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• Texas A&M students research masks for personal protection Play Video

  April 3, 2020 7:20 PM

  COLLEGE STATION – With a growing need for personal protection equipment, a professor and a couple of graduate students from Texas A&M University are stepping up to create and test different types of masks. Their goal is to help healthcare professionals know which masks will protect them best in... more »

• Installation of remote security gates surrounding La Joya ISD campuses near completion Play Video

  January 31, 2020 6:42 PM

  LA JOYA – The La Joya Independent School District is taking step to protect students and staff. Just three months ago, the district began installing security gate along all of its 42 campuses. The remote gates were added to know exactly who is coming in and out of their... more »

• La Joya ISD Adding Remote Security Gates to Campuses Play Video

  October 4, 2019 6:12 PM

  LA JOYA - One Rio Grande Valley school district is doing more to protect students and staff while at their campus. La Joya ISD is adding remote security gates along all campus parking lots. Chief Raul Gonzalez says this will help the district maintain accountability of who's coming... more »

• Monitoring Children's Snapchat Activity for their Safety Play Video

  September 11, 2019 11:06 PM

  WESLACO - Three Rio Grande Valley men were charged with sexual abuse crimes involving minors after communicating with their underaged victims on Snapchat. Messages, pictures and videos disappear on the popular messaging app after they're viewed. Media and technology experts are urging parents to work together with their... more »

• Uncertainty at National Butterfly Center due to Border Wall Play Video

  May 6, 2019 8:55 PM

  UPDATE (5/7): Customs and Border Protection says funding gained by the national emergency declaration will not be spent in the Rio Grande Valley. We're told the $3.6 million will be spent in El Paso and in Yuma, Arizona. The money will be used to build 53 miles of... more »

• Transmigrante Speaks Out on Dangers of Crossing Border Play Video

  March 8, 2019 4:59 PM

  WESLACO – A transmigrante is speaking out about the dangers he faced when crossing the border. He says he's afraid to show his face and give his real name, after a shooting in Mexico Thursday that claimed the life of the woman he received his transmigrante documents from. ... more »

• 5 Valley Locations Protected from Border Wall with New Appropriations Bill Play Video

  February 15, 2019 7:13 PM

  MISSION – The news of the signing of the Appropriations Bill was received with mixed reviews. The agreement protects five locations in the Rio Grande Valley from the border wall. The National Butterfly Center, La Lomita Chapel, Bentsen State Park, Santa Anna Wildlife Refuge and SpaceX are the... more »

• Law Enforcement Preparing for President Trump's Arrival Play Video

  January 9, 2019 5:52 PM

  WESLACO – Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are preparing for President Trump’s visit. The McAllen Police Department plays an important role every time a leader from Washington pays a visit to the area. KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke with McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez about his role... more »

• Alamo Farmer Hopes Gov't Border Wall Decision Brings Safety Play Video

  January 9, 2019 5:39 PM

  ROMA – A local farmer says he expects safety and protection from the government’s border wall decision. Ruperto Escobar’s family has lived in Roma for over 250 years. Escobar says he has received letters from the government asking to survey his property for a border wall. Markers... more »

• Local Residents Turn to Prayer for President's Potential Arrival Play Video

  January 8, 2019 5:29 PM

  ALAMO – The national spotlight on the Rio Grande Valley has some residents turning to prayer. Local resident Maria Cortez says whenever she has a big request, she goes to the San Juan Basilica to pray. She says she is praying for peace and protection after learning of... more »

• Firework Stand Workers on Alert for Potential Encounters with Thieves Play Video

  December 28, 2018 5:00 PM

  ELSA – Firework stands across the Rio Grande Valley are on high alert. Police say they are targets for thieves looking to make a quick buck; some employees are even carrying a hammer or an old bat to stay safe. One firework stand owner tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »

• Park Rangers on Alert, Residents Advised to Take Precautions during Holidays

  December 18, 2018 6:16 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Cameron County park rangers say residents should take precautions to protect their property during the holidays. Park Ranger Police Chief Horacio Zamora says during this season they keep a watchful eye on parks like Isla Blanca Park. "The northern part of the beach is... more »