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Brownsville ISD warns viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend could lead to criminal charges

Brownsville ISD and local police are warning students and parents about a viral

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026: Hot and breezy with highs in the triple digits

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Body recovered from San Juan canal identified

A 59-year-old man died after an accidental fall into a San Juan canal near East El Dora Road, according to San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes Jr.

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KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS Update - September 2

Playmakers 2026 Week 1 of Valley high school football

CHANNEL 5 SPORTS is highlighting high school senior athletes on our Playmaker of the Week segment every Tuesday on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 10.

'I did not feel comfortable': Brownsville mayor says city had no choice but to approve $220M SpaceX deal

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen addresses community concerns over a rushed SpaceX deal, trading 445 acres of deannexed land for $220 million in critical city water projects.

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Brownsville mayor says city had no choice but to approve $220M SpaceX deal

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Brownsville ISD football teams gain edge with new video review system

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Hidalgo County Courthouse closure extended following vehicle crash

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11th annual Summer Causeway Run and Walk set for Sept. 12

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City of Harlingen updates decorum policy for commission meetings

Two people charged in scheme to smuggle marijuana into Cameron County jail

Two people face third-degree felony charges after Cameron County Sheriff's Office investigators uncovered a scheme to smuggle marijuana into the local jail.

'I did not feel comfortable': Brownsville mayor says city had no choice but to approve SpaceX deal

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen addresses community concerns over a rushed SpaceX deal, trading 445 acres of deannexed land for $220 million in critical city water projects.

Body recovered from san juan canal after witness reports man falling in

A 59-year-old man died after an accidental fall into a San Juan canal near East El Dora Road, according to San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes Jr.

Brownsville isd football teams gain edge with new video review system

Brownsville ISD football programs implement the new ANSRS video technology system, allowing coaches and players to review plays and make real-time adjustments on the sideline and at halftime.

Pump Patrol: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

Be sure to send in your Pump Patrol submissions by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at news@krgv.com.

11th annual summer causeway run and walk set for sept 12

The 11th annual Summer Causeway Run & Walk returns on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Hidalgo County Courthouse closure extended following vehicle crash

The Hidalgo County Courthouse stays closed Wed. and Thu. after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the building Sunday night, causing structural damage.

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WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Rio Grande City man turns himself into authorities in connection with goat theft

A Rio Grande City man turned himself in after a warrant was issued for allegedly stealing two goats from someone else's property.

City of Harlingen updates decorum policy for commission meetings

Harlingen updated its city commission decorum policy, adding new recording rules and public comment guidelines to replace rules from over two decades ago.

La joya isd spends 2 8 million on 18 new school buses for students

La Joya ISD purchased 18 school buses totaling $2,794,600 to improve student transportation safety, reliability, and special-needs access across the district.

McAllen man suffers major injuries following crash at Donna RV park

Donna police responded to a single-vehicle crash on West Expressway after an OnStar alert. The driver sustained major injuries and was taken to South Texas Health Systems.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026: Very hot and breezy, temps in the 100s

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