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KRGV Channel 5
Mercedes partners with Compudopt for citywide electronics collection drive
The city of Mercedes has partnered with Compudopt to collect and refurbish used or broken electronics for local residents in need of digital access.
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WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Thursday, September 10, 2026
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 10
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Palm Valley Animal Society breaks ground on $6.1M facility expansion in Edinburg
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Brownsville Space Fest expands with new STEM events at Linear Park
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WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Brownsville Space Fest expands with new STEM events at Linear Park
Brownsville’s Space Fest returns Sept. 24–26 at Linear Park, expanding with new student robotics competitions, a Maker Faire, and interactive STEM events designed to inspire local careers.
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KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 9
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Virgen de Guadalupe statue left standing after fire destroys Donna family's home
KRGV Channel 5
San Juan Basilica hosting inaugural pet walk and animal blessing
The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle is hosting its first Pet Walk and Animal Blessing on Oct. 4 in honor of the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Virgen de Guadalupe statue left standing after fire destroys Donna family's home
A Donna family of nine lost their home in a Labor Day weekend fire on Aurora Valley Drive. Despite losing everything except a Virgen de Guadalupe statue, they plan to rebuild.
KRGV Channel 5
Pump Patrol: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
Be sure to send in your Pump Patrol submissions by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at news@krgv.com.
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WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Made in the 956: Valley native living in Japan publishes memoir, creates resource guide for foreigners
Esteban Lopez, a PSJA High School grad, wrote a memoir about life in Japan and created Go Gaijin, a resource for foreigners navigating life there.
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KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 8
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Families close out the summer at South Padre Island during Labor Day holiday
Crowds packed South Padre Island on Labor Day, bringing a late-summer boost to local businesses as visitors flocked to the beach to close out the season.
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Families close out the summer at South Padre Island during Labor Day holiday
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KRGV Channel 5 · video
WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Monday, September 7, 2026
KRGV Channel 5
WATCH LIVE: Sunday Mass, Sept. 6, 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
Zoo Guest: Cotton the Chinchilla
The Gladys Porter Zoo will be holding Discount Days for Brownsville residents on Sept. 11 through Sept. 13. Discount Days for the rest of the Rio Grande Valley have also been scheduled.
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WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Friday, September 4, 2026
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Brownsville Southmost Trail expansion aims to link schools, parks
Brownsville is expanding its South Most Nature Trail with new phases that will connect schools, parks, and the library to the city's larger trail system.
KRGV Channel 5
Rio Hondo residents push for more transparency on outer parkway plans
Rio Hondo property owner AJ Mata is calling for more transparency after a public meeting on the outer parkway left residents without an open forum to ask questions.
KRGV Channel 5
Valley community leaders work to combat food insecurity
Community leaders in the Rio Grande Valley are pushing for action on food insecurity, with nearly 1 in 4 residents affected. Letters headed to Congress.