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• Historic Building to Undergo Restoration in Roma Play Video

  April 16, 2013 11:09 PM

  ROMA - A 160-year-old home at the heart of Roma's historic district is scheduled for restoration. The structure, known as the old Cox Building, was the one of the sets for the movie "Viva Zapata" starring Marlon Barndo and Anthony Quinn. The structure is at the Roma Plaza.... more »

• McAllen Resident Linked to Major Smuggling Operation Play Video

  April 10, 2013 7:20 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY - Federal agents are searching for a McAllen resident with ties to a money laundering and drug operation. The suspect is one of two Rio Grande Valley residents named in a federal indictment. Federal officials said the McAllen resident is the leader of a major drug trafficking... more »

• Challenger Baseball Debuts in Roma Play Video

  March 19, 2013 3:30 PM

  ROMA - Challenger Baseball is giving special-needs children a chance to experience the sport. No one keeps score, and the crow cheers as loud for the home team as they do for the opposing team. "We're very excited. We've been waiting for months and months for this to... more »

• Valley Districts, Charter Schools Rush to Complete Background Checks Play Video

  March 18, 2013 10:19 PM

  WESLACO - Several school districts and charter schools are rushing to complete criminal checks on employees to comply with state laws. Vanguard Academy in Pharr, Mid-Valley Academy, Roma ISD and Progreso ISD are among the Rio Grande Valley charter schools and districts not in compliance with the law. ... more »

• On the Diamond: March 8 Play Video

  March 9, 2013 12:16 AM

  MERCEDES - The night's "On the Diamond" action stops first in Mercedes for softball play between the Tigers and Rio Grande City. It's a district 32-4A match-up between the girls' teams that was won by the visitors. Rio Grande City gets the win 5-1. Pre-district tournaments are the focus for... more »

• Tip Off Tuesday: February 26 Play Video

  February 26, 2013 11:21 PM

  WESLACO - Valley basketball fans knew that at least one boys' team would remain alive after Tuesday night's regional action. One 5A team was guaranteed to emerge from an all-Valley meeting between Rowe of McAllen and Porter of Brownsville. Five other local squads needed to beat outside competition. None of... more »

• Tennis Is Her Game at UTPA Play Video

  February 19, 2013 11:57 PM

  EDINBURG - The spring season of tennis is underway at UT-Pan American. One of the players on the women's team is an impressive freshman from Starr County. CHANNEL 5's Vince Erickson has her story. more »

• Tip Off Tuesday: February 5 Play Video

  February 5, 2013 11:04 PM

  HARLINGEN - The Tip Off Tuesday basketball highlights focus on a pair of boys' games and one involving the girls. In Harlingen, the Porter Cowboys came to face the Cardinals and left with a 32-5A victory after a 73-59 decision. 4A boys' hoops involved Roma and Valley View on Tuesday... more »

• Mid-Week Basketball Strikes Again Play Video

  January 9, 2013 11:51 PM

  MERCEDES - When Valley basketball coaches draw up their schedules for an upcoming season, there is seldom a reason to play on Wednesday. Yet, for the second week in a row, games were being played at mid-week. Rather than the New Year's holiday forcing Wednesday action, this time it was... more »

• Jackets Have Four First Team All-Staters Play Video

  December 20, 2012 2:31 AM

  ELSA - Christmas came a little bit early for the Edcouch-Elsa football program on Wednesday. Four players earned high honors from the Associated Press in the form of first team all-state honors in conference 4A. The four selected are offensive lineman Eduardo Hermosillo, defensive lineman Robert Trevino, linebacker Bucky Barrera... more »

• CBP Reunites Mother and Daughter Play Video

  December 4, 2012 4:25 PM

  ROMA - Customs and Border Protection agents on Tuesday reunited a mother and her daughter. The woman told authorities they were separated while crossing illegally into the United States near Roma. Her daughter allegedly was being held for ransom. Officials tracked the girl to Houston where agents rescued her.... more »

• Man Accused of Smuggling Weapons to Appear in Court Play Video

  November 30, 2012 1:08 PM

  MCALLEN - A Rio Grande Valley man accused of smuggling weapons in and out of Mexico is due in federal court. Police arrested Juan Ricardo Cardenas in Roma during a traffic stop. They found five assault rifles, a grenade launcher, four grenades and ammo. Investigators say Cardenas and... more »

• 2,000 Pounds of Marijuana Found Inside Abandoned Vehicle Play Video

  October 27, 2012 10:23 PM

  Starr County- Investigators looking for driver of an abandoned vehicle found with marijuana inside. Border Patrol agents responded to some suspicious activity west of Roma early Saturday morning. Border Patrol spokesman Henry Mendiola told CHANNEL 5 NEWS agents spotted the car on the side of the road with nobody... more »

• Fire Rages Near Rio Grande City Play Video

  October 18, 2012 5:28 PM

  STARR COUNTY - A blaze has scorched at least 90 acres near Rio Grande City. Firefighters from Roma, Rio Grande City and La Rosita converged on the scene near the Rio Grande and Expressway 83 to control the rapidly spreading flames. They are trying to prevent the fire... more »

• Man Arrested in Connection with 2004 Sex Assault Case Play Video

  October 3, 2012 12:12 PM

  ROMA - CBP officers arrested a 64-year-old man, who had an outstanding warrant for sexual assault charges dating back to 2004. Fernando Calderon Moreno is accused of sexually molesting at least three young girls from Roma. The children were ages four and five. He was arrested at the... more »

• Family of Missing Woman Running Out of Options Play Video

  October 2, 2012 5:26 PM

  ROMA - The family of a woman missing in Mexico said they are running out of options. The woman, Carmen Gonzalez, was last seen on Aug. 1. She crossed the border into Miguel Aleman and took a bus headed for Cerralvo, her family said. She never returned home. ... more »

• Woman Charged in Child Smuggling Case Play Video

  October 2, 2012 2:45 PM

  ROMA - A woman from Tennessee was arrested at the Roma port of entry after she allegedly tried to smuggle three Mexican children into the United States. The woman arrived at the Roma-Miguel Aleman International Bridge early Monday and showed officers her permanent resident documents and U.S. birth certificates... more »

• First & Goal Final: September 28 Play Video

  September 28, 2012 11:37 PM

  WESLACO - If you play the lottery in any fashion, it might be worth a look at the number 34 on Saturday. Five different teams scored 34 in Valley Friday night football. None of them were outscored, meaning that none of them lost. 34 was enough points in all five... more »

• First and Goal Friday: September 28 Play Video

  September 28, 2012 11:07 PM

  WESLACO - Three more teams fell from the ranks of the Valley football unbeaten on Friday night. Mission shutout fourth-ranked Valley View 41-0 in the Tigers' first ever appearance in CHANNEL 5's Game of the Week spotlight. Another sub-5A team, Roma, lost for the first time, 34-16 at Edcouch-Elsa. And... more »

• Roma Receiver Personifies Perseverance Play Video

  September 17, 2012 11:09 PM

  ROMA - There are only so many games that a high school athlete can be a participant. Losing even one game is difficult. Losing most of a season is extreme. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva reports from Roma on a Gladiators' wide receiver that has put his lost season in the... more »

• Roma Aerostat Back on the Ground Play Video

  August 29, 2012 6:36 PM

  ROMA - An aerostat is back on the ground after its test phase ended in Starr County. Border Patrol agents raised the blimp-like aerostat on Aug. 10. The device is designed to help agents detect incursions into the U.S. The blimp was on a trial basis and officials... more »

• Jorge Guerra Returns to Roma Play Video

  August 20, 2012 11:11 PM

  ROMA - A former Roma high school football player is putting his professional career on hold to return to the hometown sidelines as an assistant coach. Jorge Guerra still has dreams of a future in pro football. CHANNEL 5's Vince Erickson explains why Guerra's waiting game coincides with Gladiators' football... more »

• Roma Woman Missing in Mexico Play Video

  August 14, 2012 9:59 PM

  ROMA - A family is desperate to find out what happened to a mother who crossed into Mexico two weeks ago. They said she disappeared without a trace. Carmen Gonzalez's family contacted law enforcement on both sides of the border and placed an ad in the local newspaper. ... more »

• Two-A-Day Tour: Roma Play Video

  August 11, 2012 8:28 PM

  ROMA - Hopes are high out west for the Roma Gladiators. A year ago, Roma narrowly missed the playoffs after dropping an overtime decision to Mercedes in the final game of the regular season. With six starters back on offense and five on defense, Roma is hungrier than ever to... more »

• New Surveillance Technology comes to Starr County Play Video

  August 10, 2012 6:13 PM

  STARR COUNTY - A tool used against the war on terror will be deployed in western Rio Grande Valley. Blimp-like aerostats have been used in Iraq and Afghanistan. They now will keep an eye on the ranchlands of Starr County. "We were coming this way to the house... more »

• Republicans Unable to Cast Votes in Starr County Play Video

  August 1, 2012 10:30 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY - Starr County Republican voters didn't get a chance to cast a ballot in Tuesday's primary election runoff. The problem, county officials said, was that no one organized the party's election. Republican Party leaders in Austin said there was nothing they could do since their chairperson... more »

• Border Patrol Confiscates Marijuana in Roma Play Video

  July 31, 2012 10:53 PM

  ROMA - Border Patrol agents confiscated an undetermined amount of marijuana and arrested one person after a driver crashed as he tried to flee. Law enforcement officials are looking for more suspects. Officials said they tried pulling over the driver of a truck but he crashed onto a wall... more »

• FBI Investigates Kidnapping Play Video

  July 30, 2012 5:27 PM

  ROMA - Federal investigators are trying to find out who kidnapped a couple and their child in Mexico. FBI agents said the baby was rescued in the border city of Miguel Aleman, but they have no clues on the couple's location. Agents said the couple crossed into Mexico... more »

• Deputies Investigate Shooting in Escobares Play Video

  July 26, 2012 12:50 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Sheriff's deputies are looking for the suspect or suspects involved in a shooting Wednesday in Escobares. Officials said the incident happened at the corner of Martinez and Lopez streets. Investigators said there was at least one victim, but they have not located that person. The victim... more »

• No Summer Break for Broncs' Athletics Play Video

  July 25, 2012 11:03 PM

  EDINBURG - Summer vacation may be in progress at some places around the Valley. At UT-Pan American, the athletic staff continues to stay busy during the hottest months of the year. Baseball coach Manny Mantrana will welcome three local players as walk-ons to his team this fall. Pitchers Jacob Garcia... more »

• Law Enforcement Agencies Unite in Starr County Play Video

  July 10, 2012 6:46 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Limited resources are forcing law enforcement agencies to lean on each other for support resulting in an increased show of force, local officials said. "It depends on the situation. We'll have calls right outside our jurisdiction where another agency might not be able to make it,"... more »

• Woman Still Missing Two Weeks After Abandoned SUV Found Play Video

  April 20, 2012 1:05 PM

  ROMA - Two weeks after an abandoned SUV was found shot up, investigators are still searching for the vehicle's owner. They suspect she may be in danger. Starr County violent crime investigators found an empty SUV with the engine running and gunshots along its side two weeks ago. Investigators... more »

• Woman Connected to Shot Up SUV Possibly in Danger Play Video

  April 12, 2012 12:58 PM

  ROMA - A woman connected to a Roma shooting investigation may be in danger. Starr County violent crime investigators found an empty SUV with the engine running and gunshots along its side last week. Investigators traced the paper plates on the Land Rover to a Mid-Valley car company. ... more »

• Roma Man Sentenced for Attempting to Export Ammunition, Night Vision Devices

  April 11, 2012 10:32 AM

  MCALLEN - A traffic stop led to the discovery of two rifles, thousands of rounds of ammunition, night vision rifle scopes and other items listed on the United State Munitions List. Enrique Gustavo Gonzalez admitted he was taking the items to a Zapata County ranch, where they would then be... more »

• Search Continues for Owner of Shot Up SUV Play Video

  April 9, 2012 4:36 PM

  ROMA - Investigators are working to track down the owner of a shot up SUV abandoned near Roma. Last week, the SUV was found with bullet holes in its side. No one was around to explain what happened. There wasn't any blood to indicate a hit. Paper plates... more »

• Car Found Shot Up in Starr County Traced to Mid-Valley Play Video

  April 5, 2012 10:41 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Investigators have traced a car found shot up near Roma back to the Mid-Valley. A car found on a Roma road shows the signs of a crime, no victim, no trace of who was targeted. A call like no other to a place usually free... more »

• Authorities in Starr County Investigating Shot Up SUV Play Video

  April 5, 2012 4:29 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Starr County sheriff's deputies hope to find out more about a shot up SUV found north of Roma. Starr County sheriff's deputies and Roma police are investigating. Officers found the abandoned SUV late yesterday on Athens Street. They tell us the blue Land Rover had... more »

• Authorities Investigating Shooting in Starr County Play Video

  April 4, 2012 10:42 PM

  STARR COUNTY - Sheriff's deputies and Roma police are investigating a shooting in Starr County. An abandoned vehicle riddled with bullet holes is the only indication of the crime. The road just north of Roma on Athens Street is closed at this hour while investigators comb the area for... more »

• Mother Desperate to Find Missing Son Play Video

  March 23, 2012 10:25 PM

  A Central Texas mother will not give up hope. She thinks her son is still be alive and in the Valley area. We haven't seen her face, but the tone in her voice shows the pain. She wants her 35-year-old baby boy home. "It was 9:30 at night... more »

• Roma Man Sentenced in Marijuana Case

  March 16, 2012 3:06 PM

  HOUSTON - A Roma man who admitted to helping former law enforcement officials move and store marijuana was sentenced to 41 months in prison. Jose Manuel Garcia's sentencing also included five years of supervised release following his release from prison. The 50-year-old pleaded guilty to charges of participating in... more »

• State Representative Says Situation Along Border Will Get Worse Play Video

  March 2, 2012 5:35 PM

  A member of Texas Homeland Security Committee is saying the drug cartels will get more aggressive and the situation along the border will get worse before it gets better. State Rep. Aaron Pena says the Mexican gunmen who shot at Border Patrol agents on Wednesday isn't a surprise. ... more »

• Border Patrol Responding After Gunmen From Mexico Opened Fire on Agents Play Video

  March 2, 2012 12:56 PM

  ROMA - Border Patrol is responding after gunmen from Mexico opened fire Wednesday on Border Patrol agents near Roma. The Border Patrol chief says he considers the shooting a threat against his agents. A Border Patrol spokesman will only say they're responding with "personnel, technology and/or infrastructure." This... more »

• Like the Girls, Valley Boys Struggle in Area Round Play Video

  February 24, 2012 7:39 PM

  WESLACO - Only two Valley boys' teams were able to fight through area round basketball to advance to next week's regional quarter-finals. Harlingen South took down Nixon 68-59 to advance in 5A play. The Hawks will meet United, a 57-54 winner over Edinburg in Alice. Other 5A action saw Alexander... more »

• Roma Resident Worried About Dogs Without Leashes Play Video

  February 16, 2012 7:23 PM

  ROMA - A brutal dog attack, an ultimatum from a judge and a short-handed police department, one woman fears the combination could lead to trouble. Christine Donald still misses her 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier Chloe. Two neighborhood dogs killed the pet last month. Police say this isn't the first time... more »

• Mexican Military Finds 73 Migrants After Busting 3 Stash Houses Play Video

  February 13, 2012 7:15 PM

  The Mexican military busted three stash houses across the river from Roma. Seventy-three Central American migrants were found inside. Mexican troops arrested four men. Authorities suspect they were planning to smuggle the group in through the Valley. It's unclear if those migrants were kidnapped and held for ransom... more »

• Roma Police Chief Making Himself Accessible to Residents Play Video

  February 2, 2012 6:39 PM

  ROMA - A Valley police chief is doing what he can to make people in his community feel safe. His approach includes direct communication. Getting directly in touch with Roma police Chief Jose Garcia is as simple as picking up your phone. The chief says he wants people in... more »

• Roma Authorities Say Murder Suspect in Custody After Nearly 3 Months on Run Play Video

  January 30, 2012 7:20 PM

  ROMA - A murder suspect is in custody in Roma after nearly three months on the run. The Starr County violent crime unit arrested Joe Alan Garcia of Hebbronville on Friday night. Garcia is accused of killing Ricardo de la Cerda in Roma back in October. De la... more »

• Fast Break Friday: January 6 Play Video

  January 6, 2012 11:10 PM

  DONNA - The Nikki Rowe Warriors showed patience and it paid off Friday night in 30-5A boys' basketball action at Donna. The Warriors rallied to take a two point win on the road, 41-39, as part of "Fast Break Friday" festivities for the night. There was another squeeker, not so... more »