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• Police: Raymondville infant died after mother bathed her in hot water Play Video

  May 29, 2026 10:52 AM

  A 19-year-old woman was charged on multiple counts after her 7-month-old daughter died following a hot water bath, according to Raymondville Police Chief Uvaldo Zamora. Lydia Estrella De Los Santos was arraigned on Friday on charges of manslaughter, injury to a child, and two counts of terroristic threat... more »

• Raymondville mother being questioned following death of 8-month-old child, police chief says

  May 28, 2026 8:33 PM

  A woman is being interviewed by police as they look into “suspicious activity” in connection with the death of her 8-month-old child. Raymondville Police Chief Uvaldo Zamora confirmed the investigation was underway. According to Zamora, the child was brought to Valley Baptist Medical Center on Thursday and died... more »

• Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV following vehicle crash near Sebastian Play Video

  May 25, 2026 8:23 PM

  The pedestrian struck by an SUV following a vehicle crash near Sebastian has died, according to Texas Department of Public Safety spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez. Sgt. Hernandez said the pedestrian was identified as 33-year-old Frank Hernandez of Lyford. He was taken to Valley Baptist Medical Center where he died... 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 »

• DPS investigates crash in Sebastian that caused SUV to leave roadway, strike pedestrian Play Video

  May 24, 2026 12:02 PM

  A vehicle crash caused an SUV to veer off the roadway and strike a pedestrian standing in a ditch, leaving them in critical condition. The crash occurred on Saturday, May 23, at around 12:27 p.m. on Interstate Highway 69E south of Sebastian. A black Nissan Altima and a... more »

• 23-year-old motorcyclist dies in Harlingen crash Play Video

  May 16, 2026 10:49 AM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Harlingen that killed a 23-year-old motorcyclist. The crash occurred around 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 15 on San Jose Ranch Road and FM 509. Ezra Andrea Duke Villafranco, of San Benito, was identified as the motorcyclist, according... more »

• Made in the 956: Harlingen nurse raising stroke awareness through music Play Video

  September 23, 2025 4:27 PM

  Knowing the signs of a stroke can potentially help save a life, but not all strokes are the same. To help raise awareness on the different types, a Rio Grande Valley nurse created a unique song and dance. You might have heard of the acronym FAST. It stands... more »

• La Feria parents charged after 3-year-old child hospitalized 'with signs of abuse' Play Video

  August 20, 2025 9:30 AM

  Two parents in La Feria were arrested after their three-year-old son was hospitalized and found with "signs of abuse," according to police. Kayla Rangel, who is seven months pregnant, was charged with injury to a child and endangering a child. Her bond was set at $75,000, according to La... more »

• Authorities Searching for a Runaway Detainee in Cameron County Play Video

  January 2, 2020 7:59 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are searching for a runaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee. The Harlingen Police Department informs they have been assisting federal authorities in the search for Wilson Reyes Perez, a citizen of Guatemala. Shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, Reyes Perez escaped while receiving medical treatment from... more »

• Jail Investigates Photo of Guard Sleeping While on Duty Play Video

  August 15, 2017 6:50 PM

  HARLINGEN – A photo of a guard keeping watch over an inmate at a local hospital has patients asking questions and the guard without a job. A viewer captured a picture where it appears showing the guard sleeping with an inmate in the background at Valley Baptist Medical Center in... more »