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• 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 »

• Bullet Still Lodged in Cameron Co. Toddler’s Back amid Recovery, Removal Scheduled Play Video

  January 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 2-year-old hit by a stray bullet on New Year’s is now recovering at home. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office says it happened about 10 minutes into the New Year. The bullet hit the toddler in the back while he was playing on his front porch. ... more »

• More Than 200 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued from Gulf Play Video

  November 14, 2019 6:18 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – In the past two days, more than 200 sea turtles were rescued. Many were recovered from the Gulf. Currently, 15 sea turtles are recovering from shock from the cold at Sea Turtle, Inc. The turtles are being treated in a heated garage. Jeff... more »

• Man Recovering after Shooting Incident in McAllen Play Video

  May 30, 2019 11:54 AM

  MCALLEN – A man is recovering after being shot Wednesday night in McAllen. It happened around 9:25 p.m. in a parking area near 12 th Street and Pecan Blvd. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the victim was robbed at gunpoint and then shot. He suffered non-life threatening... more »

• Community Gathers for Prayer Vigil for Injured Trooper Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:14 PM

  EDINBURG – The community gathered for a prayer vigil for a local trooper Tuesday evening. State trooper Moises Sanchez was shot on Saturday while on duty and is still fighting to recover. "We can say that our trooper is in critical condition but he is recovering slowly, so... more »