Showers caused widespread flooding early Wednesday morning.

If you’ve received the call, contact your local police department.

McAllen Independent School District offered their school buses to aid emergency crews.

The Texas Task Force is made up of San Antonio and Austin fire department crews.

The university says they didn’t anticipate this much rainfall for today.

Officials say the drainage system cannot keep up with the amount of rain in the past two days.

The shelter was tested for the first time in two years but did not make the cut.

The Raymondville drain system begins in Mission and runs all the way to Arroyo City, where it drains the water into the ocean. 

The drainage is 18 feet deep and is designed to hold large amounts of water.

The fire chief says there’s no threat to the public.

Their headquarters turned into a makeshift food distribution site overnight.

A spokesperson says they're sending transportation crews and aviation equipment.

On Wednesday, Judge Ramon Garcia filed a petition to declare a state of emergency for Hidalgo County.

The trail will run from San Juan to Pharr, then to McAllen's hike and bike trail and then up onto Edinburg.

His family went through Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina.

A BORSTAR spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS that they are out to help people evacuate, not apprehend those in the country illegally.

The group came down to volunteer at the immigrant respite centers in the Valley.

DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez says they rescued more than 15 people in just one neighborhood.

They say in all the years, no official has offered a solution to the flooding.

Her home is located off of Pike Blvd. in Weslaco, which she says appeared like a lake after the heavy rainfall. 

Residents didn’t expect they would need to be rescued.

One homeowner we spoke with says both her car and house got flooded.

Authorities say water rose four feet in some areas.

The emergency management coordinator for Falfurrias says they're preparing long shifts to watch the water tonight.

A resident tells us he often loses power when it rains, even if it’s just light rain.  

For information on how to renew, contact the IRS at 800-829-1040.

Texas Trails R.V. Resort is home to about 100 residents this time of year.

Residents say their vehicles, homes and other outdoor items were damaged after winds blew debris from a nearby construction site.

The shelter is located at the intersection of F.M. 490 and Business 77.

Cameron County Emergency Manager Tom Hushen says two to four inches of rain fell over Harlingen within one hour Monday.

A McAllen grower says the recent amount of rain is not enough to make his crop a success.

Chief Manuel Padilla Jr. says it’s a growing epidemic with reports of 122 stash houses being busted over the past six months.

People are expecting more rain Tuesday evening.

He says shelters like the one in Brownsville simply house the children safely.

Blackbeards' Restaurant opened its doors in 1978.

The drugs are valued at over $2.7 million.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS covers news from Falcon Lake to South Padre Island 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Cardone Industries will build a 900,000-square foot distribution center in Harlingen.

The center offers vocational and academic courses to more than 1,600 young people from around the U.S.

Lew Hill says he has a family history of diabetes.

Researchers are always working to find better ways to treat the disease.

He says he heard about home remedies growing up and he still sees them being used today.

The Avila family has been struggling with diabetes for more than 20 years.

A nurse says she never would have imagined being diagnosed with the disease.

Angelo Vargas shares a personal story of his father, who is diabetic, and how his family supported his father in his time of need.

He says an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to both dreaded diseases.

She says her son has become so good with his dietary habits with the counseling he receives that she is taking note when she makes her shopping list.

A patient says her weakness, desserts, were what led to her diagnosis at the age of 27.

Experts say diabetic patients on the keto diet have become less dependent on insulin.

Diabetics are encouraged to schedule an eye screening at least once a year.

Eating and cooking health helps maintain weight. 

She says products you find in the center of the store are modified to be preserved unlike the fruit and vegetables areas.

While diabetes poses some challenges, she says it won’t stop her from achieving her dream.

The American Diabetes Association says people with diabetes spend on average $7,900 a year alone.

Patients with Type 2 diabetes can use this tool to measure processed carbohydrates.

It’s as simple as pricking your finger and dropping the blood onto the test strip.

One in every four people in the Valley has diabetes and the symptoms can go unnoticed for years.

She says she enjoys the exercise and feels healthier.

About 70 percent or more of people are obese or overweight in the Rio Grande Valley.

A local doctor says sugary drinks, a poor diet and lack of exercise can increase your risk to get diabetes and other factors.

Certain foods can help improve someone’s mood, energy and overall well-being.

Casa Del Mar ensures the education and meals they provide encourage a healthy lifestyle.

When you work in news, you can be sure of one thing, you never know when you’re going to be called to breaking news.

The program will help Cameron County students learn more about different careers.

Their vision is to help establish big businesses right here in the Rio Grande Valley.

There is a demand to fill jobs as paramedics, home health aides, personal care sides, nursing aides and many others.

To qualify for the program, you just need a high school diploma or a GED.

Self-esteem can dip during hard times for those unemployed. An expert says if left unmonitored, the situation can breed greater problems.

Some people take what they can find.

Workforce Solutions suggests he highlights his experience.

Benito Carriaga is a chemical specialist who served in the Army in the 1960s.

Photojournalist shows teamwork at Channel 5.

Texas Gas Service repaired the issue in two hours.

One mother said it was difficult finding a daycare that would help her son. 

The toddler was killed and the mother is in critical condition. 

Two of the swimmers are headed to a national meet next month.

The studio is located in Harlingen and opened its doors 30 years ago. 

The group meets at a church in McAllen.

The non-profit offers assistance to post graduates. 

Children with special needs are given a chance to play baseball.

The parent said she has seen her daughter grow during the competitions.

Two mothers formed their own support groups.

A suspect was arrested for evading arrest using a vehicle after a police chase in Brownsville. 

Educators and parents learn techniques to help children recognize danger. 

Parents said social media has helped them keep in contact

The 28-year-old will graduate with an associate’s degree from South Texas College in Weslaco

More than 25 tire drop-off sites will be available.

The teen found out she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

The former priest’s attorney said his client wouldn’t receive a fair trial.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS photographer discusses what it means for them when working on a holiday.

Photojournalist Marco Vecchio said police ride along stories are among his favorites. 

TxDOT inspected the bridge.

The shooting happened near Brownsville.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS photographers find a way to get the job done with the equipment they have. 

The doctor said it can be difficult for people to break habits.

The farm is located near Rio Hondo. 

One UTRGV associate dean said there is a lack of interpreters. 

Diabetes can sometimes cause kidneys to stop functioning properly.

The costs of medication can sometimes be costly for patients.

The teen was diagnosed with the disease about three years ago.

The investigation will be turned over to Mexican authorities.

All 14 Donna ISD elementary schools have built gardens.

Experts emphasize the importance of eating multiple food groups at every meal.

Brownsville officials are working to help citizens pick a healthier lifestyle.

The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. on U.S. 83 North.

Dr. Fernandez, a psychiatric doctor and Dean of UTRGV’s medical school, said the Rio Grande Valley is a place where depression can be taboo.

A KRGV reporter shared his father’s journey living with diabetes. 

Experts said the disease comes, primarily, from genetics.

Weather conditions can make recording tricky.

CHANNEL 5 Photojournalist Elette Garza shows us a behind the scenes look at live shots with First Warn 5 Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith.

Fifty-six miles of border fencing already runs through Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.

WESLACO - CHANNEL 5 NEWS crews deal with everything thrown at them, from noisy crowds to rainy weather. CHANNEL 5 Photojournalist Enrique Saenz says besides heat and rain, wind is what he watches out for the most. Saenz says the wind can make video look shakier the father they are away, he says, "We solve that by getting closer, and if we can't, we just hope the wind dies down. He adds the wind also changes the audio, "When the wind behaves, you can hear every word a pers...

The county official was facing 15 counts.

She defied the federal government's request to take a quarter acre of property in El Calaboz 10 years ago.

The order is supposed to last 90 days.

Valley congressman Henry Cuellar said the proposed border wall is all "showmanship" for President Trump.

President Trump announced Thursday he will work with Congress on the details of his plan.

The order mentions hiring more immigration officers. 

The man linked to the teen’s death was sentenced in court on Wednesday.

Diabetes and carbohydrate intake go hand-in-hand.