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• American Red Cross offers safety tips for Memorial Day weekend

  May 24, 2025 1:50 PM

  Many people will be out enjoying Memorial Day weekend, whether it's traveling, hosting a barbecue or visiting the beach or pool. The American Red Cross is offering some safety guidelines to ensure everyone stays safe. If you're going to the beach or a pool, these are some tips... more »

• Cameron Co. Beach Patrol: Cold Fronts to Cause Risky Surf Conditions Play Video

  October 8, 2019 4:19 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A warning from the Cameron County Beach Patrol saying this is a dangerous time to be in the water. They explained why cold fronts moving through the Rio Grande Valley bring risky surf conditions. The first front of the season came through Monday; while... more »

• Delta Lake Remains Closed To Swimming Decades After Deadly Infection Play Video

  September 16, 2019 11:20 PM

  DELTA LAKE - A Central Texas girl recently died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba. Something similar happened back in the 70's. A Rio Grande Valley child died after swimming in Delta Lake and also contracting an amoeba. Since the child's death, people are not allowed to swim... more »

• Shaine Shines On National Stage Play Video

  August 14, 2019 7:14 PM

  McALLEN - Shaine Casas is making a name for himself in the pool. The Former McAllen High standout recently won a gold medal at a national swim meet. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez caught up with the Texas A&M sophomore. more »

• PSJA Hosting Summer Swim Camp For Students Play Video

  July 2, 2019 7:22 PM

  PHARR - For students looking to beat the heat, PSJA ISD is offering a swimming sports camp at the Pharr Aquatic Center. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has more on the skills students can learn about in the pool. 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 »

• Alligator Gar Fishing Allowed Again after Ban Play Video

  May 20, 2019 5:12 PM

  UPDATE (5/23): Flood waters have receded and alligator gar fishing will be allowed starting Friday. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Comission ordered a ban early-May on fishing for alligator gar along portions of the trinity river. ------- WESLACO – Anglers in the Rio Grande Valley say the... more »

• UTRGV Professor Promotes Swimming for Developmentally Disabled Children Play Video

  June 27, 2017 8:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville mother said swimming lessons are good for her child with autism. She said her daughter has learned to handle herself in water. Ceci Sanchez‘s 6-year-old daughter, Sofia, gravitates toward water. She said she feared her daughter might run off and jump into a resaca or a... more »