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• Revelan detalles sobre pareja de Alamo acusada de muerte de bebé Play Video

  March 19, 2020 5:35 PM

  EDINBURG – Se revelaron nuevos detalles sobre la muerte de un bebé a manos de su madre y su pareja. La pareja de Alamo, Crystal Pelayo de 21 años, y su pareja, Hector Sanchez de 23 años, fueron arrestados el 28 de febrero del 2020. Se les acusó por... more »

• Alamo anuncia posible suspensión de servicio de agua

  March 9, 2020 2:48 PM

  ALAMO – Funcionarios de Alamo anunciaron una posible suspensión del servicio de agua programada para el lunes en un área de la ciudad. La ciudad publicó en Twitter informando que instalarán una nueva línea de agua en la calle Tower, cerca de la subdivisión Greystone. Los residentes del... more »

• Alamo announces possible outage due to water line installation

  March 9, 2020 2:31 PM

  ALAMO – Officials in Alamo announced a possible water outage in an area of the city scheduled for Monday. The city in a tweet said a new water line is being installed on Tower Road, near the Greystone subdivision. Residents in the area between Cesar Chavez and Border... more »

• Sullivan City police chief to take on top cop position in Alamo Play Video

  March 7, 2020 10:38 AM

  SULLIVAN CITY — A Rio Grande Valley police chief is moving from one end of Hidalgo County to the other. In less than two weeks, Richard Ozuna will be sworn in as Alamo’s new police chief. Ozuna will be leaving his role as chief of police in Sullivan City... more »

• Posible suspensión temporal de servicio de agua en Alamo

  March 4, 2020 4:49 PM

  ALAMO – Funcionarios de Alamo anunciaron la posible suspensión al servicio de agua en la ciudad este miércoles. La ciudad publicó en Twitter informando que instalarán una nueva línea de agua en la calle Tower, cerca de la subdivisión Greystone. Los residentes del área entre las calles Alamo... more »

• Alamo couple accused in infant's death Play Video

  February 29, 2020 7:39 PM

  ALAMO – A mother and her boyfriend are now charged in the death of her 19-month-old child. Both were arraigned a late Saturday court appearance. Hector Sanchez is charged with capital murder, he was given a $1 million bond. Crystal Pelayo is charged with negligent homicide, she was... more »

• Investigan incendio de casa móvil en Alamo Play Video

  February 23, 2020 11:44 AM

  ALAMO – Continúa la invetsigación sobre un incendio en una casa móvil en Alamo. Sucedió el sábado por la mañana en la cuadra 400 de la calle King James. Reportan que 11 personas se encontraban dentro de la casa cuando inició el incendio. 10 de ellas pudieron salir... more »

• Investigation continues following mobile home fire in Alamo Play Video

  February 23, 2020 9:24 AM

  ALAMO - The investigation continues into a mobile home fire in Alamo. It happened Saturday morning on the 400 block of King James Dr. Reportedly 11 people were inside when flames broke out. 10 of them were able to make it out safely. According to the Alamo... more »

• Club gifts Quilts of Valor to 22 veterans at Alamo park Play Video

  February 18, 2020 4:49 PM

  ALAMO – Twenty-two veterans at an Alamo RV park received Quilts of Valor from thankful neighbors. The quilts took several days to make. They were made by a team of 25 members from the park’s creative quilters club. It’s the second year they’ve given a Quilt of Valor... more »

• Suspect who shot at officers in Alamo charged with attempted capital murder Play Video

  January 20, 2020 6:16 PM

  ALAMO – The suspect in Sunday night’s officer involved shooting in Alamo is now charged. Arturo Garza faced a judge Monday afternoon. He’s charged with four counts of criminal attempt capital murder and with evading arrest. Authorities say he fired at officers who were chasing him. The... more »

• Body Found Inside Home Under Construction near Alamo Play Video

  December 30, 2019 1:21 PM

  NEAR ALAMO – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found in a home under construction. It happened on the 400 block of Lucas Court near Alamo. Sheriff’s investigators were called around 8 p.m. Sunday due to a “suspicious vehicle” parked outside a home still under... more »

• Ofrecen centros de reciclaje para árboles de Navidad en el Valle Play Video

  December 27, 2019 9:24 PM

  MCALLEN – Existen varias formas en que puede deshacerse de su árbol de Navidad natural. Puede dejarlo en su departamento de saneamiento local para que sea utilizado nuevamente, pero en forma distinta. Ya hay casi 200 árboles en las instalaciones de abono de McAllen, una opción, que de acuerdo... more »

• Cause of Fruit Stand Fire in Progreso Remains Unknown Play Video

  December 18, 2019 4:58 PM

  PROGRESO - The cause of a fruit stand fire in Progreso remains unknown at the moment. Public Safety officials say nobody was injured. The owner was inside the building, but made it out safely. Firefighters from Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna and Alamo assisted in putting out the fire. more »

• Familia sobrevive a ataque contra vehículo en Alamo Play Video

  December 17, 2019 9:47 PM

  DONNA - Una mujer que teme por la vida de sus tres nietos debido un supuesto atentado a balazos que dice sufrió junto con sus nietos. Ocurrió antes de las 7 p.m. del domingo sobre la calle Minnesota en Álamo. Careaga aseguro ante las autoridades locales que el... more »

• 3 Arrested After Early Morning Drug Bust Play Video

  December 15, 2019 11:08 PM

  ALAMO - An early morning drug bust lands 3 people in custody. The trio was arrested around 4 a.m. Saturday. Their arrests after officers executed a search warrant at a home on Acacia. Police say inside they found 97 bags of crack cocaine and over $2,000. The drugs... more »

• Mujer busca que den mantenimiento a cementerio histórico en Alamo Play Video

  November 28, 2019 5:02 PM

  ALAMO - Una mujer cuyos familiares están enterrados en el panteón Saint Joseph en Alamo informa que el lugar está hecho un desastre. Se trata de un antiguo cementerio que fue donado y está bajo la supervision de la Iglesia Católica Resurrección de la ciudad de Alamo. "Es... more »

• Investigan causa de incendio en Alamo Play Video

  November 14, 2019 9:51 PM

  ALAMO - Los investigadores de bomberos de Alamo concluyeron que el incendio de una casa móvil fue provocado por una falla en el sistema de calefacción. Descubrieron que en la vivienda el sistema no se había usado desde hace mucho tiempo, lo que provocó el mal funcionamiento y las... more »

• Fire Officials Advise Valley Residents to Take Safety Precautions to Stay Warm Play Video

  November 13, 2019 7:28 PM

  LAS MILPAS – Fire investigators determined the cause of at least one of the three house fires which sparked overnight. Two were deadly; with another cold night underway, Rio Grande Valley fire authorities want residents to safely stay warm. The number of calls fire officials receive goes up... more »

• Denuncia presunto maltrato de su hijo en plantel escolar de Alamo Play Video

  November 7, 2019 3:54 PM

  ALAMO - Una mamá residente de Álamo busca respuestas de parte del distrito escolar PSJA tras reportar a una directora por supuesto maltrato. Maria Frayre explicó que el incidente relacionado con su hijo ocurrió el lunes 4 de noviembre dentro del plantel escolar. Comentó que su hijo padece... more »

• Autoridades buscan a sospechoso de robo con agravantes en Alamo Play Video

  November 6, 2019 4:15 PM

  ALAMO – La oficina del sheriff del condado Hidalgo pide ayuda al público para encontrar a una persona de interés. El jueves 31 de octubre aproximadamente a las 9:20 p.m. los oficiales respondieron a un robo con agravantes donde se usó un arma de fuego en Danny's Drive Thru.... more »

• Accidente de tres vehículos en Alamo causa cierre de Expressway 83 Play Video

  October 24, 2019 12:12 PM

  ALAMO - Un accidente de tres vehículos en Alamo ocasionó el cierre del Expressway 83. Ocurrió cerca de Tower Road y la carretera Cesar Chávez; los carriles hacia el oeste permanecieron cerrados por tres horas. El Departamento de Seguridad Pública confirmó una muerte, pero hasta... more »

• Alamo Woman Seeks Answers After Working a Month Without Pay Play Video

  October 22, 2019 8:46 PM

  ALAMO - An Alamo woman says she worked for more than a month but didn’t get paid.. This job was her only source of income. Esmeralda Rodriguez says she's owed almost $700 and can't seem to get an answer from the owner on when she'll get the three... more »

• Alamo Flea Market Partially Re-Opens Following Fire Play Video

  October 16, 2019 12:00 PM

  ALAMO – The Alamo flea market is back open following a fire Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters from several different cities took several hours getting the area back under control. The fire did not last long, but the investigation is underway. Management at the market says for now the... more »

• Armed Suspect Storms Alamo Drive-Thru       Play Video

  October 12, 2019 9:54 PM

  ALAMO - Two men are wanted after stealing from a drive-thru in Alamo Thursday. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office released surveillance images of the suspects at the Time Out Drive-Thru along FM 495. Deputies say they broke into the story carrying a rifle. The thieves took money,... 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 »

• Alamo Bans Unlicensed Pet Sales to Combat Animal Abuse Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:58 PM

  ALAMO – A new ban on pet sales is now in place in Alamo, specifically targeting animal cruelty. The city of Alamo is banning animal sales in: parking lots, flea markets and along the side of the road. Jesus Franklin, who runs an animal rescue in Mission, was... more »

• Empresario de Alamo advierte sobre camiones de comida adquiridos en México Play Video

  October 2, 2019 8:25 PM

  ALAMO - Un hombre de negocios de Alamo dice que algunos camiones de comida procedentes de México no cumplen con los códigos de seguridad en Estados Unidos. Las unidades requieren de reparaciones, lo que económicamente representa una pérdida para estos empresarios Sergio Sanchez se desempeña como gerente de... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Alamo Museum Keeping the History Play Video

  September 19, 2019 1:11 PM

  ALAMO – In years past, details of the city of Alamo’s history was kept at the fire department. Documents passed down from fire chief to fire chief. Now, they found a permanent home in the city-run museum. “They went through different commission sessions and created a museum... more »

• 2 Charged in Connection to Deadly Hit-and-Run in Alamo Play Video

  September 12, 2019 4:51 PM

  ALAMO – Two brothers are charged for a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Alamo. Carlos Vasquez-Carrizales is charged in connection with the crash. It happened along Frontage Road in Alamo back in July. Alamo police say Vasquez was driving the car which hit and killed... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Office Issue Regional Alert for Missing Alamo Teen

  August 18, 2019 12:08 AM

  ALAMO – The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office issued a regional alert for a missing Alamo teenager. Officials are searching for 16-year-old Ambar Yamileth Perez. She was last seen Friday at 7 p.m. in Alamo. Perez is described as a Hispanic, five foot five inches tall and weighs... more »

• Museo de Alamo exhibe piezas de principios del siglo 20 Play Video

  August 7, 2019 9:38 PM

  ÁLAMO - El Valle del Río Grande cuenta con un museo que tiene piezas de principios del siglo 20. Durante 4 años, el museo de la ciudad de Álamo ha abierto sus puertas al público, con una propuesta impulsada por los mismos residentes, dueños de muchas de las piezas... 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 »

• Autoridades de Alamo buscan vehículo involucrado en accidente mortal Play Video

  July 29, 2019 9:28 PM

  ALAMO - En Alamo las autoridades dieron a conocer la descripción de un vehículo involucrado en un fatal accidente. Su conductor huyó de la escena. Roger Cavazos de 46 años, quien iba a bordo de una motocicleta, murió en la escena. Las autoridades buscan una... more »

• Description of Suspect Vehicle Connected to Fatal Alamo Hit-and-Run Released Play Video

  July 29, 2019 3:14 PM

  ALAMO – A description of a vehicle connected to a fatal hit-and-run in Alamo was released. It happened Sunday, July 21 along westbound Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Authorities are looking for a blue, older 2000 – 2005 model, Chevy Silverado truck. They believe... more »

• Motorcyclist Killed in Alamo Hit-and-Run Identified Play Video

  July 23, 2019 12:08 PM

  ALAMO – Police have released the identity of a motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash. Alamo police say 46-year-old Roger Duane Cavazos died Sunday morning. The hit-and-run happened along the westbound I-2 Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Police have not released any details on... more »

• Westbound Frontage Back Open in Alamo Area while Authorities Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Play Video

  July 21, 2019 8:57 AM

  UPDATE (1:51p.m.) : The crash scene is now clear. -- ALAMO – Police are on the scene following a fatal hit-and-run wreck Sunday morning. The scene is along the westbound Frontage Road between Alamo and Cesar Chavez roads. Department of Public Safety Lt. Johnny Hernandez says... more »

• Authorities Search for Suspected Vehicle Connected to Alamo Shooting Play Video

  June 28, 2019 1:13 PM

  ALAMO – Alamo police are looking for a vehicle following a shooting Thursday. They’re searching for a white GMC Envoy connected to the incident that ended when another vehicle crashed into a home. Police say the suspects exchanged gunfire near a restaurant along Expressway 83. Two vehicles... 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 »

• Alamo Family Escapes to Safe Haven from Storm, Returns to Demolished Home Play Video

  June 26, 2019 6:47 PM

  ALAMO – A 22-year-old woman lost her mother’s home to the storm’s wrath. Lesly Hernandez lived in a mobile in Alamo with her mom for 12 years. Her mother passed away last year. Monday’s strong winds and heavy rainfall sent the back door flying and the ceiling to... more »

• PSJA ISD Transportation Dept. Ranked Among Top 100 Fleets in Nation

  June 13, 2019 11:34 AM

  PHARR – A Rio Grande Valley school district has been recognized to have one of the top transportation fleets in the country. The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Transportation Department is ranked among the top 100 fleets in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. Government Fleet, a... more »

• Mumps Case Confirmed at 3rd PSJA School

  May 30, 2019 6:53 PM

  ALAMO – A third school in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has confirmed a case of the mumps has been found. A district spokesperson, Arianna Vasquez-Hernandez, says the case was found at McKeever Elementary School in Alamo. She adds students were not present on the campus at... more »

• Silver Alert Discontinued for 75-Year-old Alamo Man Play Video

  May 29, 2019 3:38 PM

  UPDATE (5/30): Authorities tell us 75-year-old Juan Jose Monroy has been found. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office received call from pedestrian about man on the side of Cobarrubias Road in San Benito Thursday. Sgt. Jaime Garza with Alamo Police Department tells us Monroy is okay and was taken... more »

• Certification in Cardiac Care Awarded to 3 STHS ER Locations

  May 22, 2019 12:02 PM

  WESLACO – A medical group recognized three South Texas Health System ER locations. The American College of Cardiology awarded STHS ER facilities in Weslaco, Mission and on Monte Cristo Road in Edinburg with the Freestanding ED Cardiac Care Certificate. The facilities were awarded based on rigorous onsite evaluation... more »

• Alamo Police Chief is Fired, Search for Replacement Underway Play Video

  May 21, 2019 6:14 PM

  ALAMO – The city of Alamo is looking for a new police chief. Former Alamo Police Chief Baudelio Castillo was fired Monday night during a city hall special meeting. Two other officers are taking over the department’s administrative, patrols and investigation duties. The city did not tell... more »

• Wildlife Officials Recover Bobcat after Welfare Call Play Video

  May 16, 2019 5:39 PM

  UPDATE (5/17): The bobcat is now being cared for by veterinarians' at the Glady's Porter Zoo in Brownsville. ---------- ALAMO – Officials at the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge say they recovered a bobcat after another agency called them out of concern. The bobcat is now in custody... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Health Dept. Confirms Mumps Case at PSJA School Play Video

  May 15, 2019 6:35 PM

  ALAMO – The Hidalgo County Health Department confirmed a case of the mumps at a Rio Grande Valley school. According to Chief Administrative Officer Eddie Olivarez, the case was reported last week at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School. On Wednesday, the number of mumps cases reached 46 in... more »

• NWS to Begin Program Aimed to Improve Code Compliance in Colonias Play Video

  May 15, 2019 4:05 PM

  WESALCO – The National Weather Service has a warning for those living in colonia s. NWS officials say code compliance in colonias is an issue. They say several of the homes are not built to withstand wind speeds such the ones that occurred Tuesday morning. The NWS... more »

• Valley Families’ Homes Impacted by Straight Line Winds Play Video

  May 14, 2019 3:58 PM

  ALAMO – Severe thunderstorms ripped through the Alamo area Tuesday morning. Straight lines winds causing damage to Romeo Maldonado's home. Maldonado says when the storms roll through; his first reaction was to make sure his five kids were safe. "The most important thing for me is the... more »

• Policía de Alamo Decomisa Cartuchos de THC Play Video

  May 10, 2019 10:01 AM

  ALAMO – El departamento de policía de Alamo realizó un decomiso soprendente: THC en cartuchos. THC es la sustancia química en la marihuana con que la gente obtiene la euforia. El sospechoso mencionó a los oficiales que venía de California donde la droga es legal. THC no... more »

• Valley Cities Join to Tackle Annual Clean Sweep

  May 9, 2019 4:00 PM

  MCALLEN – Local officials are coming together to tackle the 5 th Annual Operation Clean Sweep. Several Rio Grande Valley cities are teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation and Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for this initiative. Sweepers will clean more than 100 miles of roadway shoulders... more »

• Alamo and San Juan Boil Water Advisory Lifted Play Video

  May 9, 2019 1:09 PM

  UPDATE (05/11): Military Highway Water Supply says they have taken necessary corrective actions. MHWSC provided The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality with testing results that show that the water no longer needs boiling as of May 11. ------ WESLACO – A boil water notice is now in... more »

• Officials Seek to Identify Man in Auto Theft Play Video

  April 16, 2019 10:16 PM

  WESLACO – The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help to identify a man in connected to an auto theft. Investigators are calling him a person of interest. A white 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was taken from the Alamo area and was last seen at the Hidalgo port... more »

• Victim in Fatal Alamo Crash Identified Play Video

  April 13, 2019 8:43 PM

  UPDATE (4/14) : Alamo Police Chief, Baudelio Castillo confirms the victim in Saturday's fatal crash was 60-year-old Augustine Cortez of Donna. -- ALAMO- Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Alamo. It happened Saturday afternoon near the Val Verde exit on the westbound expressway. Alamo Police... more »

• HOV: Doctor Warns of Medications Sold at Local Flea Markets Play Video

  April 3, 2019 5:00 PM

  WESLACO – They are not doctors, nurses or in the medical field. Rio Grande Valley flea market vendors are selling health risks to people diagnosed with diabetes. A few dollars and it’s yours. CHANNEL 5 NEWS took undercover cameras inside several flea markets. Watch the video... more »

• Alamo Working on Stage 2 of Water Conservation Plan Play Video

  March 14, 2019 5:47 PM

  ALAMO – The city of Alamo is in stage two of their water conservation plan. The city wants to remind residents of their city ordinance which states specific days they’re allowed to water. Luciano Ozuna, the city manager, says anyone caught watering on a day not designated will... more »

• On the Diamond: March 7th Play Video

  March 7, 2019 11:04 PM

  SAN JUAN - The Mike Rodriguez tournament had several Valley teams on the diamond Thursday for the first round of bracket play. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has highlights from a trio of games. more »

• PSJA Memorial Wrestler Brings Home Bronze Play Video

  February 26, 2019 11:01 PM

  ALAMO - PSJA Memorial has a new state medalist in Abel Alvarado. The junior came back from the state wrestling meet with a bronze medal after taking on tough competition. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross caught up with Alvarado to see what it took to place third. more »

• Local Police Warns Users to be Cautious While Using Free Wi-Fi Play Video

  February 19, 2019 6:01 PM

  ALAMO – Police are warning residents about a new discrete way people are falling victim to identity theft. The Alamo Police Department is advising against using free Wi-Fi networks in public areas. Local resident Paula Moya says she realized she was a victim of identity theft when the... 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 »

• Man Arrested at Alamo Hotel Officially Charged Play Video

  February 16, 2019 8:41 PM

  ALAMO- An Edinburg man is officially charged following his arrest at an Alamo hotel Saturday. Police Chief Baudelio Castillo tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS it happened on North Alamo Road. The city's Major Crimes Unit seized 15.8 pounds of marijuana, 110 grams of cocaine, 5.59 grams of Xanax, handguns... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff’s Deputies Searching for Suspect Who Assaulted Veteran Play Video

  February 11, 2019 4:16 PM

  ALAMO – Neighbors are seeking justice for a Rio Grande Valley veteran who was assaulted. The 86-year-old veteran tells us this might be a random act of violence. "He held a gun at me… Well I tried to disarm it. And I think he fired a pellet into... more »

• Drug Seizure Considered Largest in Alamo Police Department's History

  February 7, 2019 5:06 PM

  ALAMO – A drug bust is being considered the largest in the Alamo Police Department’s history. A picture shared by the department shows hundreds of wrapped packages concealed in an 18-wheeler. The driver was 32-year-old Jonathan Antonio Amendariz Martinez. He was arraigned Thursday afternoon on two counts... more »

• Valley Park Visitors React to Border Barrier Project Play Video

  February 2, 2019 9:03 PM

  ALAMO- Heavy equipment could arrive in the Rio Grande Valley as soon as Monday. Federal officials say materials are on the way in advance of a border barrier project that's set to begin this month. Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection say that equipment could be used... more »

• 4 People Escorted from Alamo Home following Raid Play Video

  January 29, 2019 5:49 PM

  ALAMO – Law enforcement raided a home in Alamo Tuesday morning. At least four people were escorted from the home located at the corner of Post Oak and Stone Oak Drive. Border Patrol and Constables Precinct 4 units were on scene. Border Patrol is working to release... more »

• Daughter of Local BBQ Joint Owner Seeks Participants for Kidney Foundation 5K Run Play Video

  January 29, 2019 9:12 AM

  ALAMO – He’s been on dialysis for five years, now his daughter is organizing a 5K run to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. Melissa Gonzalez would love to be the one to donate a kidney to her father, Willie Gonzalez, owner of Willie’s Bar-B-Q in Alamo. ... more »

• Hombre de Alamo Arrestado por Cargos de Drogas Play Video

  January 14, 2019 9:27 AM

  ALAMO - Un hombre de Alamo está en prisión con una fianza de 80 mil dólares por cargos de drogas. Eddy Alan Lucas fue arrestado el viernes por la noche después de que las autoridades ejecutaron una orden de arresto en su hogar. Los investigadores confiscaron drogas, dinero... more »

• Alamo Man Held on Theft, Drug Charges Following Execution of Search Warrant Play Video

  January 13, 2019 3:11 PM

  ALAMO- An Alamo man was arrested Friday evening following the execution of a search warrant by police. Cash, drugs and a weapon were seized at the scene. Eddy Alan Lucas is charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous drug and theft... more »

• What Can Brown Do For The Wolverines? Play Video

  January 11, 2019 11:47 PM

  ALAMO - New PSJA Memorial football coach David Brown II has developed NFL players in coaching stops across the country. As he tells CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez, Brown believes he can be the coach to steer the Wolverines in the right direction. more »

• Alamo Farmer Hopes Gov't Border Wall Decision Brings Safety Play Video

  January 9, 2019 5:39 PM

  ROMA – A local farmer says he expects safety and protection from the government’s border wall decision. Ruperto Escobar’s family has lived in Roma for over 250 years. Escobar says he has received letters from the government asking to survey his property for a border wall. Markers... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Reports Low Number of DWI Arrests Play Video

  January 3, 2019 5:04 PM

  ALAMO – Rio Grande Valley law enforcement officials reported low numbers regarding driving while intoxicated arrests. “For this holiday season, we had zero DWI arrests. I was just looking through numbers last year just on New Year’s Day we had about five DWI arrest,” says Alamo Police Department Criminal... more »

• Valley Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 75 Years of Conservation Play Video

  January 1, 2019 9:53 AM

  ALAMO – It’s described as being the first national wildlife refuge in the Rio Grande Valley. Last month, the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge celebrated its 75 th anniversary. The refuge has evolved. Each year thousands visit to walk the trials, ride bikes and growing in popularity are the... more »

• Police Warn Empty Boxes from Christmas are Beacons for Thieves Play Video

  December 26, 2018 5:55 PM

  ALAMO – Local law enforcement is warning the public of trash thieves after the Christmas holiday. Once the presents are unwrapped and unboxed, the trash needs to go somewhere. Police say you need to be careful where you put those empty boxes. “[People] put trash in the... more »

• 12 Days of Goodwill, End of Year Donation Drive

  December 21, 2018 2:35 PM

  ALAMO – Giving extravagant gifts during the holidays is nothing new — consider the “five golden rings” and “partridge in a pear tree” from the well-known Christmas carol. This holiday season, Goodwill is asking South Texans to give more meaningful gifts, such as second chances and confidence by donating things... more »

• Chase Ends with Wreck in Alamo

  December 18, 2018 6:32 PM

  ALAMO – A chase with the state troopers ended in a wreck in Alamo. One of the suspects is still on the run. The driver of a white Tahoe refused to stop and sped off. He ended up crashing near Tower and Curve Road. Troopers say... more »

• Accident Involving Fire Marshal Under Investigation Play Video

  December 14, 2018 5:36 PM

  ALAMO – A car accident involving a Hidalgo County fire marshal is under investigation. The incident happened in San Juan when the fire marshal was responding to a bomb threat in Alamo on Thursday. The fire marshal was hit at the intersection of Cesar Chavez and East Frontage... more »

• Mississippi Man to Stand Trial in Michigan Student's Death

  December 14, 2018 8:41 AM

  EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A 30-year-old Mississippi man has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the fatal off-campus shooting of a 22-year-old Michigan State University student. East Lansing District Court Judge Richard Ball ruled Thursday there's enough evidence to send Steven Washington of Tunica to trial. Isai... more »

• Man Arrested in Connection to Stolen Newspaper Delivery Vehicle Play Video

  December 9, 2018 4:23 PM

  A Dallas man is behind bars in Hidalgo County for allegedly stealing a van outside an Alamo library. Police say Guadalupe Uribe took the newspaper delivery vehicle Friday morning. He was later tracked down and taken into custody. Uribe is charged with theft of property. His bond was at at... more »

• Policía de Alamo Busca a Mujer Que Presuntamente Vendió Drogas a Niños Play Video

  December 3, 2018 1:21 PM

  ALAMO – La policía allanó la casa de una mujer que alegadamente vendio drogas a niños. Supervisor del Departamento de Policia Jose Perez dijo que agentes encubiertos lograron comprarle drogas a la mujer en más de una ocasión. Esto ocurrió en el 900 al norte de 9th Street en Alamo.... more »

• Alamo Police Searching for Woman Who Allegedly Sold Drugs to Children Play Video

  December 3, 2018 11:56 AM

  ALAMO – Lights and law enforcement flooded an Alamo neighborhood Monday morning. Alamo police are on the lookout for a woman they say sold drugs to children in their city. They told CHANNEL 5 NEWS a partnership with federal law enforcement is helping them track her down. Alamo Police Supervisor... more »

• 1 of Several Aggravated Robbery Suspects Arrested Play Video

  November 16, 2018 4:23 PM

  ALAMO – One of several suspects wanted for aggravated robbery is in custody. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded early Thursday morning to a robbery call at a home on San Marcos Drive in Alamo. Upon arrival, witnesses told authorities several armed individuals allegedly stole the keys to... more »

• 2 Alleged Drug Dealers in Custody after Home Raid South of Alamo Play Video

  November 16, 2018 1:07 PM

  ALAMO – Authorities raided a home south of Alamo which ended in the arrests of two alleged drug dealers. Local, state and federal authorities raided a home off of El Gato Road on Friday. Alamo Police Chief Baudelio Castillo says this is a major step in keeping the community safe.... more »

• Multi-Agency Narcotics Operation Leads to 3 Arrests in Alamo Play Video

  November 8, 2018 12:18 PM

  ALAMO – A months-long investigation ended with a drug bust at an Alamo home. Pharr police, ATF agents, Department of Public Safety troopers and Homeland Security Investigation surrounded a house along the 400 block of East El Gato Road Thursday morning. Authorities say three people were arrested for selling drugs... more »