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Authorities make arrest in alleged jailbreak plot
Emma Perez-Trevino The Cameron County district attorney's office and FBI arrested a man June 27 who they say was plotting to free drug trafficker Ricardo Garcia-Heredia of Hidalgo County from the Brooks County ...
Former district attorney indicted
Former Cameron County District Attorney Yolanda de Leon has been indicted on charges of tampering with governmental records and perjury.
Cameron County Burn Ban Removed
The burn ban in Cameron County is no more. NEWSCHANNEL 5 learned potential for grass fires decreased because of recent rain.
Trial Underway for Woman Who Allegedly Killed Her Baby
In Cameron County, the trial of a Harlingen woman accused of killing her baby girl is underway.
Harlingen Officer in Critical Condition After Shooting
A Harlingen police officer is in critical condition right now after being shot. NEWCHANNEL5 has learned the alleged shooter may have ended up in Brownsville.
Residents south of the expressway will have a grocery store in the late fall. Construction on A & V Lopez Supermarket began recently on South Sam Houston Boulevard.
Condition of Officer Shot Improves
An officer shot in the line of duty was moved out of the intensive care unit at Valley Baptist Medical Center.
VIDEO: Police shooter suspect held on $1 million bond
Abraham Mar, the suspect in the shooting of a Harlingen police officer, was arraigned this morning in municipal court here and was ordered held on $1 million bond.
Last-minute agreement prevents seizure of company assets
Cameron County tax office representatives and sheriff deputies served a tax warrant on Sunglo Fellowship Center Inc./ Sunglo Home Health Service Inc.
Teen accused of killing teacher had a criminal record
A teenager charged with capital murder in the death of a Harlingen High School South teacher is already on probation for an aggravated assault charge in Laredo, officials said Wednesday.
County votes to name street after Iraq veteran
A three year battle has ended for U.S. Army widow Elisa E. Perez. A street will finally bear the name of her late husband Sgt.
Border fence advocate gets sued
In an ironic twist, one of the border fence's staunchest advocates in Brownsville has been sued by the federal government over his land along the Rio Grande.
Burst: Ochoa's sentencing date moved up
Cameron County Constable Saul Ochoa could be sentenced on a drug trafficking charge within the next two weeks.
Former clinic head sentenced to 10 years for Medicaid fraud
The head of a now defunct chain of children's clinics was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for Medicaid fraud.
Teen charged in teacher's death to undergo psychiatric evaluation
A judge ruled Wednesday that a teenager charged with capital murder in the death of a Harlingen High School South teacher will continue to be held at a juvenile detention center.
Pleading: JP had teen jailed 'with crack addicts' June 20, 2008 - 10:07PM Another plaintiff has joined the lawsuit against Pct.
Cameron County authorities are deciding how to handle drug seizure cases by the Precinct 1 Constable's office after Saul Ochoa pleaded guilty to selling the drugs.
Constable Saul Ochoa says 'I am pleading guilty'
Cameron County Precinct 1 Constable Saul P. Ochoa has pleaded guilty to selling marijuana.
Construction on Ocean Tower condominiums halted
There may be structural problems at the Ocean Tower condominium building that is under construction north of Andy Bowie Park.
State District Judge Abel C. Limas issued the ruling. Los Fresnos Justice of the Peace Gustavo Garza was sued by three families who say Garza left them with no real option when he told them they must pay a fine ...