KRGV-TV (Weslaco, TX)

KRGV-TV serves as the ABC affiliate for the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas, covering areas such as Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, and South Padre Island. The station is based in Weslaco, Texas, with its studios situated along East Expressway (I-2/US 83) and its transmitter located in Santa Maria, Texas. The Manship family from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, owns KRGV through Mobile Video Tapes, Incorporated, which is also known as KRGV-TV Corporation. Viewers can find KRGV on digital channel 5 and high-definition channel 875 through Time Warner Cable, as well as on channel 5 in both standard and high definition on DirecTV and Dish Network.

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City of Mercedes discusses major road improvement project

14 hours ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera

Potholes and dips are a common sight for Dalia Peña when she drives on 10th Street in Mercedes. “Many areas have been neglected throughout the years,” Peña said. In August 2024, Channel 5 News reported that the city approved a one-cent property tax increase, and planned to use revenue from it to fix the road. Channel 5 News reached out to Mercedes Assistant City Manager PR Avila to ask if that was still the plan.
Special mass held in San Juan for Pope Francis

17 hours ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera

inNews - LocalPews were packed Wednesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle for a special evening mass dedicated to Pope Francis. Francis, 88, died on Monday. A black bow hangs on the doorway of the Basilica, a sign that the church is in mourning. The Catholic Church is in a nine-day mourning period, and parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary and attend mass.
Suspect at large after assault leads to multi-vehicle crash, San Juan police chief says

18 hours ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera |Bella Michaels

A four-vehicle crash that hospitalized seven people on Wednesday stemmed from a police chase, according to San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes. Police were after a suspect accused of assaulting a woman and stealing her vehicle, Sifuentes said. The suspect remain at large, Sifuentes added. Officers with the San Juan Police Department responded to an assault in progress at the parking lot of a McDonald’s located at 3701 N. Raul Longoria Road, according to Sifuentes.
7 people hospitalized following crash involving San Juan police unit

23 hours ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera |Bella Michaels

inNews - LocalA female officer with the San Juan Police Department was among the people hospitalized Wednesday following a four-vehicle crash, according to a spokesperson with the city of Pharr. The crash happened at around 3:15 p.m. on Veterans and Sioux roads. Seven people including a San Juan police officer were transported to a local hospital to be treated for injuries. San Juan Fire Chief Tirso Garza previously told Channel 5 News said the officer didn’t have serious injuries.
Valley priest explains the process to elect new pope

1 day ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera

inNews - LocalCatholics across the world are praying for Pope Francis during a nine-day mourning period. “[We are] praying for the pope today since he passed, hoping we will get a pope that is as half as good as he was,” Evelia Patina said. Within the next 20 days, a papal conclave will assemble to elect the new pope. Father Manuel Razo with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church said a conclave is the process where cardinals come together inside the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope.
Valley pastor explains the process to elect new pope

1 day ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera

inNews - LocalCatholics across the world are praying for Pope Francis during a nine day mourning period. “[We are] praying for the pope today since he passed, hoping we will get a pope that is as half as good as he was,” Evelia Patina said. Within the next 20 days, a papal conclave will assemble to elect the new pope. Father Manuel Razo with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church said a conclave is the process where cardinals come together inside the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope.
RGV high school baseball highlights as teams near end of regular season

1 day ago | krgv.com | KJ Doyle

RGV high school baseball highlights as teams near end of regular seasonHIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCORES:Los Fresnos 9, Harlingen 0Hidalgo 2, La Feria 1Weslaco East 11, Rivera 4Sharyland 1, PSJA North 4Juarez-Lincoln 2, Nixon 0Veterans Memorial 6, San Benito 5McAllen 5, McAllen Memorial 0Edcouch-Elsa 15, Porter 5PSJA 14, La Joya 3Rio Grande City 12, Roma 1Nikki Rowe 11, PSJA Memorial 0Weslaco 6, Economedes 3Edinburg 11, Edinburg North 1
Texas Southmost College announces Jesus Villarreal as head coach for women's soccer team

1 day ago | krgv.com | KJ Doyle

inSportsTexas Southmost College announced on Tuesday that they are hiring Jesus Villarreal as their head women's soccer coach. Villarreal has served as a volunteer assistant coach for the program for the past two seasons. He previously served as the head girls soccer coach for Pace High School from 2013-2023. During his time as the head coach at Pace, Villarreal led the team to several playoff wins including two appearances in the regional quarterfinals.
Valley doctor bringing awareness to stroke risk factors following Pope's death

2 days ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera

Many people cried as they prayed for Pope Francis following his death Monday morning. "We are going to continue to keep him in our prayers," Alamo resident Armando Abitua said. During a mass at the San Juan Basilica, the priest reminded parishioners about the late Pope's teachings, while a photo of the late Pope stood tall with white flowers at the edge of the Basilica's altar. The 88-year-old left a lasting impression on Catholics across the world.
Two people hospitalized in serious condition in Donna crash involving a motorcycle

2 days ago | krgv.com | Sarah Cervera

Two people hospitalized in serious condition in Donna crash involving a motorcycleThe Donna Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Saturday, according to Donna Fire Chief David Simmons. Simmons said the accident occurred on the 800 block of North Val Verde Road. The driver of the vehicle and the motorcyclist were transported to local hospitals in serious condition.