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• Valley Children Unaware of Legal Consequences of Sharing Explicit Content with Each Other Play Video

  November 19, 2019 10:54 PM

  ROMA – Three high school students from Roma have been charged with Class B misdemeanors due to sexting, according to the Starr County attorney. Videos and pictures minors are taking on their phones are causing them to end up in a courtroom. If a child 17 years old... more »

• Starr Co. Officials: Children Sharing Explicit Photos Online on the Rise Play Video

  November 1, 2019 11:47 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Authorities in Starr County have a message for parents: child exploitation cases are on the rise. But, not all the offenders are adults, some are children. Children as young as 10 years old are becoming victims. Other children, as well as adults, are said... more »

• Rollover Crash Near Edinburg Leaves Five Minors Hospitalized Play Video

  September 22, 2019 4:59 PM

  EDINBURG- Five minors are hospitalized with major injuries after a rollover crash in Edinburg. It happened just before 12:30 Sunday afternoon on Gwin Road. DPS Troopers tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS the driver of a Dodge Durango lost control, veered off the roadway and rolled over. One of... more »

• San Benito City Officials Set Curfew for Those Under Age of 17 Play Video

  September 4, 2019 11:04 PM

  SAN BENITO – A curfew ordinance for kids under the age of 17 was reinstated in one Rio Grande Valley city. It could cost parents if their children are caught breaking the law. San Benito City Commissioners say it's important for public health and safety. Sunday through... more »

• Undercover Operation Leads to 11 Arrests for Selling Alcohol to Minors Play Video

  March 15, 2019 3:37 PM

  WESLACO – An undercover operation in Starr County lead to the arrest of 11 people accused of selling alcohol to minors. The Starr County Special Crimes unit visited 45 locations throughout the county; most of them being convenience stores. Those arrested range in age from 20 to 59. more »

• Attorney General Offers Assistance in Clergymen Cases Play Video

  February 1, 2019 5:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Attorney General is offering his office’s assistance to all district and county attorneys as they investigate cases involving clergymen. The diocese of Brownsville released a list of 14 clergymen accused of sexually abusing minors on Thursday. The attorney general suggests victims to file a... more »