Tagged News

• Sharyland girls and Edinburg North boys basketball teams shine in Friday night wins Play Video

  January 23, 2026 11:08 PM

  Highlights from high school basketball matchups featuring Edinburg, Edinburg North, Rio Grande City, Palmview, PSJA, La Joya, Nikki Rowe, and Sharyland. more »

• San Juan park named after former Hidalgo County commissioner Play Video

  November 14, 2025 2:34 PM

  A San Juan park is now named after a long-time Hidalgo County commissioner. The park on Earling Road is now known as the Hector "Tito" Palacios Park. A special dedication ceremony was held Friday morning. Palacios was the Precinct 2 commissioner for 16 years. He helped improve the... more »

• Harlingen Lady Cards ready for their bi-district playoff match against PSJA Play Video

  October 29, 2025 8:07 PM

  The Harlingen Lady Cardinals volleyball team entered district play with the hopes of adding another district title to their trophy case, a goal that seemed unlikely after a 1-2 start. Then, the team found a new sense of confidence after defeating San Benito in three sets, leading to four... more »

• PSJA ISD places bond elections totaling $60 million on the ballot Play Video

  September 8, 2025 11:33 PM

  PSJA ISD voters will be presented with two bonds totaling nearly $60 million that the district is proposing. “The state does not fund the maintenance and operations of all school buildings, so all school districts at some point or another will probably have to ask for a bond election,”... more »

• PSJA ISD superintendent discusses Osodome renovation project Play Video

  September 3, 2025 5:41 PM

  PSJA ISD broke ground Wednesday on a multi-million dollar renovation project for one of their landmarks. The PSJA Osodome Auditorium was built in 1962 and served generations of students and parents. After several years of not being used, the Dome is being brought back to life after the... more »

• PSJA ISD police officers implementing new school safety tools Play Video

  August 28, 2025 2:42 PM

  Texas implemented several safety mandates at public schools after the 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Since then, school districts across the Rio Grande Valley announced several changes. Channel 5 News met with the PSJA ISD Police Department to view the safety tools district police officers now... more »

• Edinburg police officers welcome son of late police investigator during his first day of school Play Video

  August 25, 2025 4:04 PM

  The son of a fallen Edinburg police investigator started his senior year on Monday with the help of Edinburg police officers. Edinburg police officers, including Police Chief Jaime Ayala, surprised John Ryan at his school by lining the entryway of PSJA North to welcome him. Rayn is... more »

• Petition launched to reinstate PSJA ISD swimming club Play Video

  June 19, 2025 10:37 PM

  A student with the PSJA Independent School District is taking action over the future of the tri-city aquatics club. The club is a district program that gives students the opportunity to compete in swimming. Jorge Cantu Alvarez said he’s been a member of the club since he was 14... more »

• DHR Health holds graduation ceremony for ICU patients Play Video

  June 10, 2025 2:35 PM

  DHR Health held a graduation ceremony for two siblings from Rio Hondo and a PSJA graduate. The siblings held their graduation at DHR Health because their mother is on life support. "I feel great. I feel really happy that my mom got to see me and I feel... more »

• DHR Health celebra graduaciones de familiares de los pacientes Play Video

  June 9, 2025 4:14 PM

  Una madre de Valle del Rio Grande, se perdió la graduación de sus hijos debido a que actualmente se encuentra en soporte vital. Con apalusos y mucha emoción, Kaylynn y Robert Adame, desfilaron frente a sus familires y miembros del equipo de DHR, en su ceremonia especial de graduación,... more »

• PSJA's Saenz Among Country's Leaders In Home Runs Play Video

  May 8, 2020 11:58 PM

  SAN JUAN - PSJA sophomore Ariella Saenz had a good softball season while it lasted. As our Erica Ross reports, Saenz ended up being one of the country's top home run hitters before the season was cut short. more »

• Entrenador de PSJA salva vida a pequeña de 2 años Play Video

  February 7, 2020 9:37 PM

  PHARR - Un entrenador de la preparatoria PSJA Memorial estuvo en el lugar y momento correctos para salvarle la vida a una niña de 2 años de edad. Hace dos semanas Joe Clark y su equipo estudiantil comían en el negocio de comida rápida Chick-fil-A de Weslaco cuando apareció... more »

• PSJA wrestling coach saves 2-year-old girl from choking Play Video

  February 7, 2020 7:00 PM

  PHARR – A split second decision by a Rio Grande Valley high school coach, who is credited for saving a little girl's life. Joe Clark is the head wrestling coach at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School. He says his team was eating at Chick-fil-a after a match when a... more »

• 5 on 5: January 7th Play Video

  January 7, 2020 10:55 PM

  WESLACO - The first Tuesday of the new year brought us another batch of high school basketball games. At Valley View, Brownsville Veterans' girls notched a district win. Meanwhile at PSJA North, the Raiders took out PSJA in boys action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has this 5... more »

• 5 on 5: December 28th Play Video

  December 28, 2019 10:47 PM

  LOS FRESNOS - The Holiday Hoops Tournament wrapping up today. Teams looking to clinch their pool titles. Check out the highlights. more »

• 5 on 5: December 27th Play Video

  December 27, 2019 10:50 PM

  WESLACO - Valley high school athletes back in action as Holiday Tournaments take place all over the valley. Check out the highlights from some of the contests. more »

• 5 on 5: December 14th Play Video

  December 15, 2019 6:22 PM

  WESLACO - Boys high school basketball tournaments wrapped up Saturday with final games taking place at PSJA North and La Feria. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 13th Play Video

  December 13, 2019 10:49 PM

  WESLACO - It was a basketball blitz Friday with another busy day of tournament action. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from eight games in this 5 on 5 update. more »

• 5 on 5: December 12th Play Video

  December 12, 2019 10:55 PM

  WESLACO - A new week, a new batch of high school basketball tournaments. In tonight's edition of 5 on 5, CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva brings us highlights from a trio of boys tourneys. more »

• Denuncia presunto maltrato de su hijo en plantel escolar de Alamo Play Video

  November 7, 2019 3:54 PM

  ALAMO - Una mamá residente de Álamo busca respuestas de parte del distrito escolar PSJA tras reportar a una directora por supuesto maltrato. Maria Frayre explicó que el incidente relacionado con su hijo ocurrió el lunes 4 de noviembre dentro del plantel escolar. Comentó que su hijo padece... more »

• Seven's Story Play Video

  October 23, 2019 7:16 PM

  PHARR - A PSJA North football player has set himself apart with his play on the field as well as his unique name. Our Ruben Juarez has the story. more »

• First & Goal Thursday: October 17th Play Video

  October 17, 2019 10:58 PM

  WESLACO - The Valley's list of unbeaten teams is down to one. Thursday night, PSJA handed Rowe their first loss of the season, leaving La Feria (7-0) as the only local team with a unblemished record. Here's a look at the final scores. Click on the video for highlights. ... more »

• Walmart Responds to Lawsuit Filed by Shooting Victim’s Mother Play Video

  October 9, 2019 9:57 PM

  WESLACO – The family of Rio Grande Valley man killed in the El Paso shooting filed a lawsuit against Walmart. The mother of Leo Campos filed the suit Tuesday accusing the retail store of not protecting its customers. On Wednesday, Walmart responded saying in part “safety is a... more »

• PSJA Football Team Cheers On Band Play Video

  October 7, 2019 7:26 PM

  SAN JUAN - The PSJA football team showed up at Saturday's marching band showcase to support the Bear Band. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• First & Goal Friday: October 4th Play Video

  October 4, 2019 11:40 PM

  WESLACO - The bragging rights went to the Bears this year as PSJA outlasted PSJA North 20-14 in our First & Goal Game of the Week. Here's a look at all of tonight's final scores. Click on the video for highlights. PSJA 20, PSJA North 14 (F) Rowe... more »

• PSJA ISD School Board Names Lone Finalist

  September 6, 2019 2:58 PM

  On Thursday the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD School Board of Trustees named Dr. Jorge Luis Arredondo, as the “Lone Finalist” for the PSJA ISD Superintendent position. Dr. Arredondo is currently employed as Area Superintendent for the Houston Independent School District located in Harris County, Texas. It is anticipated the... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: PSJA Play Video

  August 16, 2019 10:51 PM

  It's time to talk Valley high school football again. Throughout the month of August, CHANNEL 5 will be visiting every team as we get ready for the 2019 season. It's all part of our Two-A-Day Tour. In this video, we focus on PSJA. more »

• Amigos recuerdan a ex alumno de PSJA que murió en El Paso Play Video

  August 5, 2019 9:23 PM

  WESLACO – Humilde, feliz y trabajador, es como recuerdan a un ex alumno de la Preparatoria PSJA . Leo Campos es una de las 22 personas que perdieron la vida en el ataque en El Paso. El tiroteo en El Paso ocurrió a más de 10... more »

• Muere ex alumno de PSJA en tiroteo de El Paso

  August 4, 2019 8:20 PM

  PHARR- El Distrito Escolar Independiente Pharr-San Juan-Alamo confirma que uno de sus ex-alumnos murió en el tiroteo ocurrido en El Paso. Un comunicado del distrito dice en parte: "La familia PSJA se entristece al escuchar reportes de la pérdida de uno de los... more »

• PSJA Alum killed in El Paso Shooting

  August 4, 2019 8:03 PM

  PHARR- The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo independent school district confirms one of their alumni died in the shooting at a Walmart in El Paso. A statement released by the district, reads: The PSJA Family is sad to hear reports of the loss of one of our own, PSJA... more »

• PSJA Hosting Summer Swim Camp For Students Play Video

  July 2, 2019 7:22 PM

  PHARR - For students looking to beat the heat, PSJA ISD is offering a swimming sports camp at the Pharr Aquatic Center. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the skills students can learn about in the pool. more »

• 7-on-7 Teams Headed to State Play Video

  June 1, 2019 10:38 PM

  WESLACO - After the qualifying tournament on Saturday, three teams will represent the valley at the state round. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross was at Mission Veterans High School to watch the Mission Eagles take on the PSJA Bears and see who would come out on top. more »

• Mumps Case Confirmed at 3rd PSJA School

  May 30, 2019 6:53 PM

  ALAMO – A third school in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has confirmed a case of the mumps has been found. A district spokesperson, Arianna Vasquez-Hernandez, says the case was found at McKeever Elementary School in Alamo. She adds students were not present on the campus at... more »

• Mumps Case Reported at PSJA Elementary School Play Video

  May 29, 2019 1:29 PM

  PHARR – A case of the mumps has been reported at an elementary school in Pharr. A spokesperson with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, Arianna Vasquez-Hernandez, confirmed the discovery was made at Escobar Elementary School. Earlier this month, Hidalgo County Health Department said a case was reported at... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Health Dept. Confirms Mumps Case at PSJA School Play Video

  May 15, 2019 6:35 PM

  ALAMO – The Hidalgo County Health Department confirmed a case of the mumps at a Rio Grande Valley school. According to Chief Administrative Officer Eddie Olivarez, the case was reported last week at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School. On Wednesday, the number of mumps cases reached 46 in... more »

• Pharr Educator Breaks Glass Ceiling Instructing Automotive Course Play Video

  April 30, 2019 10:46 AM

  PHARR – Her students couldn’t believe it at first, but she just may be the only female automotive instructor at a public school in the Rio Grande Valley. Juliana Jaramillo spend time with her father while he was working on his vehicles when she was a child. It... more »

• On the Diamond: March 8th Play Video

  March 8, 2019 11:11 PM

  SAN JUAN - Let's turn two on the diamond this Friday. PSJA scored eight unanswered to beat Weslaco 9-1, while San Benito rallied to knock off Alice in walk-off fashion. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the recap in this video. more »

• On the Diamond: February 26th Play Video

  February 26, 2019 11:20 PM

  SAN JUAN - There were plenty of highlights in Tuesday night's non-district baseball game between Edcouch-Elsa and PSJA. The Yellow Jackets turned a triple play in the first inning, but couldn't survive the offensive onslaught that was to come afterwards. In softball, Mercedes looked impressive in a 9-0 district opening... more »

• 5 on 5: February 12th Play Video

  February 12, 2019 11:05 PM

  ZAPATA - The PSJA North girls basketball team started the playoffs with a victory over Laredo Nixon in Zapata. That was one of the few wins for Valley girls teams Tuesday night. Meanwhile, for boys teams, it was the final night of the regular season. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva recaps... more »

• Wrestlers Earn District Titles Play Video

  February 8, 2019 11:54 PM

  SAN JUAN - Valley wrestlers are gearing up for another run to state, and the first step is advancing out of district. At Friday's 6A district meet, PSJA's girls and Los Fresnos' boys earned team titles. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has more on the busy day of action on the... more »

• PSJA vs. PSJA Southwest Play Video

  January 8, 2019 9:02 AM

  PHARR - Non-district soccer matched the boys of PSJA and PSJA Southwest on Monday. The match wasn't decided until the final minutes. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva reports. more »

• Hidalgo Co. Candidates Speak to PSJA Students Play Video

  February 22, 2018 12:43 PM

  PHARR – Election Day is March 6 and polling locations opened for early voters. The students of PSJA were given a chance to meet with Hidalgo County candidates and understand the voting process. The candidates from the county were invited to speak to the students. Each one was given three... more »

• Estudiante que Casi se Ahoga Cuenta su Experiencia Play Video

  November 12, 2017 9:53 PM

  PHARR -- Una estudiante que casi se ahogó durante la clase de natación nos cuenta su experiencia. Kethzia Trevizo estuvo bajo el agua por 2 minutos antes de que llegara la ayuda. Hoy dice que está agradecida de estar con vida. Este domingo, Kethzia Trevizo agradeció a Delilah Reyes, su... more »

• New Leader at the Bears’ Den Play Video

  December 23, 2016 10:43 PM

  SAN JUAN – Lupe Rodriguez’s cell phone rang just after 10 o’clock Monday night. PSJA athletic director Orlando Garcia was on the end. The news? Rodriguez had just been confirmed as PSJA High School’s new head football coach. “I couldn’t sleep. It was so surreal,” said Rodriguez. The veteran coach... more »