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• Identifican a víctima de tiroteo en condado Starr Play Video

  February 19, 2020 8:25 PM

  CERCA DE GARCIASVILLE – Se realiza una investigación después de un tiroteo mortal en el condado Starr. La oficina del sheriff del condado Starr recibió reportes de disparos cerca de las 5:34 p.m. el miércoles en la calle Loma Blanca cerca de Garciasville. Informaron que había un cuerpo en... more »

• Farmers struggle as current drought impacts water levels at Falcon Dam Play Video

  February 17, 2020 6:39 PM

  NEAR ROMA – Last week, Hidalgo County was named a “contiguous disaster county”, meaning producers in the county are eligible for certain emergency aid, coming from the Farm Service Agency. The drought monitor shows dry to severe drought conditions running across the Rio Grande Valley. The lack of rain... more »

• Starr County Murder Suspect Arrested

  February 15, 2020 10:23 PM

  GARCENO - The suspect in a Thursday shooting investigation has been charged. Alejandro Barron is charged with murder. A shooting Thursday in Garceno, between Rio Grande City and Roma, left Arturo Gomez Jr. dead. Starr County investigators say a group of people drove Gomez to the hospital... more »

• Patrulla fronteriza arresta a dos agresores sexuales Play Video

  February 10, 2020 6:09 PM

  La patrulla fronteriza del sector Valle del Rio Grande arrestó a dos agresores sexuales y a un miembro de una conocida pandilla, durante el fin de semana. Arrestaron a un salvadoreño de la pandilla Mara Salvatrucha o MS-13 cerca de Roma el viernes. Durante su procesamiento se reveló... more »

• ICE deporta a sospechoso de homicidio a Honduras

  February 3, 2020 3:27 PM

  El Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos deportó a un sospechoso de homicidio a Honduras el viernes, casi un año después de que cruzó ilegalmente la frontera cerca de Roma. Walter Audelio Matute-Dominguez cruzó la frontera de manera ilegal cerca de Roma el 16 de... more »

• Familias en Roma exigen respuestas por detención de estudiantes Play Video

  January 27, 2020 5:20 PM

  ROMA - Padres consternados aseguran que sus hijos fueron puestos bajo detención juvenil sin darle aviso a sus familias. Dos familias del distrito escolar de Roma aseguran que no fueron notificadas sobre el destino que tuvieron dos estudiantes al ser llevados al Centro de Detención Juvenil, luego de informarles... more »

• 5 on 5: January 17th Play Video

  January 17, 2020 10:51 PM

  WESLACO - High school basketball playoffs are a month away. Between now and then, Valley teams will be trying to pick up crucial district wins to make the postseason. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has our 5 on 5 update. more »

• Judge Concerned Over Impact of New Border Wall in Starr County Play Video

  January 14, 2020 10:04 PM

  NEAR FRONTON – A new portion of the border wall was quietly built in the Rio Grande Valley in the rural area of Fronton and Roma. There were no lawsuits and no headlines on the progress in the area. The construction took place in a federally protected wildlife property.... more »

• Patrulla fronteriza arresta a hombre de Rumania cerca de Roma

  January 9, 2020 3:07 PM

  La patrulla fronteriza de Estados Unidos arrestó el lunes a un hombre de Rumania acusado de cruzar ilegalmente el puente cerca de Roma. Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza detuvieron a Vasile Miclescu junto con un niño y una niña el lunes. Miclescu explicó que los menores eran sus... more »

• México: Buscan a atacantes de familia estadounidense

  January 6, 2020 8:25 PM

  Por PORFIRIO IBARRA y ALFREDO PEÑA Associated Press MONTERREY, México (AP) — Las autoridades mexicanas buscaban el lunes a los responsables de un ataque en una parte poco transitada de una carretera cercana a Texas que dejó sin vida a un estadounidense de 14 años y a... more »

• Former Roma ISD Employee Sentenced to 7 Years for Possession of Child Porn Play Video

  December 17, 2019 3:54 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A seven year prison sentence was handed down for a former Roma Independent School District employee. Jesus Amado Garcia plead guilty to possessing child porn back in October. He learned his punishment Tuesday. In addition to prison time, Garcia must pay $40,000 in restitution... more »

• Decomisan 199 libras de marihuana en Roma Play Video

  December 9, 2019 4:25 PM

  ROMA – El sábado agentes de la patrulla fronteriza aprehendieron a tres hombres que transportaban paquetes de marihuana, esto al sur de la calle Efren Ramirez en Roma. La patrulla fronteriza confiscó cuatro paquetes grandes con un peso combinado de 199 libras de marihuana y detuvieron a los tres... more »

• Valley Children Unaware of Legal Consequences of Sharing Explicit Content with Each Other Play Video

  November 19, 2019 10:54 PM

  ROMA – Three high school students from Roma have been charged with Class B misdemeanors due to sexting, according to the Starr County attorney. Videos and pictures minors are taking on their phones are causing them to end up in a courtroom. If a child 17 years old... more »

• 3 Roma ISD Students Facing Charges Play Video

  November 17, 2019 10:35 PM

  ROMA - Three students at Roma ISD are now facing charges. They were arrested Friday. The three are charged with unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. A spokesperson for the school district says those arrested are minors. Officials cannot comment on specifics related to... more »

• Estudiante de Roma acusado tras presunta amenaza terrorista Play Video

  November 15, 2019 4:13 PM

  ROMA - Un estudiante fue acusado tras una presunta amenaza terrorista a una secundaria en Roma. La policía fue notificada acerca de una amenaza en la escuela y de inmediato comenzaron el operativo para arrestarlo. El portavoz del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Roma menciona que el caso sigue... more »

• Roma Student Charged after Alleged Terrorist Threat to School Play Video

  November 14, 2019 6:23 PM

  ROMA – A student was charged after an alleged terrorist threat to a high school in Roma. The student was taken into custody. Roma Independent School District spokesperson says the matter is under investigation. more »

• Roma Renovating Historic Properties to Reinvigorate Economy Play Video

  October 17, 2019 8:08 PM

  ROMA – A renovation of an iconic building in Roma is nearing completion. The city is hoping to use it as a way to increase revenue. Roma, Texas is a city on the border with worldwide notoriety. Tourists flock to its edges to see birds fly through the corridor... more »

• Decomisan 599 libras de drogas en Roma Play Video

  October 10, 2019 4:45 PM

  ROMA - El jueves aproximadamente a las 12:15 del medio día, investigadores de tráfico de drogas obtuvieron información sobre una posible casa de seguridad en Roma, Texas. Al acudir al lugar ubicado en la calle Catfish, número 328 con una orden de registro, encontraron 55 paquetes de droga con... more »

• Investigan a oficial de Roma por presunto acceso a registros Play Video

  October 8, 2019 8:16 PM

  ROMA - Un policía del condado Starr se encuentra bajo investigación por sospechas de accesar registros de delincuentes juveniles. Los oficiales de policía buscan información en sus sistemas todo el tiempo. El abogado Nathan Chu explica que esto es parte del trabajo. Los funcionarios no han compartido... more »

• Roma Officer Being Investigated for Accessing Records Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:16 PM

  ROMA – A city of Roma police officer is under investigation suspected of accessing juvenile records, according to the Starr County Attorney's Office. Accessing information is part of an officer's duties, explained Laredo-based attorney Nathan Chu. "There's certain times that officers can access information if they're doing their... more »

• Hombre de Roma acusado de secuestro con agravantes y abuso sexual de una menor Play Video

  September 10, 2019 6:16 PM

  EDINBURG – Un hombre de Roma fue arrestado y acusado de secuestro con agravantes y abuso sexual de una menor de 11 años de edad. Durante la investigación, la Unidad de Delitos Graves del condado Hidalgo identificó al sospechoso como Abiel Martinez-Avalos de 36 años. El acusado conoció... more »

• Roma Man Charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Play Video

  September 10, 2019 4:35 PM

  EDINBURG – A man from Roma was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl. Through the course of the investigation, the Hidalgo County Major Crimes Unit identified the suspect as 36-year-old Abiel Martinez-Avalos. The suspect met the victim on a social media... more »

• Puente internacional de Roma reabre tras cerrar por paquete sospechoso Play Video

  August 22, 2019 8:22 PM

  ROMA - El puente internacional de Roma esta abierto de nuevo tras haber cerrado por varias horas. Oficiales confirman que un paquete sospechoso fue descubierto alrededor de las nueve de la noche del miércoles. Esto causó que oficiales del puente impidieran el flujo de tráfico de ambas direcciones.... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Roma Play Video

  August 19, 2019 10:59 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 Roma. more »

• Oficiales de la ciudad de Roma expresan inquietudes ante administración municipal Play Video

  July 31, 2019 10:20 PM

  ROMA - Oficiales de un departamento de policía del Valle le están pidiendo a los administradores de la ciudad que pongan atención en sus salarios, en el mantenimiento de las patrullas e incluso en su entrenamiento de armas. La carta firmada por oficiales en Roma despierta inquietudes contra la... more »

• City of Roma Officers Air Grievances Against Administration Play Video

  July 30, 2019 9:12 PM

  ROMA - Police officers in Roma shared a lengthy list of concerns with the city's leaders via a letter they signed and sent earlier this month. It raises concerns against the administration. The police chief says he believes it's politically motivated; even so, he discussed the concerns his... more »

• Man Caught Illegally Crossing Border with Molotov Cocktail Play Video

  June 10, 2019 4:44 PM

  ROMA – A Mexican national accused of trying to sneak into the country with a Molotov cocktail is in custody. Roma police say he was caught illegally crossing the river last Thursday. Fifty-three-year-old Joel Salinas Garcia is now charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. No one... more »

• Roma Church Combining Efforts with Border Patrol amid Migrant Surge Play Video

  June 4, 2019 7:13 PM

  ROMA – Non-profit organizations are set up to help in McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen and Roma. It’s a fairly new operation relying on others as the migrant numbers continue to grow. Hundreds of asylum seekers came into Roma a few weeks ago and again a few days ago. ... more »

• Migrant Suffers Seizure, Dies While in Border Patrol Custody Play Video

  June 3, 2019 9:08 AM

  ROMA – Customs and Border Protection are reporting the death of a migrant in their custody. According to a press release, a 33-year-old man was part of a group of migrants taken into custody in Roma just after 12 p.m. Sunday. Shortly after he was detained, the man... more »

• Law Enforcement Officers Sacrifice Family Time to Work on Holiday Weekend Play Video

  May 26, 2019 4:55 PM

  ROMA- Like many law enforcement officials, a Roma police officer is on the clock this Memorial Day weekend. Ivan Garza has served on the Roma police force for four years. He tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS his department has seen an uptick in activity with more people crossing the... more »

• Roma Resident Hopes Solar Industry Will Bring Boost to Local Economy Play Video

  May 18, 2019 5:09 PM

  STARR COUNTY- A Roma resident hopes the solar industry could bring a boost to the local economy. Julissa Guerrero said the economy isn't as strong in her city as it is in other parts of the valley. CHANNEL 5'S Frank McCaffrey reached out to Starr County Judge, Eloy... more »

• Border Patrol Agent Assaulted in Roma, Suspect Charged Play Video

  May 16, 2019 3:23 PM

  ROMA – A fight along the border left a federal agent injured and a suspect behind bars. A group of immigrants surrendered in Roma earlier this week; a number of them fled. An agent went after and found Jose Bueso hiding in an abandoned house. Court documents... more »

• Starr Co. Reports $62K Drop in Revenue at Int'l Bridge Play Video

  May 15, 2019 3:40 PM

  ROMA – Starr County reported a dramatic drop in revenue at the Roma International Bridge. The county collections for the month of April were $159,000; a decrease of $62,000 from April 2018. Roma resident Juan Jesus Romero says since the migrant surge he’s been walking across the bridge... more »

• On the Pitch: March 30th Play Video

  March 30, 2019 10:49 PM

  MISSION - The Valley View boys soccer team opened the playoffs with an impressive 8-1 victory over Roma Saturday night. Mario De Los Santos led the Tigers' attack with a hat trick. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights and postgame reaction from the winners. more »

• Accused Drug Smuggler on Int’l Most Wanted List in Custody Play Video

  March 28, 2019 6:31 PM

  ROMA – A wanted drug smuggler was caught near the Roma border. Andres Martinez-Granado was one of the most wanted criminals. According to a press release, he is a drug smuggler known for his aggressive and dangerous driving tactics in evading law enforcement. He faced a judge... more »

• First Roma Female Powerlifter Headed To State Play Video

  March 15, 2019 7:12 PM

  ROMA - Hard work pays off. The latest proof is at Roma High School where Jasmine Casas has become the program's first female powerlifter to qualify for the state meet. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more »

• Líderes de Condado Starr Ofrecen Alternativa para Muro Fronterizo Play Video

  March 15, 2019 9:10 AM

  ROMA - Líderes municipales de la cuidad de Roma trabajan para encontrar una alternativa a un muro fronterizo. Nos informan que el diseño tendrá la suficiente altura para detener los cruces ilegales y también para ayudar a controlar las inundaciones. Vea el video adjunto para el... more »

• On the Diamond: March 11th Play Video

  March 11, 2019 11:00 PM

  ALAMO - School's out for spring break, but the sports show must go on. District play is underway for high school baseball teams. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from a 31-5A showdown between Roma and PSJA Memorial. more »

• Asylum Seekers Continue to Wait at Port of Entry in Roma Play Video

  March 6, 2019 5:35 PM

  ROMA – Asylum seekers are waiting at the Miguel Aleman-Roma International Bridge to enter the U.S. to request asylum. Some people from the group say they have slept on the bridge for nearly a month. One woman explains why she has been enduring harsh conditions while waiting to... more »

• Border Patrol Arrest Two Violent Criminals Play Video

  February 28, 2019 6:04 PM

  EDINBURG – Border Patrol says they arrested two people trying to cross into the U.S. illegally with extensive criminal backgrounds. Agents working near Roma arrested a Salvadorian man who’s record shows is a Mara Salvatrucha gang member on Monday. Border Patrol says he has an extensive criminal history... more »

• Border Wall Forum Held for Starr County Land Owners Play Video

  February 24, 2019 9:07 PM

  ROMA- Starr County Residents with land along the border attended a border wall forum Sunday evening. It was held so they could get more information about wall construction and their rights. The meeting was the first held for land owners since 2017. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez learned... more »

• Appropriations Bill Allows Starr Co. Leaders to Discuss Border Wall Designs Play Video

  February 15, 2019 5:20 PM

  ROMA – Leaders in Star County will have the chance to have their border wall design plans be seen by the federal government. The new 2019 Appropriations Bill was signed into law Friday; it gives cities in Starr County the chance to have an impact on decisions regarding the... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Heading to Eagle Pass Play Video

  February 12, 2019 6:11 PM

  ROMA – Rio Grande Valley law enforcement is being deployed to Eagle Pass for the migrant caravan. Department of Public Safety troopers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are among the law enforcement that is being deployed. “It's common when you live in a border town. You... more »

• Gov’t Attempting to Acquire Land at Historic Site in Roma Play Video

  February 1, 2019 6:24 PM

  ROMA – The government is attempting to acquire land in another historic area of the Rio Grande Valley. Roma’s national historic district has several buildings that have stood for decades. This week, the government filed a condemnation lawsuit to take a portion of the property that starts close... more »

• Roma ISD Conmemora a Legendario Entrenador de Baloncesto Play Video

  November 15, 2018 9:02 PM

  ROMA - Cuando asumió el cargo de entrenador de baloncesto, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Roma estaba construyendo su primer gimnasio. Han pasado 51 años desde que el entrenador Eleuterio Garza Jr. tomó el trabajo en el distrito escolar. Produjo tres superestrellas estatales. La junta escolar de Roma ISD votó... more »

• Roma ISD Commemorates Legendary Basketball Coach Play Video

  November 15, 2018 10:18 AM

  ROMA – When he took the job as the head basketball coach, Roma Independent School District was just building its first gym. It’s been 51 years since Coach Eleuterio Garza Jr. took the job at the school district. He produced three all-state superstars. The Roma ISD school board voted to... more »

• Multiple Agencies Investigating Shooting from Mexican Side in Starr Co. Play Video

  October 23, 2018 4:44 PM

  ROMA – Law enforcement officers are investigating a shooting originating from the Mexican side in Starr County. The incident happened Tuesday after 3 p.m. about four to five miles south of Roma city limits. A Border Patrol press release issued out this afternoon states individuals shot at contractors hired by... more »

• 2 Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash near Roma Play Video

  October 5, 2018 9:05 PM

  UPDATE: DPS has identified the victims killed as 53-year-old Aureliano Soza and 26-year-old Rosa Delia Gomez. Both were drivers in the crash. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a preliminary investigation shows the Ford Ranger Soza was driving drove onto the wrong side of the road, hitting Gomez's... more »

• Roma ISD Dedicate New School after District’s First Valedictorian Play Video

  October 4, 2018 10:51 AM

  LA ROSITA – A new school in Roma Independent School District will bear the name of its first valedictorian. At the age of 16, Delia G. Garcia was the district’s first valedictorian in 1949. There were only 11 students in her graduating class. She pursued a career in education, where... more »

• Cuadrillas Trabajan Para Drenar Agua Estancada Play Video

  September 27, 2018 9:18 PM

  ROMA - Los equipos están trabajando para drenar el agua estancada de los vecindarios en Roma después de que la ciudad sufriera fuertes lluvias el jueves por la mañana. Las autoridades dicen que la falta de drenaje urbanizado y zanjas obstruidas a lo largo de la Carretera 83 no permite... more »

• Suspect on the Run Following Bailout in Starr Co. Play Video

  August 29, 2018 4:37 PM

  ROMA – A person is on the run following a pursuit in Starr County. Police say the chase started as a traffic stop on FM 649 on Wednesday. As a precaution, two Roma Independent School District schools were placed on lockdown. Authorities say the driver of the vehicle was arrested... more »

• Stash House Bust in Starr Co., 8 in Custody Play Video

  July 19, 2018 3:54 PM

  ROMA – Eight people in the U.S. illegally are in custody following a stash house bust in Starr County. Customs and Border Protection says Border Patrol agents working with the county’s drug trafficking task force raided a residence in Roma on Wednesday. The press release states eight people, originally from... more »

• Mexican Mayor Kidnapped, Returned 10 Hours Later Play Video

  July 16, 2018 5:10 PM

  ROMA – Authorities continue working against criminals targeting people on both sides of the border. According to Roma Police Department Assistance Chief Francisco Garcia, they have two cases of missing U.S. residents taken into Mexico this year. The new mayor of Cd. Mier, Tamaulipas was recently deprived of his liberty.... more »

• Three Arrests made in Starr County 8 Liner Busts Play Video

  June 16, 2018 5:19 PM

  Three people were arrested after three separate busts on illegal gambling establishments in Starr County. The 8 liners were raided Friday night in Roma. Authorities say cash and slot machine mother boards were seized. The Starr County Special Crimes Unit was assisted by the Starr County Sheriff's Office, Rio Grande... more »

• Drug Bust Near Roma Leads to Stash House Bust at Separate Location Play Video

  May 26, 2018 8:34 PM

  A drug bust near Roma led to a stash house bust at a separate location. Friday, U.S. Border Patrol Agents and the Starr County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force seized more than 300 pounds of marijuana at a home and took one person in the country illegally into... more »

• More National Guard Troops Heading to Texas-Mexico Border Play Video

  April 9, 2018 6:28 PM

  ROMA – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will follow Pres. Trump’s orders to boost the number of National Guard troops to the Mexico border to at least 1,000. Some have already made their way to the Rio Grande Valley. On Monday, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk helicopter... more »

• 'Whip-It' Canisters Found along Starr Co. Road Raises Concerns Play Video

  February 22, 2018 10:43 PM

  ROMA – Abusing aerosol is a pervasive problem seen among young adults and teens. In Starr County, it’s become an extensive problem. Drive up North Ebony Road and you might miss it, but if you stop and look around you might notice something shiny and scattered all over the road.... more »

• Sierra Club Meets with Starr Co. Residents to Discuss Border Wall Play Video

  October 17, 2017 9:37 PM

  ROMA – A map given to the Sierra Club in Roma outlines the areas the proposed border wall could be. Tuesday night, the group met with Starr County residents to discuss the plans, along with representatives from LUPE and the Texas Civil Rights Project present. Before the meeting started, CHANNEL... more »

• CBP Officers Make $376K Drug Bust in Starr Co.

  September 22, 2017 3:41 PM

  ROMA – U.S. Customs and Border Protections officers arrested a 33-year-old Mexican national after discovering alleged methamphetamine and cocaine inside a van. On Thursday, CBP referred a brown 2002 Ford Windstar van to secondary inspection at the Roma-Miguel Aleman International Bridge. Officers subsequently discovered five packages of meth and 10... more »

• Roma Obtiene Resultados de Análisis de Agua contra Plomo y Cobre Play Video

  July 5, 2017 5:28 PM

  ROMA – La ciudad de Roma logró con éxito cumplir con estándares de niveles de plomo y cobre en el agua. Este año, Roma envió muestras de agua de 60 lugares requeridos a la Comisión de Calidad Ambiental de Texas. Luego de pruebas, la agencia determinó que el sistema de... more »

• Roma ISD School Closes Early following Water Line Break

  February 3, 2017 12:49 PM

  ROMA – Roma ISD officials sent out a message informing parents Y.B. Escobar Elementary School had no water due to a water line break in the city of Escobares. The school will release students at 1 p.m. today. Buses will begin running at 1 p.m. to deliver students to their... more »

• President Obama Pardons Moreno Brothers’ Life Sentences Play Video

  January 18, 2017 10:44 PM

  ROMA – President Obama shortened the sentences of four Roma men on Wednesday. Cesar Moreno Sr., Eduardo Moreno, Lazaro Moreno and Luis Moreno were accused of drug and money laundering charges in 1996. In 2001, the Moreno brothers were sentenced to life in prison without the change for parole. They... more »

• Roma City Leaders Meeting to Discuss Land Annexation Play Video

  December 14, 2016 12:49 PM

  ROMA – Roma city leaders announced they are meeting for a possible land annexation. More than 1,000 residents could become part of Roma. City manager, Crisanto Salinas, said the land needs to be annexed to have economic growth. They’re expecting to collect close to $55,000 in new tax revenue. Residents... more »