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• 12-year-old boy remains hospitalized after deadly crash in WIllacy Co. Play Video

  February 21, 2020 4:38 PM

  A 12-year-old boy seriously injured in a crash on Thursday remains in the hospital. His mom was killed in a one vehicle accident in Willacy County. DPS says 30-year-old Sandra Diaz and her three children were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident . Her two... more »

• Mother searching for missing son in Brooks Co. now in mourning Play Video

  February 20, 2020 8:51 PM

  FALFURRIAS - A mother's search for her missing son led her to Brooks County. The county sheriff says they found his remains. Last month Indira Renderos got into a helicopter in Falfurrias to go searching for her missing son . For nearly two hours in the air she checked... more »

• DPS: Family not wearing seatbelts at the time of fatal crash in Willacy Co. Play Video

  February 20, 2020 8:40 AM

  A woman is dead following a rollover accident at 7:30 a.m. Thursday on F.M. 1420 north of County Road 800 in Willacy County. According to the release sent by the Department of Public Safety, Sandra Patricia Diaz, 30, died at the scene. After investigation DPS concluded a red... 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 »

• Mother Applauds DEA for Adding Vaping as Part of Natl. Prescription Day Take Back Day Play Video

  October 25, 2019 10:10 PM

  WESLACO - The 18th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Oct 26. This year will be different, as the DEA added vaping devices and cartridges to their list. Janie Lewis's son was transferred to a hospital close to her in Arlington when doctors realized... more »

• Special Report: Justice… Finance and Frustration Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:21 PM

  WESLACO – She survived an accidental school bus dragging seven years ago. Justice was served after the family settled a lawsuit with the school district, but frustration continues years later. In Sept. 2012, then, 5-year-old Alicia Moreno was getting her school bus when her backpack got caught in... more »

• 2 Men Charged after Leaving Child in Stolen Vehicle Play Video

  September 25, 2019 5:11 PM

  EDINBURG – Two brothers accused of abandoning a child in a stolen car, now, jailed in Hidalgo County. Ovidio Zamora and his younger brother, Eric, are charged with child endangerment, theft and evading arrest. Investigators say they stole a grey Kia near San Carlos on Tuesday, then ditched... more »

• Valley Mother Worried After Being Followed by 2 Men While Shopping Play Video

  September 16, 2019 5:12 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Rio Grande Valley mother has a warning for other women. She says she and her daughter were followed while they were shopping. "They were intending to take me or my daughter, maybe both of us, who knows," says Denise Prado. It happened a few... more »

• Harlingen Mother Hopes New School Zone Stops Speeding Drivers Play Video

  September 9, 2019 5:42 PM

  HARLINGEN - A Rio Grande Valley mother is worried about people driving too fast and too close to a nearby school. Jubilee Academy in Harlingen sits along a curve. Daniela Tiscareno says she would constantly see people speeding around the school. Then last week, the area around... more »

• Valley Man in Induced Coma Due to Lung Complications Linked to Vaping Products Play Video

  September 5, 2019 5:52 PM

  MISSION – A Rio Grande Valley mother wants to warn others of the pain her son is experiencing after being put into an induced coma. Janie Lewis says doctors told her chemicals from vaping products caused her son’s lungs to deteriorate. “He told me ‘momma, I can’t breath... more »

• Valley Mother Relieved Daughter is Safe After El Paso Mass Shooting Play Video

  August 5, 2019 5:45 PM

  WESLACO - A Valley mother is feeling more at ease now knowing that her baby girl is safe in El Paso. Saturday when word of the mass shooting made its way around the country, she couldn't get a hold of her daughter or her child’s father. Crystal... more »

• Cameron Co. Game Warden Saves Infant from Choking Play Video

  May 31, 2019 2:50 PM

  PALM VALLEY – A mother and her infant child are feeling a lot better after a scare Wednesday. Texas Game Wardens tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS one of their Cameron County officers saved the baby girl’s life. Warden Shane Horrocks was on patrol near Palm Valley when he spotted... more »

• ‘Not Guilty’ Plea in Drug Smuggling Case Involving Baby Play Video

  May 10, 2019 5:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A mother and daughter pleaded not guilty in a drug smuggling case involving a baby . The baby was strapped in the car seat of a vehicle where the drugs were allegedly found. The child’s mother and grandmother are accused of trying to smuggle nearly 300... more »

• Childcare Payment Assistance Available through Workforce Solutions Play Video

  May 7, 2019 3:58 PM

  ALTON – A mother in Alton is concerned about balancing work and taking care of her family. The single mother of three is a preschool caregiver and needs help providing for her family. A few years back, Yesenia Bustamante was approved by a Workforce Solutions program, which she... more »

• McAllen Mother Claims Toxic Plume Caused Daughter's Leukemia Play Video

  April 23, 2019 6:03 PM

  MCALLEN – A McAllen mother impacted by the toxic plume in her neighborhood believes her daughter’s leukemia was caused by the chemicals. Close to 10 years ago a McAllen neighborhood found out they were living on top thousands of gallons of leaked gasoline and benzene. Gracie Ozuna lost... more »

• Local Mother Arrested After Confronting School Over Missing Son Play Video

  April 12, 2019 5:55 PM

  PHARR – A local mother claims a school district failed to notify her when her 13-year-old son walked off school property. Stephanie Martinez says her son has walked off campus five times in the past, but she still wants to be notified if it happens. Martinez says she... more »

• Shop Concedes to Payback Refund for Late Quinceañera Dresses Play Video

  April 11, 2019 5:45 PM

  UPDATE (4/12 1:04 PM): The mother who ordered dresses for her twin daughters’ quinceañera will be receiving her money back. Claudia Iracheta tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the manager reached out to her Friday saying she can pick up her full refund. Iracheta is grateful for the community reaching... more »

• Falfurrias Woman Puts Car Keys Down after 109th Birthday Play Video

  April 4, 2019 3:36 PM

  FALFURRIAS – A 109-year-old woman is celebrating her birthday, but says she regrets no longer being allowed to drive her car. Maria Trevino has lived in the small community of Falfurrias since she was 13 years old. Trevino says she has driven her car for over 20 years,... more »

• Gun Violence Survivor Speaks Out About Incident Play Video

  February 5, 2019 6:14 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley woman shot by her father in 2012 is speaking out about the incident. Mariam El-Haj says she doesn’t consider herself a victim. “I call myself a survivor because despite the circumstance that I have to live with, I am surviving every day,”... more »

• Veteran Fights for Right to be Recognized as US Citizen Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:45 PM

  WESLACO – A man born in the Rio Grande Valley is fighting for the right to be recognized as a U.S. citizen. He says he's been in legal limbo for eight years. He's now suing the federal government to declare him a citizen. For privacy reasons, we'll refer... more »

• Local Disabled Mother Reacts to Gov't Shutdown Agreement Play Video

  January 25, 2019 6:36 PM

  WESLACO - A local woman says she is relieved by the temporary re-opening of the government. Maria Ordaz says she is dependent on the housing authority to keep a roof over her head. She says she is living off of a disability check and providing for her daughter... more »

• Mother of Fallen Marine Receives Medal of Honor Flag Play Video

  January 14, 2019 6:18 PM

  The mother of a fallen marine says his U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor is finally complete. Freddy Gonzalez was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1969 for his sacrifice in Vietnam. His mother Dolia Gonzalez says she never received the Medal of Honor flag, normally awarded with... more »

• Valley Mother Explains How Blood Donors Helped Son with Life-Threatening Disease Play Video

  January 11, 2019 5:24 PM

  WESLACO – Local blood donation centers are at critical low levels and asking for help. A Rio Grande Valley mother tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS her son is alive thanks to people who donated plasma. Maria Fernandez explains her 13-year-old was diagnosed with the life-threatening disease leukemia. "For... more »

• RGV Mother Picks Up Son from School Early for President's Arrival Play Video

  January 10, 2019 5:33 PM

  MCALLEN – A Rio Grande Valley mother pulled her son out of school early to experience President Trump’s arrival. The 10-year-old says that while he doesn't understand everything, he understands respect. "I think it doesn't matter if you like Donald Trump or hate him, as long as you... more »

• Valley Mother Worried Son Will No Longer be Allowed to Attend Elementary School Play Video

  January 7, 2019 10:06 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley mother says she is worried her son will no longer be able to attend his elementary school. Local mother Silvia Del Torro claims district administrators told her to keep him home after too many school absences. She says her son has cerebral... more »

• 3 Victims of Fatal Accident in Donna in Stable Condition Play Video

  December 20, 2018 4:53 PM

  UPDATE (12/24 5:00 p.m.) : The three survivors from last week's deadly crash are now in stable condition. ------ UPDATE (5 p.m.) : Authorities have now identified all the victims of a fatal crash in Donna. Police captain Ric Suarez identified the deceased mother and son as... more »

• Mother of Alamo Secretary Charged Play Video

  August 2, 2018 4:22 PM

  ALAMO – The mother of Alamo’s city secretary was arrested Thursday. Janine Lynn Garza, 54, is charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. She went before a judge this afternoon. Her bond was set at $40,000. Her daughter, Crystal Garza, is accused of sharing sensitive police information with criminal... more »