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• Abandoned building set on fire, Rio Grande City police searching for person caught on video Play Video

  March 5, 2020 10:42 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A person was caught on surveillance video setting fire to a building. Rio Grande City police posted the video to their Facebook page. After the fire ignites, a person can be seen walking away in the distance. We're told the building that caught... more »

• Officials Reach Decision on Abandoned Railroad Corridor Play Video

  April 25, 2019 5:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Officials have finally decided on what to do with an abandoned railroad corridor that runs through Brownsville. A dispute on whether the city needs another road or trail has been ongoing for more than 10 years. County and city officials agreed it’s best to use convert... more »

• Over 900 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Abandoned Vehicle in Fronton

  April 8, 2019 3:52 PM

  FRONTON – Border Patrol agents out of Rio Grande City found an abandoned vehicle filled with marijuana near the river in Fronton over the weekend. Sixteen bundles weighing a total of 928 pounds were found inside of a 2003 black GMC Yukon off of Riojas Lane. Two males... more »

• Weslaco Man Wants Abandoned Buildings near Home Taken Down Play Video

  March 25, 2019 4:26 PM

  WESLACO – A Weslaco man says some abandoned buildings near his home are an eye sore. Saul Mata explains he’s trying to sell his house but it’s been difficult with the nearby abandoned buildings; he wants the city to tear these buildings down. "I try to sell it... more »

• Weslaco Woman Pleased City is Taking Down Abandoned Home Next Door Play Video

  May 14, 2018 2:56 PM

  WESLACO – After more than a decade, a Weslaco woman is thankful a nearly abandoned home, she says was an eyesore, is coming down. David Sifuentes, a Weslaco code enforcement officer, tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the owners of the home agreed to have it torn down using volunteers. Sifuentes says... more »

• La Feria Taxpayers Helping to Pay for Abandoned Buildings’ Upkeep Play Video

  June 14, 2017 6:23 PM

  LA FERIA – La Feria city officials are on a deadline to get abandoned buildings that have been maintained by taxpayer's money removed. Resident Barbara Barbro lives blocks away from the abandoned building located on Business 83 and Rabb Road. She said the abandoned buildings could cause safety and health... more »