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• Made in the 956: Brownsville native Ruby Anne making a splash in Tejano music Play Video

  September 16, 2025 11:38 AM

  One Rio Grande Valley woman is making a name for herself in the world of Tejano music. Brownsville native Ruby Anne has been gaining popularity on stages in Texas and around the country. She also has decades of experience in law enforcement. "Just because we're from a small... more »

• McAllen mayor announces 33 citations issued to establishments in Entertainment District Play Video

  August 30, 2025 6:28 PM

  McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos announced 33 citations have been issued by city code enforcement officers to businesses in the Entertainment District on Friday night. The mayor made the announcement via a Facebook post. "I call on all our business owners to act and keep the promises they... more »

• Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions

  August 29, 2025 3:39 PM

  OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called "E-Verify" has raised questions about what employers can do to make sure they're employing people who can legally work. E-Verify is an... more »

• Mayor considering age limit increase in downtown McAllen after police officer assaulted Play Video

  August 25, 2025 8:52 PM

  McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said the city is getting help from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to look into increasing the age limit to enter a bar in downtown McAllen. The city started looking into the age limit increase after two teens were arrested early Sunday morning in connection... more »

• Law enforcement agencies remember fallen DPS trooper during annual obstacle course in La Feria Play Video

  August 23, 2025 2:12 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies are remembering trooper Moises Sanchez. Sanchez was shot and killed in the line of duty back in August 2021. Saturday was the fifth annual obstacle course run held in his honor. "It's always difficult, it's the biggest... more »

• Brownsville officer hospitalized following collision with DPS unit during car chase Play Video

  August 13, 2025 7:46 AM

  A Brownsville police officer was hospitalized after colliding with a Texas Department of Public Safety unit, according to DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Hernandez said the crash happened Wednesday at around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of McKenzie Road and Central Avenue. The DPS trooper is reported to... more »

• Edinburg police investigator dies following battle with lymphoma Play Video

  August 11, 2025 8:24 PM

  An investigator with the Edinburg Police Department died on Monday following a battle with lymphoma, Edinburg police Chief Jaime Ayala confirmed to Channel 5 News. Investigator John Olivarez spent 23 years serving the department “with honor, dedication, and an unwavering love for his community and country,” Ayala said in... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer arrested for indecent exposure Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is facing criminal charges. Mark Anthony Alcalde was arrested by Mercedes police on Tuesday. He’s charged with indecent exposure. The incident allegedly happened at the outlet mall. The case is now being sent to the Cameron County district... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer recovering in Matamoros following deadly crash Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:38 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is recovering in Matamoros after he was involved in a crash which left two people dead. Brownsville ISD confirmed Jonathon Amaro was involved in an accident early Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the two passengers killed were traveling... more »

• San Juan Officer Granted Bond after Pleading Not Guilty to Civil Rights Violation

  December 10, 2019 5:06 PM

  MCALLEN – A San Juan officer accused of a civil rights violation was granted bond. Sergeant Juan Galindo plead not guilty in federal court Tuesday of the allegedly violation. In the 2015 video obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS, a man is seen restrained in handcuffs and escorted by... more »

• Fallen Houston Officer Remembered by Valley Relatives Play Video

  December 9, 2019 5:31 PM

  WESLACO – Sergeant Christopher Brewster is being hailed a hero by the Houston Police Department after he was killed in the line of duty. Brewster’s family in the Rio Grande Valley are remembering him for his kind heart and infectious smile. Emily Brewster, his aunt, remembers her nephew... more »

• McAllen Police: Pedestrian Failed Right-of-Way When Officer’s Unit Hit Him Play Video

  November 6, 2019 10:21 PM

  MCALLEN – Last week, an 83-year-old man was hit by a local police unit when he attempted to cross a street in McAllen. It happened at the intersection of Buddy Owens Boulevard and Taylor Road. McAllen police reported a Palmhurst police officer made a right turn at the... more »

• Edinburg Police Warn about Impostors Posing as Officers Ahead of Halloween Play Video

  October 29, 2019 5:21 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg woman is left shaken after a man dressed as a police officer was demanding she let him in. Victoria Cantu says she’s lucky she didn’t listen, because she doesn’t know what might have happened if she did. She mentioned the man wouldn’t leave until... more »

• Roma Officer Being Investigated for Accessing Records Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:16 PM

  ROMA – A city of Roma police officer is under investigation suspected of accessing juvenile records, according to the Starr County Attorney's Office. Accessing information is part of an officer's duties, explained Laredo-based attorney Nathan Chu. "There's certain times that officers can access information if they're doing their... more »

• Charges Dropped Against Edinburg Officer Accused of Official Oppression

  August 27, 2019 7:00 PM

  EDINBURG – Charges against the Edinburg police officer accused of official oppression and tampering with a government record have been dropped. According to the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office, a grand jury issued a “no-bill”. Officer Armando Celedon was charged with official oppression and tampering with a government... more »

• Former Valley Police Officer Sentenced to 14 Years for Assisting Drug Traffickers Play Video

  August 12, 2019 12:53 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A former Rio Grande Valley police officer is sentenced to serve 14 years in prison for assisting drug traffickers. Ramon De La Cruz is a former Rio Grande City police officer; witnesses testified he would escort drugs while on duty. The six year investigation... more »

• Progreso Officer Arrested, Faces Sexual Assault Charges Play Video

  July 9, 2019 4:30 PM

  PROGRESO – The officer under investigation in Progreso for misconduct was arrested Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old officer is charged with sexual assault and civil rights violation of a person in custody. He will be formally arraigned Wednesday. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported Monday the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Agencies, Cities Express Condolences for Loss of Mission Officer

  June 20, 2019 11:29 PM

  WESLACO – On Thursday night, a Mission police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty; the suspect is in custody. The shooting happened near Business 83 and Stewart Road around 8 p.m. Police say the Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta was responding to a person waving... more »

• 9-Year-Old Battling Cancer Sworn in as Honorary Police Captain Play Video

  May 3, 2019 9:22 PM

  ALTON – A battle with cancer isn’t stopping a 9-year-old boy from stepping up for his hometown. Brandon Tadeo Alvarez swore in as an honorary police captain in Alton on Friday. He had a room packed with law enforcement to show support – this is his second fight... more »

• La Feria Officer Placed on Leave Play Video

  May 24, 2018 4:12 PM

  LA FERIA – A La Feria police officer was placed on leave Thursday. We’re told the decision is of a personnel matter. The chief of police says an investigation is underway into allegations which surfaced Wednesday. Watch the video above for more information. more »