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• Greyhounds Advance Twice Play Video

  May 17, 2013 8:10 PM

  SAN BENITO - San Benito softball coach Elias Martinez called the whole thing a big distraction. A court challenge from Eagle Pass in Travis County on Thursday threatened to delay the Greyhounds' regional semi-final game with O'Connor on Friday night. UIL rules prohibit schools from playing three games in one... more »

• San Benito Bee Attack Victim Recovering Play Video

  May 17, 2013 12:37 PM

  SAN BENITO - A 76-year-old man attacked by bees is recovering. Tiburcio Ramirez was rushed to the Valley Baptist Medical Center yesterday. His family reported he was stung more than 200 times. The bee attack happened at the family's home on Iowa Gardens Road in San Benito. Hospital... more »

• Lady Hounds' Win Challenged in Court Play Video

  May 16, 2013 11:37 PM

  SAN BENITO - Before the Lady Greyhounds can play Friday's regional semi-final softball game against San Antonio O'Connor, the team will have to survive a court challenge over last weekend's tournament win. A Travis County judge will rule Friday on an injunction. Eagle Pass lost last weekend's playoff when a... more »

• Bees Attack 76-Year-Old San Benito Man Play Video

  May 16, 2013 1:01 PM

  SAN BENITO - A 76-year-old San Benito man is at the hospital recovering from a bee attack. It happened on the 27000 block of Iowa Garden Road around 8:30 a.m. Firefighters said when they arrived at the home, the victim was trying to get away from bees in his... more »

• Woman Accused of Stealing Pistols

  May 15, 2013 4:12 PM

  HARLINGEN - Police arrested a 27-year-old woman for allegedly stealing two firearms. The crime was reported in April. A man told officers he loaned his vehicle to Brenda Lee Villarreal, and the two pistols he had inside the vehicle were missing, when she returned it. According to the victim,... more »

• Regional DIamond Match-Ups Play Video

  May 13, 2013 11:47 PM

  WESLACO - Five Valley schools remain in contention for state titles on the diamond this spring. Another set of Rattlers has joined Sharyland in the UIL baseball tournaments. The 5A Rattlers face a one game playoff Friday night in Harlandale against Eagle Pass. The upstart Rio Grande City Rattlers, fresh... more »

• Verbal Agreement Proves Costly for San Benito Man Play Video

  May 8, 2013 8:40 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A San Benito man said an unscrupulous tenant left his building in shambles. Pedro Bejaran said the tenant rented the place to set up an eight-liner gaming parlor. He said the person recently dropped off the keys without giving notice. Bejaran said he wasn't ready... more »

• Building Owner Claims Eight-Liner Operators Damaged his Property Play Video

  May 8, 2013 4:23 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - The owner of a building where an eight-liner operation was housed said the tenants left his property in shambles. Pedro Bejaran said the tenants ransacked his property. "I was getting rent money, but I never expected them to mess it up this bad," Bejaran said.... more »

• San Benito Police Arrest Assault Suspect Play Video

  May 7, 2013 4:24 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A San Benito man is behind bars accused of robbing and threatening to kill a friend. Mark de la Fuente, 23, allegedly met Saul Mena and a second man, known only as Josh, in San Benito. De la Fuente and the other man beat up Mena... more »

• On The Diamond Playoffs: May 3 Play Video

  May 3, 2013 11:40 PM

  PHARR It's the time of year when the baseball and softball playoffs share center stage. The girls have a one week head start on the boys with the softball action in the area round. Baseball is just underway, CHANNEL 5 had camera at four locations on Friday night. In baseball,... more »

• San Benito Residents Concerned About Plans for Dolly Vinsant Hospital Play Video

  May 2, 2013 8:37 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - San Benito's old Dolly Vinsant Hospital is being transformed into a center for immigrant children. Some residents said city officials kept them in the dark about the project. San Benito officials said the center will house children ages 10 to 17. Maria Luisa Tapia,... more »

• San Benito Man Arraigned on Intoxication Manslaughter Charges Play Video

  May 1, 2013 8:03 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A San Benito resident was arraigned Wednesday in an intoxication manslaughter case. A grand jury indicted Felipe Sanchez Jr. on the charges. Police said Sanchez hit a motorcyclist in late February. The motorcyclist, San Benito school bus driver Luis Espinoza, died in the incident. ... more »

• San Benito Bans Eight-Liner Parlors Play Video

  April 23, 2013 8:01 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - San Benito has become the first Rio Grande Valley city to ban eight-liner parlors. San Benito leaders decided to shut down the 12 gaming parlors that operated in the city. They said residents complained about the businesses. "I think there are so many here. We... more »

• San Benito Won't Issue New Permits for 8-Liners Play Video

  April 23, 2013 12:50 PM

  SAN BENITO - San Benito city leaders voted to issue a moratorium on 8-liner businesses. There was mounting pressure from the public to shut down the businesses. They were upset over the illegal activity. City leaders decided they wouldn't issue any new permits for current arcades. more »

• San Benito Resident Arrested on Burglary Charges Play Video

  April 16, 2013 8:38 PM

  SAN BENITO - A San Benito man is behind bars on charges of burglary of a vehicle and resisting arrest. A judge arraigned Cesar Galaviz III Tuesday. He is accused of breaking into a car in the 100 block of Cornejo Street. His bond was set at $90,000.... more »

• San Benito Housing Authority to buy Neglected Historic Hotel Play Video

  April 8, 2013 7:51 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - The historic Stonewall Jackson Hotel in downtown San Benito will soon see a major makeover. Arnold Padilla, with the San Benito Housing Authority, said the entity will spend $220,000 to buy the property and $3 million to refurbish the building. "We are going to be... more »

• Navigation System Leads Police to Suspect, Cocaine Play Video

  April 1, 2013 1:01 PM

  SAN BENITO - Officers in San Benito found a stolen car, the suspected thief, cocaine and several other stolen items. Moses Galvan is facing charges of car theft, burglary and possession of a controlled substance. Police said the 18-year-old broke into the car near the 100 block of La... more »

• Hounds Headed To Playoff Pitch Play Video

  March 25, 2013 11:19 PM

  SAN BENITO - For the first time in program history, the San Benito boys' soccer team is headed to the UIL 5A playoffs. How long can the school's first trip last? CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva evaluates the case from San Benito. more »

• Collision Sends Four Women to the Hospital Play Video

  March 22, 2013 11:27 PM

  SAN BENITO - A collision between a white Malibu and a semi-truck sent four people to the hospital. The accident happened on the northbound lane of U.S. 77 in San Benito. Four women were inside the car. Two were able to get out of the vehicle on their own. ... more »

• San Benito Soldier's Body Found in Chattahoochee River

  March 19, 2013 10:23 AM

  FORT MITCHELL, Ala. (AP) - A San Benito soldier's body was pulled from the Chattahoochee River in Alabama Sunday afternoon. Fort Benning officials identified the soldier as 35-year-old Staff Sgt. Roberto Reyna. His body was found near Lawson Army Airfield, which is affiliated with Fort Benning. The Fort... more »

• Phony Health Inspector Sought in San Benito Play Video

  March 5, 2013 7:55 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - San Benito police are trying to locate a person posing as a health inspector in their city. Investigators said the phony inspector tried to victimize the owners of a recently opened restaurant. "Two or three weeks (after) we opened, they stated they needed $141 for... more »

• Driver Charged with Manslaughter Play Video

  February 23, 2013 10:44 PM

  SAN BENITO - A man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after a Friday morning accident that left one man dead. 21-year-old Felipe Sanchez Junior was charged after being treated at the hospital for a fractured foot. Police say he was the driver of a vehicle that hit and... more »

• Driver to Face Charges in Deadly Accident Play Video

  February 22, 2013 4:30 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police will file criminal charges against a driver after a deadly crash Friday morning in San Benito. The driver of a Mustang hit motorcyclist Juan Luis Espinoza, 38, on FM 732. Espinoza died as a result of the crash. "The investigation is in the preliminary... more »

• Police Name Motorcyclist Killed in San Benito Accident Play Video

  February 22, 2013 1:49 PM

  SAN BENITO - Authorities told us a 38-year-old San Benito school bus driver died in an early morning accident. It happened near Leal Elementary School on FM 732. Investigators said a driver in a car hit Juan Luis Espinoza, who was on a motorcycle. Espinoza was killed. The... more »

• Motorcyclist Killed in San Benito Accident

  February 22, 2013 9:51 AM

  SAN BENITO - Police are investigating a deadly accident in front of a San Benito elementary school. It happened this morning at Leal Elementary, which is located on FM 732. Investigators told us a car and motorcycle crashed around 8 a.m., and the motorcyclist was killed. A viewer... more »

• Tip Off Tuesday: February 19 Play Video

  February 20, 2013 12:01 AM

  SAN BENITO - A crowded group of Valley boys' teams will advance into the area round of the 2012 UIL basketball tournaments. The completion of the bi-district round saw seven local teams pick up victories. In San Benito, Porter rolled to a 69-51 road win. The Cowboys will play Del... more »

• Man Found Guilty of Starving Nephew to Death Play Video

  February 15, 2013 12:41 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A jury found a San Benito man guilty of starving his nephew to death. Jurors will now decide the sentence for Abraham Proenza. He faces up to 99 years in prison. Four-month-old Aiden Javier Valdez weighed about eight pounds when he died in 2008. The only... more »

• Couple Accused of Abusing Toddler Play Video

  February 12, 2013 8:11 PM

  SAN BENITO - A couple is facing charges for allegedly abusing a toddler in San Benito. Officials accused Mario Prado and Sarah Cox of burning the toddler with cigarettes and inflicting cuts and bruises on the baby's body. Cox told police the child scratched herself and fell several... more »

• San Benito Fire under Investigation Play Video

  February 11, 2013 5:29 PM

  SAN BENITO - Two teenagers are under investigation after a fire damaged a home Friday in San Benito. Police said the teens were roasting marshmallows when strong winds spread the flames to a nearby house. The incident happened at Arroyo Estates. The Cameron County fire marshal is investigating... more »

• Fast Break Friday: February 1 Play Video

  February 1, 2013 11:43 PM

  WESLACO - Valley basketball teams now face a sense of urgency with the calendar page turned to February. Time is running out for teams trying to qualify for post-season play. CHANNEL 5's Fast Break Friday action focused on four games. In 30-5A boys' play, Sharyland closed the gap on Edinburg... more »

• A Wrestler's Challenge: Making Weight Play Video

  February 1, 2013 11:37 PM

  McALLEN - There is only one UIL sport that matches opponents based on body weight. High school wrestling forces athletes to maintain disciplne when it comes to choosing what to eat during the season. As CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva reports, those choices can be difficult in a fast food world. more »

• San Benito Student's Death Under Investigation Play Video

  January 30, 2013 7:19 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police are investigating the death of a Sullivan Elementary School student in San Benito. The girl, Ruby Ramirez, collapsed near the school's playground Monday afternoon. She died Tuesday morning. An autopsy revealed the 7-year-old died from choking on a balloon. Ruby's mother is not... more »

• Balloon Blamed for Girl's Death Play Video

  January 30, 2013 4:33 PM

  SAN BENITO - A 7-year-old girl who died after collapsing at a San Benito elementary school choked on a balloon, an autopsy revealed. The child, Ruby Ramirez, died Tuesday morning after collapsing Monday afternoon on the playground of her school. San Benito police have opened an investigation into the... more »

• Woman Wanted in San Benito Robbery Case Play Video

  January 24, 2013 7:35 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police are searching for a woman in the robbery of a disabled, elderly man. The woman and her male companion, Eduardo Reyes Valladares, allegedly attacked Robert Day, 65, earlier this month. Reyes was arrested on Monday on robbery charges and is being held on a... more »

• Santa Muerte Effigy at Cemetery Unsettles San Benito Residents Play Video

  January 22, 2013 7:45 PM

  SAN BENITO - The placement of a Santa Muerte effigy in a San Bento cemetery has sparked an outrage among some local residents. Jimmy Garcia Jr. said the San Benito city cemetery is supposed to be a sacred place. He goes to the burial ground daily to visit his... more »

• Man Accused of Overmedicating Toddler Play Video

  January 15, 2013 9:34 AM

  SAN BENITO - Police said a San Benito man gave his toddler too much over-the-counter medicine for an illness. The medicine reportedly knocked out the child for more than 14 hours. Yashuan Roman is now facing child endangerment charges. The child's grandmother told police the 17-year-old was giving the... more »

• Fast Break Friday: January 11 Play Video

  January 11, 2013 11:02 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A rare run to Brownsville for 32-5A action leads off the Fast Break Friday highlights. Hanna jumped out early on visiting Harlingen and held on for the 62-61 victory in boys' play. Both teams are chasing district leader Harlingen South in the league standings. In 31-5A, home court... more »

• Police say Boys and Girls Club Closing will cause Spike in Crime Play Video

  January 10, 2013 7:51 PM

  SAN BENITO - The San Benito Boys and Girls Club is on the brink of shuttering its doors. City officials fear the closure may lead to higher crime in the city. Funding cuts left the organization in limbo. The club must come up with $70,000 in 90 days or... more »

• Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing Near School Play Video

  January 10, 2013 12:58 PM

  SAN BENITO - A Customs & Border Protection helicopter made an emergency landing in a field near a San Benito elementary school. It happened this morning. We learned a pilot and three other Border Patrol agents were on routine patrol, when the check engine line came on. The helicopter... more »

• Man Caught Driving on Wrong Side of Road Play Video

  January 8, 2013 12:48 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police arrested a 25-year-old man caught driving on the wrong side of the road in San Benito. Officers said Leonardo Neito Mendoza, a Harlingen resident, was driving against traffic on Business 83 around 4 a.m. Sunday. After police stopped him, an officer noticed a 4-year-old asleep... more »

• Two Mobile Homes Destroyed in Morning Fire Play Video

  January 6, 2013 10:58 PM

  SAN BENITO - Homeowners sharing electricity cause overloaded circuits to spark blaze. The two mobile homes that stood next to each other are now destroyed; a neighbor's home was also damaged. Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator Humberto Barrera tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the homeowners were sharing electricity because... more »

• Teen Accused of Making Explosive Device Play Video

  January 4, 2013 10:47 AM

  SAN BENITO - Officers said a San Benito teen crafted an explosive device out of fireworks. Mark Olivarez is now facing a charge of manufacturing an explosive weapon. Police arrested the 19-year-old, after spotting him walk away from a fire near Blanquita's Restaurant on Williams Road Wednesday night. ... more »

• Kidney Transplant Patient Awaiting Donor Play Video

  December 25, 2012 9:27 PM

  SAN BENITO- Doctors say Victor Blanco will need an organ transplant because his kidneys were never fully developed. Victor says he was only 26 years old when he was put on dialysis to keep his body from failing. Although he isn't dying, victor says the procedure is painful.... more »

• Family Starting a New Beginning After Fire Play Video

  December 23, 2012 9:49 PM

  San Benito - The place a family called home is gone after a fire destroys everything. The family is looking towards a new beginning. Rosa Cerda a mother of six says everything is gone; they have counted the little they have left and are looking for a new beginning. ... more »

• Family Homeless for the Holidays Play Video

  December 22, 2012 10:41 PM

  SAN BENITO - Fire leaves family homeless near the holidays. A fire destroys a mobile home in San Benito leaving a family homeless. The Red Cross has put the family in a hotel for the night. The family is still figuring out what to do next. The... more »

• Fugitive Who Eluded Valley Authorities Caught in Florida Play Video

  December 21, 2012 12:42 PM

  HARLINGEN - U.S. Marshals captured a fugitive who escaped from law enforcement in the Rio Grande Valley. Authorities claim Felix Alexander Torrealba is a career criminal. He was wanted in connection with a murder in Florida and was one of the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted Fugitives. He... more »

• Girl In Stable Condition After Being Struck in San Benito Play Video

  December 13, 2012 4:40 PM

  SAN BENITO - An 8-year-old San Benito girl is in stable condition after she was struck in front of her elementary school Wednesday afternoon. Police said Richard Rivera struck the girl in a crosswalk. He faces intoxication assault charges. If convicted, Rivera could face up to 10 years... more »

• One person stabbed, another injured in fight Play Video

  December 9, 2012 10:11 AM

  SAN BENITO - Two people are recovering following a fight at a party. One person was stabbed and another lost part of his finger. This incident happened Friday on the 200 block of Woodford Street. According to witnesses, the victim lost a part of finger during the fight. He was... more »

• Suspects Wanted in ATV Thefts Play Video

  November 28, 2012 7:37 PM

  HARLINGEN - An auto dealer in Harlingen is on alert after thieves took three all-terrain vehicles form his business. The thefts happened at 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 12. at Elliff Motors on West Harrison Street in Harlingen, police said. Surveillance cameras captured images of four thieves as they... more »

• San Benito Police Arrest 3 on Burglary Charges Play Video

  November 28, 2012 7:34 PM

  SAN BENITO - Three people are facing criminal charges for allegedly burglarizing a park in San Benito. A judge on Wednesday charged Randy Lopez, Martin Puga and a 14-year-old with the Monday night break-in at a concession stand at Stookey Park. Officers found the three hiding in a... more »

• Woman Dies in San Benito Wreck Play Video

  November 25, 2012 10:13 AM

  SAN BENITO - A 29-year-old woman is dead following a crash Saturday morning. According to San Benito police, the accident happened on the intersection of South Frontage and Sherer Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a white, four-door car engulfed in flames. Police suspect the... more »

• 6 Charged in San Benito Murder Play Video

  November 21, 2012 4:02 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police said the six suspects in a 19-year-old's murder were taking the law into their own hands. Investigators in San Benito said the group believed Angel Perez was helping two criminals break into cars in the neighborhood. Perez was allegedly chased down. Officers said when Perez... more »

• 6 in Custody in Connection with San Benito Murder Play Video

  November 21, 2012 10:49 AM

  SAN BENITO - Six people are behind bars in connection with the murder of a San Benito man. The suspects are expected to go before a judge later today. Investigators said a woman and five men took part in the murder of 19-year-old Angel Perez. He was stabbed to... more »

• San Benito Police Questioning 5 People in Connection with Homicide Play Video

  November 20, 2012 1:03 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police are questioning five people about their possible involvement in a San Benito homicide. Investigators say 19-year-old Angel Perez was stabbed to death about a block away from his home early Monday. So far, police haven't found a motive. Officers are looking for 22-year-old Esteban... more »

• Person of Interest Sought in San Benito Murder Play Video

  November 19, 2012 5:18 PM

  SAN BENITO - Investigators are looking for a person of interest in the city's first homicide in three years. Police are looking for Esteban Rodriguez. Investigators want to question him about the Monday stabbing death of Angel Perez, 19. Perez, a cancer survivor, was attacked a block away from... more »

• San Benito Man Stabbed to Death Play Video

  November 19, 2012 12:43 PM

  SAN BENITO - Investigators are searching for suspects in a San Benito homicide. Police said 19-year-old Angel Perez was stabbed multiple times, shortly after midnight. He was found at the intersection of Winchell and Rockefeller streets. Perez was taken to the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, where he... more »

• San Benito Mayor Makes Court Appearance Play Video

  November 15, 2012 1:13 PM

  SAN BENITO - The San Benito mayor made a court appearance this morning. Joe Hernandez is accused of using his political power to set up and run a raspa stand up on his property. A grand jury indicted him last month for abuse of official capacity and tampering with... more »

• Students Raise Funds for Flag-Raising Ceremony Play Video

  November 9, 2012 12:58 PM

  SAN BENITO - The Mid-Valley Academy held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day. The student raised funds to prepare for the event. "This is a school after all," said student Alexis Marez. "They should have a flag, because this is America." The junior invited her father, a... more »

• Anahi Garza - San Benito High School

  November 7, 2012 3:34 PM

  My name is Anahi Garza. I am 16 years old. I am the daughter of Omar and Antonia Garza. I have one sibling by the name of Omar Garza Jr. that attends Miller Jordan Middle School. I am a student at San Benito High School and am an active... more »

• Jailers Help Rescue Missing Woman Play Video

  November 6, 2012 7:29 PM

  SAN BENITO - Two off duty jailers rescued a missing elderly woman Sunday in San Benito. The woman, Dorothy Powell, 79, of Jim Wells County left her son's house Sunday afternoon but never arrived at her destination in Premont. Police said the woman suffers from dementia. She kept... more »

• Jailers Help Rescue Missing Woman

  November 6, 2012 5:35 PM

  SAN BENITO - Two off duty jailers rescued a missing elderly woman Sunday in San Benito. The woman, Dorothy Powell, 79, of Jim Wells County left her son's house Sunday afternoon but never arrived at her destination in Premont. Police said the woman suffers from dementia. She kept... more »

• Boy Finds Gun Used in Crime Play Video

  November 5, 2012 7:07 PM

  SAN BENITO - A gun found by a 6-year-old boy in San Benito had been used in a crime, police said. Officials said the .380-caliber pistol was used in an aggravated assault on Friday. The suspect likely dumped the gun a few blocks away from the crime scene, police... more »

• Child Finds Gun While Playing Outside Play Video

  November 4, 2012 9:09 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police say a 6-year-old boy found a gun while playing outside Saturday. Police believe the gun was used during an aggravated assault on Friday, during which, one of the suspects tossed the gun into nearby grass to prevent police from finding the gun. The child's parents... more »

• San Benito Hotel Owner Ordered to Appear in Court Play Video

  October 26, 2012 5:28 PM

  SAN BENITO - The owner of a San Benito hotel has been ordered to appear in court Monday. Omar Cuevas, owner of the Stonewall Jackson Hotel, was cited for multiple safety and code violations. The hotel had no working extinguishers, unsafe beams and electrical problems. Officials evicted the... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: October 25 Play Video

  October 25, 2012 11:27 PM

  EDINBURG - Lopsided final scores were the order of the night on Thursday as week eight kicked off with three games. Edinburg North closed in on a football playoff spot by rolling past winless Vela 56-7. The Cougars are now 5-and-1 in 30-5A. They can still create district havoc when... more »

• Stonewall Jackson Hotel Closes in San Benito Play Video

  October 24, 2012 7:24 PM

  SAN BENITO - The Stonewall Jackson Hotel has shuttered its doors. The move comes after the city of San Benito cited the owner for more than a dozen safety code violations. Code enforcement officers uncovered 19 fire and code enforcement violations, city officials said. "The city is not... more »

• San Benito Woman Charged with Injury to a Child Play Video

  October 22, 2012 1:05 PM

  SAN BENITO - A 41-year-old San Benito woman is accused of abusing a young girl. Juanita Sifuentes was charged with injury to a child. Police said a school nurse reported red marks on the girl's face. After investigating, police said Sifuentes caused the injuries. Child Protective Services is... more »

• San Benito Mayor Indicted Play Video

  October 19, 2012 5:34 PM

  SAN BENITO - A grand jury on Friday indicted San Benito Mayor Joe Hernandez. He is accused if using his political status to secure a mobile vendor permit. Hernandez is facing charges of abuse of official capacity and tampering with physical evidence. He allegedly used the vendor permit to... more »

• Police Arrest Man in Credit Card Case Play Video

  October 18, 2012 5:33 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police arrested a man on charges of using a stolen credit card. Joel Cortez, 25, was arrested Thursday morning at his place of employment. A judge arraigned him on eight counts of credit card abuse. He is accused of charging hundreds of dollars to a... more »

• Public Meeting Regarding USDA Programs Update and the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process

  October 18, 2012 3:24 PM

  SAN BENITO - The Texas-Mexico Border Coalition and U.S. Department of Agriculture will host a public meeting in Cameron County to discuss USDA programs and the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process. The meeting will happen at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Cameron County AgriLife... more »

• Trio Accused of Assaulting Man, Biting Part of His Ear Off Play Video

  October 17, 2012 1:05 PM

  SAN BENITO - San Benito police arrested two people for allegedly biting part of a man's ear off during a bar fight. Officers are searching for another person involved in the case. According to police, Mary Alice Rodriguez, Peter Suarez and Maria Manchuca beat up a 40-year-old man at... more »

• First & Goal Final: October 12 Play Video

  October 12, 2012 10:59 PM

  WESLACO - The top two teams in the Dave's Dozen 5A poll both took care of business on Friday night to set up next week's showdown for bragging rights and first place in 30-5A. Donna stormed to 45 first half points, en route to a 55-0 victory over winless Vela.... more »

• Man Accused of Selling Stolen Items to Scrap Yard Play Video

  October 11, 2012 12:57 PM

  SAN BENITO - A San Benito man is facing charges for theft. Rodolfo Garcia is accused of going to a home on Helena Street and taking two metal trailers. Investigators said the 34-year-old sold them to a scrap yard. We're told the scrap metal is worth more than $1,000.... more »

• Game of the Week: Week Six Play Video

  October 8, 2012 11:03 PM

  WESLACO - Momentum has been hard to come by this season for most of the teams in 31-5A. There are plenty of contenders after four weeks of district play. Only one school, Weslaco, is unbeaten at 3-and-0. Two schools looking for momentum face off in the First & Goal "Game... more »

• San Benito father charged with child endangerment Play Video

  October 6, 2012 9:30 AM

  SAN BENITO - A father is charged with child endangerment after neglecting two of his children. Juan Antonio Villafranca was arrested on Thursday after police found his four-year-old boy near a busy street. When police went to his house, they found a three month old child strapped into a... more »

• Woman Wanted in Connection with Stabbing in San Benito Play Video

  October 5, 2012 5:10 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police are searching for a woman in connection with a stabbing early Friday. Maria Lissa Velez is wanted for questioning in connection with the stabbing of a 31-year-old man in San Benito. The victim was stabbed multiple times in the back, police said. The incident... more »

• San Benito Police to Train Officers in Use of Assault Rifles Play Video

  October 3, 2012 7:31 PM

  SAN BENITO - A new arsenal is giving the San Benito Police Department the firepower they say is needed to combat border violence. Residents, however, want to make sure officers are properly trained in the handling of the weapons. San Benito officers will trade their shotguns for M-4... more »

• San Benito, Primera Police Get Assault Rifles Play Video

  October 2, 2012 7:26 PM

  SAN BENITO - Officers patrolling the streets of San Benito and Primera now are armed with assault rifles. San Benito police officers got new M-4 assault rifles. Police said the weapons will replace the department's shotguns. They said the rifles are necessary to handle the increase in crime... more »

• Kidnapping Suspect Held on $350,000

  September 24, 2012 1:31 PM

  SAN BENITO - A man facing multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual assault, is being held on bonds totaling $350,000. A woman called police after witnessing a man take her friend by force. Officers later got a call from the victim's ex-husband, who was also concerned with her well-being.... more »

• Police Closer to Nabbing Burglary Suspect

  September 21, 2012 4:28 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police say they are close to capturing a third suspect in connection with a daytime burglary at a home in San Benito. Investigators have not released the suspect's name. Detectives said the suspect and a couple from Mexico broke in the home on Tuesday. Police... more »

• Police Search for Burglary Suspect Play Video

  September 20, 2012 5:12 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police on Thursday continued searching for a suspect in connection with a home burglary. Officials said the man was one of three suspects who ransacked a home Tuesday near the old Dolly Vinsant Hospital. The suspects, two men and a woman, killed an 8-week-old Chihuahua... more »

• Suspects Ransack Home, Kill Dog Play Video

  September 19, 2012 10:10 PM

  SAN BENITO - Three suspects killed a tiny puppy while they ransacked a home during a daytime burglary in San Benito, police said. Police said a 10-month-old baby girl was with the suspects during the crime. San Benito police got a call about a suspicious vehicle and went... more »

• RV Park Residents Question Water Bills Play Video

  September 18, 2012 10:08 PM

  SAN BENITO - Winter Texans in an RV park say their landlord is overcharging their water bills and dodging their questions. Darrel Jacks said he came to El Camino Real RV Park three years ago because it was a peaceful place. He said the peace seems to have vanished.... more »

• First & Goal Thursday: September 13 Play Video

  September 13, 2012 11:23 PM

  McALLEN - For the third consecutive weekend, the Valley football team with the longest active winning streak in the regular season has lost. In Zero Week, Harlingen was stopped at 31 games. McAllen Memorial was next in line with 13 straight wins before losing in week one to Economedes. That... more »

• Hotel Residents Asked to Vacate Building Play Video

  September 13, 2012 6:03 PM

  SAN BENITO - City officials on Thursday again asked Stonewall Jackson Hotel residents to vacate the building. Officials said the new notices are based on health and safety concerns. They said recent repairs don't meet minimum code requirements. The notices warned residents of fire, building and code enforcement... more »

• Missing San Benito Man Found in Brownsville Play Video

  September 11, 2012 4:03 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police on Tuesday found a man who went missing from San Benito on Sunday. Officials said Jesse Valdez, 29, checked himself into a hospital in Brownsville the same day he went missing. Police said the three-day search was called off immediately after the man was located.... more »

• San Benito Man Missing Play Video

  September 11, 2012 12:51 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police in San Benito are searching for a 29-year-old man, who's been missing since Saturday. Officers said Jesse Valdez suffers from a medical condition. We're told he was last seen near his home around the 700 block of South McCullough in San Benito. If you... more »

• Stonewall Jackson Residents get Last-Minute Reprieve Play Video

  September 10, 2012 9:21 PM

  SAN BENITO - City officials on Monday said they will not evict the residents of the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Hotel owners said city workers didn't follow proper protocol to shut down the building. Municipal workers had ordered the eviction of all the residents after code inspectors found numerous... more »

• Police Called after Worker Spots Gun in Vehicle Play Video

  September 10, 2012 1:05 PM

  SAN BENITO - A gun found in a car during a routine vehicle inspection landed a man behind bars. Roy Jacob Robles, a convicted felon, was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and resisting arrest. Police were called after a gun was found in the car Robles was... more »

• Woman Charged with Running Over Husband, Man's Foot Amputated

  September 3, 2012 2:24 PM

  SAN BENITO - A woman is behind bars, accused of running over her husband with an SUV in San Benito. Doctors had to amputate the 35-year-old man's foot. He is in the hospital in critical condition. Adelina Perez Martinez, 31, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with... more »

• San Benito Investigators Tracking Hit-and-Run Suspect

  August 27, 2012 4:29 PM

  SAN BENITO - Police investigators are asking for the public's help in locating a driver suspected in a hit-a-run. Officials said police discovered the victim unconscious and with injuries to his head. He was found near a sidewalk, police said. Investigators said the incident happened at 9 p.m. on... more »

• San Benito PD Arrest Man Wanted on 54 Warrants Play Video

  August 22, 2012 8:58 PM

  SAN BENITO - A traffic accident helped police find a man wanted on 54 municipal warrants, officials said. Police said Jaime Roa was wanted for giving officers a false name during an accident last month. When they learned his real identity, officers realized he had 54 warrants. Officials said... more »

• Wanted Sex Offender Found at Hospital Play Video

  August 16, 2012 12:38 PM

  SAN BENITO - A sex offender wanted for failing to tell authorities her new address is now in custody. San Benito officers said Danette Moreno Keith was found at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Yesterday, police asked for the public's help in finding her. Somebody recognized her as... more »