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Valley hospitals prepared for possible COVID-19 cases Play Video
March 9, 2020 6:30 PM
MCALLEN – There are no reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Rio Grande Valley, but hospitals are busy preparing for the possibility. Staff at McAllen Medical Center has been going through additional training to adequately treat any person who may be suspected to have the virus. In... more » -
Cameron County officials beef up patrol around school buses Play Video
January 21, 2020 6:57 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Constables in Cameron County are stepping up patrols, looking for drivers not following school bus road rules. Somos Noticias rode along with Constable David Martinez of Cameron County Precinct 1. They spent a few hours patrolling as students were dropped off. Martinez reminds all drivers if... more » -
HHS website helping Valley parents research child daycare centers Play Video
January 17, 2020 10:21 PM
WESLACO – If your child goes to daycare here in Texas, peace of mind may be just a click away. An upgrade to a statewide safety check system lets you know how well a daycare is meeting state health and safety standards. According to Health and Human Services,... more » -
McAllen Taking Steps to Keep Attracting Winter Texans to Valley Play Video
January 14, 2020 6:45 PM
MCALLEN – Every year thousands of Winter Texans make the journey to the Rio Grande Valley to escape freezing temperatures in their homes states. However, with the U.S.-Mexico border constantly in national headlines, safety and reservations about whether or not to come back start to surface. Making sure... more » -
Mission Enforcing City Ordinance that Prohibits Parking on Sidewalks Play Video
January 13, 2020 7:13 PM
MISSION – Some residents from the Sharyland Plantation community are confused by a new city ordinance that says it's illegal to park across the sidewalks. They're being told they can't park on what they think is their own property. Public Information Officer Arturo Flores from the Mission Police... more » -
Weslaco Fire Official Advises Safety Precautions When Handling Fireworks Play Video
December 27, 2019 6:28 PM
WESLACO – Many people are getting ready to celebrate the new year with fireworks, but those fireworks themselves could potentially crash the party. Lieutenant Rich Stubbs from the Weslaco Fire Department says over the years with emergency calls they're had, half are injuries to children are from improper firework... more » -
Valley Law Enforcement Reminds Public on Dangers of Celebratory Gunfire Play Video
December 27, 2019 5:42 PM
HARLINGEN – Every year people are tempted to shoot guns into the air to celebrate the end of the year. What they don't realize is doing so could hurt someone else, even their livelihood. For the Vogel family, ranching runs in the family, but the holidays pose a different... more » -
Valley Police Increasing Patrols for Safe Shopping Play Video
December 20, 2019 10:36 PM
MCALLEN – This Saturday is Super Saturday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Even busier than Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Police want shoppers to feel safe as they race around trying to score last minute deals. As Rio Grande Valley shoppers make their way... more » -
Valley Fire Official: Take Proper Precautions When Setting Up Holiday Lights on Home Play Video
December 3, 2019 6:43 PM
WESLACO – It’s a popular scene this time of year. Ladders come out of the garage to help homeowners light up their home for the holidays. Anthony Rios says it’s a tradition in his family, but he dodged a bullet this year. He put up Christmas lights without using... more » -
NWS Explains How to Protect Yourself During Severe Weather Play Video
October 23, 2019 6:21 PM
BROWNSVILLE – The National Weather Service wants to make sure you know what to do when severe weather hits. NWS says the key to staying safe is knowing what to do while the weather is quiet, before the storm. Wind events like tornadoes or straight lines in the... more » -
Valley School Districts Receive Grant to Improve Safety Initiatives Play Video
October 22, 2019 11:13 PM
MCALLEN - Two Rio Grande Valley school districts are deciding where to spend more than 80 million from the Department of Justice. The money can only be used to address school violence. McAllen and Mission ISDs are the only school distrcts in the Rio Grande Valley that got... more » -
LNG Company Addresses Safety Concerns over Projects in Brownsville Play Video
October 21, 2019 6:25 PM
BROWNSVILLE – A company with plans to spend millions on a natural gas export facility says they’re ready to respond to emergencies. People have concerns about a gas leak, about a fire – or an explosion. The Houston-based NextDecade, a LNG company, has answers about how they safely... more » -
Residents Upset Over Lack of Sidewalks to San Juan Schools Play Video
October 8, 2019 5:28 PM
SAN JUAN – Residents near two schools in San Juan are worried for their children's safety. They say there are no sidewalks and there’s heavy traffic on the way to Sorrenson Elementary and Austin Middle School. CHANNEL 5 NEWS was there nearly a year ago for the same... more » -
Monitoring Children's Snapchat Activity for their Safety Play Video
September 11, 2019 11:06 PM
WESLACO - Three Rio Grande Valley men were charged with sexual abuse crimes involving minors after communicating with their underaged victims on Snapchat. Messages, pictures and videos disappear on the popular messaging app after they're viewed. Media and technology experts are urging parents to work together with their... more » -
San Benito City Officials Set Curfew for Those Under Age of 17 Play Video
September 4, 2019 11:04 PM
SAN BENITO – A curfew ordinance for kids under the age of 17 was reinstated in one Rio Grande Valley city. It could cost parents if their children are caught breaking the law. San Benito City Commissioners say it's important for public health and safety. Sunday through... more » -
Cyber Expert Highlights Privacy Tips for Surveillance Camera Installation Play Video
August 19, 2019 5:56 PM
MCALLEN – Safety is a priority for everyone. When installing cameras at a home or business, you’re taking a step in the right direction, but cyber experts say if you don't follow safety tips you could be giving strangers access to your personal life. RGV SpyTek has 24... more » -
Mobile App Helps Workers Stay Safe Outdoors amid Excessive Heat Play Video
August 12, 2019 4:55 PM
MCALLEN – Excessive heat warnings and advisories are not uncommon this time of year. Some businesses and groups are making sure they adjust to the oppressive heat. A normal summer day for Bobby Salazar and Noel De La Cruz, band directors at McAllen High School, consists of being... more » -
Officials with the National Weather Service Offering Tips to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat Play Video
August 10, 2019 5:46 PM
RIO GRANDE VALLEY- With the summer heat not going anywhere soon, officials with the National Weather Service are offering tips to stay safe. So far, more than 13 heat advisories have been issued this year. Warning coordination meteorologist, Barry Goldsmith tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS heat and humidity combined... more » -
Walmart Stores Facing Copycat Threats Play Video
August 8, 2019 11:23 PM
WESLACO - Walmart stores across the country are facing copy cat threats of active shooters. All of it happened just days after the deadly El Paso shooting. A 13-year-old boy is behind bars, charged with a third degree felony and facing up to 10 years after threatening a... more » -
Brownsville Man With Paraplegia Concerned for Safety of Providers Due to Crime Play Video
July 30, 2019 5:09 PM
BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville man with paraplegia is trying to keep his providers protected from crime in his neighborhood. Ismael Cavazos counts on his providers for everything and says he just wants to be able to do his part to make sure he’s looking out for the people looking... more » -
Officials Reminding Motorists to Drive Safely around Semis in Wake of Fatal Crash Near Victoria
July 21, 2019 2:54 PM
HARLINGEN- Officials are urging motorists to drive safely around semi trucks following a fatal crash this weekend near Victoria. Five residents of Brownsville were killed, when their van hit the back of a semi and crashed into an on-coming pick up truck. Several others were injured. News... more » -
SPI Officials Warn About Safety Following Golf Cart Accident Play Video
July 16, 2019 5:04 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Law enforcement officials are warning to take safety precautions when it comes to summer activities at South Padre Island. R.C. Flores says he has seen incidents on Padre Boulevard involving not only distracted drivers, but pedestrians. "There is pedestrians that are usually walking where... more » -
Law Enforcement Warns on Dangers of Swimming in Canals Play Video
June 17, 2019 6:36 PM
MISSION – Canals are found throughout the Rio Grande Valley. With the hot temperatures, going for a dip might be tempting, but law enforcement says it can also be deadly. Swimming in canals is part of some residents’ pastime, but throughout the years many have learned to stay... more » -
Law Enforcement Agencies Stepping Up Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend Play Video
May 25, 2019 8:55 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- Several law enforcement agencies are stepping up patrols for Memorial Day weekend. Texas Game Wardens are stressing safety as the summer months are quickly approaching. They're checking for fire extinguishers, sound producing devices and life jackets. CHANNEL 5'S Cecilia Gutierrez rode along with Game... more » -
Fatal ATV Crash Prompts Reminder of Safety Rules Play Video
April 22, 2019 6:45 PM
SAN BENITO – The Department of Public Safety is reminding parents to supervise children who ride ATV’s following a fatal crash in San Benito. A 14-year-old girl was killed when an ATV and a Nissan Frontier collided on Saturday; two other children were injured. The Texas Transportation Code... more » -
Weslaco Police Remind Residents to Take Precaution After 9 p.m.
April 4, 2019 2:03 PM
WESLACO – The Weslaco Police Department is advising residents to remember to take safety precautions after 9:00 p.m. In an effort to ensure crime prevention, Weslaco police launched their 'Lock It Down Weslaco' safety initiative. The initiative is to remind residents to remove valuables in vehicles, lock car... more » -
SPI Increasing Safety by Utilizing AirLife during Spring Break Play Video
March 12, 2019 5:28 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND –The city is increasing safety measures during spring break by utilizing an AirLife. San Antonio Air Life area manager Trey Howard says he knows as more people come to South Padre Island, the need for emergency services grows. "You don't always know what is going... more » -
Spring Break Travelers Urged to Take Caution While Traveling to Mexico Play Video
March 10, 2019 8:15 PM
PROGRESO- Despite the recent fatal shooting of an American in Mexico, one spring breaker is looking forward to crossing the border for vacation. Vicente Reyna is a student at UTRGV. He said he and his friends aren't aware of where they can read up about safety and danger... more » -
SPI Resident Concerned About Upcoming Spring Break Safety
March 4, 2019 3:51 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A South Padre Island resident says he is concerned about the upcoming Spring Break trouble. Mark Atwood says he stays on the island during spring break and is worried about making it though the week without incident on his property. Atwood says he has... more » -
Alton Police Launch New Safety Initiative to Help People with Disabilities Play Video
February 18, 2019 5:28 PM
ALTON – A Rio Grande Valley police department is launching a new safety awareness program to assist those with special needs. Alton Police Chief Jonathan Flores says the new safety initiative is to help first responders manage emergency calls and help citizens with disabilities. Flores says the initiative... more » -
Brush Pile near Mercedes School Cleaned Up Play Video
February 8, 2019 3:53 PM
UPDATE (2/12): The brush pile near a Mercedes school has been cleaned up. The brush pile near Ruben Hinojosa Elementary has been cleaned up after resident concern. The School District said the brush was a collection of a district-wide tree trimming project. ------- MERCEDES – Residents... more » -
Local Bus Driver Speaks Out about Safety Training Play Video
January 30, 2019 5:35 PM
EDINBURG - Local bus driver says safety is her top priority following the i ncident involving the 9-year-old girl hit while boarding her school bus. Yolanda Salinas says bus drivers throughout the state have to go through extensive safety training before hitting the road. She says she often... more » -
Alamo Farmer Hopes Gov't Border Wall Decision Brings Safety Play Video
January 9, 2019 5:39 PM
ROMA – A local farmer says he expects safety and protection from the government’s border wall decision. Ruperto Escobar’s family has lived in Roma for over 250 years. Escobar says he has received letters from the government asking to survey his property for a border wall. Markers... more » -
Local Law Enforcement Gives Safety Tips ahead of New Year's Celebrations Play Video
December 31, 2018 3:43 PM
ELSA – People across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing to ring the new year with family traditions, such as fireworks. A local firework vendor explains to CHANNEL 5 NEWS the dangers of using fireworks and why it’s illegal to sell these to children under the age of 16.... more » -
Valley Fire Marshal Urging Public to Stay Safe during New Years Celebrations Play Video
December 28, 2018 6:07 PM
PHARR – A Rio Grande Valley fire marshal is urging the public to stay safe during the New Year’s celebrations. KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke with Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Homero Garza to learn what precautions people should take this holiday. He explains the low humidity and high winds... more » -
Firework Stand Workers on Alert for Potential Encounters with Thieves Play Video
December 28, 2018 5:00 PM
ELSA – Firework stands across the Rio Grande Valley are on high alert. Police say they are targets for thieves looking to make a quick buck; some employees are even carrying a hammer or an old bat to stay safe. One firework stand owner tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more » -
Local Law Enforcement Working Without Pay due to Gov't Shutdown Play Video
December 27, 2018 6:06 PM
WESLACO – Many employees across the Rio Grande Valley who are tasked with keeping communities safe are being forced to work without pay due to the government shutdown. "Holidays are stressful enough for some folks and adding this on top of it, it doesn't go well,” says an employee... more » -
Residents Advised to Properly Maintain Christmas Trees to Prevent Fire Hazard Play Video
December 27, 2018 4:20 PM
EDINBURG – Christmas trees are still displayed in many Rio Grande Valley homes. Fire officials say trees that are not maintained could put your safety at risk. Edinburg Deputy Fire Chief Ubaldo Perez says keeping the trees watered properly could preserve it and minimize the risk of becoming... more » -
Santa Rosa Farmer Worried about New Farm Bill Protection Play Video
December 24, 2018 3:31 PM
SANTA ROSA – A local farmer wants to know if the newly signed farm bill will protect him. Santa Rosa farmer, George Rodriguez says most of his crops were destroyed by drought flooding this year. "We want this year to turn out on a good blessing and maybe... more »