3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (484+ words) After three years at Sharyland Pioneer High School, Matilde Curiel, known as Mati to her friends, is focused on finishing strong. She is currently ranked first in her class and has her sights set on becoming valedictorian. "I think that…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (105+ words) KRGV 2026 Mariposa Gala benefitting the Children’s Bereavement Center RGV The Children’s Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley is inviting the community to their 2026 Mariposa Gala – New York, New York! The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m.,…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (225+ words) A family of 9 in Donna lost everything in a house fire, but their faith is keeping them going. The fire destroyed a mobile home on Aurora Valley Drive over the Labor Day weekend. All that remained standing was a statue…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (138+ words) KRGV San Juan Basilica hosting inaugural pet walk and animal blessing The Basilica of Our Lady San Juan del Valle in San Juan is hosting its first pet walk next month. The event falls on the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (230+ words) Crowds packed the shoreline at South Padre Island on Labor Day, with local businesses reporting strong sales to close out the summer. Channel 5 News was at the beach, where it stayed busy throughout the day. Harlingen resident Dulce Aguirre was…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (307+ words) Hundreds of people are on a waitlist for public housing in Pharr, but a new apartment complex is nearly ready to open, providing relief to some on that waitlist. The Pharr Housing Authority announced the completion of the Camellia Court…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (196+ words) The Harlingen Fire Department is proposing new fees for fire prevention services, targeting contractors who request inspections before they're ready. Under the proposed ordinance, contractors could be charged for plan reviews, permits and inspections. The money collected would go into…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (197+ words) Los Fresnos has a 10-year plan to improve the city, and it's built around what residents say they actually want. The plan comes after a two-year city survey. Results show residents want more walking trails, safer bike paths and soccer…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (200+ words) Construction on a new section of the Brownsville Southmost Trail could soon begin, but city leaders say the project is about more than adding distance. The long-term goal is to give Southmost residents easier access to everyday destinations like schools,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (120+ words) A library in Alamo is inviting local artists to submit work for a Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit. The Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library is accepting entries in a range of art forms, including canvas, pottery, sculptures and 3D art....