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• Brownsville road reopens following closure due to downed powerlines

  May 11, 2026 12:31 PM

  *UPDATE: FM 511 is now open to traffic ************************************************************************************************** Downed powerlines has caused a temporary road closure on FM 511, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT said the closure will be from State Highway 550 to Devon Street. Utility companies estimate the closure will last... more »

• Laguna Vista street remains closed despite sinkhole repairs Play Video

  April 22, 2026 7:38 PM

  A sinkhole in Laguna Vista is costing the city thousands of dollars after a storm drain collapsed last week. The sinkhole opened up behind Roloff Park on April 16, 2026. The city says a 25-year-old storm drain system underneath the street collapsed, causing water to leak out and soak... more »

• Tractor-trailer rollover crash causing traffic issues in Brownsville

  December 15, 2025 5:46 PM

  Drivers are being asked to seek an alternate route following a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer, the Brownsville Police Department said. A spokesperson for the police department said it may take a few hours for the road to clear. The crash happened Monday at around 5 p.m. on... more »

• Mission man killed in crash involving tractor-trailer in Kleberg County Play Video

  December 12, 2025 7:07 PM

  A 21-year-old Mission man died early Friday morning after crashing into a tractor-trailer near Riviera, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash caused a major closure of State Highway 285 west of Riviera that lasted over six hours, DPS said. Angel Brizeno was identified by... more »

• Edinburg intersection reopens following hit-and-run, driver expected to be charged Play Video

  October 14, 2025 10:34 AM

  An intersection in Edinburg has reopened following a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning. The intersection of McColl Road and Rogers Road is now open to traffic after a dump truck struck a traffic light, according to a news release. The news release said a dump truck struck a traffic... more »

• Man charged in crash that knocked down light pole in Edinburg Play Video

  September 20, 2025 9:43 AM

  **This story has been updated throughout** A man has been arrested for suspected drunk driving after crashing into a light pole and leaving the scene in Edinburg, according to a news release. A city spokesperson said 29-year-old Charles Parkinson was arraigned on Sunday and charged with driving while... more »

• Ridge Road in McAllen to close for 2 weeks for reconstruction

  September 19, 2025 3:15 PM

  Ridge Road in McAllen will be closed for about two weeks for a reconstruction project, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation, Pharr District. The news release said the closure will go into effect beginning September 22 through October 3, weather permitting. The road will... more »

• Bryan Road in Mission will close due to major drainage project Play Video

  September 7, 2025 12:49 PM

  Beginning this week, one of the Mission's main roads will be closed as part of a multi-million dollar project to help with flooding. A major drainage project is in the works in Mission. City officials are closing down Business 83 to FM 495 starting on Wednesday. The project... more »

• Willacy County Sheriff's Office working major crash involving truck, farm tractor

  September 6, 2025 1:21 PM

  The Willacy County Sheriff's Office is working the scene of a major crash on West Highway 186, west of FM 3142. The sheriff's office said the crash involved a pickup truck and a farm tractor. Raymondville Fire Chief Oscar Gutierrez said a black truck was traveling on Highway... more »

• Pharr construction project causing headaches for parents taking their kids back to school Play Video

  August 26, 2025 10:32 PM

  A construction project between Sugar Road and the expressway in Pharr is causing concerns for several parents. Pharr construction crews are tearing up Eldora Road to make changes to sewer lines. The project is closing a portion of the road that many parents use to take their children to... more »

• Cameron County judge authorizes temporary closures ahead of Starship launch

  August 21, 2025 12:10 PM

  Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. authorized temporary road closures in preparation for SpaceX's 10th Starship launch on Sunday, according to a news release. SpaceX announced their next test flight of the Starship rocket could happen as early as Sunday, Aug. 24. According to a Wednesday news release,... more »

• Weslaco city crews working on drainage improvement project Play Video

  August 2, 2025 12:16 PM

  The city of Weslaco is temporarily closing the intersection of Dolores Huerta Avenue and E. Agostadero Street as city crews work on a drainage project. "While we do this project, there's going to be some inconvenience, but again it's going to benefit a lot of homes in that... more »

• Mercedes police: Diesel spill on the expressway caused by driver asleep at the wheel Play Video

  June 25, 2025 11:09 AM

  An hour long-closure on the expressway in Mercedes to clean up a diesel spill was caused by a driver asleep at the wheel, according to the Mercedes Police Department. The driver was hospitalized following the spill, Mercedes police investigator Leroy Hernandez said. According to Hernandez, the driver of... more »

• More than 8,000 Valley residents still without power following severe weather Play Video

  June 13, 2025 11:10 AM

  Crews from Magic Valley Co-op and AEP Texas are working to restore power to Rio Grande Valley residents following Thursday's severe weather. In a post on X, AEP said as of 9:45 a.m. Friday, approximately 3,350 customers are without power, a decrease from the 30,500 customers who were without... more »

• Sinkhole causes road closure near La Joya Play Video

  May 28, 2025 2:10 PM

  Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo Villarreal posted on Facebook a road closure due to a sinkhole in La Joya. Villarreal said the sinkhole is on Jara Chinas Road between Mile 13 and Mile 14. Initial inspections suggest it may be related to a "gas line issue." The... more »

• TXDOT Announces I-2 Eastbound Main Lane Closure in McAllen Play Video

  December 18, 2019 10:03 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Department of Transportation announced a road closure that will affect traffic from Main Street to Second Street in McAllen. The closure of I-2 eastbound main lane will begin Thursday at 9 a.m. and it's expected to open up by 3 p.m. The Second Street... more »

• SpaceX Testing Expected Monday Play Video

  November 15, 2019 9:45 PM

  BOCA CHICA - SpaceX is gearing up for testing next week. Testing is expected Monday and a partial road closure will take place on Highway 4. It won't be a launch, but SpaceX is not releasing any other details. If things go as planned, the road closure... more »

• McAllen to Close Portion of 2nd Street for Drainage Project Construction Play Video

  November 8, 2019 7:59 PM

  MCALLEN – The city of McAllen is asking drivers for patience Saturday as they close a portion of 2nd Street. Starting Nov. 9, city work crews will close 2nd Street in both directions, from Houston to Jackson avenues. All drivers will be detoured to 10th Street and McColl... 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 »

• Brownsville Announces Partial Closure along Central Ave for Resurfacing Project

  March 31, 2019 1:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The city of Brownsville announced partial road closures for a resurfacing project along Central Avenue. The road work will take place from Tuesday, Apr. 2 through Friday, Apr. 26 between Highway 48 and Austin Road. The city says Central Ave. “will remain open for travel with... 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 »