Before the heavy rain, farmers were relying on irrigation. 

The Crime Victims Compensation Program helps with expenses related to the crime including relocation services, medical bills and crime scene clean up. 

More than 20 inches of rainfall has been reported in North and South Carolina. 

The improvements will cost residents an extra 1.8 cents to every $100 of their home value.

Signs of the disease include blister-like marks on the fruit, stems and leaves of an infected tree.  

The city claims the Ebony Golf Course is not generating enough money to sustain its operations.  

Valeria Rivas was found not guilty on all charges against her.

The agency says the new office will help them reach people living in the upper Rio Grande Valley in a timelier manner.

The center is located at Weslaco City Hall. 

He wants the VA to work through his daughter who can help him to stay on top of his benefit claims and finances.     

Normal class schedule will resume on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old died at a hospital.

He will resume his position at the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority.

Ford Sasser, the president of Rio Bank, says the 2018 season will be his last.

The family of one of four victims wants their loved one’s story to serve as an example.

She says a small drainage ditch built by the county about three years ago isn’t holding up too well during storms.

A resident tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the street lights along Sam Houston Blvd. do not work. 

A group of 16 people, who are in the country illegally, were crammed into two rooms at the hotel. 

Flooded streets, drainages and standing water around the home are all breeding grounds for mosquitoes.  

The Weslaco recycling manager says bins are checked every other day and emptied as soon as possible. 

Crews have placed water-filled barriers and are working to pump out excess water.

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service have kept in contact with emergency management coordinators during the recent threat of flooding.

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.

She says she enjoys the exercise and feels healthier.

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

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.

Two mothers formed their own support groups.

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

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 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.

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

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.

Diabetes and carbohydrate intake go hand-in-hand.