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• Monte Alto mother of 7 grateful for the generosity of those donating to Tim’s Coats Play Video

  December 8, 2025 10:42 PM

  As the single mother of seven children in Monte Alto, San Juana Aguirre-Ochoa said money is tight. “I do have a job, but the pay is not enough for me to maintain my whole family,” Aguirre-Ochoa said. Aguirre-Ochoa said she has fallen behind on rent. With the colder... more »

• Family of 14 who lost home in Monte Alto-area fire treated to H-E-B shopping spree Play Video

  November 24, 2025 6:03 PM

  Days after losing everything in a house fire, a family of 14 from the Monte Alto area now have a few belongings again thanks to H-E-B and the Texas Department of Public Safety. On Sunday, the Dominguez family was selected to be part of “Troopsgiving,” a DPS effort to... more »

• House fire near Monte Alto destroys home of family of 14 Play Video

  November 20, 2025 10:40 PM

  A family of 14 is left picking up the pieces near Monte Alto after a fire left their home in ruins. “It's awful to have something, and then have it all taken away overnight,” Noraelia Garces said. Garces is the grandmother of the household and lived at the... more »

• $4 million community center in the works in Elsa Play Video

  October 20, 2025 9:46 PM

  A new project is in the works for neighbors in the Delta Area. Elsa city leaders approved the construction of a $4 million, 20,000-square foot community center. The Elsa Community Center is being built on land that’s near the Mario Leal Park, and is set to open on... more »

• Hombre de Monte Alto arrestado por crueldad animal Play Video

  February 14, 2020 3:06 PM

  WESLACO – La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo anunció el viernes el arresto de Claudio Gomez, de 21 años de Monte Alto. De acuerdo a un comunicado, el miércoles la oficina del sheriff recibió un reporte sobre un video de Facebook de un hombre torturando a un perro.... more »

• Monte Alto store owner concerned over authority’s response time after armed robbery Play Video

  January 21, 2020 10:25 PM

  MONTE ALTO – A store on the outskirts in Monte Alto was targeted by thieves at gunpoint. The owner is now worried about the safety of his employees and his livelihood. Two people dressed in black approached the store Sunday. In surveillance video, the suspects can be seen armed... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Monte Alto Play Video

  August 15, 2019 7:45 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 Monte Alto. more »

• FEMA Visits Residents Following Low Turnout at Centers Play Video

  August 1, 2019 5:45 PM

  WESLACO - A low turnout at FEMA centers is pushing representatives on the ground to go knocking on doors. They're urging people affected by the June floods to register. Linda Martinez is among a group of FEMA representatives visiting the remains of a horrific storm. ... more »

• Valley Flood Victims Receive Backpacks of School Supplies Play Video

  July 20, 2019 4:26 PM

  MONTE ALTO- With the start of the school year just around the corner, some valley flood victims received backpacks of supplies as their families work to get back on their feet. "They don't have a whole lot and the little that they have, they just lost," said supply donor,... more »

• Local Community Agency Offers Displaced Families Temporary Lodging Play Video

  July 8, 2019 6:41 PM

  MONTE ALTO – For two weeks, several Rio Grande Valley families impacted by the recent flooding are staying with family or in hotel rooms. Angelica Sanchez lost her entire home when winds caused her trailer to fly into her neighbor’s home. The damage left the neighbor's home off... more »

• TCEQ Gives the Go-Ahead to Start Debris Pickup in Flood-Impacted Areas Play Video

  July 8, 2019 4:02 PM

  MONTE ALTO – Two weeks after floodwaters filled the streets of Monte Alto, damage is still visible in many homes and the debris sitting on curbsides is just starting to get picked up. The roof to the home of Jose Hernandez now sits in the front yard; the windows... more »

• Red Cross Volunteers Aiding Community With Disaster Relief Play Video

  July 6, 2019 9:50 PM

  HARLINGEN - Red Cross volunteers from across the country are assisting with cleanup following June 24th flooding. Red Cross Disaster Specialist, Axl David says they are helping communities across the Valley. He says, "We have been very busy, we were in Monte Alto yesterday (Friday), we had... more »

• Continúan labores de limpieza en Monte Alto tras tormenta Play Video

  July 1, 2019 9:51 AM

  MONTE ALTO - Residentes en todo el valle continúan con labores de limpieza después de la tormenta del lunes pasado. La pastora Merelda Gonzalez, una portavoz de la iglesia Grace se unió al convoy Nacional de Esperanza sin Fines de Lucro. Menciona que su grupo ayuda a... more »

• Monte Alto Family Left Devastated by Recent Flooding Play Video

  June 30, 2019 8:40 PM

  MONTE ALTO- A Monte Alto resident says recent flooding left his home a disaster. Jorge Marquez tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS flood waters were waist deep in his yard last week. He's tasked with the challenge of cleaning it up, but is in need of supplies. CHANNEL 5'S... more »

• Roberto Meza Eager To Lead Blue Devils Play Video

  June 26, 2019 7:41 PM

  MONTE ALTO - A longtime assistant football coach will get to call the shots for the first time in his career. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has the story on Roberto Meza taking over the Blue Devils' program. more »

• Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash Claims Life of Teen in Monte Alto Play Video

  March 9, 2019 4:50 PM

  MONTE ALTO- A fatal auto-pedestrian crash remains under the investigation of DPS. It happened just before 10 Friday night on Valdez Road. Troopers say 14-year-old Servando Perez was hit by a car after failing to yield the right-of-way. He was taken to the hospital where he was... more »

• Sheriff’s Office Launches Investigation after Body Found near Monte Alto Play Video

  June 25, 2018 11:45 AM

  NEAR MONTE ALTO – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a body was found near Monte Alto. Authorities confirm to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the body of a 20-year-old male was found near the intersection of FM 88 and Monte Cristo Road. Jenna Palacios, the spokesperson for the Hidalgo County... more »

• Program Prepares Valley Residents for Hurricane Season Play Video

  June 6, 2018 5:16 PM

  MONTE ALTO – A Hidalgo County program aims to get residents prepared for a natural disaster. A couple from Monte Alto says they deal with flooding when it rains. Now, the Rodriguez’s are preparing for the worse when it comes to hurricane season. On Wednesday, they attended an event to... more »

• Monte Alto Resident Blames Road for Water Damage in Home Play Video

  March 30, 2018 5:40 PM

  MONTE ALTO – A leaky roof, an eroding foundation and still water, that's what's left after Wednesday's storm for a Monte Alto resident. He tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the problem is the road. Homeowner Juan Davila says when it rains, it pools. He says recent changes to a roadway at... more »

• Accidente cierra la FM 493 al Oeste de Monte Alto

  May 12, 2017 7:30 AM

  WESLACO - Agentes del Departamento de Seguridad Publico cerraron la carretera FM 493, al oeste de Monte Alto, hasta nuevo aviso. Dos tracto-camiones estuvieron involucrados en un accidente en la FM 493 y la FM 2812. El teniente Johnny Hernández del DPS, dice que ambos conductores fueron llevados al hospital.... more »

• 2 Tractor-Trailers Involved in Wreck West of Monte Alto Play Video

  May 12, 2017 7:19 AM

  WESLACO – The drivers of two tractor-trailers were taken to the hospital, after a crash on FM 493/La Blanca Road and FM 2812 this morning. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez said one of them has major injuries. According to preliminary reports, a blue Freightliner heading west of FM 2812 failed to... more »