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• Pharr EDC donates $21,000 toward Region One teacher certification program Play Video

  July 10, 2025 10:52 AM

  Region One got a financial boost on Wednesday. The Pharr Economic Development Corporation gave the group a $21,000 check. The money will go toward the Teacher Alternative Certification Program. It aims to eliminate financial barriers for aspiring teachers by offering the certification program at no cost to participants.... more »

• FEMA warning Valley residents of aid-related scams Play Video

  June 4, 2025 9:11 PM

  Representatives from FEMA are still helping people throughout the Rio Grande Valley apply for federal funding following the March 2025 flooding event. FEMA has already approved $23 million in funding. As of Wednesday, 5,000 people across the Valley have applied for aid. A FEMA representative said people need... more »

• Primera Woman Receives Fake “Winning” Check Play Video

  April 10, 2019 6:16 PM

  WESLACO – A Primera woman fell victim to what she believed was a prize from a well-known sweepstakes company. She was told she won $450,000 and realized it was a set-up after following the instructions and attempting to cash the check. “We received this letter and it sounded... more »

• Veteran Impacted after Being Declared 'Financially Incompetent' by VA Play Video

  March 4, 2019 5:41 PM

  WESLACO – A local Army veteran was told he is "financially incompetent" by the Veterans Affairs office after years of receiving a disability check with no issue. Robert Arredondo was diagnosed with PTSD and 100 percent disabled after six years of active service. He says he has received... more »

• Local Disabled Mother Reacts to Gov't Shutdown Agreement Play Video

  January 25, 2019 6:36 PM

  WESLACO - A local woman says she is relieved by the temporary re-opening of the government. Maria Ordaz says she is dependent on the housing authority to keep a roof over her head. She says she is living off of a disability check and providing for her daughter... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Mother Concerned about Losing Disability Check amid Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 14, 2019 5:29 PM

  WESLACO – A local single-mother is worried if the government shutdown continues she will be left without government assistance. Local mother Maria Ordaz provides for her daughter and grandson off of a $650 disability check. She says they depend on the Hidalgo County Housing Authority to help with... more »