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• City of Brownsville holds Silent March to honor fallen service members Play Video

  May 26, 2026 10:03 AM

  The city of Brownsville held a mile-long silent march on Monday in honor of those killed in service. The march ended at the Brownsville Veterans Park. Hundreds of people showed up, including Richard Galvan, who was there to speak on behalf of his uncle Francisco Galvan, who is... more »

• Valley Baptist Medical Center to offer free health screenings at stroke awareness event Play Video

  May 25, 2026 2:31 PM

  Valley Baptist Medical Center is educating the community about the risks of stroke with a free public event. Valley Baptist Health System Marketing Manager Alissa Castaneda spoke with Channel 5 News' Joel Villanueva about what kind of resources they'll have at the event and why it's important to attend.... more »

• Valley county judges meet to address New World screwworm threat Play Video

  May 18, 2026 9:49 AM

  There are multiple active cases of the New World screwworm in Mexico. It's a parasitic fly that feasts on the wounds of warm-blooded animals, which includes cattle, deer, dogs and cats. Out of the nearly 2,000 active cases in Mexico, 200 are near the border with Texas,... more »

• Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

  April 30, 2026 11:14 AM

  WASHINGTON — In 2024, President Donald Trump won the White House buoyed by historic support among Hispanic voters, diversifying the GOP’s coalition and flipping Democratic strongholds like South Texas. Two years later, a crop of Hispanic Republican candidates in Texas will aim to solidify Trump’s gains in defiance of... more »

• Incumbent faces former TSC student in board trustee race Play Video

  April 23, 2026 12:41 PM

  Voters in Brownsville are deciding who will represent them on the Texas Southmost College board. Two candidates are running for the place 2 seat. Incumbent Alejandra Aldrete has held the position for six years and works as director for parent and family engagement at Brownsville ISD. Dr. Gilbert... more »

• San Benito's Freddy Fender Museum set to reopen in June with new exhibits Play Video

  April 23, 2026 12:24 PM

  The Freddy Fender Museum in San Benito is scheduled to reopen in June. The museum will be located inside the San Benito Community Building. It comes after a temporary exhibit at San Benito's Cultural Heritage Museum closed in 2024. That exhibit drew more than a thousand visitors during... more »

• Palmview drainage improvement project moving forward Play Video

  April 23, 2026 12:04 PM

  The city of Palmview approved the bidding process for a road improvement and drainage project on Goodwin Road. The project will bring flood relief to more than 200 homes between West Veterans Boulevard and Mile 2 Road. The mile-long stretch of road currently has no drainage infrastructure. "It's... more »

• San Juan city leaders approve first water and sewer rate increase in 17 years Play Video

  April 23, 2026 11:49 AM

  San Juan raised water and sewer rates this month for the first time in 17 years. The increase affects more than 7,500 homes and 900 businesses across the city. Residents will see the higher charges on their May bills. "We are really going to feel it as a... more »

• Missing 87-year-old man found unresponsive, Alamo police say

  April 19, 2026 10:41 AM

  An 87-year-old man who was reported missing has been found unresponsive, according to the Alamo Police Department. Samuel Holmes was found at around 9 a.m. Sunday. He was first reported missing on Saturday, April 18. He was last seen on the 800 block of Lucy Drive. Alamo police... more »

• Alton man found in possession of $3.4 million worth of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, DPS says

  March 7, 2026 11:37 AM

  An Alton man was found with nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine headed to Dallas, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The news release said 32-year-old Diego Mendez, of Alton, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance over 400 grams. He... more »

• Texas’ long love affair with wrestling could be getting serious

  February 1, 2026 1:41 PM

  LUBBOCK — Every area of Texas — whether it’s the far-flung rural corners of the state or the busy streets in the large, urban corridors — shares a love of sports. Football, basketball or baseball, professional, college or youth, it doesn’t matter; Texans are game. Even lawmakers make it... more »

• More arctic air is expected for Southern states hit by ice and riddled with power outages

  January 27, 2026 11:35 AM

  Three Texas siblings who perished in an icy pond raised the death toll to at least 42 in U.S. states still gripped by extreme cold Tuesday as crews scrambled to repair hundreds of thousands of power outages in the shivering South and forecasters warned the biting winter weather is expected... more »

• Texas forecast to be top market for data centers in two years, increasing grid demand

  January 20, 2026 10:14 AM

  Texas is poised to become the largest home for data centers in the country within the next three years as artificial intelligence continues to boom, according to a report published Tuesday. Bloom Energy, a California-based company that provides onsite power generation for electricity-guzzling data centers, also found that the... more »

• Texas to defend law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.

  January 20, 2026 10:12 AM

  The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday over a Texas law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. All 17 active judges on the court will hear the case — Rabbi Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District... more »

• Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies

  December 13, 2025 1:49 PM

  In the week since Texas' new "bathroom bill" designed to target transgender people went into effect, some opponents of the restrictions have begun challenging both the spirit and letter of the law as questions remain on how it can be enforced. Senate Bill 8 , also known as the... more »

• Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds

  December 13, 2025 1:47 PM

  U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads state Rep. James Talarico by 8 percentage points in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released Friday. The statewide survey, conducted by Texas Southern University from Tuesday through Thursday, found that 51% of likely Democratic voters planned to support Crockett... more »

• Brownsville city leaders consider ending LGBTQ+ Task Force, create new committee Play Video

  December 9, 2025 12:09 PM

  Brownsville city leaders held a second community meeting on Monday to discuss dissolving the LGBTQ+ Task Force. It's not a done deal yet, but city leaders are already considering alternatives. City commissioners proposed creating a committee called the One City Committee. They also recommended community members to consider... more »

• Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school

  December 9, 2025 11:11 AM

  Texas has launched a partnership with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state. Gov. Greg Abbott , Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault revealed the initiative during a news conference at the... more »

• Members of downtown McAllen business association hoping to help city’s enforcement operations Play Video

  December 8, 2025 10:20 PM

  Downtown business owners are teaming up to create a single voice for the city's nightlife district. The business owners said they hope the business association for the city's nightlife district will create a more consistent line of communication with city leaders as authorities crack down on underage drinking in... more »

• Sheriff’s office: Missing man last seen in Alamo safely located

  December 8, 2025 9:57 PM

  A man who had been missing for nearly three weeks was safely located, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. Alphonse Luchiano Allegretti, 31, was last seen in Alamo and was possibly in need of medical assistance, the sheriff’s office said on Nov. 19. Details on Allegretti’s... more »

• Hidalgo County judge considers new trial for convicted murderer of Donna teen Play Video

  December 8, 2025 9:26 PM

  A judge will decide whether to grant a new trial to the Alamo man who was convicted of killing a Donna teen. Lawyers for Carlos Julian Contreras argued the trial was mishandled. Contreras was sentenced to 60 years in prison in September after he was found guilty in... more »

• Llano County library book removals allowed after U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge

  December 8, 2025 7:05 PM

  The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against a small Central Texas county’s removal of 17 books from its public libraries, including some that focus on race and gender. The Monday move by the high court lets stand the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that... more »

• Texas launches cryptocurrency reserve with $5 million investment

  December 8, 2025 4:06 PM

  Texas has launched its new cryptocurrency reserve with a $5 million purchase of Bitcoin as the state continues to embrace the volatile and controversial digital currency. The Texas Comptroller’s Office confirmed the purchase was made last month as a “placeholder investment” while the office works to contract with a... more »

• Harlingen Christmas tree business sees annual rise in sales Play Video

  December 6, 2025 12:50 PM

  Artificial Christmas trees are always popular since people can use them for years. But if it's time to replace yours, you may get sticker shock. Prices are up on the fake ones, which is making the real ones a bit more attractive. The owner of Hoodville Trees in... more »

• Federal lawsuits challenging immigration detention flood Texas

  December 4, 2025 11:36 AM

  Lawsuits challenging immigration detention have recently flooded federal courts in Texas, which has the country’s highest number of migrant detainees. They are part of a national wave of habeas corpus petitions that attorneys have launched over the past few months to counter the Trump administration’s efforts to keep migrants... more »

• Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Fort Worth

  December 2, 2025 5:13 PM

  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been charged with making threats online after authorities said a video showing him threatening to build a bomb, conduct a suicide attack and kill Americans was posted to TikTok and other social media sites. The charge against Mohammad Dawood Alokozay,... more »

• Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in a plea deal

  December 1, 2025 6:16 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — One of the sons of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. Known locally in Mexico as the "Chapitos," or "little Chapos," Joaquin Guzman Lopez and brother Ovidio Guzman Lopez... more »

• Days before Texas’ “bathroom bill” becomes law, questions remain about how it will be enforced

  December 1, 2025 3:22 PM

  On Thursday, a new state law will add another layer of anxiety to Simon Shepherd’s already busy life: he has to worry — even more so than usual — about going to the bathroom. It’s not an entirely new concern, said Shepherd, a transgender man living in North Texas.... more »

• Valley shoppers support local stores during Small Business Saturday Play Video

  November 30, 2025 1:00 PM

  As people wound down their Saturday night, local shop owners said Small Business Saturday brought some much-needed support. Crystal and Joseph Rodriguez spent their Saturday shopping. They strolled down Jackson Street in Harlingen, checking out all the local finds. "There are so many shops. You just come, one... more »

• SpaceX planning next Starship launch at Boca Chica in first three months of 2026 Play Video

  November 27, 2025 6:29 PM

  SpaceX is already planning their next launch for the new year. On X, they said they're aiming for the first quarter of 2026, that's the first three months of the year. They also said they plan to have the Super Heavy Booster stacked by December. The Starbase... more »

• McAllen Salvation Army feeds thousands of Valley families for Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 27, 2025 2:50 PM

  The Salvation Army in McAllen fed thousands of Rio Grande Valley families for Thanksgiving. The event is one of the biggest of the year for the local non-profit. Volunteers at the Salvation Army, located on North 23rd Street, had been working since 5 a.m., prepping turkey, sides, and... more »

• Weslaco stylist collects more than 250 canned goods for donation Play Video

  November 27, 2025 2:19 PM

  A Weslaco cosmetologist who collected canned goods instead of cash payments for services has gathered more than 250 non-perishable food items. Tessy Camargo donated the goods to the Rock of Ages Church in Pharr. For every 10 canned goods donated, Camargo offered clients a simple style, cut or makeup... more »

• Juvenile arrested, second suspect wanted in connection with vandalism of 32 solar lamps in Brownsville Play Video

  November 27, 2025 12:55 PM

  Brownsville police say two people destroyed solar lamps at a walk and bike trail. Both suspects were caught on surveillance video. One juvenile has since been arrested, and police are trying to identify the second suspect. Juan Lopez pedals the Belden Trail near Elizabeth Street almost every day.... more »

• Los Fresnos cheesecake café sees Thanksgiving rush Play Video

  November 27, 2025 12:06 PM

  After the Thanksgiving meal comes dessert, and a lot of people have cheesecake on their mind. Cheesecake orders were rolling in at Robyn's Cheesecake Café in Los Fresnos, along with the customers. "It's been hectic. Of course, a lot of people are down this week," Co-owner and Head... more »

• New $3 million drainage project aims to bring flood relief to Harlingen area Play Video

  November 27, 2025 11:24 AM

  Downtown Harlingen saw some light rain Wednesday morning, but it caused some standing water in some areas. On 5th Street and Pierce Street, the water was still visible. City crews are working on a $3 million drainage project that they say will ease flood concerns in the area. ... more »

• McAllen Crime Stoppers hold annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway Play Video

  November 26, 2025 7:24 PM

  The city of McAllen and McAllen Crime Stoppers held their annual Turkey Meal Give Away on Wednesday, providing Thanksgiving meals to 350 families. According to a news release, the families picked up the meals at the McAllen Police Station after they were selected to receive the meals by teachers... more »

• San Benito police detain 15 people following vehicle pursuit

  November 26, 2025 3:55 PM

  Fifteen people were detained Wednesday following a police chase in San Benito, according to a news release. The individuals are believed to be in the country “without authorization,” the city said in the release. According to the release, officers with the San Benito Police Department assisted U.S. Border... more »

• Texas finalizes private school voucher rules, will let families put $10,300 toward preschool

  November 25, 2025 7:23 PM

  Texas’ chief financial officer on Tuesday finalized rules for the state’s private school voucher program , aiming to clear up confusion about funding for pre-kindergarten students and set official dates for schools and families to apply. Private schools and vendors who currently participate in an existing state program for... more »

• La Villa refurbishing old water tower Play Video

  November 25, 2025 7:03 PM

  The city of La Villa is planning to refurbish an old water tower to help increase water capacity for residents. The project will cost more than $400,000, and the city recently approved to transfer funds from their park improvements and streetlights projects to fund it. La Villa City... more »

• Family rallying behind former Brownsville ISD band director following cancer diagnosis Play Video

  November 25, 2025 5:46 PM

  For the Hanna High School Golden Eagle Band, one voice has been a tradition for nearly 20 years. For 18 years, former band director Cesar Mascorro has been the announcer for the Golden Eagle Band at their half-time performances. Now, Mascorro is facing a battle he never imagined... more »

• Some DACA recipients have been arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown

  November 25, 2025 3:45 PM

  McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Yaakub Vijandre was preparing to go to work as a mechanic when six vehicles appeared outside his Dallas-area home. Federal agents jumped out, one pointed a weapon at him, and they took him into custody. Vijandre is a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,... more »

• Texas is getting far less in federal money for broadband expansion than expected

  November 24, 2025 1:00 PM

  When the state announced that it's set to receive $1.3 billion of federal funds to improve broadband access, rural Texans who have been waiting years for the money were disappointed. They were expecting three times the amount. Two years ago, $3.3 billion was pledged for Texas through a... more »

• Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased

  November 21, 2025 7:10 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race. The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito will remain in place at least for the... more »

• Suspect in Cameron County armed robberies confesses, sheriff's office says Play Video

  November 21, 2025 3:02 PM

  A suspect who committed two armed robberies in Cameron County confessed to his crimes, according to a news release Jose Alberto Torres, 24, was identified as the suspect who robbed two convenience stores at gunpoint in Cameron County on Nov. 15, according to a news release. The first... more »

• Multiple fire crews respond to structure fire in Starr County

  November 21, 2025 12:08 PM

  Multiple fire crews are responding to a structure fire in Starr County. The fire is taking place on Nicolas Lopez Street on the east side of the county, according to the Starr County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office is asking the public to avoid the area while... more »

• UTRGV grad recognized statewide for social work Play Video

  November 21, 2025 10:34 AM

  A University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduate is gaining statewide recognition for her social work. She was awarded for her efforts towards student well-being, and her mission is driven by her own story of resilience. During the holiday season, you'll find Laura Aguilera gathering food for families... more »

• A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border

  November 20, 2025 8:00 PM

  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of North America's longest rivers, the Rio Grande — or Rio Bravo as it's called in Mexico — has a history as deep as it is long. Indigenous people have tapped it for countless generations, and it was a key artery for Spanish conquistadors centuries... more »

• Lawsuit halts Texas’ $3 billion dementia fund

  November 20, 2025 7:58 PM

  The state’s new $3 billion dementia research fund has been blocked temporarily by a trio of voters who claim voting machines used in this month’s election are faulty. The plaintiffs — Shannon Huggins, Lars Kuslich and Jose Silvester — filed the action Nov. 13 in Travis County against the... more »

• Mission woman charged in deadly animal cruelty investigation Play Video

  November 18, 2025 5:55 PM

  A 71-year-old Mission woman was jailed after six dogs were found dead in her property and over 40 others were removed from there, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Blanca Ester Rodriguez was charged on Tuesday with cruelty to non-livestock animals, the sheriff’s office announced. She was released... more »

• Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report says

  November 18, 2025 3:20 PM

  The Trump administration is weighing whether to relocate the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Texas and tap the state’s top emergency official to lead it, Politico reported Monday, citing two former senior FEMA officials. In February, Trump interviewed Nim Kidd, head of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to... more »

• LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.

  November 18, 2025 3:03 PM

  Arlington Mayor Jim Ross stood under the June sun and delivered an impassioned speech in front of a crowd awash in rainbows and glitter. “You know Martin Luther King taught us way back in the ‘60s, that there’s only one thing strong enough to overcome hate,” the North Texas... more »

• Gov. Greg Abbott seeks to ban two Muslim groups and their members from owning land in Texas

  November 18, 2025 3:00 PM

  Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday named two Islamic groups as terrorist and criminal organizations, banning them and those associated with the groups from purchasing or acquiring land in Texas. Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, as transnational criminal organizations. In announcing... more »

• Feds expand terrorism charges in July shooting at Texas immigration detention center

  November 15, 2025 2:11 PM

  DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged six more people with a new terrorism-related charge in the July shooting outside an immigration detention center near Dallas, and said six others are scheduled to enter guilty pleas in the case. The latest indictment in the case, issued Friday,... more »

• Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learning

  November 15, 2025 2:06 PM

  Texas superintendents on Saturday said state takeovers of school districts — where democratically-elected school boards are ousted and replaced with a state-appointed board of managers — is not a sustainable means to improve student learning. Two of Texas’ largest school districts, Houston ISD, and most recently, Fort Worth ISD,... more »

• Resident speaks out over ‘swarm’ of mosquitoes in La Feria neighborhood Play Video

  November 12, 2025 7:36 PM

  Cooler evenings usually mean more time outdoors. But for people in La Feria's Brooks Estates, mosquitoes are making that impossible. “About three weeks ago, it started swarming pretty badly,” Francis Villalba told Channel 5 News on Wednesday. “It’s basically a whole sheet of very visible, close together swarms... more »

• Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes

  November 12, 2025 12:14 PM

  Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. LUFKIN — For Michelle Martinez, the politics in Washington was just background noise in the busy day of a single mom. Every morning, she takes her kids to different schools across San Marcos, a town of 74,000 people just south of... more »

• Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

  November 12, 2025 12:03 PM

  Of all the topics 55-year-old Groves resident Theresa Hebert has discussed on her TikTok account @foolish_mortal999 over the past five years, nothing has brought in new viewers like her recent anxiety over expected Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes. Not even her battle with breast cancer. “With the... more »

• Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

  November 11, 2025 2:58 PM

  When Barbara Holly evaluated La Marque’s financial reports on her first day as interim city manager in August, she was shocked: the city had nearly no money. The city of nearly 19,000 residents in Galveston County, which operates on a nearly $20 million annual budget, was down to just... more »

• Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrants

  November 11, 2025 2:55 PM

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Harris County for allocating county funds to programs that help undocumented people get access to legal support. The county, home to Houston, created the Immigrant Legal Services Fund program in 2020 and last month appropriated an additional $1.3 million to keep it... more »

• Alamo man pleads guilty in connection with 2022 murder

  November 10, 2025 10:50 PM

  An Alamo man pleaded guilty on Monday to a murder charge in connection with a deadly shooting that happened on March 2022, Hidalgo County court records show. Eric Gonzalo Hernandez was set to go to trial when he pleaded guilty, records show. According to previous reports, Hernandez was... more »

• Brownsville commissioners table decision to dissolve LGBTQ+ task force Play Video

  November 5, 2025 4:52 PM

  Brownsville city commissioners tabled a Tuesday vote on whether to dissolve the city’s LGBTQ+ task force. The decision was announced following the executive session portion of Tuesday’s meeting with city commissioners. Commissioners previously said the Brownsville LGBTQ+ Task Force has helped with advocacy and inclusivity since it was... more »

• UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blocked

  November 5, 2025 12:56 PM

  UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blocked by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune September 3, 2025 Sign up for The Brief , The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. ... more »

• Brownsville Metro to offer free rides during Election Day Play Video

  November 3, 2025 6:29 PM

  Tuesday is Election Day and a lot of high profile races are on the ballot. That includes local city positions and state amendments, and one Rio Grande Valley ride service is making sure a lack of transportation isn't keeping anyone from casting their ballot. When Brownsville Metro buses... more »

• Community shows up for Edcouch teen's 15th birthday celebration Play Video

  October 27, 2025 12:08 PM

  An Edcouch family is thankful for the community's support. When their 15-year-old son's birthday party needed guests, strangers showed up to help celebrate. The Campos-Garcia family is still emotional. "A lot of people are still sending me birthday thanks yous and everything, which I appreciate," Leonardo Garcia said.... more »

• One injured and suspect arrested in Texas library shooting

  October 26, 2025 10:36 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Someone was shot inside a downtown library in Texas' state capital city on Saturday, police said, prompting emergency vehicles and personnel to converge on the building and a shelter-in-place alert to be issued. A suspect later was taken into custody in another part of the city.... more »

• Hidalgo County Head Start programs at risk if government shutdown drags on Play Video

  October 24, 2025 11:05 PM

  With the government shutdown stretching into its fourth week, several parents said they’re worried the Hidalgo County Head Start Program is at risk. “It is going to affect us tremendously, we rely heavily on these programs,” Ana Maldonado — a parent at the Head Start Academy — said. ... more »

• Edinburg's Ebony Hills Golf Course getting new workforce resource center Play Video

  October 23, 2025 7:11 PM

  Changes are coming to Edinburg's Ebony Hills Golf Course. A new workforce resource center will be built on the property to provide job training, business support and office space. It's a collaborative effort between the city and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The project is being partly... more »

• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort

  October 21, 2025 4:40 PM

  Gov. Greg Abbott has launched an operation in Austin to remove people experiencing homelessness and dismantle homeless encampments. Abbott, in a Tuesday morning news release, said the operation began late last week and has already removed 48 encampments. It’s unclear where the state is taking people to and what... more »

• Progressive groups launch $1.4 million campaign to win back Latino voters from Trump

  October 21, 2025 11:39 AM

  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Progressive groups looking to reconnect with Latino voters are emphasizing economic hardship and highlighting President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda in an effort to regain support in places where the Republican leader made inroads. The $1.4 million digital ad and field campaign is led... more »

• Early voting for Texas’ 17 statewide propositions is under way. Here’s what voters need to know.

  October 20, 2025 4:49 PM

  Sign up for The Brief , The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas voters will get the final say on 17 constitutional amendments — usually listed as statewide propositions at the top of the ballot —... more »

• Woman detained in connection with deadly shooting in Mission Play Video

  October 20, 2025 7:13 AM

  A woman has been detained in connection with a deadly shooting in rural Mission, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The news release said deputies responded to shots fired at the 4200 block of J&A Drive at around 1:37 a.m. Monday. Deputies found... more »

• 3.5 million Texans will see food assistance halted if government shutdown continues

  October 17, 2025 12:38 PM

  Texas officials began notifying the state’s poorest residents on Friday that their food benefits via the Supplemental Food Assistance and Nutrition Program, or SNAP, will be cut off in November if the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27. In Texas, that would mean a halt to more than $614... more »

• South Texas ISD employee being held without bond on child porn charge Play Video

  October 15, 2025 1:56 PM

  A Weslaco resident and employee at South Texas ISD remains in federal custody following his arrest on a charge of a receipt and distribution of child pornography, federal court records show. Roel Flores Jr. was arrested on Oct. 8 in his Weslaco home following an investigation that began nearly... more »

• Crowds react to SpaceX's 11th Starship test flight at Boca Chica Beach Play Video

  October 14, 2025 12:50 PM

  Monday's Starship launch attracted a lot of attention. People waited for hours near the coast for SpaceX's 11th test flight from Starbase. The flight is now complete. It was an exciting moment for SpaceX and for many watching in person. "It was just a huge life moment,... more »

• SpaceX prepping for Monday Starship launch Play Video

  October 13, 2025 2:53 PM

  SpaceX will launch its Starship rocket for the 11th time on Monday, the company announced. The rocket is set to launch from SpaceX’s launch site in Cameron County on Monday, Oct. 13, with a 75-minute launch window that starts at 6:15 p.m. central. Starship’s last launch was on... more »

• SpaceX prepping for Starship's 11th launch out of Starbase Play Video

  October 12, 2025 1:04 PM

  SpaceX will launch its Starship rocket for the 11th time on Monday, the company announced. The rocket is set to launch from SpaceX’s launch site in Cameron County on Monday, Oct. 13, with a 75-minute launch window that starts at 6:15 p.m. central. Starship’s last launch was on... more »

• Driver hospitalized following collision with Harlingen CISD school bus Play Video

  October 8, 2025 11:46 AM

  A woman was hospitalized following a Wednesday morning collision with a Harlingen CISD school bus, authorities said. Students on the bus were not injured in the collision, according to authorities. The collision happened on Wilson and Dilworth roads Wednesday morning when the bus failed to yield the right... more »

• $68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight

  October 7, 2025 2:53 PM

  " $68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• "Why Sergio?": Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

  October 7, 2025 2:36 PM

  " “Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Waco Bridge newsletter to... more »

• Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program

  October 7, 2025 2:33 PM

  " Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• What we know about Texas colleges reviewing courses amid push to limit gender identity instruction

  October 7, 2025 2:30 PM

  " What we know about Texas colleges reviewing courses amid push to limit gender identity instruction " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Where immigrants went during an unprecedented influx at the US border, by the numbers

  October 1, 2025 10:57 AM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver; and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle. California lost some of its appeal. The Associated Press obtained U.S. Customs and Border Protection data by state and metropolitan area on self-reported destinations of nearly 2.5 million people who crossed... more »

• LUPE advocating for Hidalgo County to restore free Wi-Fi service for rural areas Play Video

  September 30, 2025 10:48 PM

  For many living in rural Hidalgo County colonias , access to internet is not a luxury — it's a necessity “Even though Covid is over, the internet continues being part of our lives,” rural Edinburg resident Maria Arias said. In 2021, Hidalgo County began offering free Wi-Fi to... more »

• Texans ask for eligibility fixes, stronger accountability in school voucher program

  September 30, 2025 7:07 PM

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• IKEA store in Pharr to open Wednesday Play Video

  September 30, 2025 12:14 PM

  The opening of the first IKEA store in the Rio Grande Valley is almost here, and lots of people have been talking about it on social media. Doors open on Wednesday at the IKEA location at the Pharr Town Center, located at 500 North Jackson Road. Pharr IKEA... more »

• Texas State University professor reinstated by court after being fired for “inciting violence”

  September 29, 2025 5:55 PM

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• City of Pharr gets ready for annual Avocado Festival Play Video

  September 29, 2025 3:04 PM

  Avocados make a lot of foods taste great, but they are also a big business that helps the Rio Grande Valley economy. The city of Pharr is celebrating the fruit with the annual Avocado Festival. Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlos "C.J." Sanchez speaks with... more »

• Mission CISD conjunto group members set to perform at state convention Play Video

  September 27, 2025 12:31 PM

  A Mission Consolidated Independent School District junior high school band is getting ready for the performance of a lifetime. Herencia De Oro, a conjunto group from Rafael Cantu Jr. High School, is heading to the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio. The sound of the strings... more »

• Fryer 'explodes' at Brownsville restaurant, igniting kitchen fire

  September 27, 2025 12:06 PM

  A fryer exploded at a Brownsville restaurant that ignited a kitchen fire, according to Brownsville Fire Department spokesperson Héctor Martínez. Martinez said firefighters responded at El Compadre Tacos, located at 3915 Southmost Road. When crews arrived, they found the kitchen area was on fire. According to Martinez, employees... more »

• ‘Someone’s not being truthful,’ Mother of slain Brownsville sailor reports discrepancies in details of her death Play Video

  September 25, 2025 10:34 PM

  The mother of a U.S. Navy sailor from Brownsville said she has more questions following a hearing for her daughter’s accused killer. The body of Angelina Resendiz was found outside the naval base she was stationed at in Norfolk, Virginia on June 9 after she had been missing for... more »