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• Peñitas woman finds 4 dogs dead, possibly poisoned Play Video

  February 24, 2020 11:20 AM

  PEÑITAS – Six dogs were possibly poisoned in Hidalgo County – only two survived. Brenda Cantu says she found the dogs Sunday on her property. The animal do not belong to her, but she says she’s used to seeing them around and often fed them. “My daughter was... more »

• Internet Provider Upgrading Access to Services for Peñitas Residents

  November 4, 2019 10:45 PM

  PEÑITAS – A local city is bringing attention to their lack of computer accessibility and the internet. The Peñitas Public Library is one of the few places in the city students can go to if they want to go online. Some residents say it should not be like... more »

• Investigation Underway into Fire at Peñitas Tire Shop Play Video

  June 17, 2019 11:55 AM

  PEÑITAS – An early morning fire breaks out at a tire shop in Peñitas. The building is severely damaged and possibly some customer vehicles were inside at the time. It happened at the Speedy Gonzalez Tire Shop off Tom Gill Road. Several fire departments were called to... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Super Sincro Challenge Play Video

  May 30, 2019 9:14 AM

  PENITAS- It’s not your average taco. The "Super Sincro" has two pounds of mixed cheese, two pounds of beef, a pound and a half of refried beans, and a pound and a half of tortilla. The owner of Alicia’s Su Cocina restaurant in Penitas says anyone who can... more »

• El informe De Autopsia De Un Cuerpo Encontrado En Peñitas Revela Un Ahogamiento Play Video

  March 18, 2019 1:38 PM

  PEÑITAS - Los resultados de un informe de una autopsia en un cuerpo encontrado en Penitas se han revelado. El jefe de la policía de Peñitas, Roel Bermea, dijo a CHANNEL 5 NEWS que los resultados mostraron que el hombre se había ahogado. Bermea dice... more »

• Autopsy Report for Body Found in Penitas Reveals Drowning Play Video

  March 18, 2019 12:26 PM

  PENITAS – The results are in for an autopsy report on a body found in Penitas. Penitas Police Chief Roel Bermea tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the results showed the man drowned. Bermea says the identity of the man is still unknown. The body was found Thursday morning... more »

• Housing Program Helping Families Build Their Own Home Play Video

  March 15, 2019 5:49 PM

  PENITAS – Every piece of wood cut and stroke of paint means a better life for Elizabeth Mendez. Mendez will soon have a new home for her children – a house in Penitas. She’s a participant of the Build a Home program with the Buckner Family Home Center.... more »

• Body Found in Penitas Water Inlet Play Video

  March 14, 2019 5:16 PM

  PENITAS – An autopsy has been ordered for a body found in Penitas. Police say the body was removed from a water inlet owned by Hidalgo County Water District 1. Crews found the body on Thursday morning off of Main Street. The body still has not been... more »

• Local Agency Assisting People in Need with Electric Bill Payments Play Video

  December 14, 2018 4:30 PM

  PENITAS – The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency is working to help those in need with electricity bill payments. The agency will be at the Penitas Public Library Monday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is located at 1111 South... more »

• Carecen de Alimento, Recursos para Asistir a Familias Necesitadas Play Video

  November 16, 2018 10:01 PM

  PEÑITAS – Iglesias y centros de comida se preparan para ayudar a familias necesitadas durante la temporada de frío. Sin embargo, con el Día de Acción de Gracias aproximándose, el pastor de una iglesia en Peñitas dice que no han podido seguir con su tradición de abrir sus puertas para... more »

• Authorities Give Tips on How to Keep Safe with Outdoor Fires Play Video

  November 13, 2018 5:17 PM

  PENITAS – A Hidalgo County woman says they’re planning an outdoor fire to keep warm during the extreme cold. Penitas resident Julia Tamez says in addition, she and her family will be layered in clothing and blankets Wednesday night. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey reached out to Edinburg Fire Chief Shawn Snider... more »

• Valley City, Medical School Sharing Growth Amongst Community Play Video

  April 19, 2018 11:45 AM

  PENITAS – Though it’s always been seen as a rural city, Penitas has tripled its growth within the last two years. In March, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Medical School opened a student-run clinic in Penitas. Medical students will run the clinic every third Saturday of the month... more »

• Valley Woman Fights Diabetes with Zumba Play Video

  March 27, 2018 3:18 PM

  PENITAS – A Rio Grande Valley woman says she finds enjoyment through Zumba in her daily battle with diabetes. Three years ago, Penitas resident Christina Tovar was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. She says she remembers what led her to the doctor's office to check on whether she had diabetes.... more »

• Penitas Clinic Hosts 'Building Healthy Communities' Event Play Video

  March 27, 2018 1:25 PM

  PENITAS – A clinic in rural Penitas hosted dozens for its Building Healthy Communities event. Tuesday morning, the Proyecto Desarrollo Humano community center gave area residents a chance to participate in healthy cooking classes and wellness lessons. Shirley Arnold, the clinic’s administrator, says certain steps are taken for those whose... more »

• Valley's First Student-Run Clinic Benefiting Penitas Community Play Video

  March 24, 2018 7:54 PM

  A group of UTRGV medical students opened their doors to the first student-run clinic in the Rio Grande Valley Saturday morning. The clinic is located inside the Proyecto Desarrollo Humano clinic in Penitas. "It's close and it helps a lot of people in this area," said Rebecca Gonzalez, a Penitas... more »

• Road Closure in Peñitas as Drainage Project Takes Place

  March 6, 2018 2:35 PM

  PEÑITAS – A portion of Tom Gill Road in Peñitas will be closed to traffic beginning March 7 for a city project. City officials said 3 Mile Road to Pino Street will be closed off and traffic will be rerouted beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday and expected to last until... more »

• Authorities Rescue 18 Held Captive in Stash House near Penitas Play Video

  February 13, 2018 4:33 PM

  NEAR PENITAS – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputies rescued more than a dozen people in the country illegally who were being held against their will. On Tuesday around 7:15 a.m., deputies responded to a report of two males knocking on doors asking for help in the area of Tom Gil and... more »

• Valley Neighborhood Concerned Over Plans of New Cemetery Play Video

  February 1, 2018 11:00 PM

  PENITAS – A Rio Grande Valley neighborhood is upset they were never notified about a cemetery going up in their own backyard. Off Expressway 83 in Penitas is 11th Street. The neighborhood says it seems like something that should be against the law, but according to the state, it’s not.... more »

• 19-Year-Old Arrested for Attempted Human Smuggling Play Video

  December 6, 2017 9:29 PM

  PENITAS – A 19-year-old Penitas man accused in a human smuggling attempt is behind bars. According to Homeland Security Investigations, Jonathan Olivarez crashed his car as he attempted to evade authorities near Penitas, Tuesday night. In addition to Olivarez, six people in the country illegally were hospitalized with non-life threatening... more »

• 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast in Penitas

  November 16, 2017 1:34 PM

  PENITAS – The city of Penitas is inviting the community to take part in their 2nd Annual Community Feast. The event will be held Thursday at the Iglesia Del Pueblo, located on 7500 W Expressway 83 in Palmview. The city said more than 1,000 free plates will be served to... more »

• Hidalgo Co. DA Inquires About Penitas Poll Site Surveillance Video Play Video

  November 3, 2017 6:12 PM

  PENITAS – The Hidalgo County district attorney said he’s looking into what happened when surveillance cameras were recording at a poll site and how the video of voters made it out to the public. Under Texas state law, no one can film within 100 feet of a polling place. CHANNEL... more »

• Penitas Claims Polling Place Cameras in Compliance

  November 2, 2017 7:52 PM

  PENITAS – The city of Penitas claims they checked the rules and believe their library surveillance cameras are in compliance with election rules. The Penitas city manager said he checked with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office and believes they are following the rules. The city received a Freedom of... more »

• Mujer de Peñitas Pide Seguridad en Lago Falcon Después de Muerte de su Esposo Play Video

  September 30, 2017 10:35 AM

  PEÑITAS- Una familia de Peñitas lamenta la muerte de su ser querido. El sábado, un padre se ahogó intentando salvar a su hija, quien tuvo problemas en el agua en el Lago Falcon. Erica Sandoval nos dice que ella y su hija estaban en el agua, refrescándose. Sus otros tres... more »

• Penitas Woman Urges Safety on Falcon Lake After Husband Drowns Play Video

  September 29, 2017 10:14 PM

  PENITAS – A Penitas family is mourning the loss of their loved one. Juan Sandoval drowned Saturday. He was trying to save his daughter who was struggling in the waters at Falcon Lake. The family is now urging caution to others who frequent the lake. "We would go anytime he... more »

• New Oil Pipeline to be Constructed in Penitas Play Video

  July 2, 2017 4:23 PM

  UPDATE (7/3): The approval to send flammable fuels through the Rio Grande Valley will allow jet fuel, natural gas and new types of liquid petroleum across the border Southeast of Penitas. The U.S. Department approved several changes last week. Nu star logistics' new Burgos 10-inch pipeline is an addition to... more »

• Firefighters Complete Vehicle Extrication Training Play Video

  May 14, 2017 8:54 PM

  PENITAS - Firefighters in Hidalgo County completed training on vehicle extrication techniques over the weekend. About 30 firefighters from Penitas, La Joya, Alton and Palmview took part in the training. Dr. Armado O'Cana, a Penitas city official, said since the city's fire department opened a years ago, they've kept busy... more »

• Penitas Family Loses Home in Fire Play Video

  February 5, 2017 4:44 PM

  PENITAS--A Penitas family lost their home in a fire Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out on the 200 block of N. 11th street. Palmview, Mission, Penitas and Sullivan City fire departments all put out the flames. The family wasn't home at the time of the fire. No one was injured.... more »

• Agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza Testigos de Traficantes Abarrotando Balsas Play Video

  December 27, 2016 11:06 PM

  CERCA DE PEÑITAS – La Patrulla Fronteriza dijo que un rescate en el río ocurrido el lunes por la noche mostró los peligros de cruzar a los Estados Unidos de forma ilegal. La Patrulla Fronteriza dijo que rescataron a 11 inmigrantes después de que una balsa de goma se volcara... more »