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• San Juan city leaders approve first water and sewer rate increase in 17 years Play Video

  April 23, 2026 11:49 AM

  San Juan raised water and sewer rates this month for the first time in 17 years. The increase affects more than 7,500 homes and 900 businesses across the city. Residents will see the higher charges on their May bills. "We are really going to feel it as a... more »

• ‘The problem isn’t solved:’ Mission woman raising concerns over broken manhole near her home Play Video

  November 26, 2025 5:18 PM

  A Mission woman said she’s been trying to get the city to take action regarding a manhole near her home. Idolina Hernandez lives on 4th Street near Conway avenue, and said that for the past year, a broken manhole is causing big problems in the area. “If you... more »

• Street overlay project underway in La Villa Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:01 AM

  Several streets in La Villa are getting a facelift in the hopes of attracting future growth, city officials said. In October, La Villa’s city council approved a project to start overlaying many streets with new asphalt. To pay for it, the city is using $700,000 of federal block... more »

• Brownsville city leaders discuss future of LGBTQ+ Task Force Play Video

  November 18, 2025 12:30 PM

  Brownsville city leaders are collecting written comments from the community about the city's LGBTQ+ Task Force. City leaders tabled a vote at the previous city council meeting that could dissolve the task force. They met Monday night with the community to talk about possible solutions. A heated Brownsville... more »

• Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

  November 11, 2025 2:58 PM

  When Barbara Holly evaluated La Marque’s financial reports on her first day as interim city manager in August, she was shocked: the city had nearly no money. The city of nearly 19,000 residents in Galveston County, which operates on a nearly $20 million annual budget, was down to just... more »

• National Princess Week to be held at Alamo garden sanctuary Play Video

  November 11, 2025 2:22 PM

  Next week is National Princess Week at Romero Castle Garden Sanctuary in Alamo. They're bringing hope and healing to Rio Grande Valley children experiencing challenging times. The sanctuary wants to create a magical fairytale day for those kids. Romero Castle Garden Sanctuary Be Still Ministry Founder Elaisa Monica... more »

• Five finalists in the running for Weslaco city manager Play Video

  November 11, 2025 10:37 AM

  There are five finalists left in the search for a new Weslaco city manager. "We are in the process of hiring our next city manager," Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said. During Monday's special city council meeting, leaders interviewed two candidates. There are five finalists in total. "I... more »

• City of Weslaco searches for new city manager Play Video

  November 9, 2025 6:18 PM

  Weslaco city leaders are searching for a new city manager. D uring a special city council meeting on Monday, two candidates will be interviewed for the position. Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez said the city has already interviewed three people last week. T he previous city manager retired back... more »

• Rumble strips to be installed in Mission neighborhood following speeding concerns Play Video

  October 17, 2025 4:43 PM

  Something new in Mission is going to slow drivers who speed. Neighbors in the area asked the city for speed bumps on North Cummings Avenue. People who live on the street say drivers speeding down a road lined with homes, driveways and children playing outside has gotten out... more »

• Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding

  August 9, 2025 2:25 PM

  " Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all — a... more »

• Mission city leaders discuss future of Cimarron Golf Course Play Video

  July 29, 2025 11:51 AM

  Mission city leaders are discussing the future of the Cimarron Golf Course. The golf course closed three years ago, and the city and the Economic Development Corporation bought the property earlier this year. RELATED COVERAGE: Mission creating public improvement district for sale of Cimarron Country Club "At... more »

• New Edinburg city council member sworn in Play Video

  July 17, 2025 2:05 PM

  Gerardo Lozano is Edinburg's new council member. He was sworn in on Wednesday for the Place 4 seat. The seat was previously held by David White, but Lozano filed a voter fraud lawsuit. A judge sided with Lozano, and an appeals court upheld that ruling. RELATED STORY:... more »

• San Juan residents speak out against hotel demolition project Play Video

  June 11, 2025 12:15 PM

  Many residents showed up to the San Juan city council meeting on Tuesday. Several people spoke during public comments against tearing down the San Juan Hotel. "You want to destroy history," resident Stephanie Alvarez said. An architect was supposed to present an updated plan, but they never... more »

• 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 »

• Changes Made at Edinburg City Hall after Councilmember Sworn In Play Video

  November 13, 2019 10:30 PM

  EDINBURG – On Wednesday, a shake up took place at Edinburg City Hall. Multiple officials were fired and judgeships eliminated. Five of six board members were replaced on the economic development board. All the changes happened within two hours of the appointment of a new councilmember, David White.... more »

• Public, Company Discuss New Electric Scooters Coming to Edinburg Play Video

  October 30, 2019 10:41 PM

  EDINBURG – The contract is final. Electric scooters will soon be seen on the streets of Edinburg. During a planning meeting Wednesday, the city and company, Blue Duck, heard from residents. The San Antonio-based company encouraged safety, answered questions and pointed to the record in response to concerns.... more »

• Recall Forms for Edinburg Mayor, City Council Seats Now Available Play Video

  May 20, 2019 5:26 PM

  EDINBURG – The Edinburg recall process can now move forward. The city attorney told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the forms required in a recall are available. City council voted to approve them last week. Those who filed a recall petition have less than 30 days to collect thousands... more »

• Edinburg Approves Recall Forms for Mayor, City Council Seats Play Video

  May 17, 2019 7:50 PM

  EDINBURG – The recall effort against Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina can move forward. The recall forms needed to pick up signatures in the petition to recall the mayor were approved, but some creative legal maneuvering was required given the recent developments. Each elected official in the city council... more »