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• Second Victim Hit by Stray Bullet in Cameron County Play Video

  January 2, 2020 4:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Investigators in Cameron County are reporting a second celebratory gunfire incident. Sheriff’s deputies say 22-year-old Sergio Olmedo was in Cameron Park on New Year’s Day when he was hit by a stray bullet in his left foot. It happened exactly as the clock struck midnight. CHANNEL... more »

• Family Speaks Out about New Year's Eve Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 4, 2019 5:34 PM

  UPDATE (1/14): A man is facing charges in a fatal crash that took place in Houston and claimed the life of a McAllen woman on New Year's Eve. Christopher Lopez, 48, faces three felony charged in connection with the death of Sylvia Zavala. Police say Lopez was... more »

• 21-Year-Old Charged with Aggravated Robbery following Incident in Weslaco Play Video

  January 4, 2019 3:50 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police are crediting a Crime Stoppers tip for tracking down a robbery suspect. Francisco Moreno, 21, went before a judge on Friday morning. He’s charged with aggravated robbery. Investigators say Moreno demanded cash from a convenience store clerk on New Year’s Eve and took off.... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Gives Safety Tips ahead of New Year's Celebrations Play Video

  December 31, 2018 3:43 PM

  ELSA – People across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing to ring the new year with family traditions, such as fireworks. A local firework vendor explains to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the dangers of using fireworks and why it’s illegal to sell these to children under the age of 16.... more »

• Rocket Prototype Takes Shape at SpaceX Site Play Video

  December 31, 2018 3:07 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE – In just weeks, a rocket prototype has taken shape at the SpaceX Boca Chica Beach site. Several Winter Texans stopped by on New Year’s Eve to snap pictures of this rocket. SpaceX founder Elon Musk used Twitter to post a picture of the rocket, calling... more »