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• Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

  September 24, 2025 11:38 AM

  " Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it

  September 24, 2025 11:21 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump's administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts — including the physician who suggested the idea to the nation's top health officials. Dr. Richard Frye told The... more »

• Texas launches downloadable form to exempt kids from school-required vaccines

  September 7, 2025 12:00 PM

  " Texas launches downloadable form to exempt kids from school-required vaccines " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The Texas... more »

• Edinburg CISD expands early childhood education programs Play Video

  August 28, 2025 1:50 PM

  Edinburg CISD is offering parents a full day of school for kids who are 3 and 4 years old in all 31 of their elementary schools. As part of the program, the district provides free transportation as long as the student lives in an area zoned to the district.... more »

• Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs

  August 13, 2025 11:00 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationary shop? The annual retail ritual is both easier and more complicated for today's students. Chains like Walmart generate online lists... more »

• Operation Christmas RGV plans third annual back-to-school event Play Video

  July 18, 2025 6:43 PM

  The city of Donna and Operation Christmas RGV announced their third annual back-to-school event. It's scheduled for Friday, July 25 at 307 Miller Avenue in Donna. Twenty-five community organizations will be providing supplies. The event is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.... more »

• Brownsville ISD adjusts after school schedule amid federal budget cuts Play Video

  July 18, 2025 2:21 PM

  The Brownsville Independent School District is revising the schedule of extended day for all elementary school campuses amid federal budget cuts, according to a news release. The news release said beginning on August 19, all Brownsville ISD Academies for all elementary campuses will take place three days a... more »

• Doctor: Routine vaccinations for Valley children decreased amid pandemic Play Video

  May 18, 2020 7:38 PM

  Gov. Greg Abbott announced summer school classes can be held beginning June 1. Texas requires students get certain vaccinations, but at least one doctor has noticed a change among patients. Before the coronavirus pandemic a visit to the doctor's office wouldn't typically spark fear in a parent, but... more »

• Edinburg CISD hold mental health aid certification courses for parents and staff Play Video

  February 28, 2020 7:04 PM

  EDINBURG – It's not your average classroom in Edinburg. This one had parents doing the learning along with staff members, all to benefit their children's health. Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District conducted its fifth training in youth mental health first aid for parents. Ileana Herrera, a licensed professional... more »

• Edinburg parents continue to ask questions following school bus incident investigation Play Video

  January 30, 2020 6:24 PM

  EDINBURG – Questions still linger for parents after school bus incident Tuesday. Their children were on the bus for more than three hours. Parents say the incident involved eight sixth grade students from Harwell Middle School. On Wednesday, Edinburg Consolidated School District officials stated their bus driver followed... more »

• Edinburg CISD: Bus driver cleared in alleged incident involving middle schoolers Play Video

  January 29, 2020 6:13 PM

  EDINBURG – Some parents in Edinburg are looking for answers after they say their children didn’t show up at the bus stop Tuesday. Parents say they didn’t know the location of their children for hours. The scare involved eight sixth grade students from Harwell Middle School who were kept... more »

• Prospective Weslaco student in custody after bringing gun on campus Play Video

  January 21, 2020 3:59 PM

  WESLACO – A prospective student who allegedly took a gun to school is in custody. It happened at Weslaco High School on Friday. Weslaco police say the 17-year-old was trying to enroll at the school. Another student allegedly saw him in the bathroom with the gun. The student... more »

• Sharyland ISD Parents Concerned following Hazing Incident at Athletic Event Play Video

  January 16, 2020 6:20 PM

  MISSION – A hazing incident connected to the Sharyland Independent School District left many parents and students with questions. So far, there aren’t many answers from the district. Mission police informed CHANNEL 5 NEWS the hazing incident was reported to them last month and it was related to a... more »

• Classroom Door Poster Causing Concerns for Parents in Edinburg Play Video

  November 14, 2019 6:14 PM

  EDINBURG – A graphic poster at a Rio Grande Valley high school is causing concern for some parents. The classroom door at Edinburg High School depicts the Salem witch trials of 1692, and it’s based on a play by American playwright Arthur Miller. The door is based on... more »

• Sharyland Native Suits Up for Washington Nationals in World Series Play Video

  October 22, 2019 6:35 PM

  SHARYLAND – The World Series kicks off Tuesday night between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals. The Rio Grande Valley will be keeping a close eye on the games because one of our own is suiting up. Before Tres Barrera was playing for the Nationals, he was... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Walk Across Texas Play Video

  October 22, 2019 1:51 PM

  LASARA – An idea to motivate students to exercise and be healthy while also asking them to walk more than 800 miles. They call it the Walk Across Texas, a program sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service to get students to take on more physical activities. At... more »

• Cameron Co. DA to Hold Parent-Student Meetings at Schools over Vaping Risks

  October 9, 2019 10:16 PM

  RIO HONDO – The Cameron County district attorney held one of what he hopes will be many meeting for parents and children to clear up confusion around vaping. District Attorney Luis Saenz doesn’t want them to be left in the dark about the health risks and legal consequences. ... more »

• Helping Children Cope with Anxiety Triggered by Rain Play Video

  September 3, 2019 5:36 PM

  WESLACO – More rain is expected for the next few days in the Rio Grande Valley. Some parents are worried it's causing frightening flashbacks for their children. Alicia Teran says her 3-year-old son witnessed their home flood back in June. As of now, he's still sensitive to... more »

• Palmview City Attorney Responds to Criticism over Response Time to Fatal Fire Play Video

  August 16, 2019 1:45 PM

  PALMVIEW – The Palmview city attorney is responding to recent comments made about a deadly house fire. The parents of 11-year-old Versidy Hernandez spoke for the first time Wednesday about their daughter’s death. They hired an attorney to investigate the fatal fire last month. The family lawyer... more »

• Walmart Stores Facing Copycat Threats Play Video

  August 8, 2019 11:23 PM

  WESLACO - Walmart stores across the country are facing copy cat threats of active shooters. All of it happened just days after the deadly El Paso shooting. A 13-year-old boy is behind bars, charged with a third degree felony and facing up to 10 years after threatening a... more »

• Summer Break Causing Increase of People at Food Bank, Donations Needed Play Video

  June 14, 2019 4:28 PM

  PHARR – The number of people who are in need of food during the summer skyrocketed to about 62,000 people per week. The Rio Grande Valley Food Bank manager of grants and advocacy Omar Rodriguez says the cause of the increase in numbers is simple – school is out... more »

• Parents Seek Answers over Charter Bus Incident involving Weslaco Students Play Video

  May 23, 2019 6:24 PM

  WESLACO – Buses carrying Weslaco elementary students on their end of the year field trip were hit by “projectiles” in Brooks County. Panic and concern was the feeling among parents and guardians of the fifth grade graduating class at Clecker-Heald Elementary. A woman told CHANNEL 5 NEWS she... more »

• Meeting over Potential Closures of 3 Brownsville Schools Cancelled Play Video

  May 14, 2019 5:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A meeting to determine the future of three Brownsville schools was cancelled. Parents and school leaders were set to discuss what will happen with students. Victoria Heights, Longoria and Resaca elementary schools could potentially close. The district cities low enrollment, maintenance costs, funding, a decrease... more »

• Migrant Facing Charges for Falsely Claiming to be Parent Play Video

  May 3, 2019 10:30 PM

  WESLACO – A migrant is facing charges for falsely claiming to be the father of a Honduran teen. Santos Porfirio Torres, 30, was caught crossing the border Tuesday – he was traveling with the teen. Border Patrol says they suspect many will lie about being the parents to... more »

• Border Patrol Taking Closer Look at Family Identities Play Video

  April 29, 2019 6:55 PM

  WESLACO – As the immigrant surge continues, groups posing as families continue to be in the mix. Other Border Patrol sectors are tracking children 14 and under if they suspect the family is fake – Rio Grande Valley agents could soon do the same. Special Operations Supervisor Agent... more »

• Fatal ATV Crash Prompts Reminder of Safety Rules Play Video

  April 22, 2019 6:45 PM

  SAN BENITO – The Department of Public Safety is reminding parents to supervise children who ride ATV’s following a fatal crash in San Benito. A 14-year-old girl was killed when an ATV and a Nissan Frontier collided on Saturday; two other children were injured. The Texas Transportation Code... more »

• HOV: Valley Mother Helping to Inform Parents about Diabetes Play Video

  April 2, 2019 10:01 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley mother is on a mission to help local parents teach their children about the dangers of diabetes. She founded an organization to help change the future of these families who are affected by diabetes. "It was started shortly after my son was... more »

• DHS Secretary Meets with Committee over Border Issues Play Video

  March 6, 2019 4:28 PM

  WESLACO – The Homeland Security chief is facing questions on Capitol Hill about the U.S. - Mexico border. The committee pressed U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen on the children apprehended without their parents and the president’s emergency declaration. Nielsen defended President Donald Trump’s decision to declare... more »

• Mother Speaks on Shortage of Spanish Resources for Children with Down Syndrome Play Video

  February 22, 2019 6:26 PM

  MCALLEN – Parents who have children with Down syndrome say they don’t have enough help. A McAllen mother says she was forced to complete her own research to learn more about her daughter. Since Spanish was Maria Romero’s dominant language, understanding Down syndrome was a challenge for her.... more »

• Laredo Police Discover Remains of Child in Container Consisting of Acid

  February 15, 2019 5:26 PM

  LAREDO – Police discovered the remains of a toddler hidden in a five-gallon container which contained acid. The parents are charged with tampering with a corpse and endangering a child. The mother allegedly told authorities the toddler drowned in a bathtub, adding she was unsupervised at the time.... more »

• Family Impacted by Potential Border Wall for Second Time Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:26 PM

  WESLACO – With the possibility of a border wall, a Rio Grande Valley family is reflecting back to a similar situation. Nearly 10 years ago, a border wall was built through their parents’ property. “All we had left is two acres of land and we would have had... more »

• More Employees Participating in School Marshal Program Play Video

  August 16, 2018 9:40 PM

  WESLACO – Parents and students in Texas can expect more concealed guns at schools this year. This comes after an increase of school employees participating in the School Marshal Program. Its main focus is to secure the safety of potential victims in shootings and to prevent school shootings altogether. Under... more »

• Regional Amber Alert Issued for 4 Children Play Video

  July 11, 2018 9:50 PM

  NEAR MISSION – A regional Amber Alert was issued for four children in Hidalgo County. Authorities say the children could be with their parents, which is a rare case according to Child Protective Service spokesperson John Lennan. The children are currently under the supervision of the state. Lennan explains the... more »