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Inside the Texas lab identifying New World screwworm flies to protect South Texas cattle

Crash at Hidalgo County Courthouse prompts safety measures discussion

A driver accused of his second DWI in 10 days crashed into the Hidalgo County Courthouse late Sunday, forcing a multi-day closure and entrance changes.

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Crash at Hidalgo County Courthouse prompts safety measures discussion

KRGV Channel 5 · video

UTRGV students hitting the road for UTSA matchup in San Antonio

KRGV Channel 5 · video

'This was done on purpose': Starr County owner left to rebuild after apartment fire destroys complex

'This was done on purpose': Starr County owner left to rebuild after apartment fire destroys complex

An early Sunday morning fire destroyed a three-unit apartment complex in Las Lomas. Fire investigators and state K-9 units are working to determine if arson was involved.

UTRGV students hitting the road for UTSA matchup in San Antonio

UTRGV students are heading to San Antonio to cheer on the Vaqueros as they take on UTSA at the Alamodome on Saturday.

SpaceX to fund up to $220M in Brownsville water projects in exchange for land

Brownsville city commissioners voted to de-annex 445 acres for SpaceX in exchange for up to $220 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding.

Alamo library calls on local artists for Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit

Alamo’s Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library is seeking local artist submissions for its upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit. Art deadline: Sept. 14.

Five star plays 2026 - Week 1

5 Star Plays highlights the best plays during Valley high school football. Catch it every Sunday on Channel 5 News.

UTRGV Fooball Coach's Show - Episode 2

Channel 5 Sports Director KJ Doyle sits with University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Head Football Coach Travis Bush to discuss the Vaqueros' season opener against the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Brownsville faces rising home values after the arrival of large employers like SpaceX, Saronic

A boom in economic development driven by employers like SpaceX and Saronic is causing home values and property tax bills to surge in Brownsville and Cameron County.

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Cameron County ties Saronic Technologies tax break to local hiring rules

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WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Monday, August 31, 2026

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Photographer's Perspective: School bus memories

KRGV Channel 5 · video

Hidalgo County Courthouse closed after suspected drunk driver crashes into building

KRGV Channel 5 · video

Several Valley fire departments respond to 1,500-acre brush fire in Linn-San Manuel

KRGV Channel 5 · video

WATCH LIVE: Take 5 - Monday, August 31, 2026

UTRGV football shines in season opener with 44-0 blowout win over UT Permian Basin

The UTRGV Vaqueros took down UTPB 44-0 in the season opener on Saturday night.

Several Valley fire departments respond to 1,000-acre brush fire in Linn-San Manuel

Several Rio Grande Valley fire departments are battling a major brush fire in northern Hidalgo County near Linn-San Manuel. Texas A&M Forest Service is also responding.

Brownsville family disputes $1,200 water bill after no leak found at home

A Brownsville family received a water bill four times higher than normal. No leak was found, and BPUB says a team is working directly with the customer.

Several valley fire departments respond to major brush fire in linn san manuel

Several Rio Grande Valley fire departments are battling a major brush fire in northern Hidalgo County near Linn-San Manuel. Texas A&M Forest Service is also responding.

Training like a vaquero conducting drills with utrgv running back coach

Training like a Vaquero is no easy task.

Made in the 956 — Vaqueros Edition: Former Los Fresnos kicker suiting up for UTRGV

Growing up in Brownsville, JJ Contreras played soccer his whole life; however the Friday night lights always caught his attention.

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