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• Government Vehicles Used in Starr County Candidates' Toy Giveaway Play Video

  December 31, 2019 7:11 PM

  ESCOBARES -- A video showing public safety vehicles providing an escort to campaigning candidates as they hand out toys is raising questions. The video was shot by a candidate for a justice of the peace office in Starr County. In it, it shows sirens blaring announcing Santa's early arrival... more »

• Suspects Caught on Camera Stealing Company Equipment in McAllen Play Video

  September 26, 2019 6:14 PM

  MCALLEN – The McAllen Police Department needs the public's help finding the people seen on security video stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment and driving off. The warning signs, security cameras and a guard, none of it stopped Chano Gomez from losing more than $3,000 worth of his... more »

• Man on Camera Dumping Trash at McAllen Home Weighs In on Situation Play Video

  September 19, 2019 6:01 PM

  MCALLEN – We previously brought you the story of a driver of a red truck caught on camera dumping trash in a woman's backyard . CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with the man seen in the video driving the truck and he has a story of his own. Alejandro... more »

• Charges Filed Against Person Involved in Alamo Chase Play Video

  August 2, 2019 5:49 PM

  ALAMO - New information on a shootout and c hase on Tower Road. One of the two vehicles involved crashed into the dining room of a home in Alamo in June. Federal prosecutors are now filing charges against Nathan Lee Tamez. Tamez is accused of... more »

• Border Patrol Chase Lands 2 Accused Drug Smugglers in Jail Play Video

  April 3, 2019 5:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Two accused drug smugglers are in custody following a car chase involving Border Patrol. The driver crashed into a Palm Tree near the Brownsville mall Wednesday afternoon. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson says the driver led Border Patrol agents on a chase after they... more »

• Local Couple Hopeful to Receive Settlement from 2016 Legal Battle Play Video

  February 27, 2019 6:20 PM

  WESLACO – The victims of an incident claim they are still waiting for their settlement check after they won their legal battle years ago. Juan Cardenas says he was involved in a vehicle incident in 2013 that left his hand severely injured. The legal battle was won in... more »

• Mission Man Killed in Auto-Ped Crash Play Video

  February 27, 2019 11:44 AM

  MISSION – The Department of Public Safety has released the name of the man who was killed an in auto-pedestrian crash. Jacobo Camacho was hit by a truck near the area of FM-2221 and Brushline Road, according to DPS. The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at Mission Regional. ... more »

• Police Searching for Thief after Returning Stolen Truck Play Video

  February 7, 2019 10:46 PM

  ALAMO – Police are still on the lookout for a man wanted for stealing a truck. The truck owner says he just bought a 2018 Toyota Tundra a couple of months ago. "I didn't know anything was wrong this morning. I was on my way to work, and... more »

• Hidalgo Co. EMT Speaking Out About Dangers After Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 16, 2019 10:16 PM

  WESLACO – Hidalgo County Emergency Medical Technicians are speaking out about the dangers they face on a daily basis. Last month a deadly crash claimed the lives of 68-year-old Delia Cortines and Hidalgo Country EMT, 32-year-old Felipe Huerta Jr. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro rode with the victims’ EMT partners.... more »

• Slowdown Cleared after Truck Nearly Falls into Canal near Santa Rosa Play Video

  December 26, 2018 12:08 PM

  NEAR SANTA ROSA – A slowdown at an intersection near Santa Rosa has been cleared. A driver lost control and nearly fell into a canal near the intersection of Highway 107 and FM-1425. The driver of the truck lost a tire then lost control, going into the grass,... more »

• Federal Investigators: Spike in Trucks Being Stolen in RGV Play Video

  August 24, 2018 10:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Federal investigators say the number of heavy duty pick-up trucks being stolen from the Rio Grande Valley is increasing. In 2017, nearly 1,800 vehicles were stolen from five of the larger cities in the Valley. Experts say we’re on track to see more thefts this year. KRGV’s Trason... more »

• Rio Hondo Residents Concerned with Stranded Tractor Trailer Play Video

  March 7, 2017 6:31 PM

  UPDATE (3/8): A stranded tractor trailer that was causing concerns for Rio Hondo residents was removed. The trucking company, GRT, out of Laredo sent a driver to the Valley to pick up the truck on Tuesday. Some residents said the big rig was parked on the shoulder lane on FM... more »

• Brownsville Police Enforcing Truck Drivers to Use Designated Roads Play Video

  March 3, 2017 6:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Police Department is cracking down on commercial truck drivers using unauthorized roads to get around town. Police said it’s an effort to protect taxpayers’ money. A city ordinance states tractor trailers should only be using certain major roads. When they don’t, city streets take a toll... more »