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• Donna Lake Cleanup Underway, EPA Advises People Not to Fish Play Video

  January 10, 2020 6:24 PM

  DONNA – The Environmental Protection Agency was back out at Donna Lake on Friday, starting the next step on their long clean-up process. Years ago, they learned what was contaminating fish in the lake. It all starts with the siphon. Water travels from the Rio Grande and under... more »

• Cleanup Efforts at Contaminated Donna Lake Underway Play Video

  September 30, 2019 4:22 PM

  DONNA – After 26 years, cleanup efforts at Donn Lake are underway. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the remedial action plan, or cleanup plan, started this month. Remedial action involves the actual construction or implementation phase of superfund site cleanup, according the environmental agency. ... more »

• Clean-Up Project Aims to Improve Drainage in McAllen Play Video

  April 13, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN- A valley city is encouraging residents to do their part to prevent future flooding. Keep McAllen Beautiful's "Great American Clean-Up" is focusing on keeping trash off the streets. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez spoke to volunteers on Saturday. Click the video above for the full story. more »

• Crews Hit the Beach to Clean-Up Spring Break Mess Play Video

  March 23, 2019 4:49 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND- As Spring Break winds down, clean-up crews on the island hit the beach to get rid of the mess left behind. Crews are working extra hours to get ready for Easter weekend. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez spoke to the Shoreline Department, who says it's all... more »

• Clean Up Begins at Toxic Paint Site Property in Rio Hondo Play Video

  January 17, 2019 4:14 PM

  RIO HONDO – Work has begun to clean up a toxic paint site, which sparked a massive fire several years ago near Rio Hondo. The owner of the property, which is located at the corner of FM-106 and FM-803, is now taking responsibility, as ordered by the court. ... more »

• McAllen Officials Waive Permit Requirement for Home Repairs Play Video

  June 25, 2018 10:55 PM

  MCALLEN – Clean-up efforts continue for those affected by flooding in the Rio Grande Valley. City leaders are trying to make it easier for property owners during this time. City McAllen officials announced on Monday that they are waiving the permit requirement for home repairs due to flooding only. The... more »