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Texas just passed a new law that would force drivers convicted of intoxication manslaughter to pay child support if they kill at least one parent or guardian in a crash.
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REPRESENTING THE RGV: The top coat worn by Vice President @kamalaharris at her inauguration was made by two Valley natives. 👏👏👏Daesha and Arturo, we are so proud!! ☺️
#KRGV #rgv
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Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite meteorologist! 🥳 Wishing you all the best on your day, @KRGV_TimSmith! ❤️
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Over 170 Valley doctors send letter to governor urging reinstatement of shelter-in-place mandate ow.ly/oClN30qXKIR #rgv
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The man, the myth, the legend, THE BIRTHDAY BOY! 🥳 Who agrees today should be a national holiday? 🙋♀️🙋♂️#happyTimSmithday #krgv #rgv
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We’ll just leave this here... #Valleylegend
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According to The American Meteor Society, this is a picture of the meteorite that fell last week in the RGV!
📸: The American Meteor Society, photo on Facebook
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We hope you have a great year, Joaquin Espericueta. Officers kept their promise to Cpl. Jose 'Speedy' Espericueta and escorted his son back to school. #rgv #krgv #rgvstrong
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We are saddened by the news of the passing of longtime KRGV Sports Director Dave Brown. A true Valley icon who will be greatly missed.
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Not a mask in sight at South Padre Island: A local infectious disease expert expects a spike in COVID-19 cases after the holiday weekend. Full story: ow.ly/7sP130qIQCf
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RGV Proud: Congratulations to the #956’s very own Shaine Casas who qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games!
📸: @teamusa
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Texas shoppers now won't have to pay sales tax for feminine and baby products.
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The number of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Texas surpassed 1,000 for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday. ow.ly/jAsx30qCZJB
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As Texas allows movie theaters to reopen, Cinemark will remain closed until 'mid-summer' krgv.com/news/as-texas-allow…
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BREAKING: Michigan couple who vacationed at South Padre Island test positive for COVID-19 ow.ly/5EqW50yPoVs #rgv
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‘The Democrat stronghold cannot take people for granted anymore:’ Reactions to Trump winning all Valley counties
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Large crowd gathers in McAllen to protest for immigrants rights
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Whoever called Tim Smith a liar can sit down!☝🏻😏 The first strong cold front of the season is here!🥶 #TrustTimAlways #ValleyLegend #pozoleszn
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After 20+ years behind the anchor desk, our Oscar Adame has announced he will retire later this month. We have plans to celebrate Oscar’s career leading up to his final broadcast so stay tuned! For now, let’s all wish him the best on his next chapter.
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Hidalgo County confirms first coronavirus case krgv.com/news/hidalgo-county…
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Wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the legend himself: Chief Meteorologist, Tim Smith! 🥳🥳🥳
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Beto O'Rourke attends community gathering in Brownsville
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Congratulations to the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers: State Semi-Finalists!!!🎉🎉🎉
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The Palm Valley Animal Center is expected to become a no-kill shelter. ow.ly/9HQl30k4W9M #rgv
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WATCH LIVE: Beto O’Rourke addresses “skyrocketing” property taxes
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Hidalgo County judge plans to issue new 'stay-at-home' order Monday krgv.com/news/hidalgo-county… #rgv
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First responders paid tribute to medical professionals at McAllen Medical Center with flashing lights and sirens as a way to say thank you. #rgv
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STAY HOME: We’re all in this together, and each and every one of us has to do our part to help stop the spread of #Coronavirus. #KRGV #rgv
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Channel 5 News remembers longtime anchor Eddie Flores
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THANK YOU to our Sports Director, Joel Villanueva, for always knocking it out of the park for the last 13 years. Today is Joel’s last day at KRGV and we wish him all the best in his next big game. Joel, you truly are the real MVP. 💙
#KRGV #rgv #thankyouJoel
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From all of us at #KRGV to the family of the fallen officers, the Mcallen Police Department and the law enforcement community…our deepest sympathies on the loss of your brothers in blue.
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On a day like this a GOAT was born! 🙌 Happy Birthday to THE Tim Smith. 🐐🎉
#krgv #rgv #channel5 #channel5news #timsmith
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WATCH LIVE: Beto O’Rourke in Edinburg for campaign event
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Black family shares experiences of racism living in the Valley krgv.com/news/black-family-s…
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Petition calls for H-E-B to require shoppers to wear face coverings krgv.com/news/petition-calls… #rgv
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BREAKING: Hidalgo County issues order for businesses to mandate face coverings for employees, customers ow.ly/AFQh50AaJiS #rgv
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McAllen native Shaine Casas heading to the 2024 Olympics
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The #KRGV family grew this Christmas Day! Meet Austin, Tim Smith’s newest grandson! 💙 Welcome to the family Austin! ✨
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NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO MASK, NO SERVICE: H-E-B will be following face covering mandates issued in the Valley. #rgv
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Brownsville ISD receives over $2 million from Musk Foundation
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Cards Against Humanity suing SpaceX for allegedly trespassing on Boca Chica property
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Tim Smith named an Edinburg Hometown Hero
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Gonzalez Burger in Donna will be feature on tonight’s episode of the Texas Bucket List! 🤤 @TXBucketList airs on CHANNEL 5 on Saturdays at 6:30pm and Sunday at 6:30am. You’re not going to want to miss this episode! 🍔 #KRGV #rgv
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke holds rally in Harlingen
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Kangaroo spotted near Mercedes
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Pride flag raised at Visitor's Center in Brownsville for Pride Month
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McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez confirms 2 officers killed while responding to a call in S.McAllen off Ware Rd. The suspect is also dead from self inflicted gunshot
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Pharr adopts 'cite-and-release' policy for people caught with less than 2 ounces of marijuana krgv.com/news/pharr-adopts-c…
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Woman unintentionally drives car into fountain at McAllen Convention Center
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Edinburg to Harlingen connector at the Pharr interchange opening next month
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Eddie Flores, former Channel 5 News anchor, dies at 60
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Water supply is safe. This is not a water emergency!
Our friends at @HEB need our help relaying the following message to our communities:
⭕️Product limits are effective.
⭕️No need to stockpile.
⭕️This is not a water emergency.
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Valley science teacher shares his experience with COVID-19 vaccine trial krgv.com/news/valley-science… #rgv
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Age should not get in the way of a dream, says 75-year-old UTRGV grad ow.ly/89Ic50zGRE1 #rgv
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Congratulations to the @HarlingenCISD Lady Hawks on an incredible season! 🥎 We are so proud of you! #RGVProud
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EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Abbott speaks on pandemic impact on the Valley, schools reopening ow.ly/jbEH50AvtDy #rgv
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Sharyland native, Tres Barrera, is suited up tonight for the Washington Nationals in the World Series. ow.ly/c5Of50wRJ9w #rgv
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South Padre Island cancels its Fourth of July celebration due to the spike in coronavirus cases. #rgv
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FBI presence at Delia's Tamales in McAllen and Pharr
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Edinburg actress celebrating landing role in new Marvel series 'Echo'
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Cmon RGV, we are #StrongEnough! Cher #Believes in us! ❤️
A special message from @cher to the residents of Hidalgo County & the Rio Grande Valley ❤️ Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement. #stayhome #washyourhands
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‘A Valley icon:’ Local coaches remember former KRGV Sports Director Dave Brown
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VIDEO: 18-wheeler crashes into Mission home, police investigating.
Video courtesy of JR's Tires and Wheels.
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A first for Zapata County 🐻 a black bear is looking for a new home. He likely crossed the border from Mexico, a Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist says. #rgv
FULL STORY: ow.ly/BUSl50zHGKJ
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Brownsville police: Pastor caught on camera spray-painting anti-Muslim messages
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Hidalgo County Judge issues shelter-at-home order for county residents and visitors.
ow.ly/TuYo30qZDRT #krgv #rgv
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A street renaming ceremony in Mission today honored fallen officer Cpl. Jose "Speedy" Espericueta. Now, 8th Street will be known as "Corporal Speedy Drive". #rgv
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BREAKING: City leaders vote to immediately remove Confederate monument from Brownsville park ow.ly/1S9K50A9L6v #rgv
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Congratulations Aguirre family -- the first ever @DisneyParksBlog and @PointsofLight Volunteer Family of the Year!
They're heading to @WaltDisneyWorld along with the 4 other nominated families for #FamilyVolunteerDay!
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Weslaco High Lady Panthers win 11-9 in 6A softball state championship
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‘Part of a legacy:’ Son of slain Texas trooper graduates from DPS academy
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Hidalgo County sheriff: Infected persons who refuse to stay home to face criminal consequences ow.ly/4CXa30qXu9Y #rgv
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By midnight, all four counties in the Valley will have a shelter-in-place order in effect. #rgv
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Meet the Aguirre family! We are searching for the volunteer family of the year and introducing you to incredible families across the country who are making a difference!
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Police investigating vandalism of Confederate monument in Brownsville krgv.com/news/police-investi…
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Weslaco chemistry teacher goes all-in on virtual learning, transforms garage into classroom krgv.com/news/weslaco-chemis…
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Cities are making recommendations to cover up your face in public places. Edinburg is the first in the Valley to make it mandatory, starting Monday. #rgv
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Family and friends of Jaime Peralez greeted him as he exited Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He had spent nearly 40 days battling the coronavirus. #rgv
FULL STORY: ow.ly/Yy2k50zqbxT
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SpaceX fire burns 68 acres of protected refuge
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Cameron County commissioners vote to declare June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Weslaco man catches Jose Altuve’s home run ball at Houston Astros game
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags flown at half-staff in honor of fallen McAllen police officers ow.ly/3Qsj30qXVAZ #rgv
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Former United States representative, Beto O’Rourke visited Hargill today to give food and water to residents in need. Catch the full story tonight on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 6!
#KRGV #news #RGV #channel5news
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HAPPENING NOW: 4 Vela High School football players are going before a judge this afternoon. They're accused of vandalism at EHS.
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🍁☕️🍂 HAPPY OCTOBER RGV 🍁☕️🍂
That means there’s only...
🍬 👻🎃 30 days until Halloween👻🎃🍬
🦃🥧 58 days until Thanksgiving 🦃🥧
🎄🎅🎁 85 days until Christmas🎄🎅🎁
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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Abbott and former President Trump visit the Valley
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