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• Planned Border Wall Construction Breaks Ground in South Donna Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:01 PM

  DONNA – There's heavy construction south of Donna. It’s the second project of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the ground preparation for the construction of a new border wall. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked Border Patrol about the contractors, agents and equipment we're seeing... more »

• Organization Demands Solutions For Immigration Surge Play Video

  April 3, 2019 5:27 PM

  WESLACO - The surge of immigrants traveling to the southern border has the nation wanting solutions from Congress to create change. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to a group working to change opinions about how to fix the issue across Texas and the country. Ira Mehlman is the Media... more »

• Un Reynosense es Extraditado al Valle Play Video

  March 21, 2019 7:46 AM

  MCALLEN - Un sospechoso de asesinato y robo ocurridos en enero de 1998 ha sido extraditado al Valle para enfrentar a la jusiticia estadounidense. El reynosense es sospechoso del asesinato de un guardia de seguridad durante un robo a mano armada cometido en el South... more »

• Date Set for Election of SPI Mayor Play Video

  February 21, 2019 5:00 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The date for a special election for mayor of South Padre Island is set. The election will be held on May 4; the same day as city and school elections across the Rio Grande Valley. The deadline for residents who wish to file their... more »

• National Emergency Declaration Explained Play Video

  February 18, 2019 10:43 PM

  WESLACO – More than a dozen states are legally challenging the national emergency declared by President Trump last week. South Texas College political science professor, Dr. Bill Greene, says these declarations are common, but the one declared last week might be different. “The vast majority have had to... more »

• Group of Migrants in Immigration Facilities Sick with Mumps Play Video

  February 8, 2019 6:13 PM

  UPDATE (3/1): The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed there are 186 people with mumps at immigration facilities across the state. Five of these people are employees. The department reported there are no cases of mumps in the communities surrounding the facility. ----- LAREDO –... more »

• Local Residents Living South of Proposed Border Wall Concerned about its Impact Play Video

  February 7, 2019 5:26 PM

  PHARR – American residents south of the proposed border wall are concerned about the effects it may bring. Arturo Hernandez says after years of saving money, he was able to purchase property to build a home for his seven kids and 15 grandchildren. “We are going to be... more »

• HCISD Confirms No Threats to Harlingen High Schools

  February 4, 2019 10:21 AM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has been working with the Harlingen Police Department to address threats made Sunday evening. Brianna Vela, marketing coordinator for HCISD, tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the students who were involved have been identified and appropriate actions have been taken. Law enforcement has... more »