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• Holy Family Services Birth Center faces uncertain future after losing federal funding Play Video

  April 22, 2026 8:05 PM

  The Holy Family Services Birth Center just north of Weslaco lost its federal funding and is now relying on community support to stay open. The center received around $40,000 a month in federal funding, according to Sofia Aleman, the center’s communications and public relations manager. That money is... more »

• Parents react following bomb threat at Mission High School Play Video

  April 22, 2026 7:48 PM

  Parents say a fake bomb threat at Mission High School that led to the arrest of one student is causing fear and frustration. The bomb threat was made Wednesday morning and caused the campus to be evacuated. The threat came one day after a fake gun threat put... more »

• Laguna Vista street remains closed despite sinkhole repairs Play Video

  April 22, 2026 7:38 PM

  A sinkhole in Laguna Vista is costing the city thousands of dollars after a storm drain collapsed last week. The sinkhole opened up behind Roloff Park on April 16, 2026. The city says a 25-year-old storm drain system underneath the street collapsed, causing water to leak out and soak... more »

• Boil water notice issued following water line break in Rio Hondo

  April 22, 2026 6:43 PM

  A boil water notice was issued Wednesday in Rio Hondo as a precautionary measure after repairs were made to a damaged water line, according to city administrator Ben Medina Jr. As previously reported, Rio Hondo residents in the area of North Arroyo Boulevard and Roberto Garza were left with... more »

• Registration now open for free guitar classes in Edinburg Play Video

  April 22, 2026 6:15 PM

  Registration is now open for free guitar classes in Edinburg. Edinburg Cultural Arts is offering weekly classes for all ages. The course will run for 10 weeks, and the new class offerings now include children and seniors. The program is free to ensure access to the arts. ... more »

• Laguna Vista approves city hall expansion Play Video

  April 22, 2026 6:06 PM

  Laguna Vista is expanding its city hall building. The building, originally a fire station built in the 1970s, has undergone only one major renovation since its construction, according to city officials. The latest renovation will expand the council meeting room and municipal court. The city police department, which... more »

• No injuries reported following ship fire at Port of Brownsville

  April 22, 2026 5:39 PM

  No injuries were reported after a fire broke out on a ship in the Port of Brownsville, a spokesperson with the port said. The Brownsville Fire Department responded to the fire that was reported Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson with the port described the fire as “minor” and said... more »

• McAllen police seeking suspect accused of exposing himself to women in parking lots

  April 22, 2026 4:43 PM

  The McAllen Police Department is searching for a man accused of exposing himself to women in two separate incidents, according to a news release. Carlos Agusta Rodriguez is wanted on two counts of indecent exposure, police said. The first incident happened April 14, 2026, in a parking lot... more »

• Edinburg man charged with trying to kill police officers during drug raid now in federal custody Play Video

  April 22, 2026 1:57 PM

  An Edinburg man who was arrested after police said he shot at law enforcement officers during a drug raid in Alamo is now in federal custody, records show. Michael Cura Jr. made his initial appearance in federal court on Tuesday and was remanded to the custody of U.S. Marshals,... more »

• Student in custody following bomb threat at Mission High School Play Video

  April 22, 2026 11:56 AM

  A student was taken into custody Wednesday after a bomb threat caused the evacuation of Mission High School, according to the Mission Police Department. Police officers responded to the campus at around 10:49 a.m. Wednesday following a report of a possible bomb on campus. All students and staff were... more »

• Valley Metro ridership jumps as gas prices stay high Play Video

  April 21, 2026 10:49 PM

  The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council says more than 648,000 people rode Valley Metro buses this month as gas prices remain high. Officials say the increase in ridership started in February, around the time the war with Iran began. From February to March, ridership jumped by about... more »

• LUPE weighs in on potential renaming of Cesar Chavez Road after abuse claims surface Play Video

  April 21, 2026 10:05 PM

  La Unión del Pueblo Entero is weighing in on the renaming of Cesar Chavez Road in San Juan and unincorporated Hidalgo County areas. The organization has already covered their murals depicting Cesar Chavez at their building in light of sexual assault allegations against the late civil rights leader. ... more »

• Heart of the Valley: Edinburg man is fighting to take his life back after diabetes complications Play Video

  April 21, 2026 9:08 PM

  A 47-year-old Edinburg man is fighting to take his life back after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis led to kidney failure and the loss of his ability to walk. George Garcia now uses a wheelchair and undergoes dialysis at home. He's living with a rare complication called Charcot foot,... more »

• 'A lot of anxiety:' Parents describe panic at Rivera Early College after false gun report Play Video

  April 21, 2026 7:46 PM

  A 17-year-old student was taken into custody after falsely reporting that someone had a gun at Rivera Early College High School in Brownsville, district officials said. The false report caused a lockdown that lasted several hours. Law enforcement surrounded the building as dozens of parents rushed to the campus... more »

• Peak bee season underway in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  April 21, 2026 7:16 PM

  The Rio Grande Valley is now in peak bee season, and local bee experts say Africanized bees are showing up more often. A 59-year-old man was stung more than two dozen times in Alamo over the weekend. Experts say the bees are more likely to nest in and around... more »

• Brownsville park honoring three murdered children cleaned for Earth Day Play Video

  April 21, 2026 6:38 PM

  The Cameron County District Attorney's Office teamed up with the city of Brownsville to clean up Tres Angeles Park. The Brownsville park was built on the spot where John Allen Rubio and his common-law wife killed their three children back in 2003. Blue ribbons were added on the pergola,... more »

• UTRGV plans $160 million biomedical research facility in Edinburg

  April 21, 2026 4:04 PM

  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is investing $160 million to build a biomedical research center in Edinburg. Mayor Omar Ochoa announced the project during his State of the City Address on April 9 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture and Events Center. He said the facility will advance... more »

• IRS hosts taxpayer assistant event in Roma

  April 21, 2026 3:40 PM

  The IRS is hosting a special event in Roma to help residents with tax issues. The Community Assistance Visit will run April 21 through April 23 at the Roma Community Center at 502 S. 6th Street. IRS employees will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.... more »

• Hidalgo County Health Department to offer immunizations at health event in McAllen Play Video

  April 21, 2026 2:44 PM

  Vaccines are important for overall health and can save lives by preventing dangerous infectious diseases. That's especially true for children and Hidalgo County is preparing for an Immunization Day Celebration event. Texas Vaccines for Children Program Manager Patricia Garcia-Ybarra spoke with Channel 5 News' Dina Herrera Garza about... more »

• Made in the 956: San Benito child receives recording contract after winning singing competition Play Video

  April 21, 2026 12:28 PM

  A young girl from San Benito is on her way to making it big. She recently won an online singing competition that landed her a recording contract. At just 12 years old, Emarii Garza is finding her voice and her love of music. "I think singing is... more »

• Student arrested after lying about gun on campus at Rivera Early College High School, district says Play Video

  April 21, 2026 9:54 AM

  A student was taken into custody following a lockdown at Rivera Early College High School that Brownsville ISD said was caused by a false alarm. The district said the lockdown was initiated at around 8:51 a.m. Tuesday following reports of a student in possession of a weapon on campus.... more »

• Five teens arrested following assault at Alton house party

  April 21, 2026 9:32 AM

  Five 18-year-old teens were arrested in Alton in connection with a fight that occurred at a house party in Alton, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, April 11, in the 500 block of South Vega Street. According to Alton Police Chief Mark Perez, on April 13, two... more »

• Internet providers say they'll challenge Pharr's new fiber optic connection mandate Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:07 PM

  A legal fight is brewing in Pharr over a new ordinance requiring new subdivisions and businesses to have its fiber optic infrastructure. The mandate was approved during a Monday city council meeting. The city says its lines can support multiple providers. According to the city, residents and business owners... more »

• Stanley Black & Decker hiring up to 100 workers as it expands Mission manufacturing plant Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:51 PM

  Stanley Black & Decker is expanding in Mission and bringing up to 100 jobs to the Rio Grande Valley. The company is set up at the Mission Expressway Business Park and makes tools and plastic parts. Some of that work has been done in Mexico. Now it's coming... more »

• Nuevo Leon cow tests positive for screwworm, Texas ranchers urged to monitor herds Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:46 PM

  A cow in Mexico tested positive for New World screwworm about 60 miles from the Texas border, state Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a Monday news release. The fly lays its eggs in open wounds on cattle, feeding off their flesh and potentially devastating entire herds. The... more »

• Mission police hosting walk to honor crime victims and survivors Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:40 PM

  The Mission Police Department is hosting a crime victims' rights event. The event is set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Mission Police Department's parking lot. There will be a walk to honor victims and survivors. Police said the goal is to spread the... more »

• City of Hidalgo residents speak out after water bills double due to old meters Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:35 PM

  About 300 residents in the City of Hidalgo are seeing their water bills nearly double. City officials say old meters are to blame. Jose Luis Chavez Jr. got his March bill from the city's utility department. It combines water, sewer, brush and garbage costs. "In the last month... more »

• City council approves committee to improve South Padre Island birding spots Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:25 PM

  South Padre Island is creating a new committee to improve the birding experience for visitors. The South Padre Island City Council approved the creation of a committee to focus on ecotourism and birding. All seven members have been selected, and the first phase of the committee focuses on improvements... more »

• Relief ahead for Alamo as city preps mosquito spraying after recent rain Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:15 PM

  The city of Alamo will begin mosquito spraying as early as next week. Alamo resident Vicente Ordaz says mosquitoes have made his evening routine less enjoyable. He often sits on the front porch of his Alamo home but says the insects have become overwhelming. "It's like it's raining... more »

• Hidalgo County voters take part in first day of early voting Play Video

  April 20, 2026 9:25 PM

  The Hidalgo County Elections Department is encouraging residents to cast their ballots during early voting for the May election. Early voting runs through 7 p.m. at 26 locations across Hidalgo County. McAllen resident Lydia Zuvieta said she plans to vote later this week after doing research on the... more »

• Incumbent mayor faces city commissioner in San Benito election Play Video

  April 20, 2026 8:28 PM

  Voters in San Benito are choosing between two candidates for mayor. Incumbent Mayor Ricardo Guerra and City Commissioner Pedro "Pete" Galvan are competing for the position. Guerra is seeking his third term, while Galvan was first elected city commissioner in 2020. Galvan said he's running because he wants... more »

• May election brings three newcomers to McAllen's District 5 commissioner ballot Play Video

  April 20, 2026 8:07 PM

  Early voting underway for McAllen City Commission race Early voting is underway for the May 2026 elections, and voters in McAllen are choosing a new city commissioner for District 5, which covers the downtown area. None of the candidates have held public office before, and all three are... more »

• No foul play currently suspected after body pulled from McAllen canal, police say

  April 20, 2026 11:27 AM

  No foul play is currently suspected after McAllen police officers recovered a body out of a canal, according to the McAllen Police Department spokesperson Sgt. John Saenz. The body was identified as 72-year-old Gilberto Munoz, of McAllen. Saenz said officers were dispatched to the 9600 block of North... more »

• Roma man sentenced after recruiting 15-year-old in human smuggling scheme

  April 20, 2026 11:17 AM

  A Roma man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for using a 15-year-old to smuggle Chinese nationals across the border, according to a news release from the office of Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Lizandro Monroy pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2025, and... more »

• Tax-free weekend gives Valley residents a chance to prepare for hurricane season Play Video

  April 20, 2026 10:15 AM

  Hurricane season is around the corner and next weekend Rio Grande Valley residents will have a chance to get prepared while also saving some money. Some emergency preparation supplies will be tax free. "Well, actually, we've been so busy that I haven't had a chance to think about... more »

• La Joya ISD invites parents to upcoming town hall meetings on transportation overhaul Play Video

  April 19, 2026 6:49 PM

  The La Joya Independent School District will host a series of town hall meetings to share updates on the district's transportation system and ongoing operational improvements. According to a news release, the meetings will provide families and community members with an opportunity to learn more about the transportation department... more »

• Weslaco Museum set to reopen following pipe leak repairs Play Video

  April 19, 2026 6:25 PM

  The Weslaco Museum is set to reopen its doors on Tuesday, April 28 and visitors may notice some repairs that are underway. The museum has been closed since April 13 after water got inside the building due to a pipe leak. Thankfully, none of the artifacts were damaged. ... more »

• Valley nonprofit protests outside Dilley immigration detention center, demands its closure Play Video

  April 19, 2026 2:03 PM

  Dozens of Rio Grande Valley residents are back home after caravanning to Dilley to protest against the immigration detention center. Protesters took to the steps of the immigration detention center near San Antonio where migrant families are held. Brownsville resident Daisy Rodriguez is just one of the Valley... more »

• Brownsville police arrest man who allegedly fled the scene of a crash Play Video

  April 19, 2026 1:12 PM

  Brownsville police arrested a man was who allegedly fled the scene of a vehicle crash. A viral video on Facebook showed Brownsville police officers pointing their weapons at a truck in the parking lot of a Stripes convenience. Brownsville police officers were near Pablo Kisel when the suspect... more »

• Missing 87-year-old man found unresponsive, Alamo police say

  April 19, 2026 10:41 AM

  An 87-year-old man who was reported missing has been found unresponsive, according to the Alamo Police Department. Samuel Holmes was found at around 9 a.m. Sunday. He was first reported missing on Saturday, April 18. He was last seen on the 800 block of Lucy Drive. Alamo police... more »

• Hidalgo County Health Department to host vaccination event Play Video

  April 18, 2026 7:07 PM

  The Hidalgo County Health Department is hosting a vaccination event on April 25. The event is open to adults and children. Vaccinations being offered include chickenpox, polio and DTaP. Those who are uninsured will have to pay for the vaccines. They will cost $10 for children and $20... more »

• Donna ISD security guard fired over alleged inappropriate student relationship Play Video

  April 18, 2026 6:01 PM

  A security guard at a Donna Independent School District campus has been fired following an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a Donna ISD spokesperson. The district released the following statement: Donna ISD prioritizes the safety and well-being of every student. The district... more »

• 59-year-old man stung more than 2 dozen times by bees in Alamo Play Video

  April 18, 2026 4:32 PM

  A 59-year-old man was stung more than two dozen times by bees in Alamo. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 300 block of San Angelo Drive. According to Alamo Fire Chief R.C. Flores, the victim was stung throughout his body. The victim's wife... more »

• 'We've never experienced this': Weslaco residents on edge following string of burglary attempts Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:22 PM

  The Weslaco Police Department is investigating multiple burglary attempts in a neighborhood near Largo Street and Pleasant View Drive. Residents say the area is normally quiet. Jacob Gomez has lived on Largo Street for 23 years and says he's always felt safe, but recent break-in attempts are changing that.... more »

• South Texas Health System McAllen hosts wedding ceremony for hospitalized patient Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:09 PM

  A McAllen couple said "I do" in a hospital room after waiting more than two decades to marry in the Catholic Church. Craig Ellis and Maria Christina "Christy" Garcia-Ellis were married on Thursday at South Texas Health System McAllen. Craig is a patient there recovering from two strokes that... more »

• La Lomita Chapel in Mission faces new border wall construction near historic site Play Video

  April 17, 2026 10:52 PM

  A priest in Mission says a planned border wall near a historic chapel will disrupt a sacred space. Father Roy Snipes holds Mass at La Lomita Chapel every Friday morning at the crack of dawn. He's been connected to the site for 46 years and made his final vows... more »

• Federal government breaks ground on sterile screwworm fly facility near Edinburg Play Video

  April 17, 2026 10:32 PM

  The federal government broke ground on Friday on a multi-million-dollar facility in Edinburg to produce sterile flies as part of an effort to protect the cattle industry from the New World screwworm. The new facility at Moore Air Base near Edinburg will create sterile New World screwworm flies. The... more »

• Protesters gather at Congresswoman De La Cruz’s McAllen office over federal funding cuts Play Video

  April 17, 2026 10:11 PM

  Several groups gathered outside Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's office in McAllen on Friday to criticize her vote on what they call the "Big Ugly Bill." Michelle Vallejo, senior advisor of the Latino Victory Texas Coalition, said the bill cut funding for food banks and affordable healthcare. "One... more »

• Harlingen CISD to close two elementary schools due to low enrollment Play Video

  April 17, 2026 9:57 PM

  Harlingen CISD is moving forward with plans to close two elementary schools at the end of the school year. The district says the decision is based on low enrollment at Crockett Elementary and Jefferson Elementary. Students at Crockett will move to Zavala Elementary and Jefferson students will move... more »

• Four people arrested in Laguna Heights hit-and-run that left pedestrian in critical condition Play Video

  April 17, 2026 8:32 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested a Harlingen man and three passengers weeks after a hit-and-run crash left a pedestrian in critical condition, according to a Friday news release. Hector Ulises Guzman-Soto, 26, was arrested on a charge of failing to stop and render aid causing serious bodily... more »

• Alamo opens second butterfly garden at all-inclusive park Play Video

  April 17, 2026 8:26 PM

  A new butterfly garden is now open in Alamo. The garden is at the Alaniz Villagomez All-Inclusive Park. Plants were chosen to support butterflies at every stage, including egg-laying. City leaders say the garden was designed with inclusivity in mind. "If there's any special needs out there,... more »

• South Texas Mariachi Festival brings together students and performers Play Video

  April 17, 2026 7:43 PM

  Mariachi students from across Texas are gathering in Edinburg for a festival focused on the traditional music style. About 550 students are taking part in the event at the ACE Center. They're learning from professional mariachi performers, according to South Texas Music and Cultural Arts Foundation President Dr.... more »

• UTRGV launching new ticketing platform for athletic events Play Video

  April 17, 2026 7:15 PM

  UTRGV is launching a new ticketing platform for football games and other athletic events. The platform will make it easier to buy and manage tickets, UTRGV Athletic Director Chasse Conque said. "As far as transferring tickets to friends and to others... it's going to make it so much... more »

• Hidalgo County opens $4.2 million flood safety training facility Play Video

  April 17, 2026 3:15 PM

  Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new training facility on Friday, April 17. The nearly $4.2 million facility is designed to improve employee safety and strengthen flood response across the county. The facility will be used for employee safety training and flood... more »

• Palmview High School conjunto group wins state championship

  April 17, 2026 3:01 PM

  Palmview High School's Conjunto La Tradición won the state championship at the La Cultura Vive "Duelo" State Competition in the Team Division. Hector Contreras and Gabriel Meza performed together and delivered an outstanding performance that secured them the championship title, according to a news release. This achievement marks a... more »

• A Venezuelan doctor in ICE custody misses husband's asylum interview after being detained at McAllen airport

  April 17, 2026 2:39 PM

  A Venezuelan man pleaded his case to asylum officials on Thursday in an interview that his wife, a well-known doctor in South Texas, planned to attend until she was detained at the airport with the couple's 5-year-old daughter. Milenko Faria was interviewed at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services... more »

• Rio Grande City Grulla ISD raises nearly $180,000 for graduating seniors at golf classic

  April 17, 2026 10:49 AM

  Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District raised $179,180 at its 20th Annual Superintendent's Golf Classic to support graduating seniors. The tournament took place on March 30. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for the class of 2026 students from Grulla High School, Rio Grande City High School and Preparatory... more »

• Former weight loss surgery patients to walk the runway at STHS fashion show in McAllen

  April 17, 2026 10:33 AM

  The South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center is hosting its fourth annual Transformation Celebration Fashion Show, according to South Texas Health System. The event will feature former bariatric surgery patients who have maintained their weight loss through healthy lifestyle changes. It's scheduled for Saturday, April 18,... more »

• Rio Grande City creates committee to reignite rodeo interest Play Video

  April 17, 2026 9:48 AM

  Rio Grande City wants to bring back the rodeo. City leaders are putting together a Rodeo Arena Committee, and so far there's more interest than seats. "I come from ranching in Mexico and then I started here in the U.S.," Triple G Livestock Auction Barn owner Gerardo "Lalo"... more »

• Mercedes ISD receives $485,000 grant to provide support services for families Play Video

  April 17, 2026 9:37 AM

  The Mercedes Independent School District is getting a $485,000 grant from the Texas Education Agency to help students and families. The funds will pay for social and emotional support for students and connect parents to community services. The district says removing those barriers at home can improve how kids... more »

• Brownsville mother participates in '10,000 letters' campaign to advocate for children in immigration custody Play Video

  April 17, 2026 12:09 AM

  A Brownsville mother read letters written by children detained at an immigration processing center in Dilley. It’s part of a movement to give a voice to the children at the South Texas Family Residential Center. Lemy Martinez recorded herself reading a letter from Mia Valentina Paz Faria, a... more »

• Donna barbershop reopens months after arson fire destroyed its original location Play Video

  April 16, 2026 8:18 PM

  A Donna barbershop is back open after a fire destroyed its original location. Minga’s Luxury Gentlemen’s Barbershop opened on Tuesday in its new location at 1501 Hooks Ave. As previously reported, the Donna Police Department said an arson investigation was underway after the barbershop’s original location burned down... more »

• Police continue searching for missing 70-year-old Weslaco man Play Video

  April 16, 2026 7:15 PM

  The Weslaco Police Department continues searching for a 70-year-old man who's been missing since Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Jose Luis Suarez was last seen around 8 p.m. that day near the 2400 block of East 10th Street in Weslaco. Police say Suarez suffers from anxiety and depression and... more »

• Valley doctor detained at Sarita checkpoint released from ICE custody Play Video

  April 16, 2026 6:49 PM

  A Venezuelan-born doctor who was working in the Rio Grande Valley has been released from an immigration detention center in Laredo, his attorney said. Dr. Ezequiel Veliz bonded out of immigration custody Thursday afternoon, 10 days after he was detained by Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint in Sarita,... more »

• Brownsville man receives 25-year sentence in connection with deadly 2023 shooting

  April 16, 2026 6:11 PM

  A Brownsville man received a 25-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to fatally shooting another man during a party back in 2023. Cameron County court records show a jury sentenced Jorge Garcia-Escamilla on April 8, 2026. Garcia-Escamilla was arrested following the deadly shooting that happened on March 26,... more »

• A Harlingen woman won a $7M grant to teach Texans how to farm. Then the Trump administration yanked it over DEI.

  April 16, 2026 4:11 PM

  HARLINGEN — For more than a decade, Diana Padilla has been teaching Texans in the Rio Grande Valley how to farm. For four hours on Sundays, she and her husband, Saul Padilla, would help their student farmers at a community garden the couple had set up on their farm... more »

• Water supply employee killed after falling into Olmito sewer drainage well

  April 16, 2026 3:10 PM

  A 42-year-old man was pronounced dead Wednesday after falling into a sewer drainage well, according to the Brownsville Police Department. Juan Antonio Delgado was identified as a water supply employee who died after falling into the well at the Olmito Water Supply lift station, located on the corner of... more »

• Mission internship program helping UTRGV students handle mosquito-borne illnesses Play Video

  April 16, 2026 1:11 PM

  The city of Mission has partnered with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to give students hands-on experience handling mosquito-borne illnesses. Starting this fall, UTRGV students will intern alongside the city's mosquito vector control team to help track mosquito populations and prevent the spread of disease. This... more »

• Mission coffee shop remains open after break-in leaves thousands of dollars in damages Play Video

  April 16, 2026 12:22 PM

  A Mission coffee shop remains open after it was broken into late Wednesday night — the second time in a year. Someone threw a rock through the front glass door at Twisted Sistas Co., a coffee shop located at 1500 W. Bus. 83. The door remains boarded up. ... more »

• McAllen survey seeking suggestions to revitalize city’s downtown area Play Video

  April 15, 2026 9:27 PM

  The city is asking people to fill out a survey with their suggestions. The survey asks people why they come downtown and, if they do not visit, the reasons they are avoiding the area. There are also several questions asking what type of businesses and entertainment people think should... more »

• Rio Grande Valley residents rush to file taxes or request extensions Play Video

  April 15, 2026 9:04 PM

  The deadline for Americans to file taxes is Wednesday, and you either need to submit your taxes or file an extension before midnight. "Some people call for extensions because they won't be able to make it in for today's deadline," M&E Taxes Owner Monica Hernandez said. "One of us... more »

• Former Starr County pageant director arrested on sexual assault of a child charge

  April 15, 2026 8:40 PM

  The former director and president of the Starr County Royal Court was arrested Wednesday on a charge of sexual assault of a child, jail records show. Angel Benito Montemayor was released from custody on Thursday on a $50,000 bond. Social media posts identify Montemayor as the president and... more »

• Mercedes public works sprays for mosquitos across city streets, parks Play Video

  April 15, 2026 7:45 PM

  The Mercedes Public Works Department is spraying for mosquitos this week. Crews began spraying Wednesday morning and will continue Friday between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. Crews are spraying across the city, including streets and local parks. City officials say this is a routine annual effort, and... more »

• Book donations needed for Weslaco student's little library initiative Play Video

  April 15, 2026 7:28 PM

  A Weslaco teen is collecting 1,000 children's books to stock 16 little libraries outside Weslaco ISD schools. Melanie Chavez is leading the book drive. The libraries will run on an honor system where people can take a book if they leave one behind. More than 250 books have... more »

• No injuries reported after car crashes into Mission home

  April 15, 2026 6:15 PM

  An investigation is underway after a car crashed into a home, according to the Mission Police Department. The incident happened Wednesday at around 4:30 p.m. on the 1400 block of Evergreen Avenue. A spokesperson for the Mission Police Department said the driver was the only occupant of the... more »

• Former Sullivan City manager indicted on theft charges

  April 15, 2026 5:55 PM

  A former Sullivan City manager was indicted after allegedly pocketing more than $5,000 from the city while she oversaw its finances. Ana Maria Mercado was indicted on March 26 on theft charges in connection with the investigation. According to a criminal complaint obtained by Channel 5 News, the... more »

• Venezuelan-born doctor detained by Border Patrol set to be released, attorney says Play Video

  April 15, 2026 5:48 PM

  A Venezuelan-born doctor who was working to complete his medical residency program with UTRGV at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco before being detained by immigration authorities is set to be released. The attorney for Dr. Ezequiel Véliz said on Wednesday a judge granted him a bond during his immigration... more »