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Man in Custody after Drug Bust in Harlingen
The arrest warrant was executed Friday morning.
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Mission Man to Go Before Judge in Money Laundering, Bank Fraud Case
A public official is allegedly linked to the case.
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FEMA Finalizes New Flood Maps for Willacy County
Many of those affected by last year’s rain are still paying the price for not having insurance.
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Collapsed Ceiling Leaves Valley Veteran Concerned
Part of the U.S. Army veteran’s roof collapsed.
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Granjeno Resident Seeks Land Boundary Clarification
He said lately it’s been difficult to access the land they’ve called their own for years.
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Hair Replacement Company Fails to Reimburse Edinburg Man
The man paid $332.08 and shipping fees for a toupee.
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Election Canvassing Completed in Cameron Co.
The Cameron County judge-elect will take office sooner than other elected officials.
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Family Living near Border Requesting More Patrols
The family said someone entered their home and asked to hide from Border Patrol.
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Homeowners Denounce Vandalism in Historic San Benito Home
The Artiagas said they plan to open the home after the holidays so the community can visit.
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Driver in Raymondville Rollover Accident in Stable Condition
DPS troopers said the man was traveling from Louisiana.
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Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremony for Valley Veterans
Local organizations are in need of donations and volunteers.
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Counselor Encourages Positive Parenting in Families
More than 37,000 child abuse cases were reported in the Rio Grande Valley last year.
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Rezoning Plan Threatens Mission Resident’s Lifestyles
Five of nine tracts have already been approved by the Mission City Council.
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Faith-Based Program Helps Immigrants File Legal Residency
The program’s goal is to provide immigrants a good transition to the U.S.
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State Provides $200K to Help Low-Income Families Pay Bills
Hidalgo County Community Service Agency said they’re now able to accept about 30 people a day.
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Man Disputes Having to Pay Property Taxes to 2 Counties
Cameron and Hidalgo County said he will have to survey his property to establish exactly where it’s located.
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Valve Replacement to Affect Water Pressure in Donna
No boil water advisory is in effect.
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Major Progress Made for Artificial Reef at SPI
Two retired vessels sunk to the bottom of the Gulf.
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CPS Previously Intervened in Child Abuse Case
The agency files for legal custody after enough evidence is collected to prove a child is being abused or neglected.
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Donna Business Fails to Compensate Woman $10K
Texas has legal loopholes that make it really difficult to collect a judgement on certain individuals.
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Alamo School Nurse Discovers Child with Severe Burns to Feet
The child’s guardians were charged with injury to a child.
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San Juan Police Arrest Murder Suspect
Police reported one person died.
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McAllen Fire Department Responds to Refrigerator Leak in HEB
2 people were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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Ships Sunk to Construct Artificial Reef near SPI Shores
The reef is aimed to help increase snapper fish population.
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DPS Investigating Train, Vehicle Collision near Kingsville
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Prosecutors: 10 Charged in US-Mexico Human Smuggling Ring
Federal prosecutors in New York City have charged 10 defendants in a human smuggling ring that they say operated across the Mexico-U.S. border.
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Couple Wants Refund After Faulty Fix to Roof
They said in addition to the poor job, they also found out they were being overcharged.
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Water Stations Prevent Deaths in South Texas Brush
An organization’s director explained the calls are increasing and the GPS strategy is working.
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Local Industrial Businesses Concerned with NAFTA’s Future
Many people and businesses depend on trade with Mexico.
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Valley School Showcases Safety, Maintenance of School Buses
A school official noted riding on a bus is a privilege and parents should talk to their children about behaving well when riding one.
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Harlingen Students Coping with Death of Classmate
The school had counseling services available to students.
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Verdict in Botox Case May Impact Woman’s Immigration Status
The woman was convicted of injecting clients with bogus botox.
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Mattress Store Donates to Harlingen Shelter
The shelter reported an outbreak of bedbugs in the men’s quarters.
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Photographer's Perspective: Working with the Weather
CHANNEL 5 NEWS recently traveled to Laredo where Border Patrol agents are teaming up with ranchers. Photojournalist Samuel Gauna says the weather was a small obstacle when working on this story.
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Pharr Woman Upset with Car Repair Business
The business is holding her car until they receive payment.
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Edinburg Residents Upset with Potential Flooding
One resident said the issue is with the street drainage.
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Road Repairs Scheduled Following Resident Concerns
Many cars drive down on the wrong side of the road to avoid potholes.
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Photographer's Perspective: Working With New Technology
CHANNEL 5 NEWS Photojournalists do more than just film and edit. Sometimes special projects are assigned to photographers. Sergio Puente Jr. says one of his latest assignments dealt with social media and live streaming events.
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Border Patrol Agent Arrested for Allegedly Staging Drug Seizure
Authorities said the agent lied during a previous interview.
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Woman Warns About Unknown Computer Technician
A local woman said she received a phone call claiming her device was compromised.
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Voters Using Provisional Ballots in Fear of Rigged Elections
People’s provisional vote may not be counted by the ballot board.
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Weslaco Police Respond to Accidents Causing Traffic Congestion
At least one victim was airlifted to the hospital.
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Judge Denies Motion to Halt Hidalgo Co. Mobile Voting
Plaintiffs will have to wait until after Nov. 9 to move forward with a trial.
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Cameron Co. Using New Software for Disabled Voters
The new program was added to the sample ballot online.
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Photographer's Perspective The Golden Hour
Lighting and timing usually go hand in hand when it comes to setting up live shots. There is a small sliver of time in a day that can make lighting conditions perfect.
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One Early Voting Location Saving Starr Co. Money
The county officials said running multiple polling locations are costly.
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Hidalgo Co. Woman Claims Problem with Voting Machine
The Hidalgo County resident said her choices on the ballot weren’t what she chose.
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State Leaders Taking Measures to Prevent Voter Fraud
The RGV isn’t a stranger to voter fraud.
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Program Available to Help Uninsured Hidalgo Co. Residents
County leaders said they receive about 9,000 applications for the program.
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Photographer's Perspective: Preparing for the Friday Morning Pep Rally
The fall season means football for fans in the Rio Grande Valley. It also means Friday morning pep rally's for students across the Rio Grande Valley.
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Biggest Financial Supporter for Prop 1 Speaks Out
Proposition 1 would raise $24 million of tax money for the healthcare district.
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Judge Grants Change of Venue in Cameron Co. Corruption Case
The tax assessor-collector was indicted on 22 counts of bribery and public corruption.
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Elderly Man’s Body Pulled from Resaca in Cameron Co.
Brownsville fire and emergency responders are at the scene.
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Photographer's Perspective: The Beginning of an Iconic Tradition
CHANNEL 5 VIEWERS are familiar with the 5 is number 1 gesture. But how did it all get started?
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Homeless Mother Fighting Cancer Gets Help
Her cancer diagnosis stripped her of her job and she’s now living out of her car.
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Fatal Accident Closes Expressway near San Benito
The area near the southbound FM 509 exit was closed for several hours.
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Photographer's Perspective: Meeting Deadline
Different days come with different challenges in the news business. CHANNEL 5 NEWS photojournalist Brandon Castellanos says meeting deadline is a big priority.
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Many Rio Grande Valley Families Living in Poverty
The Rio Grande Valley is considered one of the poorest areas in the state.
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Student Shares Insight of Belonging to Migrant Family
Some children travel thousands of miles with their families for work.
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School Districts, Community Helping Children with School Supplies
Many take advantage of community partnerships with organizations like United Way and Teach the Children.
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Program Working to Connect Churches with Local Children in Foster Care
More than 3,200 children are in foster care in the 19 counties CPS covers in South Texas.
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Programs, Organizations Providing Food to Low-Income Families
Statistics showed there are close to 200,000 children living in poverty in Valley.
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Local Clinic Helping Children Access Health Care
A center in Hidalgo County is offering health services for families in need.
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Child Abuse Cases on the Rise in the Rio Grande Valley
More than 3,700 cases were reported in the Valley in 2015.
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Recovering Addict Recollects Challenging Teen Years
The man remembered his parents not always being around and looking up to his friends.
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School District Works to Give Underprivileged Students a Better Future
They said they face challenges to keep students living in poverty engaged.
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School Program Helping Students Receive Diploma
A program aims to help students who are facing challenges.
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Photographer's Perspective: Working Outside of the Rio Grande Valley
The news business can take reporters and photojournalists to some unexpected places.
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Center Helping Children Stay Healthy, Active
The focus of the Boys and Girls Club is helping children.
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Migrant Students Balancing Responsibilities Simultaneously
Two football players usually travel north to work in fields and help their families.
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Backpack, School Supplies Giveaways Lessen Parents' Financial Burden
Several school districts host these types of events.
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RGV Youths Faced with Pressures Related to Gangs, Crime
Local experts said criminals see young children as easy targets.
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Valley Teens Succeed Despite Insecure Childhoods
They hope sharing their stories to youngsters will shed light on some of the issues that often go unnoticed by those around them.
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Starr Co. Mother Shares Family's Struggles
A mother said she worries for her family’s safety.
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Number of RGV Families Living in Poverty
Some families aren’t making enough income to have a home of their own.
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Photographer's Perspective: Confronting Human Emotion
Photojournalists are sometimes the first ones to show up to the scene of a major breaking news story. They may even be the first to speak with victims or their loved ones. It's never an easy task.
5 On Your Side
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Hair Replacement Company Fails to Reimburse Edinburg Man
The man paid $332.08 and shipping fees for a toupee.
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Pharr Woman Upset with Car Repair Business
The business is holding her car until they receive payment.
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Edinburg Residents Upset with Potential Flooding
One resident said the issue is with the street drainage.
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Woman Warns About Unknown Computer Technician
A local woman said she received a phone call claiming her device was compromised.
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Renter Asking for More Time after Served Eviction Notice
The woman said the month’s rent is paid for.
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Car Owner Gets Engine Back After Failed Repair
He said car sat there for two months with no results.
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Transmission Problem Leaves Man Frustrated
The man said the mechanic kept giving him the run around.
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Man Waiting for Modifications to New Wheelchair
The man has waited nearly a year for improvements to be made.
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Con Mi Gente
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Donna Superintendent Literally Started At Zero
Castillo has worked 31 years at Donna ISD.
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Wife of Murdered DEA Agent Met with Students During Red Ribbon Week
Camarena didn't start speaking at schools until 29 years after her husband died.
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Honoring Valley Veterans with Celebrations
A huge memorial is located in McAllen.
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Former Brewster School Students Gather for 100-Year Reunion
Alum gathered to show 'pride in the country.'
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Brownsville Chef Expanding Business
The chef started by catering to private planes.
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Dia de Los Muertos Altars on Display in Museum
Schools, churches and families created memorials.
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Harlingen Students Promoting Teal Pumpkin Project
Houses with a teal pumpkin offer alternative treats for children with food allergies.
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Duo Traveled, Ate Across State to Write 'Tacos of Texas'
Authors covered more than 7,000 miles collecting recipes and tasting tacos.
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Woman on Mission to Save Ducks in Brownsville Resacas
Caro said the recent renovations actually harmed the duck population.
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Jack-Up Rig Named after Mexican River
Jack-up rigs are built in the Rio Grande valley.
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Sports
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Vaqueros Drop Home Opener
26 Turnovers in Third Straight Loss
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Weslaco East Grinds to Victory
Ground Game Sparks Success
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5 on 5: Nov. 15
Santa Rosa not shying away from playing big schools
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Lyford Prepares for Area Round
Bulldogs met their first goal to bring home a district championship.
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Football Playoff Pairings: Week 13
Who, When & Where
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Dave's Dozen: Final Edition
Familiar Names Top Polls
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A Tiger Tale
Ledesma Steps Up for Mercedes
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First & Goal Final: November 11th
10 Teams Still Standing
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First & Goal Friday: November 11th
Weslaco East Upsets Vela
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UFC Comes to the Valley
Fight Card is Saturday Night
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Texas Headlines
Judge: Dad who killed 2 daughters competent for execution
A state judge has ruled a man mentally competent to be executed Dec. 7 for fatally shooting his two young daughters more than 15 years ago in Dallas while their mother, his ex-wife, listened helplessly over the phone. Ex-mayor of Mexican town that was massacre site arrested
Authorities in a northern Mexico border state say they have arrested the former mayor of a town where a drug cartel systematically killed an extended family in 2011. The Latest: Woodley, Miller visit oil pipeline protest site
The Latest on the Dakota Access pipeline protest (all times local): Texas dedicates Capitol monument to African-Americans
The state of Texas is set to dedicate a Capitol monument to the contributions of African-Americans. Famed Texas heart surgeon Denton Cooley died at 96
Dr. Denton Cooley, a Texas surgeon who performed some of the earliest heart transplants and implanted the world's first artificial heart, has died. Lennon's Beatles breakup letter sold at auction for $30,000
An angry letter from John Lennon to Paul and Linda McCartney written shortly after the Beatles' breakup has been sold at auction for nearly $30,000. Assistant Austin police chief named force's interim chief
The Texas capital has named assistant Austin police chief Brian Manley as interim replacement for Police Chief Art Acevedo, who is leaving to head Houston's police force. Texas board rejects disputed Mexican-American studies book
The Texas Board of Education has unanimously rejected a Mexican-American studies textbook that experts say is rife with factual errors and anti-Hispanic bias. Official: Death of student who fell from bus was suicide
An official says the death of a South Texas middle school student who fell from the rear emergency door of a moving school bus was a suicide. Texas News Minute
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Man in Custody after Drug Bust in Harlingen
The arrest warrant was executed Friday morning.
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Homeowners Denounce Vandalism in Historic San Benito Home
The Artiagas said they plan to open the home after the holidays so the community can visit.
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Mission Man to Go Before Judge in Money Laundering, Bank Fraud Case
A public official is allegedly linked to the case.
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Donna Superintendent Literally Started At Zero
Castillo has worked 31 years at Donna ISD.
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Hair Replacement Company Fails to Reimburse Edinburg Man
The man paid $332.08 and shipping fees for a toupee.
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