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• Local Congressman Discusses Impacts of Proposed Spending Bill Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:03 PM

  WESLACO – The annual budget for the United States government is one step closer to getting approved. Part of the nearly $1.4 trillion budget includes border security. After the House of Representatives voted to pass the budget Tuesday , CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with Congressman Henry Cuellar. This... more »

• Lowest Paid Willacy Co. Employees to Receive Salary Increase Play Video

  September 23, 2019 5:18 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A salary boost is on the way for Willacy Couny’s lowest paid county employees. They will make at least $25,000 a year once the new fiscal year budget goes into effect Oct. 1. County leaders approved a $7.8 million budget; $200,000 more than the last budget.... more »

• Sebastian Resident Seeks More Law Enforcement Presence Play Video

  August 6, 2019 4:05 PM

  SEBASTIAN - A Sebastian resident is looking for more law enforcement presence on his street. He wants to know what the county is doing to help. Armando Gonzales spent all 69 years of his life on Martin Cavazos Street and he says for as long as... more »

• City of Roma Officers Air Grievances Against Administration Play Video

  July 30, 2019 9:12 PM

  ROMA - Police officers in Roma shared a lengthy list of concerns with the city's leaders via a letter they signed and sent earlier this month. It raises concerns against the administration. The police chief says he believes it's politically motivated; even so, he discussed the concerns his... more »

• Budget Concerns at Mercedes ISD Prompts Meeting Play Video

  May 7, 2019 10:31 PM

  MERCEDES – A financial crunch has prompted the Mercedes Independent School District to hold a special meeting. It’s been confirmed some jobs will be cut. The Mercedes community learned more about the budget concerns in Tuesday’s meeting. The interim superintendent discussed the breakdown of their fund balance... more »

• Local Shelters Struggle to Assist Migrants with Current Budget Play Video

  December 31, 2018 6:10 PM

  MCALLEN – The New Year holds uncertainty for shelters helping migrants in the Rio Grande Valley. Greater crowds of newly released migrants have not been met with greater budgets. A surge in families and unaccompanied children in the U.S. illegally has exceeded the numbers of 2014. Valley... more »