WORA-TV

WORA-TV, virtual channel 5 (UHF digital channel 29), is a television station located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. On its main subchannel, the station rebroadcasts over 95% of WKAQ-TV's programming under an affiliation agreement. WORA-TV produces some local programming, mostly airing on Sunday afternoons. During local programming, the station brands itself as either Telecinco or WORA Televisión. The station is owned by Telecinco, Inc.

History

Founded by Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano y Bártoli in 1955, WORA-TV was the first television station in Puerto Rico's west coast. The station was named for then-sister station WORA radio (760 AM). During its early years, the station produced its own programming, but its schedule eventually shifted toward infomercials, possibly due to the lack of interest from local businesses to advertise on television.

In 1979, WORA-TV entered into an affiliation agreement with San Juan-based WAPA-TV, ending its run as a locally-run independent station. After that point, most television stations on the island's western coast followed suit. By joining with economically stronger stations from the San Juan market, market divisions on the island ended.