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• Reflections of the San Juan Shrine Plane Crash: How a tragedy made the Valley's faithful stronger Play Video

  October 24, 2025 1:13 AM

  While the Our Lady of San Juan del Valle Shrine was destroyed by a fire that was caused when a plane deliberately crashed into it on Oct. 23, 1970, it made the faith in the Rio Grande Valley even stronger. The church realized they needed a new home for... more »

• Reflections of the San Juan Shrine Plane Crash: Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle statue untouched by devastating 1970 fire Play Video

  October 20, 2025 8:46 PM

  Channel 5 News is looking back on the 55th anniversary of a devastating plane crash that destroyed the shrine of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle. The crash happened on Oct. 23, 1970 when a man intentionally crashed a small plane into that shrine. The grounds of... more »

• Reflections of the San Juan Shrine Plane Crash: Channel 5 News looks back at historical tragedy Play Video

  October 20, 2025 2:46 PM

  This week kicks off an important anniversary in the Rio Grande Valley. A plane crashed into the shrine in San Juan, setting it on fire. The current Basilica stands on the grounds of the former shrine. This week, 55 years ago, a pilot flew into the pride of... more »

• Plane wreckage found in Cameron County days after reported disappearance Play Video

  March 2, 2020 10:19 PM

  LOS FRESNOS – A mysterious plane crash is under investigation in Cameron County. The wreckage was discovered days after the aircraft disappeared from radar. The plane crashed in the brush of the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, causing a fire. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three... more »

• Notre Dame Fire Brings Memories of 1970 Valley Church Fire Play Video

  April 16, 2019 6:10 PM

  SAN JUAN – The fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is out but the damage remains, with only some of the relics, such as the altar and the cross, still standing. This incident is bringing back memories for those who attended St John’s Church, now known as... more »

• Pilot Dead after Crop Duster Crash in Cameron Co. Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:53 AM

  UPDATE (4/10): Federal investigators were on scene Wednesday of the fatal crop duster crash that occurred near Harlingen Tuesday. The plane crashed into a cotton field after hitting a power line. The cause of the crash is still unknown. We're told a final report won't be... more »