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• New Lyford police chief sworn in after department left unmanned for months Play Video

  March 9, 2020 9:57 PM

  LYFORD – Lyford took the final step in officially making their community safer. On Monday, a new police chief was sworn in. In Oct. 2019, the police department was left unmanned. It has been closed ever since. In February, the city took action hiring 21-year Raymondville police veteran... more »

• Lyford Claims Lady Hounds Invitational Title Play Video

  March 8, 2020 11:14 PM

  SAN BENITO - The Lady Hounds Softball Invitational happening over the weekend. Pioneer and Lyford making it to the title game. Lady Bulldogs claiming the crown 5-0. Check out the highlights. more »

• City officials name new Lyford police chief Play Video

  February 14, 2020 6:24 PM

  LYFORD – After months without a police department, Lyford city officials have chosen their new chief. Officials met for the second time this week to choose a police chief. They selected Armin Martinez as the man for the job. Martinez has more than 20 years’ experience in law... more »

• Commissioners approve to move forward to hire new Lyford police chief Play Video

  February 10, 2020 10:16 PM

  LYFORD – The decision on who will be the new police chief in Lyford is still up in the air. The city has been without a police force since October. In a meeting Monday night, commissioners discussed how to move forward with approving the position. One official even offered... more »

• Junta para contratación de nuevo jefe de policía en Lyford Play Video

  February 10, 2020 8:26 AM

  LYFORD – El día del lunes, comisionados de la ciudad de Lyford llevarán a cabo una reunión programada. Entre los temas que abordarán está la contratación de un nuevo jefe de policía. Funcionarios de la ciudad de Lyford han intentado contratar a un nuevo jefe de policía después... more »

• 5 on 5: February 7th Play Video

  February 7, 2020 11:25 PM

  WESLACO - They're the champions! District champions to be exact. Brownsville Jubilee's girls secured the 32-3A title with a win Friday night. Other action saw the Los Fresnos boys team down Hanna in district play. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has your 5 on 5 update. more »

• City official: New Lyford police chief to be selected soon Play Video

  February 6, 2020 5:11 PM

  LYFORD – City officials are one step closer to reopening the Lyford Police Department. It has been shut down since late October. Lyford police units remain parked behind a locked gate. Commissioner Albert Cavazos explained why its taken so long to hire a police chief. Cavazos pointed to... more »

• Lyford continúa sin jefe de policía Play Video

  February 6, 2020 5:03 PM

  LYFORD – El departamento de policía de Lyford sigue sin tener a nadie a su cargo, lo que hace que la comunidad se sienta desprotegida. Por casi 4 meses, la puerta del departamento de policia se ha mantenido cerrada ya que no han encontrado al candidato ideal para contratarlo... more »

• Neighborhood Watch Group Helping Combat Crime in Absence of Lyford Police Dept. Play Video

  January 2, 2020 6:17 PM

  LYFORD – Since the city of Lyford closed the doors to its police department in October , the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office has leaned on citizens for help. Residents have stepped up to keep their community safe and some are eager to do more. A group on Facebook... more »

• Construirán primera clínica en Lyford Play Video

  December 23, 2019 5:08 PM

  LYFORD - Lyford tendra la primera clínica médica de esa ciudad tras aprobarse un fondo de casi medio millón de dólares. El Departamento de Agricultura de Texas aprobó el fondo de 500 mil dólares para inicar la construcción del nuevo centro médico ubicado sobre la carretera FM 498 y... more »

• Construction is Underway for Lyford’s First Medical Clinic Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:38 PM

  LYFORD – A new medical clinic is on its way to a city in Willacy County. Construction is underway in Lyford for the city’s first medical clinic. The city was awarded a nearly $500,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. It will be along FM 498 and... more »

• Lyford Residents Aid in Combating Crime amid Unmanned Police Station Play Video

  December 4, 2019 7:46 PM

  LYFORD – A Rio Grande Valley community are rallying together to catch an alleged thief on the run. Willacy County sheriff’s deputies say the citizens of Lyford helped point them in the right direction. The city of Lyford may be without a police department, but the citizens are... more »

• Renuncia nuevo jefe de policía de Lyford Play Video

  November 19, 2019 5:05 PM

  LYFORD - El departamento de policía de Lyford vuelve a cerrar sus puertas ya que el nuevo jefe de policía decidió renunciar. En octubre se presentó la renuncia del ex-jefe de policía de Lyford. El 4 de noviembre se pronunció la contratación del nuevo jefe de policía ,... more »

• Battle Tested Bulldogs Reach Postseason Play Video

  November 13, 2019 7:13 PM

  LYFORD - The battle tested Bulldogs are ready to kickoff the playoffs this week. As CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross explains, Lyford's football team overcame some challenges to reach the postseason. more »

• Valley Students Create Ornaments for National Christmas Tree Display Play Video

  November 5, 2019 8:32 PM

  LYFORD - The Rio Grande Valley will be represented on the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C. this year. Students at Lyford Middle School are creating one of a kind ornaments that will hang from the tree in the nation’s capital. Toniqua Smith, one of 24 students... more »

• Lyford Hires New Police Chief after Operating Without Entire Force Play Video

  November 5, 2019 5:24 PM

  LYFORD – The city of Lyford hired a new police chief. Mayor Pro Tem Rick Salinas says the city's new police chief was hired Monday. The city was operating without a police force since last week. Salinas adds they're looking to hire a patrol officer. Watch... more »

• Cierre temporal de departamento de policía de Lyford Play Video

  October 31, 2019 4:33 PM

  LYFORD - Un departamento de policía del Valle del Río Grande se encuentra cerrado. Aunque su cierre sea solamente temporal, inquieta a la población debido a que no hay nadie directo que vigile la zona. La puerta del departamento de policía de Lyford está abierta, pero no hay... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Lyford Play Video

  August 13, 2019 11:09 PM

  It's time to talk Valley high school football again. Throughout the month of August, CHANNEL 5 will be visiting every team as we get ready for the 2019 season. It's all part of our Two-A-Day Tour. In this video, we focus on Lyford. more »

• Lyford Veteran Seeks Assistance with Cleanup after Flooding Play Video

  July 5, 2019 6:14 PM

  LYFORD – The cleanup process continues for people living in rural areas of the Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spokes to a veteran in Lyford who says he’s tried to do it alone, but he just can’t. His home is finally clear of water and... more »

• Fire Crews Monitor Hotspots after Sebastian Home Engulfed in Flames Play Video

  June 28, 2019 12:06 PM

  SEBASTIAN – Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Sebastian that started a few hours ago. It happened just off Garcia Street where a fire broke out and completely destroyed the home. Firefighters received the call just before 10 a.m. Friday. Crews from Lyford,... more »

• Smelly Water in Lyford Deemed Safe to Drink Play Video

  May 16, 2019 1:22 PM

  LYFORD – Residents in Lyford still may be smelling a foul odor from their water, but city officials have confirmed it is not dangerous to their health. City officials say they sent samples of the smelly water reported since Saturday night to a lab for testing. The city... more »

• Lyford's Alaniz Headed To State Tennis Tourney Play Video

  May 15, 2019 11:24 PM

  LYFORD - It's been a quick rise to the top for Lyford's Cristian Alaniz. Just a few years after starting his career with the Bulldog tennis team, the senior is one of the state's top players in class 3A. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the story. more »

• Lyford Residents Concerned after Foul Smelling Tap Water Play Video

  May 13, 2019 4:41 PM

  LYFORD – Some residents in Lyford are concerned after days of their tap water smelling foul. Isidro Charles says he wasn't able to shower last night or this morning. "It smells really bad, like rancid - like a pigs den. When you take a shower, you end up... more »

• Allanamiento en Sala de Juegos en el Condado Willacy Play Video

  October 4, 2018 9:20 PM

  LYFORD - Agentes locales, estatales y federales allanaron una sala de juegos en el condado Willacy el jueves por la tarde. Las cámaras de CHANNEL 5 NEWS rodaron cuando los agentes del Departamento de Seguridad Pública, los oficiales del Alguacil del Condado Willacy y los oficiales del Departamento de Seguridad... more »

• 2 Menores Bajo Custodia por Allanamiento de Vehiculos

  September 21, 2018 4:50 PM

  LYFORD - Dos menores están ahora bajo custodia en el condado Willacy después de una serie de asaltos de vehículos en un fin de semana. A CHANNEL 5 NEWS se le informó que allanaron tres vehículos cerca de Sebastian y Lyford. La Oficina del Sheriff del condado Willacy dice que... more »

• Lyford Residents Targeted by Impostors via Phone Play Video

  August 7, 2018 5:43 PM

  LYFORD – The Lyford Police Chief says local residents are being targeted by criminals who identify themselves as Magic Valley Electric Cooperative employees over the phone. Residents are being threatened to be left in the heat if they don’t pay up hundreds of dollars for a supposedly unpaid light bill.... more »

• No Charges Filed in Death of 9-Month-Old in Lyford Play Video

  April 11, 2018 4:07 PM

  LYFORD – No charges will be filed in the death of a 9-month-old baby found unresponsive at a Lyford daycare center in February. Lyford Police Chief Andrew Maldonado tells us autopsy results show the baby girl died of natural causes. Last month, authorities responded to a call at the Kidsville... more »

• Lyford Police Release Autopsy Results in Child Death Investigation Play Video

  February 16, 2018 5:26 PM

  LYFORD – Lyford police now have more information about the death of a 9-month-old girl in a daycare. Lyford Police Chief Andres Maldonado tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the preliminary autopsy results show the baby did not suffer any blunt force trauma. However, toxicology reports are still pending. On Wednesday, the... more »

• Owner of Lyford Daycare Where Baby Found Unresponsive Speaks Out Play Video

  February 15, 2018 6:14 PM

  LYFORD – Police in Lyford continue to investigate the death of a 9-month-old girl. They say they’re treating the case as a homicide, as is standard procedure. The owner of the daycare where the baby was found unresponsive spoke out Thursday. Roger Gonzalez had to fight back tears as he... more »

• Lyford Police Investigate 9-Month-Old’s Death, Autopsy Pending Play Video

  February 14, 2018 9:58 PM

  LYFORD – Police in Lyford are awaiting an autopsy to determine how a 9-month-old girl died while at daycare. Authorities responded to a call at the Kidsville Daycare Center in Lyford around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Police chief Andres Maldonado tells us the girl was put down for a nap. When... more »

• Pérdida Total de Vivienda tras Incendio Play Video

  May 26, 2017 10:44 AM

  LYFORD – Investigadores intentan determinar la causa de un incendio en Lyford la noche de ayer. Los bomberos recibieron la primera llamada sobre el siniestro cerca de las 4 a.m. Cuando arribaron a la escena, la casa estaba completamente cubierta en llamas. CHANNEL 5 NEWS se enteró que el propietario... more »

• Lyford House Fire Caused Total Loss Play Video

  May 26, 2017 8:12 AM

  LYFORD - Investigators are determining the cause of an overnight fire in Lyford. Firefighters got the first call about the blaze around 4 a.m. It happened at 11th Street and Cantu Avenue. When they arrived at the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames. One firefighter at the scene... more »

• Confiscan Máquinas de Apuestas en Lyford

  May 7, 2017 12:12 AM

  LYFORD - Más de cien máquinas conocidas como 8-liner fueron incautadas durante una redada en el Lyford el viernes por la noche. El abogado del Distrito del Condado Cameron, Luis Sáenz dice que la oficina de su homólogo de Willacy pidió su asistencia. Un informante encubierto entró en el negocio... more »

• 8-Liner Raid in Lyford

  May 6, 2017 6:37 PM

  LYFORD – More than 100 8-liner machines were seized during a raid in Lyford Friday night. Cameron County DA Luis Saenz said the Willacy County District Attorney's Office asked for their assistance. An undercover informant went into the Horseshoe Entertainment 8-liner business and was paid cash on three separate occasions.... more »

• Mujer Descontenta por Trabajo Incompleto de Contratista Play Video

  February 13, 2017 8:29 PM

  LYFORD - Una mujer de Raymondville quiere que se termine el trabajo en una casa que compró recientemente. La familia de Clarissa Salinas estaba lista para mudarse a la propiedad en Lyford en año pasado. Desde Octubre hizo un compromiso verbal de trabajo con un contratista para remodelarla. Se estimaba... more »