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• South Padre Island residents express concern over AEP Texas' mobile skid impact Play Video

  May 31, 2026 12:03 PM

  A temporary transmission station, also known as a mobile skid, could be coming to South Padre Island. If installed, it will help keep the lights on during repairs to a substation. Larry Floyd has lived on South Padre Island for 10 years. He was among several people who wanted... more »

• Brownsville man targeted in $26,000 home repair loan scam Play Video

  April 28, 2026 10:22 PM

  An 83-year-old Brownsville man says a phone call nearly cost him $26,000. Jose Oliva received a call on Jan. 29, 2026, from someone claiming to be a contractor offering home repairs. Oliva says he didn't need work at his home but mentioned his daughter's property. The next day,... more »

• Donna park remains closed after vandals destroy basketball hoops Play Video

  April 23, 2026 6:41 PM

  A park in Donna remains closed days after vandals damaged basketball hoops The damage is estimated to cost between $8,000 and $10,000. According to the Donna Police Department, someone shattered the glass backboards of the basketball hoops at Plazita Park, located on Lissner Avenue. Police say the... more »

• Weslaco Museum set to reopen following pipe leak repairs Play Video

  April 19, 2026 6:25 PM

  The Weslaco Museum is set to reopen its doors on Tuesday, April 28 and visitors may notice some repairs that are underway. The museum has been closed since April 13 after water got inside the building due to a pipe leak. Thankfully, none of the artifacts were damaged. ... more »

• 5 people, including infant, injured in 3-vehicle crash in Edinburg Play Video

  January 25, 2026 2:14 PM

  Five people, including an infant, sustained minor injuries following a three-vehicle crash in Edinburg, according to a city spokesperson. The crash occurred in the 1600 block of Canton Road on Saturday at around 9:26 p.m. The multi-vehicle crash caused the eastbound and westbound lanes of Canton Road to shut... more »

• Made in the 956: San Juan’s Anna Heart Play Video

  November 26, 2025 3:30 PM

  A San Juan native is representing the Rio Grande Valley in an opportunity of a lifetime. Anna Heart, 19, is now one of the faces for national clothing brand Torrid. The brand makes clothes for plus-sized women. “I'm just grateful for this opportunity that torrid gave me, it's... more »

• Former Rio Grande City Dairy Queen employee celebrated for nearly 50 years of service Play Video

  September 26, 2025 11:13 AM

  The end of an era for a Dairy Queen employee in Rio Grande City was recognized on Thursday. After 49 years of serving up smiles and soft serve ice cream, 74-year-old Josefina "Fina" Bazan hung up her apron and hat. On Thursday, Congressman Henry Cuellar honored Bazan's years of... more »

• Channel 5 News' Joel Villanueva talks about seeing UTRGV getting their own football team Play Video

  September 20, 2025 2:37 PM

  Channel 5 News' newest anchor Joel Villanueva returns to the Rio Grande Valley after being away for five years. Villanueva is the former sports director for Channel 5. He speaks with current Sports Director KJ Doyle on what it's like seeing the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have... more »

• Joel Villanueva returning to Channel 5 News as morning anchor Play Video

  September 15, 2025 2:29 PM

  Channel 5 News is expanding our anchor team. Morning News Anchor Javier Guerra will soon be joining the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts and a new, but very familiar face, will be joining the morning team. Former Sports Director Joel Villanueva is returning in his new role... more »

• “This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cuts

  September 11, 2025 11:16 AM

  " “This is going to be hard”: Texas public radio stations fighting to stay on the air after budget cuts " 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... more »

• Man charged in connection with deadly Pharr shooting Play Video

  June 7, 2025 4:45 PM

  A man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Pharr was arraigned on Saturday. Fernando Sandoval was charged with murder and four counts of endangering a child. His bond was set at $2,080,000. The shooting took place Friday night at the 700 block of North Erica... more »

• Brownsville officers recognized for feeding children left unattended at home Play Video

  June 7, 2025 2:26 PM

  New video obtained by Channel 5 News shows three Brownsville police officers feeding children that they say were left alone by their mom. It was that moment, Brownsville police worked to protect and serve the smallest members of their community. Police say the children who are two and 10-years-old... more »