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• Investigation into House Fire in McAllen Underway Play Video

  January 1, 2020 5:26 PM

  MCALLEN – An investigation is underway in McAllen after a fire broke out overnight. McAllen Fire Department received a call around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Fire officials are still trying to figure out how exactly the fire started, but told CHANNEL 5 NEWS no one was injured. The house... more »

• Woman Gifts Donna Family with Food, Clothing for Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 28, 2019 6:05 PM

  DONNA – Many thanks and tears are the result of simple gifts out of a car. CHANNEL 5 NEWS encountered a woman who spent the day separated from family as they spread out for the holiday to shared their day giving back to neighbors. Maria Pina says she... more »

• Edinburg Man Charged after Pointing Gun at Neighbor Play Video

  November 18, 2019 10:26 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg man is in custody after gunfire erupted in a neighborhood. It happened at 2:51 a.m. Monday on the 2000 block of Ash Circle. A resident told police his neighbor, James Aldair Tennefoss, fired a shotgun into the air twice then pointed the gun at... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Woman Concerned Smuggling Activity Taking Place in Neighborhood Play Video

  July 30, 2019 4:36 PM

  WESLACO - An Hidalgo County woman is worried about what is happening on her block. She says she thinks her neighbor is taking part in illegal activity. At first, this was going to be a story about a contractor who was accused of not finishing a... more »

• Investigation Continues for Fatal Palmview House Fire Play Video

  July 22, 2019 5:33 PM

  PALMVIEW – Multiple Rio Grande Valley law enforcement agencies are still trying to figure out what started a deadly fire in Palmview where an 11-year-old girl died. Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office is in charge of the investigation. They are still searching for answers and getting help from... more »

• San Juan Community Affected by Strong Odor Play Video

  April 10, 2019 5:33 PM

  SAN JUAN – A community in San Juan is being affected by a strong odor coming from an exposed septic tank. One neighbor, Sanjuanita Alvarez, says the persistent bad smell is coming from her neighbor’s house. Alvarez says several years ago, the city came by when all the... more »

• Harlingen Woman Unaware of Bee Problem Affecting Neighbors Play Video

  April 1, 2019 4:58 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Harlingen woman received a citation for her bee problem. She claims she didn’t know this was even an issue. Debra Cruz was given five days to remove the problem after her neighbor was attacked by the bees. She says she wants to justify why... more »

• Valley Man Says City Revealed Anonymous Complaint to Neighbor Play Video

  March 22, 2019 5:08 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley man is now concerned after making an anonymous complaint to the city. He says he made a complaint to the city of Edinburg about the noise and clutter near his home; he says the complaint was revealed to the person causing these nuisances.... more »

• Neighbors Say Human Smuggling Common in Area Where Homeowner Shot Immigrant Play Video

  March 5, 2019 11:01 PM

  MISSION – Some people who live in an area south of Mission are uneasy after a man in the country illegally was shot by a homeowner earlier Tuesday. A neighbor who saw what happened said close to 3:00 p.m., Border Patrol and a vehicle with 12 people suspected to... more »

• Local Man Speaks Out on Surviving Home Fire Play Video

  March 1, 2019 5:45 PM

  MISSION – A 90-year-old local resident is speaking out about surviving a fire in his home in the middle of the night. Bob Hensley says he wasn’t able to get up when the fire’s smoke caused him to be disoriented; he says his neighbors broke in and dragged him... more »

• Edinburg Man Speaks Out on Neighboring Restaurant Crime Scene Play Video

  February 12, 2019 4:21 PM

  EDINBURG – A man who works across the street from the crime scene on Monday night is speaking out. Officers responded to reports of gunshots on the 1300 block of North Closner Boulevard. Juan Serna says he has worked every day without thinking about the restaurant building the... more »

• Residents Near SpaceX Launch Site Concerned About Possible Relocation Play Video

  January 18, 2019 4:39 PM

  BOCA CHICA – Residents near SpaceX’s Launchpad want to be prepared when the prototype ship launches. The SpaceX launch is set to happen within the next few weeks. Terry and Bonnie Heaton say they haven’t gotten word on what they need to do to prepare for a possible... more »