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• Progreso High School student drowns in canal near Mercedes Play Video

  May 25, 2026 11:32 AM

  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating following the accidental drowning of a 17-year-old Progreso High School student in rural Mercedes. The drowning occurred at a canal in the area of Mile 1 West and Mile 10 North at around 7:44 p.m. on Sunday. The sheriff's office said... more »

• Unofficial election results show Oscar Montoya maintains Mercedes mayoral seat Play Video

  May 2, 2026 10:07 PM

  The unofficial results for the Mercedes mayoral race show incumbent Oscar Montoya is in the lead. Montoya has garnered 722 votes. "I want to continue to see this growth and also the drainage work that we've done and you know, kind of planning out the city, how we... more »

• Mercedes launches film permit program to attract production companies Play Video

  April 8, 2026 7:47 PM

  The city of Mercedes can now help filmmakers get permits to shoot movies and TV shows in the area. The Texas Film Commission recently approved the city to issue permits under a new ordinance. City leaders say the goal is to make it easier for production companies to work... more »

• Mercedes ISD seeking donations for local senior home Play Video

  December 15, 2025 10:54 PM

  Socks, crossword puzzles, blankets and dolls are among the items at the donation boxes stationed across Mercedes ISD campuses. Mercedes ISD Counselor Kasie Sauceda and a group of 20 students are collecting the items to spread a little holiday joy in their community for the young at heart. ... more »

• New Mercedes ordinance requires permits for donation bins Play Video

  December 5, 2025 9:19 AM

  Clothing and shoe donation bins in Mercedes are now required to have a permit within city limits due to illegal dumping around the bins. City commissioners passed a new ordinance creating rules for the donation bins this week. They hope the ordinance will hold bin owners accountable and prevent... more »

• Mercedes begins $1 million drainage project Play Video

  October 29, 2025 6:58 PM

  In a few months, an area near the grounds of the Mercedes Livestock Show Grounds will be able to hold 27 football fields’ worth of water. A new detention pond off Mile 1 West and Anacuitas Road will move water off the roads and away from people's homes. The... more »

• 2 in custody following Mercedes police chase involving stolen vehicle Play Video

  October 13, 2025 4:04 PM

  Two people are in custody following a Monday police chase involving a stolen vehicle in Weslaco, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. One of the suspects in custody was behind the wheel of a black Dodge Ram truck that had been reported stolen out of Corpus Christi,... more »

• Student of the Week: South Texas ISD Science Academy's Santiago Berrocal Play Video

  September 24, 2025 7:41 PM

  As a senior at South Texas ISD Science Academy in Mercedes, 17-year-old Santiago Berrocal is looking to make a big impact in school and in his community. “I'm really big on community service, I love giving back to the community," Santiago said. Santiago is the captain of his... more »

• 14-year-old driver facing charges after causing three-vehicle accident in Mercedes, police say Play Video

  September 5, 2025 10:44 AM

  A 14-year-old minor is facing charges after running a red light and causing a three-vehicle accident, according to Mercedes Police Department Sgt. Juan Cuba. Cuba said the accident happened on Business 83 and Mile 1 East on Friday at around 7:20 a.m. The 14-year-old was driving a Chevy Tahoe... more »

• Mercedes police investigate elderly couple found dead inside garage Play Video

  August 23, 2025 3:40 PM

  The Mercedes Police Department is investigating the death of an elderly couple who were found dead inside their vehicle at their home on 10th Street and Rio Rico Road. The couple were identified as 77-year-old Rosalinda Garcia and 68-year-old Joel Garcia. Police received a call about their deaths at... more »

• Valley residents take advantage of tax-free weekend deals Play Video

  August 9, 2025 6:00 PM

  Lots of people are taking advantage of the Tax-Free Weekend deals, especially families that are gearing up for back to school. One of the busiest places is the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets in Mercedes. Tax-Free Weekend usually happens right before the start of school. It's a way... more »

• Sewage facilities in Mercedes in need of repairs Play Video

  July 16, 2025 11:21 AM

  Sewage facilities in Mercedes are in need of repairs. The state has already slapped the city with multiple violations. Erin Ozuna placed his bets on Mercedes. It's been three years since he's opened O's Burgers and More off Frontage Road and Mile 5 East. Up and down the... more »

• Mercedes recibe ayuda financiera para mejorar el sistema de alcantarillado Play Video

  July 16, 2025 9:55 AM

  El alcantarillado de Mercedes necesita reparaciones y el gobierno estatal ya le ha impuesto al municipio múltiples infracciones. El ayuntamiento de Mercedes indica que ahora tiene parte del dinero para solucionar ese problema. Han pasado tres años desde que Erin Ozuna abrió 'O-s Burgers and more' en la... more »

• Community reacts after tow truck driver killed in Harlingen crash Play Video

  July 9, 2025 9:27 PM

  Many are feeling the pain following the loss of a 46-year-old man from Mercedes. David Zapata was a tow truck driver who died when he was struck by a vehicle on Tuesday while working on the expressway in Harlingen. “He was a great guy,” Ted Hernandez said. “He... more »

• City of Mercedes breaks ground on new shopping area Play Video

  July 4, 2025 4:50 PM

  The city of Mercedes held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for a new shopping center. The more than $50 million investment will span 28 acres. The shopping center is called the Shops at Mercedes. It's located at the intersection of I-2 and Mile 1 and a half East.... more »

• Inician construcción del nuevo centro comercial en Mercedes Play Video

  July 3, 2025 5:14 PM

  Mercedes celebró una ceremonia de inauguración de la construcción de un nuevo destino comercial conocido como 'The Shops at Mercedes'. Funcionarios aseguran que con ello se traerán más marcas nacionales, así como nuevas oportunidades para la comunidad. "Es una inversión de 50 millones de dólares que va a... more »

• Mercedes police: Diesel spill on the expressway caused by driver asleep at the wheel Play Video

  June 25, 2025 11:09 AM

  An hour long-closure on the expressway in Mercedes to clean up a diesel spill was caused by a driver asleep at the wheel, according to the Mercedes Police Department. The driver was hospitalized following the spill, Mercedes police investigator Leroy Hernandez said. According to Hernandez, the driver of... more »

• Brad Pitt protagoniza F1 Play Video

  June 23, 2025 3:07 PM

  "F1" revoluciona la cámara en carreras. El director Joseph Kosinski, conocido por "Top Gun: Maverick", lleva su estilo visual a "F-One", que pronto llegará a los cines. Kosinski dice que tuvieron que inventar una nueva cámara para realmente poner al público en el asiento del conductor. "Comenzamos... more »

• For the first time, Weslaco invites other Valley cities to hurricane preparedness meeting Play Video

  June 18, 2025 3:38 PM

  Weslaco city leaders held their annual emergency stakeholders meeting on Wednesday. Officials say this is the first time other cities were included in the meeting. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez says they were looped in because of the March storms. "We have different departments here, different municipalities getting prepared... more »

• City of Mercedes owes outlet mall nearly $5 million in sales tax revenue Play Video

  June 17, 2025 9:24 AM

  The city of Mercedes wants to make good on a nearly 20-year agreement it has with the outlet mall. Mercedes Mayor Pro-tem Ruben Saldana said the city owes nearly $5 million to the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlet Mall. "Let's get this thing paid off, we owe them... more »

• 16 arrests made following discovery of suspected stash house in Mercedes Play Video

  June 3, 2025 6:46 PM

  A suspected stash house in Mercedes was uncovered Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, resulting in the apprehension of 16 undocumented migrants, according to a news release. The news release from ICE said the agency received a tip from an anonymous caller reporting that multiple undocumented individuals were... more »

• Departamento de Seguridad Publica incauta cien libras marihuana Play Video

  June 3, 2025 5:51 PM

  El Departamento de Seguridad Pública informa haber incautado más de cien libras de marihuana y arrestado a un presunto pandillero. Las autoridades informan que la droga estaba siendo traficada por Daniel Brandon Sayas-Carrasco, de 23 años de edad, quienes aseguran se trata de un miembro de la pandilla 'Valluco'... more »

• Censuran a miembro del consejo del Distrito Escolar de la Villa por conducir ebria Play Video

  June 3, 2025 11:23 AM

  Yesenia Morales, miembro del consejo del Distrito Escolar de La Villa fue censurada por lo que resta del año. La decisión se tomó el lunes por la noche tras su arresto por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol la semana pasada. La decisión significa que morales está excluida... more »

• Rio Hondo city leaders vote to fire police chief Play Video

  May 31, 2025 3:12 PM

  EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was updated on Monday, June 2, 2025, with a statement from city attorney Robert L. Drinkard. Rio Hondo city leaders decided to fire Police Chief William Bilokuryduring a special meeting on Friday. The city will start looking for his permanent replacement and in the... more »

• Conductora intoxicada derriba pared de vivienda en Mercedes Play Video

  May 29, 2025 6:11 PM

  Una familia de Mercedes amaneció con una escena inesperada, parte de su pared fue derribada por un vehículo esta madrugada. Fue alrededor de las cinco de la mañana cuando un vehículo se estrelló contra esta barda ubicada en la intersección de Campacuas Drive y N Farm to Market 491 en... more »

• Weslaco home, two vehicles a total loss following fire Play Video

  May 23, 2025 2:30 PM

  A single-story home in Weslaco and two vehicles have been deemed a total loss after a fire broke out Friday morning, according to city of Weslaco spokesperson Magali Vega. Vega said the fire occurred at the 300 block of Tahiti Drive. A neighbor reported the fire at around 10... more »

• Local Athlete Starts Taco Business Play Video

  August 30, 2020 10:38 PM

  MERCEDES - A local Mercedes athlete starts a taco business to help his family with finances. Location: 929 Alexandra Ave., Mercedes Time: Friday/Saturday 5pm until supplies last more »

• Policía de Mercedes implementa cambios tras reportes de impostores Play Video

  March 31, 2020 10:10 PM

  MERCEDES - El departamento de policía de Mercedes realizó algunos cambios tras reportes de presuntos crímenes en el area. Dos personas fueron arrestadas por hacese pasar como empleados municipales. Buscaban contactar a personas de la tercera edad para obtener su información personal como número de seguro social, fecha de... more »

• Reports of impostors posing as Mercedes officers results in new uniform, police patch Play Video

  March 30, 2020 6:36 PM

  MERCEDES – Calls from concerned citizens about individuals posing as police officers began coming into the Mercedes Police Department last week. Chief Dagoberto Chavez says he’s increased patrols around the city, but he wants residents to be wary of people trying to take advantage of others, especially during the... more »

• Low-income Valley students face hurdle completing schoolwork without internet access Play Video

  March 24, 2020 7:04 PM

  MERCEDES – Families across the Rio Grande Valley are experiencing a rare occurrence of having their children at home instead of the classroom. Schools in the Valley remain closed to comply with a statewide order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Students are trying to adjust to do all... more »

• Hombre arrestado tras robo cerca de Mercedes Play Video

  March 24, 2020 4:23 PM

  La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo arrestó a un hombre después de un robo cerca de Mercedes el domingo. Pepe's Drive Thru, ubicado en Milla 2 Oeste al sur de Milla 11 norte, reportó un robo el domingo. Los oficiales hablaro con un testigo que dijo que... more »

• Policía de Mercedes utiliza torres para aumentar seguridad Play Video

  March 23, 2020 2:59 PM

  MERCEDES – En todo el Valle del Río Grande la gente toma precauciones contra el coronavirus y un departamento de policía local usa la tecnología en un esfuerzo por incrementar la seguridad en su comunidad. Una torre especializada alcanza hasta 35 pies de altura y será colocada en lugares... more »

• Mercedes police to use watch towers to increase community safety Play Video

  March 19, 2020 7:43 PM

  MERCEDES - People are taking precautions against the coronavirus around the Rio Grande Valley and one local police department is using technology in an effort to increase safety in their community. A specialized tower goes up to 35 feet high and will be placed across strategic locations in the... more »

• On The Pitch: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2020 10:46 PM

  MERCEDES - Mercedes welcoming Brownsville Lopez to Tiger Country. The Lobos claiming the victory, 3-1. Check out the highlights. more »

• On The Pitch: March 14th Play Video

  March 14, 2020 8:15 PM

  MERCEDES - Mercedes closing out district against Brownsville Lopez. The Lobos shutting out the Tigers, 5-0. Check out the highlights. more »

• Livestock show in Mercedes kicks off as virus fear looms Play Video

  March 12, 2020 10:43 PM

  MERCEDES – The biggest stock show and rodeo in the Rio Grande Valley is underway this week. On Wednesday, the Houston Rodeo was cancelled due to cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) discovered in the area. It left some to wonder if the same precautions should be taken in... more »

• Javelinas becoming ongoing nuisance in Mercedes neighborhood Play Video

  March 10, 2020 9:26 PM

  MERCEDES – People in a Mercedes neighborhood seeing more and more javelinas, meaning conflict between man and wildlife. Juan Cruz, a resident living along Melton Park Drive, says javelinas got through his fence, attacked his dog and ate the pet’s food. He added it’s time to ask the city... more »

• Seguridad Nacional instala cámaras en eventos del Valle Play Video

  March 10, 2020 8:13 PM

  MERCEDES - Un gran número de visitantes genera más medidas de seguridad en eventos del Valle del Río Grande. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional añade vigilancia a la Exhibición de Ganadería en Mercedes y la Isla del Padre Sur para el spring break. El lunes, los agentes conectaron... more »

• Homeland Security installs cameras at large Valley events Play Video

  March 9, 2020 10:24 PM

  MERCEDES – Crowd sizes are prompting more security measures at Rio Grande Valley events. The Department of Homeland Security is adding extra eyes at the Mercedes livestock show and at South Padre Island for spring break. On Monday, agents went around the livestock show grounds connecting cameras. ... more »

• Oficial de policía de distrito escolar de Brownsville arrestado for exhibicionismo Play Video

  March 4, 2020 4:35 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Un oficial de policía del distrito escolar de Brownsville enfrenta cargos por exhibicionismo. Mark Anthony Alcalde fue arrestado por el departamento de policía de Mercedes después de que testigos reportaron que Alcalde estaba en el interior de un vestidor en los outlets de Mercedes sin pantalones. ... more »

• Fijan fianza a mujer acusada de maltrato a adulto mayor en Mercedes Play Video

  February 12, 2020 9:39 PM

  MERCEDES – El miércoles una mujer de Mercedes compareció ante un juez por supuestos cargos de agresión contra una persona de la tercera edad, mientras fungía como su proveedora de salud. Herminia Ledesma Cruz enfrenta cargos de felonía. Un juez le fijó una fianza de 25,000 dólares para llevar... more »

• Valley businesses warn of spoofing calls trying to get personal information Play Video

  February 11, 2020 6:29 PM

  MERCEDES – In most cases, when someone who shouldn’t be calling someone does, it will likely show up as fraud risk. However, in a case where two business owners in Mercedes say crooks are trying something new to obtain personal information. They’re using people’s own phone numbers. A... more »

• Reportan fraudes telefónicos en el Valle Play Video

  February 11, 2020 5:07 PM

  MERCEDES –Se siguen reportando fraudes telefonicos en el Valle del Río Grande. Esta vez, el modus operandi es el ofrecimiento de una tarjeta Visa o Mastercard. David Garza, residente de Mercedes, recibió una de estas llamadas. A cambio de una tarjeta de crédito, Garza tenia que proporcionar información... more »

• Oficial de policía de Mercedes reconocido por labor de auxilio Play Video

  February 7, 2020 10:34 PM

  MERCEDES - Un policía del departamento de Mercedes recibió un reconocimiento especial tras salvarle la vida de un residente del Valle del Río Grande. Jorge Saenz Jr, lleva 4 meses con el departamento de policía y ya está siendo homenajeado por su labor ayudando a la comunidad. El... more »

• Mujer de Mercedes busca respuestas por robo de correo Play Video

  February 7, 2020 9:24 PM

  MERCEDES - Una residente de Mercedes busca respuestas tras denunciar que su correo ha estado desapareciendo desde hace días. Veronica Garza incluso pidió al servicio postal que le hicieran el favor de entregarle su correo a la puerta solo para evitar el riesgo de perder sus documentos, especialmente en... more »

• Mercedes woman on alert after mail thief caught on camera Play Video

  February 7, 2020 6:21 PM

  MERCEDES – A Mercedes woman is looking for answers after, she says, her mail had been disappearing for days. It’s now a police investigation after the discovery she caught on camera. Veronica Garza even asked the Postal Service to hand deliver the mail to her door to avoid the... more »

• Mujer de Mercedes exige respuestas en investigación de robo Play Video

  February 5, 2020 9:39 PM

  MERCEDES - Una residente de Mercedes exige respuestas.después de que cuatro sujetos entraron a robar en su propiedad en dos ocasiones diferentes. La mujer menciona que recibió una llamada de su vecino mientras trabajaba diciendole que sus pertenencias estaban afuera. Cuando regresó a su hogar, encontró a una... more »

• Mercedes woman seeks answers after renovation confusion leads to theft investigation Play Video

  February 5, 2020 6:33 PM

  MERCEDES – A woman is in search for answers after four people stole from her. One of the accused was a Mercedes city employee. Norma Cosme says she received a call from her neighbor, telling her all her belongings were outside. By the time she got home she found... more »

• Arrestan a empleado de la ciudad de Mercedes por robo Play Video

  February 4, 2020 4:41 PM

  MERCEDES - Un servidor público acusado de robo fue arrestado. Un empleado de la perrera municipal de Mercedes presuntamente utilizaba recursos oficiales para cometer sus fechorías. Roberto Martinez quedó bajo arresto el lunes y es investigado por proporcionar declaraciones falsas a un oficial de policía y una acusación... more »

• Valley farmers on alert as quarantine area for Mexican fruit fly grows Play Video

  January 28, 2020 6:42 PM

  MERCEDES – A quarantine on citrus trees in the Rio Grande Valley is growing. More than 400 square miles in Cameron and Willacy counties combined are under quarantine because of the Mexican fruit fly. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a quarantine area is triggered when five flies... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Emergency Management Dist. 2 reinstates contract with Hidalgo Co. EMS Play Video

  January 22, 2020 5:44 PM

  UPDATE (7:04PM): Soon after the report was aired, CHANNEL 5 NEWS was told Hidalgo County Emergency Services District 2 reinstated the contract with Hidalgo County EMS and South Texas AirMed, effective immediately. The decision was made in a meeting Wednesday afternoon with city leaders from Elsa and Mercedes, along... more »

• Daños en hogar de Mercedes por agua de drenaje Play Video

  January 21, 2020 9:58 PM

  MERCEDES - Una familia de Mercedes tuvo que abandonar su casa después de que aguas negras entraran en ella. Laura Alvarado finalmente pudo regresar a su hogar después de que esta estuviera inundada hace unos días. Ella y sus cuatro hijos, de los cuales tres tienen necesidades especiales,... more »

• Insurance company to investigate sewage line break that possibly caused backup to Mercedes home Play Video

  January 21, 2020 6:26 PM

  MERCEDES – A Mercedes family was finally able to return home Tuesday after sewage backed up into their house. Laura Alvarado and her four children, three of whom have special needs, spent the past four nights crammed into a hotel room. “The sewage was coming up in the... more »

• Despiden a jefe de bomberos de Mercedes por violar política de personal Play Video

  January 20, 2020 9:36 PM

  MERCEDES - El jefe de bomberos de Mercedes y Coordinador de Manejo de Emergencias, Tommy Ureste, fue despedido el pasado viernes. Se le señala por violar la política de personal, conocido como código de conducta, según la informacion por el gestor municipal Sergio Zavala. Las autoridades comentan que... more »

• Mercedes fire chief fired for violation of personnel policy Play Video

  January 20, 2020 6:26 PM

  MERCEDES – A Mercedes city official is off the job. According to City Manager Sergio Zavala, Fire Chief Tommy Ureste was fired Friday. The removal was due to a "violation of personnel policy." Ureste was also the city's emergency management coordinator. The city named Javier Campos Jr. as... more »

• 5 on 5: January 14th Play Video

  January 15, 2020 12:15 AM

  WESLACO - Many teams hitting the hardwood Tuesday night for some 5 on 5 action. Our sports team making it out to a few contests. La Feria welcoming Zapata for a district 32-4A match up. Hawks getting the win, 52-46. In district 32-5A, Donna made the trip... more »

• Taxpayers Left with Bill after Vandals Target Mercedes Ball Park Multiple Times Play Video

  January 13, 2020 6:42 PM

  MERCEDES – A local baseball league is looking for answers. Their concession stand was damaged again and it could affect all of the kids who are part of the league. Early Saturday morning, one of the board members for the Mercedes Pony League found footprints, broken locks and stains... more »

• Incendio de maleza en Mercedes Play Video

  January 10, 2020 9:27 PM

  MERCEDES - Bomberos de la ciudad de Mercedes reportaron un incendio forestal, pero el viento jugó un factor en la lucha contra las llamas para tratar de controlar las llamas y evitar su propagación. Equipos de Donna y Weslaco también acudieron a ayudar. Se dio a conocer que... more »

• Biblical Symbolism Behind Dia de Reyes Celebration Play Video

  January 6, 2020 6:39 PM

  MERCEDES – Dia de Reyes is a celebration of the Three Wise Men who are believed to have visited Baby Jesus 12 days after his birth, Christmas Day. In Hispanic culture, you can't celebrate unless you have Rosca de Reyes, which is why some are very picky where they... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Valley Citrus and Vegetable Show Play Video

  December 31, 2019 1:33 PM

  MERCEDES – Some may remember the old Valley Citrus and Vegetable Show, where 4-H and FFA member would visit local farms, harvest some of produce and then exhibit them in competition. Well, the show it back and it’s found a new home at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show... more »

• San Benito ISD Coach Charged for Cocaine Possession Play Video

  December 31, 2019 11:17 AM

  MERCEDES – A Rio Grande Valley coach is facing charges after he was arrested over the weekend. According to Mercedes police, Jacob Gonzalez, a coach at San Benito High School, was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of cocaine, a controlled substance. He was released on bond Saturday.... more »

• Sector de ganadería afectado por celebraciones de Año Nuevo Play Video

  December 27, 2019 4:24 PM

  MERCEDES - Fuegos artificiales y disparos al aire para celebrar la llegada del Año Nuevo han sido una forma de celebrar para muchas personas que prinicipalmente habitan en zonas rurales, pero esas celebraciones pueden afectar al ganado del Valle del Río Grande. El sargento Larry Moore señala la importancia... more »

• Identifican a conductor de persecución que terminó en Mercedes

  December 27, 2019 2:59 PM

  WESLACO – El Departamento de Seguridad Pública identificó al conductor arrestado en una perscecución el día previo a la Navidad. Juan Trevino Junior, de 31 años de Progreso, presuntamente iba detrás del volante. DPS informa que trataron de detenerlo en FM 491 en el condado Cameron. La... more »

• 31-Year-Old Identified as Alleged Driver in Christmas Eve Car Chase Ending in Mercedes Play Video

  December 27, 2019 11:40 AM

  WESLACO – The Department of Public Safety released the identity of the driver who led law enforcement on a car chase Christmas Eve . DPS says they tried to pull 31-year-old Juan Trevino, Jr. over on FM 491 in Cameron County. The chase ended in Mercedes near a sugarcane... more »

• Hombre de 53 años muere tras caer en canal cerca de Mercedes

  December 26, 2019 8:17 PM

  CERCA DE MERCEDES – El Departamento de Seguridad Pública investiga un accidente mortal al norte de Mercedes. El accidente ocurrió aproximadamente a las 11:53 a.m. del jueves en FM 1425 cerca de la carretera 107. DPS informa que una camioneta Ford pick-up viaaba hacia el norte por FM... more »

• American Legion Holds Meetings for Valley Veterans Coping with Loneliness Play Video

  December 26, 2019 6:08 PM

  MERCEDES – For some veterans who have served and now live alone, the holiday season may be a struggle. According to the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs, suicide is a concern for veterans and it only gets worse this time of year. With 104 members, the J.... more »

• Car Chase in Mercedes Under Investigation, Driver in Custody Play Video

  December 24, 2019 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – A Christmas Eve car chase is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. It happened in Mercedes on Tuesday afternoon, ending in a sugarcane field. The driver is in custody, but three passengers got away and authorities are actively searching for them. We're told... more »

• Cause of Fruit Stand Fire in Progreso Remains Unknown Play Video

  December 18, 2019 4:58 PM

  PROGRESO - The cause of a fruit stand fire in Progreso remains unknown at the moment. Public Safety officials say nobody was injured. The owner was inside the building, but made it out safely. Firefighters from Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna and Alamo assisted in putting out the fire. more »

• Guardia de árbol de Navidad en Mercedes renuncia al no recibir pago Play Video

  December 17, 2019 10:46 PM

  MERCEDES – El costoso árbol de Navidad de Mercedes cuenta con vigilancia. Sin embargo uno de los guardias de seguridad se vio obligado a renunciar ya que no recibió su pago. El sueldo de una semana significa mucho para José Sosa y su familia. Sosa trabajó para Valley... more »

• Mercedes Christmas Tree Guard Forced to Quit after Receiving No Pay Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:44 PM

  MERCEDES – The expensive Mercedes Christmas tree is being guarded. However, one of the security guards was forced to quit. He says he wasn't getting paid. A week worth of pay is a lot of money for José Sosa and his family. "Gifts, I mean, I have to... more »

• Family, Mercedes Residents Seek Answers after Another Arrest in City Meeting Uproar Play Video

  December 4, 2019 10:31 PM

  WESLACO – The aftermath of a heated commissioners meeting still being felt in the city of Mercedes. Four people were arrested at the meeting back in September and now on Wednesday, a fifth. On Tuesday night, Israel Coronado was arrested for the actions he allegedly committed back at... more »

• Mercedes Residents Weigh In on City Christmas Decor Worth More Than $110K Play Video

  November 26, 2019 10:29 PM

  MERCEDES – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mercedes. The queen city held a lighting celebration Tuesday night, showing off a Christmas tree that came with a royal price tag of $65,000. The tree attracted a lot of attention even before it arrived in the... more »

• Mercedes espera que gasto en decoraciones atraiga más turismo Play Video

  November 20, 2019 11:37 PM

  MERCEDES – Los días festivo serán más caros para una ciudad del Valle del Río Grande. Funcionarios de Mercedes gastaron cerca de $106,000 dólares en un árbol y decoraciones navideñas importadas de Francia esperando atraer al turismo. Pero ahora nosinforman que tendrán que gastar $7,000 más debido a... more »

• Mercedes Hope Extra Investment in Holiday Decorations to Attract Visitors Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:48 PM

  MERCEDES – The holidays about to get more expensive for a Rio Grande Valley city. Mercedes officials spent around $106,000 on a tree and street crossers, all imported from France hoping to bring tourism and money back into the city. But now officials tell us they have to... more »