Made in the 956

From the weather to the food and culture, the Rio Grande Valley is a one-of-a-kind place, but it's the people in the RGV who are making strides here at home and around the world.

Join us each week as Javier Guerra brings you stories of those Made in the 956 — from Valley businessmen and women, to teachers, artists, and so much more.

Made in the 956 airs every Tuesday on Channel 5 News This Morning and Channel 5 News at 5.

Made in the 956 is supported by Bert Ogden Toyota.

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Made in the 956: Influencer veteran showcases...

Made in the 956: Influencer veteran showcases life in the Army

One Rio Grande Valley veteran turned social media influencer is making his mark by sharing his experiences in the Army.... More >>

3 days ago Tuesday, April 22 2025 Apr 22, 2025 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:35:00 AM CDT April 22, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: San Isidro ISD...

Made in the 956: San Isidro ISD student recognized through writing

A San Isidro Independent School District student is striving for the American dream while putting his small community on the... More >>

2 weeks ago Tuesday, April 08 2025 Apr 8, 2025 Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:57:00 PM CDT April 08, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Tavo Rayo

Up-and-coming music artist Octavio Gonzalez, known artistically as Tavo Rayo, is proving artists in the Rio Grande Valley have something... More >>

3 weeks ago Tuesday, April 01 2025 Apr 1, 2025 Tuesday, April 01, 2025 1:56:00 PM CDT April 01, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Vinyl Spin band;...

Made in the 956: Vinyl Spin band; educators by day, performers by night

Four Rio Grande Valley educators have turned their passion for music into something more. The group formed a band... More >>

1 month ago Tuesday, March 25 2025 Mar 25, 2025 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:35:00 PM CDT March 25, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Brownsville flair bartender...

Made in the 956: Brownsville flair bartender to be featured in documentary

Have you heard of flair bartending? It's when you serve alcohol with a twist of entertainment and tricks. ... More >>

1 month ago Tuesday, March 18 2025 Mar 18, 2025 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 11:18:00 AM CDT March 18, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Keeping memories alive...

Made in the 956: Keeping memories alive at T&E Treasures

Sometimes as adults, we look back on our childhood and all the great memories it came with. Many of... More >>

1 month ago Tuesday, March 11 2025 Mar 11, 2025 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 1:10:00 PM CDT March 11, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: 18-year-old turns dream...

Made in the 956: 18-year-old turns dream of opening a barbershop into a reality

Having a dream and turning it into a reality, that's exactly what happened to a PSJA Independent School District graduate.... More >>

1 month ago Tuesday, March 04 2025 Mar 4, 2025 Tuesday, March 04, 2025 1:07:00 PM CST March 04, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Mariachi Basilica of...

Made in the 956: Mariachi Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle

When you open the gold-plated doors at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle during mass, you'll... More >>

1 month ago Tuesday, February 25 2025 Feb 25, 2025 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:15:00 PM CST February 25, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Bringing bridal couture...

Made in the 956: Bringing bridal couture to life with McAllen native Manuel Tiscareno

A Rio Grande Valley native is making his mark by providing elegance and luxury in the fashion world. Manuel... More >>

2 months ago Tuesday, February 18 2025 Feb 18, 2025 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:05:00 PM CST February 18, 2025 in News

Made in the 956: Trucha RGV showcases...

Made in the 956: Trucha RGV showcases local artists, journalists

Uplifting local stories and artist's, that's the goal of a multimedia platform that was founded in the Rio Grande Valley.... More >>

2 months ago Tuesday, February 11 2025 Feb 11, 2025 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:04:00 PM CST February 11, 2025 in News