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• Amber Alert Issued for San Juan Teen has been discontinued Play Video

  October 14, 2020 12:48 AM

  Update: According to San Juan Police Department the Amber Alert issued for Larraga has been discontinued. No details have been announced so far. Original Story: Just before midnight Tuesday, the San Juan Police Department issued an Amber Alert for Arranza Diaz Larraga. She’s identified as a 17-year-old, 5... more »

• Amber Alert Canceled for Two Children Abducted near Dallas  

  March 1, 2020 7:13 PM

  FARMERS BRANCH - Police have located Princess Jonelle Scarlett and Jeremy Scarlett. ABC affiliate WFAA reports a suspect stole a vehicle around 3:30 p.m. Sunday with the two children in the backseat while the owner was checking their mail, according to Farmers Branch police. Authorities canceled... more »

• Mother Hopes to Find Son in Brooks Co. after Missing for Nearly 4 Months Play Video

  January 8, 2020 5:55 PM

  FALFURRIAS – A mother is searching for her missing son. Twenty-three-year-old Rodrigo Renderos migrated from El Salvador nearly four months ago and there has been no word from him since. The mother's search for her missing son brought her from California to Falfurrias, where she hopes somewhere through the... more »

• Fear of Violence Keeping Weslaco Family from Searching for Missing Loved One in Reynosa Play Video

  December 3, 2019 10:02 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley family is crippled by fear, pain and frustration One of their loved ones disappeared without a trace. It’s been 72 hours since Alejandra Perez’s mother disappeared in Reynosa. Perez says the family’s search efforts are paralyzed by their fear of crossing into... more »

• Amber Alert Issued for Missing 14-Year-Old Hondo Girl

  November 13, 2019 4:40 PM

  HONDO, Texas – An Amber Alert was issued Wednesday by the Hondo Police Department for a missing 14-year-old girl. Police are looking for Eva Marie Garcia, who was last seen at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 16 on the 200 block of 18th Street in Hondo, a city just outside of... more »

• Reward Doubled in Brownsville Woman's Disappearance   Play Video

  October 19, 2019 8:56 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - At a vigil held Saturday evening Brownsville Police added $5,000 to the reward for information on Kimberly Avila's disappearance. Avila, a transgender woman, went missing in 2017. No suspects have been named in the case. Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz announced... more »

• Brownsville Family Continues Search for Missing Loved One Play Video

  October 17, 2019 10:55 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A plea from a Brownsville family two years after the disappearance of a loved one. They’re trying to keep the case alive. Kimberly Avila’s birthday was last week. To celebrate, her family organized a vigil for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Market Square Park. They hope... more »

• Form to Help San Benito Police with Information for Missing People with Disabilities Play Video

  October 17, 2019 5:29 PM

  SAN BENITO – A proactive push aimed at protecting residents with special needs in San Benito. A new form created by a police sergeant is to give investigators a head start in the event a person with disabilities is reported missing. The form asks for a photo, diagnosis... more »

• 18-Year-Old Who Went Missing in Mercedes Turns Herself in to Border Patrol Custody Play Video

  October 2, 2019 6:15 PM

  UPDATE (7:42PM): Shortly after the story aired, the Honduran Consulate called Norma Hernandez notifying her Nayeli turned herself in to Border Patrol custody. The 18-year-old is now waiting for her day in court. ------- MERCEDES – A Central American woman is worried after her younger sister disappeared.... more »

• Combes Police Locate Missing Man Play Video

  September 29, 2019 1:58 PM

  UPDATE (9/30): Authorities tell us Kevin Garcia has been located and is safe with family. ---- COMBES- The Combes Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man. Kevin Garcia was last seen walking from his home around 11:00 Thursday night. The... more »

• Venezuelan Missing Man Found, Family Claiming His Body Play Video

  September 25, 2019 5:53 PM

  LOS EBANOS – A family grieves after a Venezuelan man missing for nearly two months was found dead. His remains were identified this week through a database. Now his family wants his body. Ronald Aldiar Lambert left his native land seeking the American dream. For two... more »

• Venezuelan Man Missing after Trying to Cross River Illegally Play Video

  September 20, 2019 9:31 AM

  LOS EBANOS - A Venezuelan man is searching for his missing brother. He vanished 4 months ago while trying to reach our border. Ronald Aldiar Lambert, a 25 year old Venezuelan, was last seen just across the river from Hidalgo. The family knows Ronald made it to... more »

• Brownsville Police Issue Regional Alert for Missing 31-Year-Old Play Video

  August 28, 2019 5:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police is asking for the public's help tracking down a missing man. Authorities say 31-year-old Jose Juan De La Garza was last seen Tuesday at 12 p.m. on the 200 block of Thomas Street. He was seen wearing a beige American Eagle shirt with text... more »

• 11-Year-Old Dies after a Fire at Multiple Structures near Alton

  July 21, 2019 6:12 PM

  UPDATE (6:58PM): Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office confirms they found the body of an 11-year-old girl inside the burn structure. -------- UPDATE (6:40PM): The fire has been extinguished. -------- NEAR ALTON – The Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire involving multiple structures. A... more »

• U.S. Mother Searching for Son Lost in Mexico Play Video

  July 18, 2019 10:58 PM

  REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS - A search unlike any seen before is scheduled to start soon for missing people in Mexico. A U.S. mother whose American son disappeared there says she plans to be there. July 29th will mark two years since a Houston born man went missing. The... more »

• Woman Seeks Help After Son's Disappearance in Reynosa Play Video

  June 28, 2019 9:22 PM

  REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS - Despite the "do not travel" warnings from the U.S. Department of State, thousands cross the border into the Mexican state of Tamaulipas every day. Some of the people who live there know firsthand of the dangers; their pleas for help for the most part go unheard.... more »

• Regional Alert Discontinued for Missing 22-Year-Old in Brownsville Play Video

  June 7, 2019 5:50 PM

  UPDATE: The regional alert has been discontinued for a Brownsville 22-year-old. Authorities tell us Jose Luis Castrol, Jr. has been found. ----- BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police have issued a regional alert for a missing 22-year-old. Authorities are looking for Jose Luis Castrol, Jr. Castrol was... more »

• Brownsville Family Seeks Help from Anonymous Caller to Find Loved One Play Video

  June 7, 2019 1:28 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The family of a missing Brownsville woman is making a new plea two years after her disappearance. Police say they may have a lead in the case. Ramiro Avila, better known as Kimberly, was last seen in May 2017 when she was dropped off on 12th... more »

• Cameron Co. Authorities Searching for Missing 41-Year-Old Woman Play Video

  June 5, 2019 4:40 PM

  SAN BENITO – Cameron County authorities are looking for a woman who went missing over the weekend. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office says 41-year-old Rosa Hermelinda Astimbay left the San Benito shelter she was staying at on Marydale Street. She was last seen Sunday night wearing a light... more »

• Consulates Offering Assistance, Immigrants Hesitant to Ask Play Video

  May 6, 2019 6:31 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of immigrants leave their home countries in Central America for a new life in the U.S. Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras all have consulates in the Rio Grande Valley; they’re willing to help but some immigrants are afraid to ask. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with... more »

• Survivor of Rio Grande Reflects following Fatal Accident Play Video

  May 3, 2019 9:56 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – Three migrants who fell into the Rio Grande are still missing. A 10-month-old baby, who was part of the group, was found dead. Thousands of migrants cross this river on a daily basis. A Sullivan City man went through a similar situation at just... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Office Locate Missing 82-Year-Old Play Video

  April 30, 2019 7:40 AM

  UPDATE 10:52 AM: Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed in a tweet 82-year-old Arnulfo Moreno has been located. Mr. Arnulfo Moreno who was reported missing early this morning has been located in good health and reunited with family. — Sheriff Eddie Guerra (@SheriffGuerra) April 30, 2019 ... more »

• Mexican Officials Release Photos of Missing Bus Passengers Play Video

  April 1, 2019 5:21 PM

  MCALLEN – Mexican officials released photos of the missing passengers on a bus headed to Mexico. The bus was stopped on its way to the San Fernando-Reynosa Highway, according to Mexico’s agency on immigration. The incident happened in March, authorities are still investigating. more »

• Cameron Co. Constable Pct 4 Discontinues Search for Missing Teen Play Video

  March 28, 2019 9:07 AM

  UPDATE (1:30p.m.): Rubi Ruiz was found safe. The Cameron County Constable Precinct 4 confirmed she's been located. ----- BROWNSVILLE – Cameron County Constable Precinct 4 is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a missing teen. They’re looking for 19-year-old Rubi Ruiz who was last... more »

• Conflicting Reports Continue on Thousands Missing in Tamaulipas Play Video

  March 14, 2019 6:32 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of people are missing in Tamaulipas. Conflicting reports continue about how many people exactly are missing south of our border. The president of an association called ‘Jusiticia Tamaulipas’ or Justice for Tamaulipas says they track those who have gone missing, going back over a decade.... more »

• Regional Silver Alert Discontinued for 73-Year-Old Man

  March 11, 2019 2:10 PM

  UPDATE (3:00 p.m.): The regional silver alert for 73- year-old Ruben Perez has been discontinued. ----------- EDINBURG – Edinburg police have issued a regional silver alert for a 73-year-old man. Ruben Perez was last seen at on the 400 block of South 29 th Avenue in Edinburg.... more »

• Regional Silver Alert Deactivated for Missing Edinburg Woman

  March 8, 2019 8:02 PM

  UPDATE (9:30 p.m.): Police say the regional silver alert for Flora Adalia Casas has been de-activated. Authorities say Casas has been located. --------- EDINBURG – Edinburg police have issued out a regional silver alert for a woman. Police say Flora Adalia Casas was last seen on... more »

• Police Dept. Making Changes in Response to DA's Decision to Deny Drug Cases from Chief Play Video

  March 7, 2019 6:37 PM

  UPDATE (3/8): The Santa Rosa Mayor says neither he, nor two other alderman voted to keep the police chief in power. The mayor adds that only three of the alderman signed the letter to the district attorney informing him of the in-house changes in hopes of assistance on cases... more »

• Regional Silver Alert Canceled for 82-Year-Old Missing Man Play Video

  March 5, 2019 2:51 PM

  UPDATE (3/6): Rodolfo Jimenez has been located according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. ----- EDINBURG - The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has issued a regional silver alert for an 82-year-old man who has gone missing. Rodolfo Jimenez was last seen Saturday around 4915 Helen Street in... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Office Cancel Regional Alert, 52-Year-Old Located

  February 28, 2019 6:12 PM

  UPDATE (3/2): Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office have cancelled a regional alert that was issued for a missing 52-year-old man. Authorities say Gustavo Galvan Rivas has been located. Rivas was last seen in Mission on Wednesday afternoon. ------------ WESLACO – A regional alert has been issued for... more »

• Digital Billboard to Help Find Missing Persons in Texas Play Video

  February 19, 2019 10:15 PM

  WESLACO – A local daughter says she hopes information posted on digital billboards will help find her missing father. Danielle Sekula says her father was reported missing in April of 2016. Sekula’s father is one of thousands of people missing in Texas. CEO of nonprofit organization Texas... more »

• Teen who Escaped from Immigrant Shelter in Brownsville Returns Safely Play Video

  February 18, 2019 6:50 PM

  UPDATE 2/19: A missing teen from an immigrant minor holding facility in Brownsville has returned. After searching for approximately six hours, police were notified that the missing teen from the Casa Padre Southwest Key returned safely on his own on Monday night. Brownsville Police Department detective, Melissa Gonzales,... more »

• Regional Alert Canceled for 61-Year-Old Missing Woman

  January 30, 2019 2:17 PM

  UPDATE (3 p.m.): The regional alert has been canceled. ----- EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has issued a regional alert for a missing woman. According to a press release, 61-year-old Amelia Benavides was last seen Wednesday around 1 p.m. on the 4300 block of Beth Drive... more »

• Aunt of Murdered Valley Teenager Speaks Out About Unsolved Case Play Video

  January 29, 2019 10:41 PM

  RIO HONDO – The aunt of a murdered Rio Grande Valley teenager is voicing her fears about the unsolved killing. Nahomi Rodriguez went missing on July 16, 2017 after her shift at a Harlingen McDonalds. Enedina Sanchez says her greatest hope is to learn what happened to her... more »

• Brownsville Man Rescued after Being Reported as Missing Play Video

  January 8, 2019 5:05 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man who was reported missing Monday was found and rescued. Luis Reyna Zuniga, 88, was found in a grassy field just west of Brownsville’s downtown area. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition. more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Office Locate Missing 23-Year-Old Play Video

  January 2, 2019 8:22 AM

  UPDATE 12:25 p.m.: Authorities have located Adrian Moreno. The endangered missing person alert has been discontinued. ----------- WESLACO – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help tracking down who they’re calling an endangered person. Authorities say 23-year-old Adrian Moreno was last seen before 2:30... more »

• Autopsy Results in for Man Found Dead in Detention Pond in Alton Play Video

  December 28, 2018 3:53 PM

  UPDATE (1/28): The autopsy results are in for a man found dead in a detention pond in Alton. The results from Valley Forensics indicated that the cause of death was ruled to be methamphetamine toxicity with recent use of cocaine. The opinion on the matter was ruled to... more »

• Case of Missing 15-Year-Old Boy Highlights Problem at Brownsville Shelter Play Video

  June 29, 2018 4:50 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The search for a missing 15-year-old Honduran boy who left a Brownsville shelter has been called off. The boy’s parents requested the search be called off. His location is still unknown. This incident highlights a problem at the Casa Padre Shelter, which is part of the Southwest Key... more »

• Starr County Deputies Searching for Missing Teen Play Video

  February 24, 2018 6:55 PM

  Starr County Sheriffs Deputies are asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen. 16-year-old Agustin Garcia was last seen Friday in Las Lomas, east of Rio Grande City around 5:30 in the evening. His mother told deputies she last made contact with him around 8:30 the same night... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Located Missing 69-Year-Old Play Video

  November 14, 2017 4:25 PM

  UPDATE (5:50 p.m.): Librado Escalona has been located in Palmview. The Regional Alert System has been canceled. ----------------- MISSION – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man in his late 60s who is considered to be in danger. Authorities said 69-year-old Librado Escalona was last seen at... more »

• Authorities Report Missing 78-Year-Old Man Found Play Video

  November 6, 2017 6:12 PM

  UPDATE (11/7): The Silver Alert issued for a missing 78-year-old man has been canceled. Hidalgo County authorities reported Martin Alaniz was found. ----- WESLACO – Hidalgo County officials are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 78-year-old man. Authorities are looking for Martin Alaniz. He's described as a... more »

• 17-Year-Old Reported Missing in Rio Grande City Play Video

  August 2, 2017 8:31 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – The Rio Grande City Police Department is searching for a missing teenager. Police said 17-year-old Chayse Olivarez was believed to be last seen at the Basilio Villarreal Municipal Park on Saturday, July 29. On Wednesday, Rio Grande City Police Lt. Santiago Alaniz told CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »

• 9-Year-Old Girl Found Safe After Going Missing Play Video

  June 24, 2017 6:40 PM

  MERCEDES - Nine-year-old Noralee Yado has been found safe. She was reported missing in Mercedes. Hidalgo County sheriff's investigators said she was found Saturday morning unharmed. more »

• Missing McAllen 13-Year-Old Found Play Video

  June 2, 2017 4:06 PM

  UPDATE: McAllen police said Sylvia Faith Samaniego was found. Sgt. John Saenz said with the help of several tips from the community, officers were able to locate Samaniego shortly after 9 p.m. on June 2. She has been returned to her family. ------------ MCALLEN – McAllen police are actively searching... more »

• Family, Police Continue Search for Missing Raymondville Marine Play Video

  April 26, 2017 6:52 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Family members and law enforcement are still searching for a missing Raymondville woman. Nora Conde Villalobos, 49, has been missing for a week. Investigators said the former U.S. Marine was last seen last Tuesday night by family members. Police said Villalobos suffers from hypertension and Crohn’s Disease and... more »