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• New virus relief policies to protect firefighters not available at all Valley cities Play Video

  April 14, 2020 7:37 PM

  WESLACO - A new policy in Mission protects employees if they get infected with the coronavirus. On Monday night, Mission city council asked the city manager to draft an administrative leave policy for any work-related COVID-19 incident that will cover all city employees, including first responders. City officials... more »

• Drainage improvement project underway in McAllen Play Video

  February 19, 2020 6:05 PM

  MCALLEN – Streets remain closed in the city of McAllen as they work on a new storm sewer system. The city says residents who live from La Vista to Daffodil avenues may not have to worry. The project is scheduled to be completed by March 13. It takes... more »

• City of Elsa encouraging residents to partake in 8-week health lifestyle challenge Play Video

  February 6, 2020 6:51 PM

  ELSA – The city of Elsa took on a challenge to encourage more citizens not just in their city, but across the Rio Grande Valley, to live healthier lifestyles. Jessica Garza is the economic development director for the city of Elsa. She says when Mayor Alonzo Perez attended a... more »

• Weslaco Fire Official Advises Safety Precautions When Handling Fireworks Play Video

  December 27, 2019 6:28 PM

  WESLACO – Many people are getting ready to celebrate the new year with fireworks, but those fireworks themselves could potentially crash the party. Lieutenant Rich Stubbs from the Weslaco Fire Department says over the years with emergency calls they're had, half are injuries to children are from improper firework... more »

• Edinburg Woman Concerned about Illegal Dumping in Neighborhood Play Video

  December 23, 2019 6:34 PM

  EDINBURG – Some residents are fed up with strangers who use their homes as a dumping site. It's a battle residents on Gastel Circle in Edinburg are constantly fighting. People over filling trash containers and then leaving big items on the side, such as couches, TVs and lots of... more »

• Mercedes Hope Extra Investment in Holiday Decorations to Attract Visitors Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:48 PM

  MERCEDES – The holidays about to get more expensive for a Rio Grande Valley city. Mercedes officials spent around $106,000 on a tree and street crossers, all imported from France hoping to bring tourism and money back into the city. But now officials tell us they have to... more »

• Lyford Hires New Police Chief after Operating Without Entire Force Play Video

  November 5, 2019 5:24 PM

  LYFORD – The city of Lyford hired a new police chief. Mayor Pro Tem Rick Salinas says the city's new police chief was hired Monday. The city was operating without a police force since last week. Salinas adds they're looking to hire a patrol officer. Watch... more »

• San Benito Residents Question Safety Due to Road Problems Play Video

  October 3, 2019 6:28 PM

  SAN BENITO – Residents stranded on a road in San Benito are worried they can't get emergency help if they need it. The road is definitely not easy to travel with the amount of bumps and potholes on it. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to residents on Railroad Street... more »

• Judge Lifts Temporary Restraining Order Against Mercedes Commissioner Play Video

  September 30, 2019 6:09 PM

  MERCEDES - A temporary restraining order preventing the city of Mercedes from removing a city commissioner has now been lifted. As we first reported a few weeks ago, a commissioners meeting ended with multiple people arrested. One of the items on the agenda was to remove Commissioner Leonel... more »

• San Benito Residents Feeling Ignored by the City after Several Complaints Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:46 PM

  SAN BENITO – They live inside the city limits, but they say it doesn't feel like it. People on Nixon Road in San Benito say they are tired of bringing up complaints to the city of San Benito and not seeing any results. Pot holes, no street lights,... more »

• Brownsville Woman Concerned About Sinking Sidewalk Damaging Cars Play Video

  August 26, 2019 6:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - A Brownsville woman is concerned about the sidewalk in front of her home. She says it is sinking and causing problems for her car. Sanjuana Cervantes says they've been dealing with this issue for almost 9 months. She's tired of her cars hitting concrete everytime... more »

• Uptick in Tamaulipas Violence Prompts Stern Warning Play Video

  August 15, 2019 11:09 PM

  MIGUEL ALEMAN, TAMAULIPAS - A shooting in broad daylight in the border city of Miguel Aleman in Mexico is prompting a stern warning from the Tamaulipas governor. There are concerns that mounting pressure could overflow into the U.S. side of the border. A video capturing a gun battle... more »

• Valley Cities Open Sandbag Distribution Sites amid Possible Severe Weather

  June 3, 2019 11:55 AM

  WESLACO – Cities across the Rio Grande Valley are handing out sandbags ahead of the possible severe weather this week. Alton Distribution times: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Limit of four bags per household For inquiries, contact Alton Public Works at 956-432-0792.... more »

• Lyford Residents Concerned after Foul Smelling Tap Water Play Video

  May 13, 2019 4:41 PM

  LYFORD – Some residents in Lyford are concerned after days of their tap water smelling foul. Isidro Charles says he wasn't able to shower last night or this morning. "It smells really bad, like rancid - like a pigs den. When you take a shower, you end up... more »

• Additional Gates being Installed at Brownsville Port of Entry Play Video

  April 19, 2019 7:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Gates are now installed at another port of entry along the border. It's part of what local officials describe as security enhancements. The changes were made this week in Brownsville. Those who approved that change say this is going to become standard in the Rio Grande... more »

• Inside the Basilica: Taking Steps to Avoid a Fire Play Video

  April 16, 2019 5:40 PM

  SAN JUAN - The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle is making fire safety a priority with an increase of people visiting for Holy Week. The Basilica is one of the Rio Grande Valley’s largest venues. Rector of the Basilica, Father Jorge Gomez, says this... more »

• Residente Preocupada por Perder su Hogar Play Video

  March 26, 2019 7:53 AM

  Río Grande City - Una mujer de Río Grande City lucha contra el gobierno federal para salvaguardar su propieda. Incluso dejó un mensaje al presidente Trump en el techo de su casa esperando que lo viera cuando él visitó el Valle en Enero pasado. Nuestra reportera Yuridia González... more »

• Valley Man Says City Revealed Anonymous Complaint to Neighbor Play Video

  March 22, 2019 5:08 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley man is now concerned after making an anonymous complaint to the city. He says he made a complaint to the city of Edinburg about the noise and clutter near his home; he says the complaint was revealed to the person causing these nuisances.... more »

• SPI Increasing Safety by Utilizing AirLife during Spring Break Play Video

  March 12, 2019 5:28 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND –The city is increasing safety measures during spring break by utilizing an AirLife. San Antonio Air Life area manager Trey Howard says he knows as more people come to South Padre Island, the need for emergency services grows. "You don't always know what is going... more »

• Crews Begin $2.7M Drainage Project in Edinburg Play Video

  February 26, 2019 5:29 PM

  EDINBURG – The city of Edinburg is taking steps to alleviate flooding in the city. City officials broke ground on a $2.7 million drainage project. The project will add bigger drainage pipes to Sprague Street, where flooding has been a problem. City officials started the project on... more »

• Border Wall Causing Flood Concerns for Local Resident Play Video

  February 25, 2019 5:15 PM

  UPDATE (2/27): Customs and Border Protection has released a statement on resident's border wall flooding concerns. In a statement, CBP says the proposed border wall design has been used in the Rio Grande Valley sector for over 10 years and has proved to be effective during flood events. ... more »

• Hidalgo Man Claims City Employees Dumping Waste near Property Play Video

  February 25, 2019 4:38 PM

  HIDALGO – A local man claims city employees are dumping waste across from his home. Homero Llanas says he lives across from a drainage canal southeast of Weslaco. He says he has video of what he believes are Precinct 1 employees dumping waste across the street. "What... more »

• McAllen Suing to Stop Death Benefits to Firefighter's Descendants Play Video

  February 19, 2019 8:54 PM

  MCALLEN – A widow is fighting to keep her husband's death benefits. She says he previously worked as a firefighter and died of cancer in 2012. The benefits were awarded to her, but she says the City of McAllen wants to stop them. Robert Torres served as... more »

• City Offering Free Land to Stimulate Economy and Growth Play Video

  February 8, 2019 10:37 PM

  LA VILLA – The City of La Villa’s Development Program is looking to give residents land to build homes on. The program wants people to help contribute to the city by building homes, as long as residents meet a few requirements. The program was originally started back in... more »

• City of Edinburg Getting Areas Up to Code to Act on Residents’ Concerns Play Video

  February 5, 2019 6:32 PM

  EDINBURG – The city of Edinburg is getting some areas throughout the city up to code. The city has been going door-to-door to pass out flyers telling residents to avoid certain code violations. Piles of tree branches, trash cluttering empty lots and over-grown grass are just a few... more »

• Weslaco is Proclaimed a Purple Heart City Play Video

  January 15, 2019 9:53 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco is now a “Purple Heart City” after a military son’s efforts. Mario Ybarra Junior dedicates his life to honoring his father who was killed while serving in Vietnam. After serving four years in the Marines, Mario Ybarra Senior was killed while trying to provide medical... more »

• Palmview Mayor to Return to Office After Election Questioned Play Video

  January 14, 2019 9:48 PM

  PALMVIEW – The newly elected Palmview mayor resumes his office duties after his election was questioned. A judge has ruled that Mayor Ricardo Villareal was properly elected. The state initially voided his election because Villareal’s name was in a section of the ballot which only listed unopposed elected... more »

• Ware Road in McAllen Under Construction Play Video

  January 14, 2019 4:26 PM

  MCALLEN – An area off of Ware Road in McAllen will be closed until Jan. 25. The closure will be between Mile 3 and Mile 5 roads. A Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson said they are adding utility crossings in the area. To make the additions, the... more »

• A Major Road in Primera is Set to be Repaired in the New Year Play Video

  December 24, 2018 9:47 PM

  PRIMERA – A major road in Primera is set to be repaired in the New Year. The first section of Stuart Place Road is under-construction. Local residents say they don’t know when the road was originally put down, but it hasn’t been replaced since. Mayor Dace Kusch... more »

• Arrest Made in La Grulla Stolen Funds Case Play Video

  November 22, 2017 12:24 PM

  LA GRULLA – One person was arrested in the investigation into missing money from the city of La Grulla. Velma Solis, 39, is charged with theft. The Starr County Special Crimes Unit made the arrest. The investigation began back in September when the mayor of La Grulla first reported the... more »

• Raymondville Warning Residents to Clean Up Lots or Be Cited Play Video

  May 4, 2017 6:30 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The city of Raymondville is working to clamp down on any potential mosquito problem. Officials are beginning to cite people who aren’t taking care of weeds, tall grass and garbage on their properties. They said it’s more than breaking the law, the city is worried the long grass... more »

• Projects Planned for La Feria Placed On Hold Play Video

  March 1, 2017 5:43 PM

  LA FERIA – Nearly a dozen city projects tied to the millions of dollars unaccounted for in La Feria are put on hold. The missing funds are connected to a certificate of obligation that was awarded in 2011 and 2015. The city attorney said some of the 2015 money was... more »

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