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• Pump Patrol: Friday, July 25, 2025 Play Video

  July 25, 2025 5:46 PM

  Be sure to send in your Pump Patrol submissions by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at news@krgv.com . Make sure to include your name, location, and a photo or video of your Pump Patrol. more »

• 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 »

• Willacy Co. Residents More Vigilant As Thefts, Burglaries Rise Play Video

  December 26, 2019 5:37 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Willacy county Sheriff’s Office says they're seeing an increase of thefts and burglaries during this holiday week. So far, the county has seen two burglaries in vehicles and two others in habitation. Officials say for a small county, this is too much. Sergeant Andres Maldonado... more »

• Donna International Bridge to Open up for Commercial Vehicles Play Video

  October 4, 2019 6:18 PM

  DONNA - The city of Donna announces the Donna –Rio Bravo international bridge will soon handle commercial vehicles. The city of Donna says those commercial vehicles will not only bring goods to and from Mexico, they'll also bring new jobs to the Mid-Valley and new opportunity for revenue. ... more »

• City of Roma Officers Air Grievances Against Administration Play Video

  July 30, 2019 9:12 PM

  ROMA - Police officers in Roma shared a lengthy list of concerns with the city's leaders via a letter they signed and sent earlier this month. It raises concerns against the administration. The police chief says he believes it's politically motivated; even so, he discussed the concerns his... more »

• Residents Near Dangerous Intersection Working on Petition to Get Traffic Light Play Video

  March 15, 2019 10:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Residents living near the area where the five-vehicle crash took place in February are working on a petition to get a caution light changed. Yara Amador lives in a neighborhood off Alton Gloor Boulevard. She says she leaves her home earlier than she needs to in... more »

• McAllen Police Seek to Identify Persons of Interest in Stolen Power Equipment Case

  February 22, 2019 10:38 AM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police need help identifying persons of interest in a theft case. According to police, the theft of a Caterpillar skid steer loader was reported Tuesday, Feb. 19. Authorities say the skid steer loader was placed on a trailer and towed. Surveillance cameras caught the... more »

• Local Cyber Security Expert Warns about Thieves Targeting Keyless Cars Play Video

  February 12, 2019 5:27 PM

  WESLACO – Cyber security experts are warning about a tactic criminals are using to target keyless cars. People who have cars that start with key fobs may be in danger of having not only their items stolen but also the car itself. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez explains how you... more »

• TxDOT Crews Working on Maintenance, Construction of Roads Play Video

  January 4, 2019 8:37 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is expecting to be busy in 2019. Crews are working on regular maintenance, such as resurfacing roads, as well as other construction projects. "Every day, more than 1,000 people make Texas their home. So, they bring their vehicles, but they don't... more »

• Construction Underway to Improve Parking at South Padre Island Play Video

  April 30, 2018 6:36 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Work is underway on South Padre Island to provide people some much-needed parking spots. City leaders told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the project includes redoing five streets between Padre Boulevard and Gulf Boulevard. Jackie Robles said she doesn't love everything about living in a tourist destination. "I... more »