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5 On Your Side: Clog in sewage line causes odor issue in Pharr neighborhood
Posted 8:28 AM 10/23/2026 by Armando Gomez
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's 311 website.
Channel 5 News checked it out and found sewage seeping from a manhole. The sewage had stopped flowing, but the mess was (More)
Yesterday
5 On Your Side: Mercedes resident looking for answers after driveway collapses
Posted 6:33 PM 10/22/2026 by Lidia Herrera
Mercedes, TX (KRGV) — The Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner's Office sent a crew to repair a homeowner's collapsed driveway after Channel 5 News’ 5 On Your Side contacted the office Thursday morning.
Repairs are underway at Abel Montes' home after his driveway collapsed (More)
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'Presidential turnout': Cameron County sees high voter volume at early voting sites
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Paxton pitches tax deductions for medical, housing costs during Rio Grande Valley campaign stops
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La Grulla firefighters say new tools will help them handle emergencies
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McAllen police seeking suspect in vehicle burglaries and auto theft investigation
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10/20/2026
Cameron County DA confronts defense witness as punishment phase continues in Rogelio Martinez trial
Posted 9:41 PM 10/21/2026 by Karen Lucero
Cameron County, TX (KRGV) — Jurors heard tense exchanges Wednesday between the Cameron County district attorney and a witness during the capital murder trial of Rogelio Martinez.
Martinez was found guilty earlier this month of killing San Benito police Lt. Milton Resendez in 2023. (More)...
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Weslaco leaders approve ordinance limiting vape shop operating hours
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San Carlos colonia residents to benefit from $1M road and drainage project
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Rio Grande Valley voters urged to check district before casting midterm ballots
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Solar lights to be installed along Mercedes walking trail
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