in the Rio Grande Valley to launch a drone as first responder program. It’s an innovative initiative designed to enhance emergency response and lifesaving capabilities, according to a news release. The DFR initiative will deploy... more »

• K9 officer competition held in Brownsville Play Video

  August 19, 2025 6:58 PM

  A dog with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit was named top dog on Monday during the Texas Narcotic Officer Association’s K9 Competition. The annual event was held in Brownsville with 45 K9 officers and their handlers from local, state and federal agencies. This year’s event was... more »

• Trump administration agrees to keep DC police chief in place, but with immigration enforcement order

  August 16, 2025 11:36 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday reversed course and agreed to leave the Washington, D.C., police chief in control of the department, while Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a new memo, directed the District's police to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement regardless of any city law. The... more »

• Extra Valley law enforcement on roads as part of TXDOT's Drive Sober campaign Play Video

  August 15, 2025 1:08 PM

  Rio Grande Valley law enforcement are sending a message to drivers who plan on drinking, don't! Law enforcement are going to have extra manpower on the roads Friday looking for drunk drivers. Residents are asked to be extra cautious due to rainfall. "If you choose to drink and... more »

• Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

  August 13, 2025 5:33 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops and federal officers on the streets of the nation's capital around the clock starting Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump's unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the city's police department... more »

• Mexico says 26 capos sent to US were requested by Trump administration, not part of tariff talks

  August 13, 2025 5:31 PM

  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico sent 26 alleged cartel figures to face justice in the United States because the Trump administration requested them and Mexico did not want them to continue running their illicit businesses from Mexican prisons, officials said Wednesday. The mass transfer was not, however, part of... more »

• Active shooter response training held in Weslaco Play Video

  August 12, 2025 10:30 PM

  Law enforcement officers and first responders from across the Rio Grande Valley were in Weslaco training for an active shooter event. “Lord forbid we have any active shooter — but now this makes the RGV a safer and stronger place,” Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Assistant Public Safety... more »

• Desperate parents pleaded with officers to act during Uvalde school shooting, video shows

  August 12, 2025 9:56 PM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Desperate parents begged law enforcement officers to storm an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in the frantic minutes after a gunman opened fire in one of the deadliest classroom attacks in U.S. history, police body camera video released Tuesday shows. "Whose class is he in?"... more »

• Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive

  August 12, 2025 3:20 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The new picture of law enforcement in the nation's capital began taking shape Tuesday as some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by the Trump administration began arriving. The city's police and federal officials, projecting cooperation, took the first steps in an uneasy partnership to reduce... more »

• Harlingen CISD working to create safe environment for students Play Video

  August 12, 2025 11:52 AM

  Tuesday is the first day of school for hundreds of students at Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. One of the main changes for districts across the Rio Grande Valley is the new cellphone policy passed by the state legislature. The policy calls for schools to limit or even... more »

• Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

  August 11, 2025 11:56 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he's deploying the National Guard across Washington and taking over the city's police department in the hopes of reducing crime, even as the city's mayor has noted that crime is falling in the nation's capital. The Republican president, who said... more »

• Cell phone robbery suspect arrested following police chase in Edinburg

  August 10, 2025 6:47 PM

  A 29-year-old man is in custody after stealing a cell phone and leading law enforcement officers on a chase that ended in Edinburg, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was not identified. A news release from the sheriff’s office said the suspect was wanted in... more »

• New program would have security footage provided to Alton police Play Video

  August 6, 2025 8:12 PM

  A new program would allow the Alton Police Department to have access to security footage provided by residents and businesses in the city. The Citizen Camera Program allows members of the public to register their security cameras with police so they can have quicker access to potential video evidence,... more »

• South Texas ISD swears in captain, officers for new police department Play Video

  August 6, 2025 11:38 AM

  South Texas Independent School District swore in a captain and eight officers for their brand-new police department. They're going to patrol six campuses from Edinburg to Olmito once the new school year starts. "It's an honor and it's exciting. We're part of history, this is going to be... more »

• Army sergeant shot 5 fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart, official says

  August 6, 2025 11:16 AM

  FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart on Wednesday, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said. Few details were immediately available about what led to the gunfire, but the suspect is an Army... more »

• Cameron County Constable's Office brings back bike patrol Play Video

  July 31, 2025 10:26 AM

  Cameron County Precinct 4 Constable's Office wants to connect with the people they serve. The constable's office is putting deputies back on bikes to patrol the area. "We're just doing some community policing, trying to be visible and have the residents step up and say hi and voice... more »