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• Road closures on Harvey Avenue in McAllen extended Play Video

  February 28, 2020 5:29 PM

  MCALLEN - A road closure in McAllen that began earlier this month will extend into March. The extension is due to complications for a utility line installation. The closure is part of a drainage improvement project and it affects Harvey Avenue, both east and westbound lanes between 23rd... more »

• Construction for Bicentennial Blvd Extension to Hwy 107 Set to Begin Play Video

  December 11, 2019 5:41 PM

  MCALLEN – A more than $12 million road project will soon start in McAllen. Soon, the Bicentennial Extension Project may decrease traffic for drivers. A new extension of Bicentennial Boulevard will be constructed from Trenton Road to Highway 107. Homeowners nearby are hopeful the extension will cut down... more »

• Pothole Riddled Road Causes Concern for Weslaco Resident Play Video

  November 24, 2019 11:12 PM

  WESLACO - A Weslaco woman says she is concerned about the road she lives on. She says it's riddled with pot holes. The road she calls hazardous is inside her apartment complex. She lives at New Millenium Apartments. The woman asked us not to show her... more »

• San Benito Residents Question Safety Due to Road Problems Play Video

  October 3, 2019 6:28 PM

  SAN BENITO – Residents stranded on a road in San Benito are worried they can't get emergency help if they need it. The road is definitely not easy to travel with the amount of bumps and potholes on it. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to residents on Railroad Street... more »

• Safety Wet Road Driving Tips

  September 3, 2019 4:00 PM

  WESLACO - Many on the road are getting caught driving in the rain. Here are some tips to keep you, and others, safe. Avoid using cruise control. According to AAA, it can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle. Slowing down can reduce your... more »

• Construction Project in Palmview Causing Dust Concerns for Residents Play Video

  July 19, 2019 5:40 PM

  PALMVIEW - A construction project is causing concerns in a Palmview neighborhood. Residents who live by the project say the dust from the construction of a new sewer nearby is out of control. Sierra Martinez lives with her three kids on Breyfogle Road. This summer she says... more »

• Road Closures Cancelled, SpaceX Test Postponed

  May 28, 2019 9:08 AM

  BOCA CHICA – A planned SpaceX test is now postponed. Road closures leading to Boca Chica Beach and Highway 4 are now cancelled. According to the Cameron County website, there could be road closures as early as next week. We'll keep you posted. more »

• Weslaco Man Wants Road Damages from Floods Repaired Play Video

  April 9, 2019 6:28 PM

  WESLACO – A local man says he wants the city to look into drainage in his neighborhood and fix the road near his home. Ramiro Perez, 72, says he has lived in a home in the city of Weslaco on North Illinois Avenue for 34 years. Perez says... more »

• Road Improvement Project in Raymondville Behind due to Weather Play Video

  March 27, 2019 3:10 PM

  RAYMONDILLE – An ongoing road improvement project in Raymondville is reportedly behind schedule. Phase one of the project to improve old roads on the west side of town began in November. The first phase of the project was slated to be completed in March. The second phase... more »

• Road Closures due to Continued SpaceX Testing at Boca Chica Site Play Video

  March 26, 2019 4:22 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE – SpaceX is preparing for another round of testing at their Boca Chica Beach launch site. Part of Highway 4 leading to the facility will be shut down March 27 if all testing goes according to plan. Boca Chica Beach will also be closed. Testing... more »

• Road Remains Temporarily Closed for SpaceX Testing Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:12 PM

  NEAR BROWNSILLE – Part of State Highway 4 remains closed as SpaceX operations continue on Boca Chica Beach. SpaceX officials announced the temporary road closure would take place due to a static fire test at the site. A Cameron County sheriff deputy informed CHANNEL 5 NEWS the testing... more »

• Road Closures Due to SpaceX Testing in Boca Chica Play Video

  March 19, 2019 4:43 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE – SpaceX is expected to carry out testing at the Boca Chica launch site on Wednesday. The Cameron County judge issued a road closure notice on Tuesday. State Highway 4 and Boca Chica Beach will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Residents will... more »

• Neighbors to Fatal Hit-and-Run Raising Safety Concerns Play Video

  March 12, 2019 5:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Neighbors to a fatal hit-and-run that took the life of a cyclist are raising concerns about the area of the incident. Police say a 79-year-old cyclist is dead after a hit-and-run incident Monday. Authorities say Nicolas Garza was riding his bike along the 5700 block of... more »

• Neighbors to a Deadly Auto-Pedestrian Crash Seek Road Improvements Play Video

  March 11, 2019 5:22 PM

  MONTE ALTO – The Department of Public Safety says no charges will be filed in the deadly auto-pedestrian incident that took the life of a teen. The incident happened just before 10:00 p.m. Friday on Valdez Road. Authorities say 14-year-old Servando Perez was hit by a vehicle after... more »

• Border Patrol Reports Increase in Number of Family Apprehensions Play Video

  February 28, 2019 5:03 PM

  HIDALGO – Border Patrol agents say apprehension numbers show more families crossing the border illegally. Border Patrol Supervisory Agent Dustin Araujo explains thousands of people are coming through Hidalgo and Starr Counties. In 2014, Border Patrol agents apprehended more than 52,000 people; the numbers for 2018 show a... more »

• Neighbors Speak Out following Raid of 3 Homes in McAllen Play Video

  February 18, 2019 6:02 PM

  MCALLEN – Residents who live near the three homes raided by police on Friday are speaking out about the event. McAllen police searched the homes located on the corner of South 25th Street and Lindberg Avenue. The woman who lives between two of the targeted homes says she... more »

• Residents Blame Lighting as Cause for Dangerous Road in Palmview Play Video

  February 1, 2019 11:21 PM

  PALMVIEW – Residents are saying the accident along La Homa Road in Palmview is reminding them of a similar accident in 2014. They say a high school student died while getting out of a bus nearly 5 years ago, about four miles away from the incident this week. ... more »

• Residents in Pharr Concerned over Hazardous Pothole Issue Play Video

  January 21, 2019 6:57 PM

  PHARR – Residents in Pharr are concerned about a pothole at a busy intersection. The pothole is located at the intersection where Sugar and Sioux roads meet in Pharr. A resident called 5 ON YOUR SIDE in hopes to resolve the issue. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas reached... more »

• Body Found in McAllen Canal Play Video

  January 18, 2019 6:39 PM

  MCALLEN – The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body found in a McAllen canal. Hidalgo Country Sheriff Eddie Guerra says his office received a call from a fisherman who found a red duffel bag floating in a canal on Ware Road in McAllen. When authorities arrived,... more »

• Ware Road in McAllen Under Construction Play Video

  January 14, 2019 4:26 PM

  MCALLEN – An area off of Ware Road in McAllen will be closed until Jan. 25. The closure will be between Mile 3 and Mile 5 roads. A Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson said they are adding utility crossings in the area. To make the additions, the... more »

• Construction on 2nd Drainage Project in Edinburg Underway Play Video

  January 9, 2019 4:36 PM

  EDINBURG – Construction on a second drainage project in Edinburg is underway. This project will be on the East side of the city near Sugar Road and Freddy Gonzalez Drive. Flooding is an issue for residents in the area. The drainage work will benefit over 800 homes.... more »

• A Major Road in Primera is Set to be Repaired in the New Year Play Video

  December 24, 2018 9:47 PM

  PRIMERA – A major road in Primera is set to be repaired in the New Year. The first section of Stuart Place Road is under-construction. Local residents say they don’t know when the road was originally put down, but it hasn’t been replaced since. Mayor Dace Kusch... more »

• TxDOT to Close Portion of FM 511 in Brownsville

  July 16, 2018 10:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation will close a portion of FM 511 beginning on Tuesday for road repairs. The affected area is FM 511 southbound from TX-48 to FM 802. The closure will begin July 17 at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to end August 16. Signs will... more »

• Bump Caused by Utility Work on Expressway 83 in Donna Now Fixed Play Video

  April 24, 2018 7:04 PM

  UPDATE (4/25): It was a smooth ride for drivers Wednesday morning following a few days of hitting a bump on the expressway. The sort of "speed bump" was caused when crews were working to install a new waterline underneath the expressway over the weekend. On Tuesday night, Texas Department of... more »