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• Omar Guerrero's Family Sues Sheriff, Judge Play Video

  May 17, 2013 7:39 PM

  EDINBURG - The family of embattled former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero said the sheriff's department and a judge violated their constitutional rights. Guerrero's father and sister were charged with helping him escape to avoid prosecution for a sexual assault. Authorities believe Guerrero is hiding in Monterrey, Mexico.... more »

• Brownsville Joins Lawsuit Against FAA Play Video

  April 24, 2013 5:32 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport has joined other airfields in a lawsuit against the federal government. The city of Brownsville wants the Federal Aviation Administration to continue funding the air traffic control tower at the airport. "Basically what we're asking is for the FAA to... more »

• Slain Agent's Family Files Lawsuit Play Video

  February 12, 2013 10:32 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The family of slain Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Zapata filed a lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit also was filed on behalf of Special Agent Victor Avila Jr. He survived the attack that killed Zapata in February, 2011, in San Luis Potosi Mexico.... more »

• Hayes-Sammons Lawsuit Trial Delayed Play Video

  January 31, 2013 6:52 PM

  EDINBURG - A judge on Thursday delayed a lawsuit trial involving a defunct chemical company in Mission and hundreds of local residents. He ordered mediation to see if both sides can reach an agreement. The case involves the former Hayes-Sammons plant in Mission. The companies involved in the case... more »

• Some Valley School Districts Yet To Join Suit Against the State Play Video

  October 29, 2012 4:09 PM

  WESLACO - School districts have until the end of the year to join a lawsuit against the state. More than 600 districts from across the state are suing over school budget cuts. The state cut $4 billion last year. Many superintendents fear more cuts could happen next year.... more »

• Texas schools take their case to court again

  October 21, 2012 10:14 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The sweeping school finance lawsuit going to trial Monday in Austin isn't only about money. But the $5.4 billion in cuts to public education approved by the Texas Legislature in 2011 will certainly be a focal point of the case. The trial involves lawsuits filed on... more »

• Attorney for Guerra Construction Speaks about Lawsuit Play Video

  October 15, 2012 7:15 PM

  EDINBURG - An attorney for a guardrail contractor said he welcomes Hidalgo County's lawsuit. Zeke Reyna, attorney for Guerra Construction, said the lawsuit will give both parties the chance to resolve everything. CHANNEL 5 NEWS five months ago exposed problems with the installation of guardrails in Hidalgo County.... more »

• Thousands of Posts Missing from Hidalgo County Guardrails Play Video

  October 9, 2012 10:34 PM

  EDINBURG - An investigation into guardrails installed in Hidalgo County revealed a potential problem that could put motorists at risk. Hidalgo County officials admitted the guardrails may be missing crucial wooden posts. CHANNEL 5 NEWS launched an investigation eight months ago into the installation of guardrails by Guerra... more »

• Hidalgo County Files Lawsuit in Guardrail Case Play Video

  October 9, 2012 6:23 PM

  EDINBURG - Hidalgo County officials have filed a lawsuit against Guerra Construction to recover overcharges for the installation of guardrails. County officials are seeking to recover $86,646.50 from the construction company. CHANNEL 5 NEWS launched an investigation into the guardrail issue in February. The investigation revealed that the... more »

• Mormon Congregation Breaks Ground for New Temple Play Video

  September 11, 2012 4:33 PM

  MISSION - Members of a local church on Saturday began construction of their new temple. The Church of Latter Day Saints secured construction permits in late 2011. The city of Mission had denied the permits twice. Officials said neighbors in the area didn't want the church built because... more »

• Feds Join Suit against McAllen Farm

  September 11, 2012 3:09 PM

  McALLEN - The federal government on Tuesday joined a lawsuit against Jerry Estopy of Estopy Farms of McAllen in connection with an alleged discrimination case. The Justice Department alleges Estopy's company discriminated against a U.S. citizen when it refused to hire him based on his citizenship status. The... more »

• BISD Lawsuit Ends in $1.5 Million Settlement, Rehiring Play Video

  August 22, 2012 12:50 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Two former Brownsville school district employees will get $1.5 million after settling a lawsuit with the district. Former superintendent Hector Gonzalez and former chief financial officer Antonio Juarez will also be rehired. The BISD school board fired Gonzalez three years ago. He claimed he was wrongfully... more »

• BISD Expected to Settle Lawsuits

  August 21, 2012 7:08 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville Independent School District officials are expected to settle lawsuits filed after two controversial terminations. Officials said the lawsuits were filed by former Superintendent Hector Gonzalez and former Chief Financial Officer Antonio Juarez. The school board fired Gonzalez three years ago and didn't renew Juarez's contract. ... more »

• Park Girl Customers Hope, Wait for Resolution Play Video

  August 15, 2012 7:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Customers of La Feria's Park Girl hope to settle out of court and get some of their money back. Some customers already have settled out of court, but not with Jo Leigh Ares. Many of the customers claiming theft and fraud said they don't know where... more »

• Finance Companies Settle with Some Park Girl Customers Play Video

  August 15, 2012 1:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Some finance companies have made out-of-court settlements with nearly two dozen Park Girl RV customers. More than 70 people are suing Jo Leigh Ares, the La Feria businesswoman known as the Park Girl. She's accused of selling faulty mobile homes and homes without clean titles. The... more »

• House Files Suit against Holder over Gov't Records Play Video

  August 13, 2012 11:23 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run House has asked a federal court to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General Eric Holder. The subpoena demands that Holder produce records related to a bungled gun-tracking operation known as Operation Fast and Furious. The failure of Holder and House Republicans to work out... more »

• Lawsuit Filed in Brownsville Border Patrol Shooting

  July 27, 2012 6:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Relatives of a man shot by Border Patrol agents have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. The family of Juan Pablo Perez Santillan admits he was trying to help people swim across the river to enter illegally into the U.S. The incident happened at 7 a.m.... more »

• No Runoff Election for Hidalgo Play Video

  July 20, 2012 4:44 PM

  HIDALGO - The city of Hidalgo will not need a runoff election. A lawsuit filed by two candidates who lost in the May city elections argued voters received illegal assistance while casting their ballots. The plaintiffs wanted those ballots rejected and asked for a runoff election. But a judge... more »

• Lawsuit Alleges Voting Violations in Hidalgo Elections Play Video

  July 19, 2012 10:21 PM

  HIDALGO - The lawsuit over alleged voting violations in the city of Hidalgo is under way. Two people claim some voters received illegal assistance in voting at the polls during the May elections. Alvin Samao and Janie Melendez filed the lawsuit. They were both candidates during the May elections,... more »

• Farm Workers File Lawsuit for Unpaid Wages Play Video

  July 16, 2012 10:58 PM

  WESLACO - A group of 20 farm workers claims a major company hasn't paid them all the money they were promised for working two years ago. Most of the lawsuits against Pioneer Hi-Bred International include similar accusations. Workers recruited from the Rio Grande Valley said they were told they... more »

• Corpus Christi Hit with Police Sex Discrimination Suit

  July 6, 2012 8:58 AM

  CORPUS CHRISTI (AP) - The Justice Department has sued the city of Corpus Christi, alleging that the police department has discriminated in hiring women by using a physical ability test few female applicants have been able to pass. Federal prosecutors say only about one in five women who took the... more »

• Families Vow to Battle Feds in Search for Answers Play Video

  June 29, 2012 7:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The families of Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila want answers. The ICE special agents were ambushed by members of the Zeta Cartel in Mexico in February 2011. Zapata was killed in the attack and Avila was injured. Their families said the government has not been forthcoming... more »

• Family of Slain ICE Special Agent File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Play Video

  June 21, 2012 12:25 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - The family of ICE Special Agent Jaime Zapata had another setback in their search for answers about his death. The president yesterday withheld documents that could reveal what happened. They had been trying to get answers concerning the February 2011 shooting death of Jamie Zapata and the... more »

• Judge to Make Ruling in Medicaid Transportation Law Play Video

  May 17, 2012 12:57 PM

  AUSTIN - A judge in Austin is expected to make a ruling on whether parents have to accompany their children to Medicaid therapy appointments. The law currently requires adults to accompany children under the age of 15. Authorities say too many Rio Grande Valley parents are allowing their children... more »

• Park Girl Owner Facing More Charges Play Video

  April 20, 2012 8:50 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - The owner of The Park Girl Mobile Home Sales is facing new charges. Jo Leigh Ares went before a judge earlier this week. The La Feria businesswoman was charged with 14 counts of deceptive trade and one count of theft. Ares was already facing four counts of felony... more »

• Court Will Collect Park Girl Customers Payments Play Video

  April 18, 2012 1:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Former Park Girl customers will keep writing mortgage checks every month for their mobile homes. But the money will go to the court. Sixty-nine people are suing Jo Leigh Ares, the La Feria businesswoman known at "The Park Girl." They say she took their money without providing... more »

• Park Girl Customers to be Heard in Court Today

  April 18, 2012 9:05 AM

  BROWNSVILLE - Customers of a La Feria businesswoman known as the The Park Girl are preparing to make their voices heard in a Brownsville courtroom. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid is representing more than 40 customers, who are suing Jo Leigh Ares. The customers claim she took more than $600,000... more »

• Ruling Paves Way for Harlingen De-Annexation Trial Play Video

  March 22, 2012 12:47 PM

  HARLINGEN - A judge ruled Harlingen residents can move forward with their lawsuit against the city. They're suing the city to have their neighborhoods de-annexed. The battle began more than three years ago, when the city annexed several neighborhoods. Residents claim the city failed to provide enough services, like... more »

• Customers to Be Allowed to Sue Park Girl Play Video

  March 9, 2012 7:22 PM

  LA FERIA - Customers of La Feria's Park Girl will be allowed to sue her. Jo Leigh Ares filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, temporarily freezing all lawsuits against her. Forty-three customers are suing the Park Girl, claiming she took more than $600,000 without providing mobile homes... more »

• BP Expected To Pay $7.8 Billion In Settlement

  March 3, 2012 10:00 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP agreed late Friday to settle lawsuits brought by more than 100,000 fishermen who lost work, cleanup workers who got sick and others who claimed harm from the oil giant's 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster, the worst offshore oil spill in the nation's history. The momentous... more »

• San Juan Police Chief, 2 Commissioners, City Attorney Among Those Sued by Activists Play Video

  February 16, 2012 5:40 PM

  SAN JUAN - A group of community activists is suing the city of San Juan for alleged conspiracy and malicious prosecution. The lawsuit stems from the arrest of the activists last year. Two men and two women were accused of forging signatures on a petition to recall San Juan... more »

• Group of Community Activists Suing City of San Juan Play Video

  February 16, 2012 1:10 PM

  SAN JUAN - A group of community activists is suing the city of San Juan for alleged conspiracy and malicious prosecution. The lawsuit stems from the arrest of the activists last year. Two men and two women were accused of forging signatures on a petition to recall city commissioners.... more »

• Brownsville Family Considers Wrong Death Lawsuit After School Shooting Play Video

  January 12, 2012 5:33 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville family is considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the city in the shooting death of their child. Fifteen-year-old Jaime Gonzalez was shot and killed at Cummings Middle School by two Brownsville police officers last week. They told the eighth-grader to put down a BB... more »

• Police Officers Must Weigh Many Factors Before Pursuing Suspect Play Video

  January 10, 2012 6:29 PM

  SAN JUAN - A fatal police chase from 2010 will have another day in court. This time, the police officers are the ones under the spotlight. The family of the victims killed in an Edinburg police chase wants the city to pay. A lawsuit filed in federal court claims... more »

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Play Video

  December 30, 2011 12:57 AM

  RAYMONDVILLE - The Almanza family is suing the Willacy County Sheriff's Department in connection with the death of Roy Almanza in January 2010. They say deputies used excessive force when they shot and killed him. Almanza's brother Leoneo wants to know why officers didn't aim for his legs. ... more »

• Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Files Lawsuit Against Park Girl Owner Play Video

  December 5, 2011 11:25 AM

  LA FERIA - Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid filed a lawsuit against Jo Leigh Ares and her business The Park Girl. The lawsuit represents 43 former Park Girl customers. The lawsuit alleges Ares took more than $385,000 without providing mobile homes or valid titles for mobile homes. Texas Rio... more »