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KRGV Channel 5
Free soil testing event in Weslaco aims to protect Arroyo Colorado watershed, prevent fertilizer runoff
Texas A&M AgriLife in Weslaco is offering free soil testing on Oct. 28 for Arroyo Colorado growers to optimize nutrient use, lower fertilizer expenses, and curb runoff.
KRGV Channel 5
Made in the 956: Brownsville artist Lee Ghilain
Brownsville artist Lee Ghilain, 70, overcame central vision loss to reinvent her career, taking her Cherokee-inspired abstract artwork to a premier gallery exhibition in London.
KRGV Channel 5
Valley Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with five planned concerts
The Valley Symphony Orchestra will launch its 75th‑anniversary season Friday with a concert titled "Music of the Greats." Executive Director David Lobel told Channel 5’s Dina Herrera Garza what audiences can expect, and the performance is the first of five shows planned for the season. Residents can click the link for ticket information.
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
KRGV Channel 5
Starr County business restores family headstones for Día de los Muertos
Set in Stone restored six headstones for free in Starr County, helping families in Rio Grande City and La Grulla ahead of Día de los Muertos.
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - October 27
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Monday, October 26, 2026
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - October 26
KRGV Channel 5
WATCH LIVE: Sunday Mass, Oct. 25, 2026
Join us as The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Presents: Sunday Mass Live, on SOMOS EL VALLE Ch. 5.2, Cable 1240, at 11 a.m.
KRGV Channel 5
Weslaco unveiling new memorial honoring Iwo Jima flag raiser Harlon Block
The City of Weslaco will unveil a new memorial statue honoring World War II Iwo Jima flag raiser Cpl. Harlon Block on Saturday at the Harlon Block Sports Complex.
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
Weslaco unveiling new memorial honoring Iwo Jima flag raiser Harlon Block
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
Clog in sewage line causes odor issue in Pharr neighborhood
KRGV Channel 5
South Texas College launches book drive to build community libraries
South Texas College is collecting books across all five campuses to help build smaller community libraries, with drop-off locations open at every campus counseling office.
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Friday, October 23, 2026
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Friday, October 23, 2026
KRGV Channel 5
5 On Your Side: Clog in sewage line causes odor issue in Pharr neighborhood
Pharr, TX (KRGV) — The city of Pharr fixed a sewage overflow from a manhole in one neighborhood after people filed similar complaints on the city
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - October 23
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Thursday, October 22, 2026
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - October 22
KRGV Channel 5
San Carlos colonia residents to benefit from $1M road and drainage project
Work is underway on a $1 million grant-funded project along Villarreal Avenue in San Carlos that will rebuild the road, construct drainage swales, and replace an aging lift station to mitigate neighborhood flooding.
KRGV Channel 5
Hidalgo County nonprofit seeks local foster families before holiday season
CASA of Hidalgo County is hosting a free recruitment event in November to encourage local families to foster children, helping keep South Texas youth within the Rio Grande Valley.
KRGV Channel 5
Solar lights to be installed along Mercedes walking trail
The city of Mercedes is investing $180,000 to install 50 solar lights along the walking trail near the City Dome, improving safety and allowing residents to exercise during cooler hours.
KRGV Channel 5
Port Isabel to host 33rd Annual Shrimp Cook Off & Seafood Festival in November
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce hosts the 33rd Annual Shrimp Cook Off and Seafood Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, featuring live music, local vendors, and culinary competitions benefiting student scholarships.
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Wednesday, October 21, 2026