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• Owner wants truck back after service delayed for nearly a year at Harlingen shop Play Video

  February 24, 2020 6:21 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Rio Grande Valley man has been without a truck for nearly a year after paying more than $10,000 to fix it. It started about two years ago when John Gomez says he paid Milo’s Diesel Service to rebuild the truck engine. A few months later, the... more »

• Harlingen Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Motorcyclist Play Video

  January 14, 2020 4:41 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are currently investigating a fatal accident where a vehicle and a motorcycle were involved. According to the official report, the accident happened 7:45 a.m. Tuesday on North 77 and Sunshine Strip. The victim hasn't been identified yet. Police say a 21-year-old male motorcyclist was taken... more »

• Los Indios Residents, Businesses Concerned over Transmigrantes Backed Up on FM 509 Play Video

  December 16, 2019 6:41 PM

  LOS INDIOS – Homeowners are voicing their concerns over transmigrantes lined up waiting to cross the border in Los Indios. Residents living near FM 509 told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the transmigrantes need a new place to park. They’re parked in front of homes and businesses. A woman says... more »

• Alleged Thief Charged in String of Rio Grande City Burglaries Play Video

  December 2, 2019 6:24 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A person is facing charges in connection with a string of burglaries in Rio Grande City. Police say the thief burglarized five vehicles, all of them belonging to the same victim. Yolanda Olivares says her husbands has been in the hospital since June. ... more »

• La Joya ISD Police Investigating School Bus Crash Involving Border Patrol Play Video

  November 22, 2019 8:44 AM

  PALMVIEW – Authorities are investigating an accident between a border patrol vehicle and a La Joya Independent School District school bus. It happened on Friday around 7 a.m. near Military and Abram roads, south of Palmview. La Joya ISD Police Chief Raul Gonzalez says the bus was rear-ended... more »

• Driver in Custody after Knocking Over Utility Workers in South Padre Island Play Video

  October 24, 2019 4:37 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A driver is custody after putting utility workers in danger on South Padre Island. Police say around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a male driver went into the work area along Padre Boulevard, dragging a cable that knocked over AEP workers who were working to replace transmission... more »

• Pre-trial Hearing Expected for Man Accused of Human Smuggling Play Video

  October 4, 2019 10:26 PM

  ALAMO – The case against an accused human smuggler is moving forward. Authorities say Nathan Tamez crashed into an Alamo home after he was shot back in June. Two people in the country illegally were allegedly in the vehicle Tamez was driving. The shooters were never found.... more »

• New Vehicle Title and Registration Forms Designed to Prevent Deceptive Trade Practices

  September 27, 2019 10:44 PM

  EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector Motor Vehicle Department updated some of the most frequently used motor vehicle forms in order to protect consumers. The forms warn individuals that Texas Transportation Code §501.155 provides a penalty for persons who knowingly provide false or incorrect information, or who, without... more »

• After Winning Legal Battle 2 Years Ago San Juan Woman Still Waiting for Compensation Play Video

  September 24, 2019 6:02 PM

  MCALLEN – A San Juan woman took an auto shop owner to court after not getting her car fixed. Nearly two years after a judgement was signed granting her thousands of dollars, she still hasn't seen a dime. According to Adalgisa Alanis, Speedy Transmissions in McAllen took her... more »

• Safety Wet Road Driving Tips

  September 3, 2019 4:00 PM

  WESLACO - Many on the road are getting caught driving in the rain. Here are some tips to keep you, and others, safe. Avoid using cruise control. According to AAA, it can increase the chance of losing control of the vehicle. Slowing down can reduce your... 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 »

• Hidalgo Co. Officials Warn on Risks of Buying a Salvage Vehicle Play Video

  July 25, 2019 5:43 PM

  WESLACO - Hidalgo County Vehicle Fraud Investigators are warning people about the risk of buying a salvage car. Residents are getting rejected because the paperwork is not correct and they may not know they are driving away with a crime. You can lose thousands of dollars and have... more »

• Authorities Searching for Suspects Involved in Alamo Shooting Play Video

  June 27, 2019 6:41 PM

  ALAMO – Authorities are in Alamo searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a crash on foot, as well as one of the vehicles involved. Police say suspects exchanged gunfire then a short chase ensued that ended when a vehicle crashed into a home near Tower and... more »

• 5 Suspects Arrested in Connection to Edinburg Motorist Shooting Play Video

  May 31, 2019 4:35 PM

  UPDATE (6/4): Five men are facing charges for a shooting that happened in the middle of an Edinburg road Friday. Authorities say the five suspects are behind bars. The victim told investigators he and his friends were in a truck, when another driving pulled up and started shooting.... more »

• Weslaco Man Seeks Refund for Car that Broke Down Soon after Purchase Play Video

  May 28, 2019 5:29 PM

  WESLACO – A Weslaco man is seeking answers after placing a down payment on a vehicle that broke down two weeks later; the car lot company refuses to work with him. Albert Sanchez says he wanted a smaller car to save money on gas; the weekly cost of filling... more »

• ‘Not Guilty’ Plea in Drug Smuggling Case Involving Baby Play Video

  May 10, 2019 5:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A mother and daughter pleaded not guilty in a drug smuggling case involving a baby . The baby was strapped in the car seat of a vehicle where the drugs were allegedly found. The child’s mother and grandmother are accused of trying to smuggle nearly 300... more »

• Brownsville Police Seek to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Incident

  April 26, 2019 4:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are searching for a person of interest in a theft incident. A 2018 Nissan Rogue was reported stolen on March 18. Police are looking to identify the person seen in the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brownsville Crime Stoppers... more »

• Troopers Prevent Vehicle from Falling into Canal

  March 28, 2019 7:10 PM

  EDINBURG – Troopers helped to prevent a vehicle from falling about 20 feet into a canal on Wednesday. With their quick thinking, they were able to use tow straps to secure the vehicle until the wrecker service arrived. The Department of Public Safety says the driver could have... more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking to Identify Vehicle Burglary Suspect Play Video

  March 17, 2019 4:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a vehicle burglary. Details are limited at this time. The incident was reported to authorities on March 10. Anyone with information is asked to call Brownsville crime stoppers at (956) 546-8477. more »

• Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Motor Vehicle Theft Play Video

  March 14, 2019 3:32 PM

  WESLACO – Police need the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a motor vehicle theft. Authorities say the incident occurred Feb. 26 at approximately 4:00 a.m. in Weslaco. The suspect is also wanted for questioning in other vehicle burglaries in the area of Westgate and Mile 10.... more »

• Cameron Co. Reopens 3 Beach Accesses Play Video

  March 14, 2019 9:51 AM

  UPDATE (3/17): Cameron County officials announced the reopening of county Beach Access 5 and 6, along with Boca Chica Beach Sunday morning. -- SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Cameron County will be temporarily closing three beach accesses to vehicular traffic on South Padre Island. According to a press... more »

• Neighbors Say Human Smuggling Common in Area Where Homeowner Shot Immigrant Play Video

  March 5, 2019 11:01 PM

  MISSION – Some people who live in an area south of Mission are uneasy after a man in the country illegally was shot by a homeowner earlier Tuesday. A neighbor who saw what happened said close to 3:00 p.m., Border Patrol and a vehicle with 12 people suspected to... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Possible Vehicle Burglary Victims Play Video

  February 23, 2019 4:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- A suspect is behind bars for their alleged connection to several vehicle burglaries. Police say they happened over the past few months at the Brownsville Event Center and several other business locations. Those areas include Event Center Boulevard, Springmart Boulevard, and Pablo Kisel Boulevard. Authorities were... more »

• Residents Say Area Near Deadly 5-Vehicle Crash is Safety Concern Play Video

  February 22, 2019 10:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Authorities say drivers need to use more caution when driving in the area where a five-vehicle crash took place on Friday. Police say the crash took the life of 19-year-old Marco Delgado Junior and five people were sent to a local hospital. People living in the... more »

• Authorities Investigating Deadly 5-Vehicle Crash in Brownsville Play Video

  February 22, 2019 5:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Authorities say one person is dead after a five-vehicle crash in Brownsville. Police confirmed 19-year-old Marco Delgado Junior died at the scene; five people were sent to a local hospital. The crash happened on Alton Gloor Boulevard just after 8:00 a.m. Investigators say they believe... more »

• Tamaulipas Officials Recover Stolen Vehicles with Texas Plates Play Video

  February 21, 2019 6:14 PM

  WESLACO – Authorities across the border say they are recovering Texas cars from stolen vehicle seizures. In recent months, officials in Tamaulipas have highlighted efforts to recover stolen cars and motorcycles in border cities. Officials say in the first two weeks of February, authorities have recovered 18 stolen... more »

• Alton Police Launch New Safety Initiative to Help People with Disabilities Play Video

  February 18, 2019 5:28 PM

  ALTON – A Rio Grande Valley police department is launching a new safety awareness program to assist those with special needs. Alton Police Chief Jonathan Flores says the new safety initiative is to help first responders manage emergency calls and help citizens with disabilities. Flores says the initiative... more »

• Proper ID Required when Changing Addresses for Vehicle Registration

  February 7, 2019 12:12 AM

  EDINBURG– Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector Pablo “Paul” Villarreal Jr. has implemented new requirements for submitting change of address forms on motor vehicle records. Applicants requesting a Change of Address to correct an address on a motor vehicle record must do so by using Texas Department of Motor Vehicle form... more »

• Local Investigator Speaks about Challenges with Fake Vehicle Plates Play Video

  January 24, 2019 5:41 PM

  HIDALGO – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Investigators say they are working to track down the car of a Rio Grande Valley man found dead in a canal . KRGV’s Trason Bragg spoke with a local investigator to learn what kind of challenges authorities run into when they search for vehicles... more »

• Hundreds of Pounds of Cocaine Seized in Rio Grande City Play Video

  January 17, 2019 4:45 PM

  WESLACO – Border Patrol agents seized hundreds of pounds of cocaine in Rio Grande City Thursday afternoon. The agents were seen on video pulling an off-road vehicle, which was involved in the incident, from the river. Acting Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz says 700 pounds of cocaine came... more »

• Raymondville Homeowner Affected by Construction Vehicles on Lawn Play Video

  January 15, 2019 5:56 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE –A local man says he is being affected by construction vehicles placed on his lawn for a road project. Raymondville resident Esteban Lovera says the three construction vehicles have been there since November. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey spoke to the contractor responsible for putting the equipment on the... more »

• Authorities Say Number of Fraudulent Vehicle Purchases From Mexico on the Rise Play Video

  January 15, 2019 4:26 PM

  HIDALGO – Local authorities say the number of fraudulent vehicles purchased and sold in Mexico are on the rise. Hidalgo County Vehicle Fraud Investigators say they are seeing more fraudulent titles coming in from the U.S. ports-of-entry. Chief Investigator Cesar Solis explained that many people who attempt to... more »

• McAllen Man Says Routine Car Wash Left Car Damaged Play Video

  December 11, 2018 5:38 PM

  MCALLEN – Local man says a routine car wash left his car damaged by company equipment. Owner of the damaged vehicle, Jorge Hernandez, says the damage estimate came out to $1,400 but Blue Wave Express refuses to pay. He says a large piece of equipment got stuck under... more »

• Car Lot Working to Give Valley Man Title Months after Purchase Play Video

  March 28, 2018 10:41 PM

  UPDATE (4/18): A man who drove around with paper plates for months now has the title to his car. Last month, Eliberto De Leon told us he was driving his 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with paper plates for four months. J&A Auto Sales says this week, they obtained the title to... more »

• 29 People Found Inside Tractor-Trailer in Laredo

  January 25, 2018 12:22 PM

  LAREDO – Authorities discovered 29 people believed to be in the country illegally locked in a tractor-trailer last Saturday. Border Patrol agents reportedly made the discovery in Laredo while responding to a call about suspicious activity in the area. The victims, who were from Mexico and Guatemala, were reportedly in... more »

• Harlingen Woman Upset About Loaned Vehicle Not Returned

  April 21, 2017 6:25 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Rio Grande Valley mother said she’s having a hard time taking care of her children without her car. She said she loaned it to a friend who she claims never returned it. Elizabeth Moreno Vasquez of Harlingen is a mother of four. She said she’s tried contacting... more »