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Pioneer Baseball Player Helps Run Family Business Play Video
April 3, 2021 6:37 PM
MCALLEN - Pioneer's Fernando Morales plays baseball during the day, and cooks at night. The junior has a weekend job, but he doesn't just work for anyone, he helps run his family's taco truck. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has the story. more » -
Mission burger joint grateful for customers' support amid pandemic Play Video
April 29, 2020 7:07 PM
MISSION — Friday will be a big day for small business owners. Many will reopen and one local restaurant owner is taking the time to say, "thanks." Similar to many other small businesses across the Rio Grande Valley, Clarissa Suarez, owner of Marcos Burgers and More, says her restaurant... more » -
Employees at Valley call centers concerned about operations during pandemic Play Video
March 27, 2020 6:53 PM
PHARR – Large call centers in the Rio Grande Valley remain open at a time when places are supposed to be closed to essential business only. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to two people who work at Atento, a call center in Pharr. They say they work with another... more » -
Businesses impacted by new restrictions in Cameron County Play Video
March 19, 2020 10:54 PM
BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County judge added new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but the restrictions impact local businesses. Open for only eight months, Casa Antigua has already become a staple for many who go for the breakfast and lunch buffets. Already impacted by the... more » -
Crooks posing as AEP employees targeting Valley customers, businesses Play Video
March 10, 2020 5:18 PM
WESLACO – Dozens of residents around the Rio Grande Valley fell victim to a group trying to take their money by threatening to shut off their electricity. The cases are affected AEP Texas customers. Crooks recently contacting Noe Acevedo didn’t come as a shock to him. As a past... more » -
CBP processing floral gifts at Valley ports of entry ahead of Valentine's Day Play Video
February 13, 2020 6:34 PM
MCALLEN – Buying the perfect Valentine's Day bouquet can be stressful for gift givers. However, before consumers even get to make their selection, florists go through some stressful times themselves. Mary Gonzalez says she takes pride helping in Juanita's Flowers, a flower shop that started with her mother 50... more » -
Valley Vape Shop Owner Concerned About Business Play Video
January 2, 2020 11:29 PM
SAN JUAN - The White House announces new rules for vape products.Some of the products will be banned in hopes of keeping them away from kids. These new regulations have some vape shop owners concerned about what's happening to their business. In the last couple of months, part... more » -
Cause of Fruit Stand Fire in Progreso Remains Unknown Play Video
December 18, 2019 4:58 PM
PROGRESO - The cause of a fruit stand fire in Progreso remains unknown at the moment. Public Safety officials say nobody was injured. The owner was inside the building, but made it out safely. Firefighters from Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna and Alamo assisted in putting out the fire. more » -
Rio Grande City Fire Chief: Not Recommended to Live in Place of Business Play Video
December 13, 2019 10:29 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – State investigators are now working the case of a deadly fire at a Rio Grande City restaurant. The early morning fire affected several families and had neighbors on edge. A 31-year-old woman was inside the building and died in the fire. The owner of... more » -
IRS Looks to Take Brownsville Business to Federal Court Play Video
December 12, 2019 5:02 PM
BROWNSVILLE – The Internal Revenue Service is going after a Rio Grande Valley business. The owners allegedly had not paid taxes in six years. El Mundo Feliz is an adult care service in Brownsville. The IRS claims the business owes about $650,000 in unpaid taxes. The agency says... more » -
Downtown Brownsville Businesses Struggle to Keep Doors Open amid Holiday Season Play Video
November 27, 2019 9:07 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Black Friday weekend is typically the busiest shopping time of the year. Retail experts predict a 40% spike in sales, which is good news for some, but not all Rio Grande Valley business owners. Local brick-and-mortar stores are fighting for your sales and loosing. Employees... more » -
Local Businesswoman Struggling after Feds Tampered with Evidence during Raid Play Video
September 26, 2019 6:36 PM
RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County woman is struggling to keep her business open. Two months ago, CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about federal agents caught on camera discussing how they should have burglarized the place they were about to raid. Dominga Ledesma says nothing has been the same since.... more » -
Weslaco Woman Seeks Refund after Makeup Purchase on Social Media Play Video
September 24, 2019 5:36 PM
UPDATE (9/27): We spoke to multiple women across the country who say they too paid Benni Beauty hundreds of dollars and never received their products. The Better Business Bureau President, Dolores Salinas, says if you pay with a major credit card you can always call the company and reverse... more » -
Local Business Worried about Tariff Increase on Chinese Goods Play Video
September 3, 2019 6:36 PM
MCALLEN – The raised tariffs on trade between the U.S. and China continue. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump put a 15% increase on more Chinese goods. The more businesses have to pay to get merchandise on their shelves the more customers will have to pay to take... more » -
Surveillance Camera Captures Agents Tampering with Evidence in Raymondville Play Video
July 31, 2019 8:07 PM
RAYMONDVILLE – Cameras were rolling as federal agents were heard talking about robbing a store in Willacy County. Dominga Ledesma owns two stores, one in Raymondville and another in Lyford, both raided twice. The store's surveillance cameras captured agents as they worked their way through one of the... more » -
Raymondville Business Working to Recover in Wake of Recent Flooding Play Video
July 7, 2019 9:08 PM
RAYMONDVILLE- Several valley businesses are working to rebound after flooding forced them to close their doors. A bakery employee tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS they were closed for three days and missed out on her paycheck. She's wondering how other businesses are coping. "I know some businesses are... more » -
Local Business Finds Alternative for Imported Avocados Play Video
June 3, 2019 5:17 PM
PHARR – A 5% tariff increase may be implemented in a week for all products coming into the U.S. from Mexico. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reached out to Rio Grande Valley importer Aaron Acosta to learn about a non-tariff option for popular produce. Acosta is in corporate relations for... more » -
Brownsville to Distribute Sandbags amid Upcoming Hurricane Season
May 7, 2019 11:34 AM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville residents will be able to pick up sandbags to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Officials are encouraging residents to not wait for a storm hit the area. The city will host a sandbag drive-thru pickup event Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 7... more » -
Respite Center Relocation Sparks Concerns within Community Play Video
April 23, 2019 6:31 PM
MCALLEN – As the city of McAllen prepares to relocate an immigrant respite center, those nearby are voicing their concerns. The city worked with Catholic Charities to select and approve a new spot near the McAllen Bus Station – they believe this spot will work better. The owner... more » -
SPI Officials Expecting Fewer Travelers for Semana Santa Play Video
April 18, 2019 10:30 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – South Padre Island officials aren’t expecting as many visitors for Semana Santa as compared to last year. The manager at Dirty Al’s Restaurant says the crowd at SPI seems to slow down every year. "Last year, because we had more holidays together, like, spring... more » -
Temporary Change at Int’l Bridge to Aid Local Businesses Play Video
April 15, 2019 10:23 PM
PHARR – A plan aimed at reducing commercial trade delays at an international bridge will benefit some drivers, but not all. A representative for the city of Pharr says regular drivers will not be able to use the northbound lanes of the Pharr-Reynosa Bridge for several days; it’s an... more » -
TSC to Host Purchasing & Contract Forum
April 3, 2019 4:49 PM
BROWNSVILLE – TSC will be holding a Purchasing & Contract Forum on April 12 from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. at the TSC Jacob Brown Auditorium. The forum will focus on teaching how to do business. Attendees will learn about government contracting, certifications and how to become a HUBZone... more » -
Inclement Weather Having Negative Impact on Valley Businesses Play Video
February 9, 2019 4:58 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- Inclement weather is having an impact on some valley businesses. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to a man who runs fishing tours and a landscaping business. With several cold fronts passing through the valley this year, it's impacting his bottom line. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez... more » -
Hidalgo Co. Fire Marshals Advising Businesses to Revise Inspections Play Video
February 4, 2019 5:35 PM
HIDALGO – Local businesses in Hidalgo County are being advised to stay on top of their annual fire inspections. A Pharr boot-shop owner says her goal is to satisfy her customers and the County Fire Marshal’s Office. Cynthia Rodriguez says she was recently told to remove boxes from... more » -
Employee Concerned Over Fallen Tree on Electrical Line Near Business Play Video
January 28, 2019 7:08 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Strong winds continue being a problem for an electric fixture supply store. Francisco Amador works at the supply store, where he says a tree fell on an electric line. Amador’s boss told him he called the city a week ago. "I thought the city or... more » -
Restaurant Owner Waiting for Decision on Border Wall before Re-Opening Restaurant Play Video
January 23, 2019 6:24 PM
MISSION – The owner of a popular restaurant is in limbo after a flood left his place a mess. The River, formerly known as Pepe’s on the River, is now closed. He says he’s waiting for clarity on where the government stands regarding the border wall until he... more » -
Taxpayers Concerned Gov't Shutdown Will Impact Refunds Play Video
January 22, 2019 6:45 PM
DONNA – A local tax preparer says many clients are worried the partial government shutdown will affect their refund. Julio Rodriguez runs a small tax preparation business in Donna. "There's just a lot of information out there and people are kind of scared. Is there going to be... more » -
Heavy Winds Result in Loss of Production for Local Crane Business Play Video
January 22, 2019 5:05 PM
WESLACO – Heavy winds made a local crane operator’s job difficult Tuesday afternoon. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez spoke with the general manager of Mobile Crane and Rigging, Raul Gonzalez. He says wind gusts of 50 miles per hour resulted in having to stop all production for the day. ... more » -
Local Video-Store Owner Affected by Nonpaying Customers Play Video
January 14, 2019 9:25 PM
MISSION – A local video-store owner says he is concerned for the future of his business due to customers who refuse to pay. Homer Garza has managed to keep his video store “Movie Night” in business for eight years. “People thought I was crazy when I said ‘I... more » -
Local Restaurant Affected by Government Shutdown Play Video
January 11, 2019 4:14 PM
SAN JUAN – Locally owned stores and restaurants are reportedly losing business due to federal employees on a no-paycheck budget. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel spoke to an employee at La Concinita restaurant, Hugo Gonzalez. "A lot of our regulars are government workers," he says. Gonzalez says business is... more » -
IRS Advises Business Owners to Learn about Laws Regarding Filing of Losses Play Video
January 7, 2019 4:17 PM
WESLACO – The IRS is reminding taxpayers to check out new laws on filing business losses. The agency says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017 modified the existing tax law on excess business losses. Now, excess business losses that are disallowed are treated as a... more » -
Business Owners Rebuilding After Reopening of Historic Lift Bridge Play Video
January 7, 2019 3:27 PM
RIO HONDO – A historic lift-bridge was reopened about six months ago. The bridge was closed for massive repairs, taking two years to complete. Rio Hondo business owners say they are rebuilding after two years of limited clientele. Liquor store owner, Carlos Garza, says he was concerned... more » -
Firework Stand Workers on Alert for Potential Encounters with Thieves Play Video
December 28, 2018 5:00 PM
ELSA – Firework stands across the Rio Grande Valley are on high alert. Police say they are targets for thieves looking to make a quick buck; some employees are even carrying a hammer or an old bat to stay safe. One firework stand owner tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more » -
Hidalgo Co. Sheriff Deputy Terminated following Arrest Play Video
December 28, 2018 4:19 PM
MCALLEN – A Hidalgo County sheriff deputy was terminated Friday following his arrest in McAllen on Wednesday night. McAllen police say Robert Sanchez Jr. is charged with theft of a local business. He was arrested along with two others. The sheriff’s office announced the termination following an... more »