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• High School Highlights: Saturday Nov. 28 Play Video

  November 29, 2020 11:33 PM

  MCALLEN - High school sports happening all over the valley on Saturday. Take a look at some of the highlights. more »

• Wind farm projects in Cameron County leaving low concrete supply for local builders Play Video

  March 10, 2020 9:45 PM

  SAN BENITO – It’s been good for job creation and business, but a spike in larger eco-friendly project around the Rio Grande Valley is putting the smaller guys on hold. Commercial concrete is typically laid out by the yard, but as wind farm projects in Cameron County inch towards... more »

• Evento Charro Days beneficia a comerciantes del Valle Play Video

  February 27, 2020 10:03 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Muchos comerciantes locales ven un incremento en sus ventas debido al festejo hispano Charro Days en Brownsville. En el marco de las fiestas de Charro Days, las ciudades de Brownsville y Matamoros se unen para crear un evento cultural de la frontera que beneficia a la economía... more »

• Controversy Over Funding Denial for Center of Abused Children in Starr County Play Video

  January 16, 2020 10:31 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County law enforcement reports a spike in sex crimes, as controversy builds over funding denial for a center for abused children. The Butterfly Haven would have joined the Ayuda Center as the second resource facility for victims in Starr County. The governor's office... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Congregate to Remember Fallen Officers Play Video

  May 16, 2019 12:59 PM

  WESLACO – A special ceremony was held Thursday morning in honor of six Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies killed in the line of duty. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra, state and federal law enforcement were in attendance at the Fallen Officer Memorial. Guerra explained the public needs to remember... more »

• Temporary Change at Int’l Bridge to Aid Local Businesses Play Video

  April 15, 2019 10:23 PM

  PHARR – A plan aimed at reducing commercial trade delays at an international bridge will benefit some drivers, but not all. A representative for the city of Pharr says regular drivers will not be able to use the northbound lanes of the Pharr-Reynosa Bridge for several days; it’s an... more »

• Newly Appointed City Judge to Spark Change in Community Play Video

  April 4, 2019 4:13 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - A new municipal judge has been appointed in Rio Grande City. Balicio Villareal is replacing former judge Leonel Lopez Jr., who pled guilty to federal bribery charges in late-March. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked judge Villareal what this change will mean for the community. ... more »

• Local Woman Inquiring about Wind Farm Benefits

  February 20, 2019 5:52 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A local woman says she wants her restaurant to benefit from wind farms. Zulma Garza says she opened her restaurant in Rio Grande City in November. Garza says she has seen the growth in the amount of wind turbines being installed since she opened... more »

• Some Businesses in Haiti Open after Deadly Protests Play Video

  February 18, 2019 6:37 PM

  WESLACO – The people of Haiti are reportedly taking a break fighting their own government. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with a founder of a non-profit organization in Haiti. Nick Stoleberg and his family have lived in Haiti for almost 9 years. Stoleberg is the founder of New... more »

• Laredo Police Discover Remains of Child in Container Consisting of Acid

  February 15, 2019 5:26 PM

  LAREDO – Police discovered the remains of a toddler hidden in a five-gallon container which contained acid. The parents are charged with tampering with a corpse and endangering a child. The mother allegedly told authorities the toddler drowned in a bathtub, adding she was unsupervised at the time.... more »

• Health Officials Warn About Illegal Valentine's Gift Vendors Play Video

  February 13, 2019 4:17 PM

  HARLINGEN – Health officials are warning about illegal Valentine’s Day gift street vendors. Valentine’s Day gift vendor Lucy Salinas says she has to get a tax ID, have the application notarized, and pass several inspections before being able to start her business. "I have to come to the... more »

• Local Resident under SNAP Food Program Affected by Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 25, 2019 5:20 PM

  PHARR – Families under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefit program are being affected by the government shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with a Rio Grande Valley resident affected financially by the government shutdown. Fabiola Alvarez says she benefits from the SNAP food program. Alvarez was... more »

• Local Rancher Struggles to Sell Land Near Border Play Video

  January 22, 2019 6:44 PM

  MISSION – A local rancher says the political climate is making his land hard to sell. Rancher and realtor Terry Urdal says property values are always changing along the border. “I think the politics is scaring people and really fear is a factor in almost everything. If we... more »

• Heavy Winds Result in Loss of Production for Local Crane Business Play Video

  January 22, 2019 5:05 PM

  WESLACO – Heavy winds made a local crane operator’s job difficult Tuesday afternoon. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez spoke with the general manager of Mobile Crane and Rigging, Raul Gonzalez. He says wind gusts of 50 miles per hour resulted in having to stop all production for the day. ... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Speak about Security Execution during Presidential Visit Play Video

  January 14, 2019 6:23 PM

  MCALLEN – Local law enforcement is speaking out about the way security measures were executed during President Trump’s visit to the Rio Grande Valley. The McAllen police chief tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the mission was met but his department still learned valuable lessons about securing high-profile guests. "Every... more »

• Law Enforcement Preparing for President Trump's Arrival Play Video

  January 9, 2019 5:52 PM

  WESLACO – Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are preparing for President Trump’s visit. The McAllen Police Department plays an important role every time a leader from Washington pays a visit to the area. KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke with McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez about his role... more »

• Annual Event Gives Locals an Opportunity to Experience Different Cultures Play Video

  January 3, 2019 3:31 PM

  PHARR – The International Food Festival is an opportunity to experience different cultures. The event is held every year at the St. George Orthodox Church in Pharr. "We cover the world. We have members from Greece, from Ethiopia, from the Philippines, from all over eastern Europe,” says Elizabeth... more »

• Local, State, Mexican Officials Teaming Up for Zika Research Play Video

  March 17, 2017 4:57 PM

  WESLACO – Local, state and international health officials are joining forces for Zika research The city of McAllen, UTRGV, Texas A&M and the state of Tamaulipas are working to learn about the Zika-carrying mosquito species and their behavior. Testing will also determine chemical resistance of the mosquito for pesticides. “So... more »