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• Calls for information by families of Harlingen nursing home residents left unanswered Play Video

  April 14, 2020 9:46 PM

  HARLINGEN – Concerns grow over an outbreak at the Veranda Nursing Home in Harlingen. Pedro Leal Gonzalez, 92, is one of 47 residents infected with coronavirus at Veranda Nursing Home. His family is desperate. They've tried to get any news from the facility, good or bad. "We've called... more »

• Cameron County rancher hopes for tax payment extension during pandemic Play Video

  March 30, 2020 6:34 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – For nearly 40 years, a rancher has taught Rio Grande Valley children, hobbyists and even some local politicians the area’s time-honored tradition of riding a horse. Fresh from taking top honors at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Tita Kretz hasn’t had time to celebrate her riders.... more »

• As confirmed virus cases rise, Cameron County leaders remind public order is in effect Play Video

  March 27, 2020 7:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The entire Rio Grande Valley is under shelter-in-place orders. The Cameron County judge had a message Friday extending to everyone: avoid contact with others. After reports of trespassing at county parks, Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. reminded residents, as coronavirus infections have nearly doubled over the past 48... more »

• Packet/meal pickup strategy to improve, Brownsville ISD superintendent says Play Video

  March 26, 2020 7:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In Cameron County, school staff hand out lesson packets along with meals. Brownsville Independent School District parents spent up to two hours waiting in line this week for their children's homework packets. At Hanna High School, the lines wrapped in both directions on Price Road spanning almost... more »

• Coronavirus drive-thru testing site open in Cameron County Play Video

  March 25, 2020 7:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A new coronavirus drive-thru testing site is open in Cameron County. It’s located at the Brownsville Sports Park and it’s the second drive-thru testing site in the Rio Grande Valley. The other one is in Starr County. At both sites, there are rules for those who... 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 »

• Cameron County officials commemorate K-9 Veterans Day Play Video

  March 13, 2020 7:56 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Arresting drug dealers, chasing suspects – typical work for the average police officer, but for these good boys and girls, it’s a way of life. On Friday, Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz gathered local, state and federal law enforcement teams to pay tribute to the... more »

• COVID-19 tests pending in Cameron County, 7 under self-quarantine as precaution Play Video

  March 13, 2020 3:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A few people in Cameron County are under self-quarantine. At least two tests have come back negative for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and two others are pending. County Judge Eddie Treviño confirmed there are no cases of the virus in the county, but more testing is on its... more »

• Rio Hondo city commissioner arraigned on charges related to grave digging Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Former mayor and current city commissioner of Rio Hondo, Alonzo Garza, was arraigned for charges related to grave digging. The details as to when Garza dug up the gravesite are unclear, but police tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS they first got the report on Feb. 27. Garza... more »

• Fmr. Brownsville academy employee pleads not guilty to improper relationship with students Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A former Harmony Science Academy employee pleaded not guilty Wednesday to five felony sex crimes involving students. Julian Nicolas Carrera, 36, of Harlingen pleaded not guilty Wednesday to three counts of indecency with a child, a second-degree felony, and two counts of improper relationship between educator and... more »

• Wind farm projects in Cameron County leaving low concrete supply for local builders Play Video

  March 10, 2020 9:45 PM

  SAN BENITO – It’s been good for job creation and business, but a spike in larger eco-friendly project around the Rio Grande Valley is putting the smaller guys on hold. Commercial concrete is typically laid out by the yard, but as wind farm projects in Cameron County inch towards... more »

• Cameron County to have emergency observers at SpaceX tests Play Video

  March 9, 2020 10:31 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Cameron County officials say they’ll have more questions for SpaceX next time it plans a test. This comes after the explosion at the launch site less than two weeks ago. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the Starship SN1 prototype exploded during a cryogenic test. No one... more »

• Officials investigating cause of Harlingen restaurant fire Play Video

  March 4, 2020 6:16 PM

  HARLINGEN – A fire forced a family to close their restaurant due to the extensive damage to the interior. Fire officials are working to figure out the cause. It was an emotional day for the owners of Easy to Go Tacos in Harlingen. They received a call early Wednesday... more »

• Cameron County election officials canvassing votes Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:36 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Election officials in Cameron County say the primary went well, but more work needs to be done. Votes still need to be canvassed. Officials are processing all oversea ballots from military service members and other mail-ins. The elections administrator, Remi Garza, says he’s seeing a voting... more »

• Brownsville ISD police officer arrested for indecent exposure Play Video

  March 4, 2020 5:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville Independent School District police officer is facing criminal charges. Mark Anthony Alcalde was arrested by Mercedes police on Tuesday. He’s charged with indecent exposure. The incident allegedly happened at the outlet mall. The case is now being sent to the Cameron County district... more »

• Challengers in Cameron County sheriff race hope to replace 19-year incumbent Play Video

  March 3, 2020 6:42 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Two challengers in the Cameron County sheriff’s race are going up against the longtime incumbent. Sheriff Omar Lucio, who’s served for 19 years in the position, faces off against challengers Eric Garza and Michael Galvan for the job. CHANNEL 5 NEWS sat down with the three... more »

• Cameron County authorities to crackdown on THC cartridges during spring break Play Video

  March 2, 2020 10:38 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – South Padre Island is getting ready for spring break. Luis Saenz, Cameron County district attorney, says authorities busted many spring breakers with THC oil last year. Officials will now target this heavily used drug. THC is one of the main chemicals in marijuana that... more »

• Plane wreckage found in Cameron County days after reported disappearance Play Video

  March 2, 2020 10:19 PM

  LOS FRESNOS – A mysterious plane crash is under investigation in Cameron County. The wreckage was discovered days after the aircraft disappeared from radar. The plane crashed in the brush of the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, causing a fire. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three... more »

• Cameron County woman blindsided by irrigation water bill more than $9,000 Play Video

  March 2, 2020 6:06 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville woman is looking for answers. She’s getting billed more than $9,000 for irrigation water dating back to the 1960’s. Margarita Avalos was surprised to receive a letter last week saying she owed the large amount. She moved into her home in 1966 with her family.... more »

• Before you go: What Valley residents need to know ahead of voting Play Video

  March 1, 2020 5:51 PM

  EDINBURG – Across the Rio Grande Valley, there are nearly 90,000 votes already cast in the March primary election, but officials say that’s only a small number of the registered voters. Between the Cameron and Hidalgo counties, more than 600,000 people are registered to vote, but as of Friday,... more »

• Confusion looms over migrants at Valley port-of-entry after court halts policy Play Video

  February 28, 2020 10:23 PM

  UPDATE (10:35 PM): The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted to suspend an order it issued earlier Friday to halt the "Remain in Mexico" policy. --------- BROWNSVILLE – Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, was temporarily blocked by a California court Friday.... more »

• Cameron County DA requests new execution date for convicted murderer Play Video

  February 27, 2020 10:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County district attorney is requesting a new execution date for a convicted murderer. Ruben Gutierrez is on death row for the 1998 robbery and murder of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison, a Brownsville teacher. He lost an appeal based on a DNA request on Wednesday. "When... more »

• Candidates in Cameron County sheriff’s race call for change Play Video

  February 18, 2020 9:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – In the Cameron County sheriff’s race, three candidates will face off for the county’s top law enforcement job. For more than a decade, Omar Lucio has served as Cameron County sheriff. A run he hopes to continue. However, the sheriff’s opponents, Eric Garza and Michael Galvan,... more »

• Court ruling vacates convictions for 2 men accused of killing Valley ICE agent Play Video

  February 17, 2020 6:41 PM

  WESLACO – Justice backtracked for a law enforcement family. The convictions of two codefendants who went to trial for the murder of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent are vacated. The ruling come from a Washington, DC appellate court. They were convicted in the 2017 murder of ICE... more »

• Cameron County officials speak to students on dating violence issues Play Video

  February 14, 2020 8:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Law enforcement across the Rio Grande Valley are working to lower the number of domestic violence cases. They’re trying to do this by targeting the problem where it begins. The Cameron County Domestic Violence Unit sees up to 1,200 cases a year, which is more than enough... more »

• SpaceX seeks FCC permission to use radio signals for spacecraft Play Video

  February 7, 2020 10:14 PM

  WESLACO – SpaceX is seeking special permission from the Federal Communications Commission, not for their rockets, but to send out radio signals. The FCC oversees the use of radio in the United States. SpaceX needs to communicate with a spacecraft they plan to launch. They say the antenna is... more »

• State legislation allowing oyster farming piques the interest of Valley entrepreneurs Play Video

  January 31, 2020 6:21 PM

  NEAR PORT ISABEL – A different type of farming could soon be coming to the Rio Grande Valley. State lawmakers making a change by adding new rules to allow oyster farms. Oyster beds could become more common in the Laguna Madre after new legislation by the state, which will... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: HIV in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:16 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is proposing a plan to end HIV transmission in the United States by 2030. New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising concerns about the widening, yet, largely unrecognized HIV infection rates among Hispanic and Latino populations. The CDC estimates overall HIV... more »

• Alleged Misuse of SNAP Benefits Sparks State Probe Play Video

  January 26, 2020 11:06 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A state investigation is underway into alleged misuse of benefits by SNAP recipients. The Cameron County District Attorney is still working on their part of the investigation. The investigation involved more than 100 SNAP recipients, a Brownsville meat market and the meat market's "associate." ... more »

• Cameron County officials beef up patrol around school buses Play Video

  January 21, 2020 6:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Constables in Cameron County are stepping up patrols, looking for drivers not following school bus road rules. Somos Noticias rode along with Constable David Martinez of Cameron County Precinct 1. They spent a few hours patrolling as students were dropped off. Martinez reminds all drivers if... more »

• Mexican fruit fly prompts quarantine in Cameron County Play Video

  January 20, 2020 6:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Dozens of square miles in Cameron County are under quarantine because of Mexican fruit flies. The pest known as the Mexican fruit fly invades more than 40 types of fruits and nuts. A recent test confirmed they are in the Rio Grande Valley once again. Under... more »

• 2019 Brownsville Crime Report Numbers Released Play Video

  January 16, 2020 10:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Earlier this month, the city of Brownsville released their full report of crime numbers from last year. The city reports for 2019, their crime index is down by more than 4.5%. In 2019, the city reports zero murders, compared to two cases in 2018. The number... more »

• Doctors Remove Bullet Lodged in Cameron Co. Toddler’s Back Play Video

  January 13, 2020 3:46 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Doctors successfully removed a bullet lodged in back of a young child from Cameron County. It’s now being sent for testing. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported a 2-year-old boy was hit by celebratory gunfire shortly after midnight New Year’s Day. The toddler was hit in the back... more »

• SpaceX Testing Expected Monday, Hwy 4 Closures Announced Play Video

  January 3, 2020 6:05 PM

  BOCA CHICA – Cameron County announced pending closures on Boca Chica Beach for scheduled testing by SpaceX on Monday. SpaceX is not releasing any other details about what type of testing will be taking place. State Highway 4 and Boca Chica Beach will close Monday for one hour... more »

• Bullet Still Lodged in Cameron Co. Toddler’s Back amid Recovery, Removal Scheduled Play Video

  January 2, 2020 6:39 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 2-year-old hit by a stray bullet on New Year’s is now recovering at home. The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office says it happened about 10 minutes into the New Year. The bullet hit the toddler in the back while he was playing on his front porch. ... more »

• Second Victim Hit by Stray Bullet in Cameron County Play Video

  January 2, 2020 4:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Investigators in Cameron County are reporting a second celebratory gunfire incident. Sheriff’s deputies say 22-year-old Sergio Olmedo was in Cameron Park on New Year’s Day when he was hit by a stray bullet in his left foot. It happened exactly as the clock struck midnight. CHANNEL... more »

• Cameron County Child Injured after Being Hit by Stray Bullet Play Video

  January 1, 2020 5:04 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A child was injured by a stray bullet in Cameron County. Details are limited. It happened during New Year’s celebratory gunfire, according to the Brownsville Fire Department’s assistant chief, Cesar Pedraza. A 2-year-old was hit in the back by a bullet and the parents transported the... more »

• Valley Flood Victims Struggling with Expenses during Holidays Play Video

  December 24, 2019 10:09 PM

  SANTA ROSA – It’s been a tough Christmas for many who are still paying for damage from this year’s June floods. The roads in Santa Rosa right now are clear and dry, but the damage is done. The marks left over the walls. The losses inside homes and out.... more »

• Law Enforcement Increases Patrols Across the Valley for Holidays Play Video

  December 23, 2019 7:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Authorities in Cameron County are teaming up to deliver an important holiday message. They hope to keep drunk drivers off the roads. The message from District Attorney Luis Saenz was clear: if you drink and drive, you go to jail or worse. He’s stressing people to take... more »

• DPS: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Cameron County Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:58 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A plane made an emergency landing in Cameron County. The Department of Public Safety confirmed a small Cessna plane made a landing near Beach Access 6. The passengers on-board reported no injuries. DPS says the pilot made the landing due to a mechanical... more »

• Victim of Alleged Assault by Former Cameron Co. Deputy Speaks Out Play Video

  December 20, 2019 6:36 PM

  MCALLEN – A woman who says she was a victim of an assault by a former Cameron County deputy is claiming police have stalled in adding more charges. The victim works as a massage therapist. She says she and the deputy, Victor Francisco Moctezuma, met online for a supposed... more »

• Cameron Co. Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes Play Video

  December 16, 2019 7:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 60-year sentence was handed down for a Cameron County man convicted of child sex crimes. Luis Fernando Puente, 27, was found guilty of one count of continuous sexual assault of a child and four counts of possession of child porn. Puente turned himself in to... more »

• IBWC Seeks Public's Input on Future Drainage Project in Harlingen Play Video

  December 12, 2019 10:27 PM

  HARLINGEN – Drainage continues to be a major issue for the Rio Grande Valley. An improvement project is now planned for the main floodway in Harlingen. In a region as flat as the Valley, getting the water to move at all is a tall order. The Arroyo Colorado... more »

• Beach Patrol: Rescues More Difficult as Stronger Rip Currents Occur More amid Winter Play Video

  December 10, 2019 5:46 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – After a 28-year-old who drifted about a quarter mile offshore out of at South Padre Island was rescued last week, county officials are warning the public of rip currents. The Cameron County Beach Patrol says this is the time of year rip currents get stronger... more »

• Cameron Co. Jail Out of Compliance with State Standards Play Video

  November 27, 2019 7:47 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County jail is out of compliance with state standards, according to the notice sent by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The Cameron County Sheriff's Office, who manages the jail, says they already have a plan in place. The notice followed the annual inspection carried... more »

• Brownsville Airport Prepares for Holiday Rush amid Construction Play Video

  November 26, 2019 6:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – With the holiday travelers gearing up for Thanksgiving, a Rio Grande Valley airport is preparing for the crowds even while undergoing construction. According to AAA, more than 55 million people will be traveling for the holidays. Some of those travels will go through the Brownsville-South Padre Island... more »

• Missing Woman from Combes Reunites with Family Play Video

  November 6, 2019 9:58 PM

  HARLINGEN – The search for a woman missing out of Combes has ended. As of Wednesday night, she’s in her own home thanks for a niece who never stopped looking for her. Dolores Tollisen Garza, 49, disappeared Sunday morning. CHANNEL 5 NEWS had joined her niece, Cassandra... more »

• SpaceX Tests Scheduled This Week Play Video

  November 3, 2019 11:19 PM

  BOCA CHICA – SpaceX announced it will be doing some tests this week. The tests are planned for Nov. 7 and 8. Cameron County has announced it will temporarily close State Highway 4 and Boca Chica Beach between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on both days. more »

• Former Cameron Co. Deputy Accused of Tampering with Records of an Arrest Play Video

  November 1, 2019 9:20 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A deputy is out of a job and facing charges. He's accused of tampering with records of an arrest. Former deputy with Cameron County Joshua Guajardo responded to a call in August and made an arrest for public intoxication. Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio says... more »

• 16 Pelicans Killed along Hwy 48 in Cameron Co. as TxDOT Evaluate Redesign Play Video

  October 31, 2019 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – When strong winds flow through the Rio Grande Valley from the north, a Cameron County highway becomes dangerous for drivers and pelicans. On Thursday, 16 pelicans were hit and killed, likely overnight, when they tried flying over Highway 48. Construction is already underway along the highway,... more »

• Valley Family Runs into Insurance Woes amid Home Restoration from Floods Play Video

  October 28, 2019 5:41 PM

  HARLINGEN – A mother and son are still feeling the aftermath of the June floods. Their home was left uninhabitable and have been living in a hotel ever since. They are also both disabled. After the floods, they say they hired a contractor to renovate their home. Now, that... more »

• 3-Phase Project Underway to Replace Transmission Poles at South Padre Island Play Video

  October 21, 2019 10:05 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Outages continuing on South Padre Island nearly 24 hours after storms knocked out power. The damage so bad the governor declared Cameron County a disaster. More than 30 transmission poles were toppled in the storm. Utility crews spent Monday rerouting power to some homes... more »

• Family of Laguna Heights Murder Victim Determined to Seek Justice Play Video

  October 17, 2019 7:44 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Two people are now charged in a murder in the bayside community of Laguna Heights. The family of the victim, 29-year-old Miguel Angel Aguilera, says he didn’t deserve this. Aguilera’s mother, Margarita Orduña, says he was a great son and father. Orduña says it’s... more »

• SpaceX Extends Deadline for Boca Chica Residents to Decide on Offer Play Video

  October 17, 2019 6:07 PM

  BOCA CHICA – For now, temporary relief for residents still living near the SpaceX facility at Boca Chica. A family CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to received an email Thursday afternoon from the company saying they have at least another week to make a decision to take their offer. ... more »

• Cold Fronts Concerning Valley Shrimpers amid Slow Season Play Video

  October 16, 2019 5:22 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Rio Grande Valley shrimpers are concerned more cold weather could slow down an already bad season. When cold fronts come through the Valley, they generate rough seas, causing small craft advisories. “It will drive a few of the boats back into port or if the... more »

• Cameron Co. DA: Hot Checks Not Used as Much, but Businesses Still Stay Wary Play Video

  October 16, 2019 4:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office says fewer people are writing checks. They say owners should always be wary of hot checks. Cameron County DA Luis Saenz says the office is not taking in as many cases as they used to for the crime. “I... more »

• Border Patrol Ride Along Details New Valley Border Wall System Play Video

  October 11, 2019 4:40 PM

  WESLACO – Wooden stakes line the area where the new border wall will go up inside what is known as La Coma Refuge. “This is historically an area that is heavy with traffic for narcotics and individuals,” said Assistant Border Patrol Chief Carmen Qualia. She explained the area... more »

• Revenue Lost in Cameron Co. during Int’l Bridge Closure in Brownsville Play Video

  October 10, 2019 9:19 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Asylum seekers weren’t the only ones affected in the international bridge closure in Brownsville. Every hour the bridge was closed cost the city more than $1,000. In the downtown area Thursday, traffic was slower and stores appeared deserted. Storeowners and managers told CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »

• Cameron Co. DA to Hold Parent-Student Meetings at Schools over Vaping Risks

  October 9, 2019 10:16 PM

  RIO HONDO – The Cameron County district attorney held one of what he hopes will be many meeting for parents and children to clear up confusion around vaping. District Attorney Luis Saenz doesn’t want them to be left in the dark about the health risks and legal consequences. ... more »

• Brownsville Man Seeks to Thank Border Agent Who Rescued Him Play Video

  October 8, 2019 4:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man is looking for a Border Patrol agent who he says saved his life. “He deserves the recognition. At least to be recognized as a man that cares, a man that's working for the government and for the people,” said Rusty Monsees. Monsees says... more »

• Cameron Co. Beach Patrol: Cold Fronts to Cause Risky Surf Conditions Play Video

  October 8, 2019 4:19 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A warning from the Cameron County Beach Patrol saying this is a dangerous time to be in the water. They explained why cold fronts moving through the Rio Grande Valley bring risky surf conditions. The first front of the season came through Monday; while... more »

• Democratic Presidential Candidate Calls to End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Play Video

  October 7, 2019 5:06 PM

  MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas, Mex. – A Democratic presidential candidate called for an end to a new immigration policy. Julian Castro was in the Rio Grande Valley on Monday, he crossed into Mexico to visit a refugee camp in Matamoros near an international bridge. Hundreds of immigrants are there waiting... more »

• Border Patrol to Work with SpaceX during Tests at Boca Chica Site Play Video

  October 7, 2019 4:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – SpaceX officials and Border Patrol agents are working together during testing at the company’s Boca Chica site. A Border Patrol spokesperson, Dustin Araujo, explained there is an increase of visitors, commercial and construction traffic during SpaceX testing through their checkpoint in Boca Chica. Araujo hopes the... more »

• Santa Rosa Homeowner Finds Property Deed after Years of Waiting Play Video

  October 4, 2019 8:10 PM

  SANTA ROSA - A property deed lost in the system and a Santa Rosa man wasn't getting any answers. Without it, selling his property wouldn't be possible. Roy Gonzales is paying taxes on his three Santa Rosa lots, but he had questions about one of them. Gonzales... more »

• Cameron Co. Commissioners Pass Tax Break for LNG Company Play Video

  October 2, 2019 9:47 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Houston company nabbed a 10-year tax break from Cameron County. The deal is expected to create jobs locally while saving a liquefied natural gas exporter hundreds of millions of dollars. People both for and against the new LNG project have an unexpected common ground: they... more »

• SPI Coastlines Expected to Thin Out during Season Change Play Video

  October 1, 2019 6:33 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – This is the time of year the beaches start to change. Compact sand or sand that has been touched by a wave goes all the way up to the berm. The distance between the dunes and remaining coastline, after a high tide, is only... more »

• Environmental Waivers to Propel Start of Gates Construction on Border Wall Play Video

  October 1, 2019 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – The U.S. government is moving ahead to begin construction of several gates along the existing border wall. Starting this month, these new gates would be built in Cameron County on existing levees. The funds are from Customs and Border Protection’s 2017 budget. On Monday, CHANNEL... more »