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• Prescott says Cowboys have to stick to business with playoff hopes all but gone

  December 15, 2025 3:47 PM

  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone. The long pause said it all after a Minnesota team that... more »

• Gridiron Heroes: UTRGV equipment manager ensures players have what they need to be successful Play Video

  September 13, 2025 3:00 PM

  Before those defensive players and the rest of the Vaqueros take the field, there's a lot of preparation that goes into making sure every single player has what they need to succeed on the field. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Equipment Manager Luis Mendoza makes sure the football... more »

• Made in the 956 - Vaqueros Edition: San Benito players extend football careers at UTRGV Play Video

  September 13, 2025 2:24 PM

  On the field during Saturday's Vaqueros game, you will see some players who grew up playing football in the Rio Grande Valley. Two San Benito natives who have continued their careers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and both have been turning some heads to start the... more »

• Valley football coaches sound off on instant replay feature Play Video

  August 27, 2025 10:26 PM

  Instant replay is taking over many levers of sports, but could high school be next? The UIL added the instant replay feature to the high school football state championships back in 2018. It’s a feature that a lot of schools would like to see during the regular season... more »

• PSJA ISD celebrates renovated press box at football Stadium Play Video

  August 22, 2025 2:42 PM

  PSJA Independent School District is celebrating the start of football season with a major upgrade to its stadium. The district just unveiled a renovated press box and suites at PSJA Stadium Friday morning. The facility seats more than 12,000 fans and features one of the largest scoreboards in the... more »

• UTRGV band members talk about upcoming football season Play Video

  August 5, 2025 3:55 PM

  The first football game for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros is set for Aug. 30. UTRGV Band Director Dustin Ferguson and drum majors Bernabe Martinez and Paul Farris speak with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about the upcoming season and what people can expect during... more »

• High School Highlights: Saturday Nov. 28 Play Video

  November 29, 2020 11:33 PM

  MCALLEN - High school sports happening all over the valley on Saturday. Take a look at some of the highlights. more »

• Precautions taken at Valley venues amid coronavirus outbreak Play Video

  March 12, 2020 7:24 PM

  EDINBURG – Professional sport leagues across the U.S. have suspended games, including the NCAA cancelling its March Madness tournaments. The effects of national events being cancelled are also being felt in the Rio Grande Valley. From extra cleaning of the seats, hand rails – essentially anything touched in high... more »

• First & Goal Pumped Up: Week 5 Play Video

  September 29, 2019 11:05 PM

  WESLACO - Week five of high school football is over! Let's take a look back at some of the highlights from around the valley. more »

• Dave's Dozen - Week 5 Play Video

  September 23, 2019 10:56 PM

  WESLACO - Every week, CHANNEL 5's Dave Brown gives us his top 12, Valley football teams. Here's the latest update as we start Week 5. more »

• Community Gathers to Support Fallen Officer’s Son at First Football Game Play Video

  September 23, 2019 6:44 PM

  MISSION – They say it takes a village to raise a child. That village showed their support Saturday morning for Joaquin Espericueta, son to fallen Mission officer Cpl. Jose “Speedy” Espericueta. “We all made a promise to each other that we were going to watch over the families... more »

• CON MI GENTE: United Collector’s Expo Play Video

  August 15, 2019 3:23 PM

  EDINBURG – Collectibles and the people who collect them have changed. Collectors of comic books, sports, toys and anime gathered at the United Collector’s Expo in Edinburg. “The attraction is just for the collectors. The people that collect figures for sports memorabilia, comics, pops,” said Armando Garza, the... more »

• Another Fun High School Sports Year Play Video

  June 12, 2019 11:14 PM

  WESLACO - The Valley's high school sports year came to an end last week in Round Rock with the Pioneer baseball team. The Diamondbacks' run to state was just one of the many stories we had the pleasure of covering this year. To all our high school athletes,... more »

• Community Comes Together to Host Annual Special Olympics Play Video

  April 26, 2019 4:11 PM

  WESLACO - Special Olympics kicked off Friday at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco. The annual event is for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to show case their strengths in various events. more »

• Valley View Comes Up Short in State Semis Play Video

  April 19, 2019 10:34 AM

  GEORGETOWN – The Valley View boys soccer team dropped a heartbreaker to El Paso Bel Air in the state semifinals Thursday. Locked at 3-3 at the end of overtime, the Tigers and Highlanders went to a PK shootout to decide the winner. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the... more »

• Hooked For Life Play Video

  April 17, 2019 7:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Valley children had the chance to learn about fishing at "Hooked For Life" in Brownsville. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the annual event and what it means to organizers and participants. more »

• Local Student Brings Paper to Life Play Video

  March 5, 2019 10:45 PM

  EDINBURG - Everybody has a special talent. Maybe you're the star athlete, or speak well in front of a crowd. Well Joe Ruben Gutierrez Jr's special talent is making a plain piece of paper come to life. (JOE GUTIERREZ: "I just sit there at my desk, put some... more »

• UTRGV Welcomes New Hall of Fame Class Play Video

  February 18, 2019 10:10 PM

  EDINBURG - When in competition, the goal is to win, and keep winning. But what happens when your time as an athlete is over? An opportunity to become a hall of famer rises. Over the weekend UTRGV held the athletics hall of fame induction ceremony, where six former... more »

• Physical Therapy Available to Athletes in the Valley Play Video

  February 15, 2019 10:08 PM

  EDINBURG - When it comes to being an athlete, your health and body are your number one priority. So how can you keep it in top condition at all times? "Here at Doctor's physical therapy and sports institute, we focus on preventative injury to... more »

• Life of a Bull Rider Play Video

  February 8, 2019 11:29 PM

  EDINBURG - Bull riders have to be tough to do what they do for a living. But that's not the only thing required for those that compete in the demanding sport. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross gives us a glimpse into the life of a bull rider. more »

• House of Pain Final Play Video

  December 31, 2018 2:39 PM

  MCALLEN - How big is the holiday House of Pain basketball tournament being played in McAllen this weekend? There are so many teams that multiple championship trophies are being awarded. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has action from one of those title tilts. more »

• 5 on 5: December 27th Play Video

  December 31, 2018 2:22 PM

  WESLACO - Christmas is over for another year. That clears the way for the return of holiday basketball tournaments. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the highlights. more »

• The Mustang Press Play Video

  December 31, 2018 2:18 PM

  McALLEN - The Lady Mustangs are off to another fast start this basketball season. And, the players all point to one big reason for the team's success. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has the story. more »

• Friday 5 on 5: December 28th Play Video

  December 28, 2018 11:07 PM

  Friday is still a big day for basketball action here in the Valley. The holidays are no exception. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has a look at action from both the boys and the girls. more »

• Capello Earns Another Hall of Fame Honor Play Video

  July 13, 2018 9:56 PM

  ELSA – Coach Robert Capello is no longer the Edcouch-Elsa’s boys basketball coach. It’s been tough for him to let go of the whistle. “There’s only so much yard work you can do and I don’t fish very much,” said Capello. “In my mind, I’m still a coach.” He stepped... more »

• Long Road to D-1

  August 25, 2017 3:54 PM

  ELSA - The weight room, Gabriel Armendariz's home away from home. "I've put on plenty of gains since I got out of high school," says Armendariz. In high school Armendariz could bench 225 pounds. That number is now up to 395 pounds. "Kind of helps when you're going against guys... more »

• Zebras In Demand Play Video

  June 30, 2017 10:51 AM

  WESLACO - For years the number of high school football officials have decreased all over Texas. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez talked with a longtime valley referee about this issue. more »

• Girls Kickball Creating Family Bond Play Video

  May 30, 2017 1:25 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville is well known for it's success in high school soccer. Meanwhile, a girls kickball league has been creating family bonds for decades. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has that story. more »

• Valley View Boys Perfect So Far Play Video

  February 17, 2017 9:05 AM

  PHARR - It's been quite the season for the Valley View boys soccer team. So far they're 16-0 overall and 8-0 in district play. Some of those wins came at the Cy Fair Invitational, a tournament that featured some of the best teams in Texas. The Tigers' goal is clear... more »

• 5 on 5 Playoffs: February 14th Play Video

  February 15, 2017 7:31 AM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – The first round of the girls basketball playoffs concluded Tuesday night with five more Valley teams punching their area round tickets. Pace outlasted Laredo Martin 72-63 in overtime to advance to the next round. Harlingen handled PSJA Memorial 48-37. Brownsville Veterans bested Rio Grande City 49-45.... more »

• Avila Returns To the Valley With The Legends Play Video

  February 15, 2017 7:24 AM

  McALLEN – Back in high school, JJ Avila got a chance to play in an all-star game at State Farm Arena. Fast forward to today where Avila will be back on the same court, only this time as a pro in the NBA D-League. Avila finished college at Colorado State... more »