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Woman Settles Lost Boxes Issue with McAllen Moving Company
Rick’s Moving Company accepted responsibility for basic liability.
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Commissioner Looks into Complicated Road Problem
Mile 3 East, between Mercedes and La Feria, borders Hidalgo and Cameron County.
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Rise in Construction Permits Signals Improved Local Estate Market
UTRGV Economics Professor Dr. Salvador Contreras said now is the time for people to take advantage if they’re in the market.
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Weslaco Police Officer Recalls Being Under Fire
SAPD Detective Benjamin Marconi was performing a routine traffic stop Sunday when Otis McKane, 31, walked up to his vehicle and started shooting.
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Zapata Homeowners Ordered to Remove Homes Close to Water
The International Boundary and Water Commission told homeowners their houses were encroaching on a government easement.
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FEMA Awards Edinburg $1.2M for Drainage Project
The city plans to install a new drain line along Rogers Road and the east side of Edinburg North High School.
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Thousands of Green Cards Sent to Incorrect Addresses
It was also discovered 200,000 cards were delivered to the wrong person.
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Local Researchers Continue to Collect Samples to Test for Zika
The temperatures are dropping but the mosquito population is still present.
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Nation’s Violence Against Police Officers Causes Local Fear
The San Benito police chief said he wants dispatchers to check on officers more often.
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Brownsville Police Search for Tire Robbery Suspects
The suspects stole 250 RoadShine brand tires from a storage facility.
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Judge Grants Bond to Mission Businessman Accused of Money Laundering, Fraud
The businessman pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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No Trespassing Signs Appear on Levees near Border
Anyone caught trespassing can face a fine.
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La Joya Store Owner Robbed at Gunpoint
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case.
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Photo Released of Man Who May Have Information in San Antonio Officer's Murder
A 20-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department was shot twice in the head.
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Photographer's Perspective Making Every Story Special
It takes a team to put a newscast together and it's up to the photographer to make it look top notch.
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Federal Agencies Team up to Keep Border Secure
Two federal agencies are teaming up to help keep the border secure.
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Shelter Preparing for Next Cold Front
The Salvation Army shelter on 23rd street in McAllen is open 365 days a year.
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La Joya Housing Authority Executive Director Suspended
Board chairwoman Frances Salinas De Leon says it's too early to tell if Juan Jose Garza will be fired.
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Tips to Stay Safe While Heating Your Home
Saturday night's weather is supposed to dip down into the 40s.
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Police Departments Honor Dallas Police Officers Killed by Sniper
Edinburg police gave a memorial to the Dallas police department.
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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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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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Football Playoff Pairings: Week 13
Who, When & Where
First & Goal Saturday: November 19th
Los Fresnos, Weslaco East Advance
Women Shine at UT-RGV
Volleyball Wins WAC Title
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First & Goal Final: November 18th
Two Advance, Three Play Saturday
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First & Goal Friday: November 18th
5A Teams Shine in Area Round
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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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Dave's Dozen: Final Edition
Familiar Names Top Polls
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Zapata Homeowners Ordered to Remove Homes Close to Water
The International Boundary and Water Commission told homeowners their houses were encroaching on a government easement.
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Weslaco Police Officer Recalls Being Under Fire
SAPD Detective Benjamin Marconi was performing a routine traffic stop Sunday when Otis McKane, 31, walked up to his vehicle and started shooting.
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Thousands of Green Cards Sent to Incorrect Addresses
It was also discovered 200,000 cards were delivered to the wrong person.
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Judge Grants Bond to Mission Businessman Accused of Money Laundering, Fraud
The businessman pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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