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• Plasma center seeks donations from Valley residents who recovered from coronavirus Play Video

  May 20, 2020 7:42 PM

  A plasma company with centers in the Rio Grande Valley is accepting donations from recovered coronavirus patients in effort to find a life-saving medicine for the virus. Vlasta Hakes, the corporate affairs director for Grifols, says plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can help produce antibodies for others who might... more »

• Port Isabel files lawsuit against Port of Brownsville over LNG projects Play Video

  February 11, 2020 10:07 PM

  PORT ISABEL – The city of Port Isabel is taking on energy companies and filed a lawsuit against the Port of Brownsville. The city, its mayor and a commissioner fear contamination of the air, water and fish in the area. The LNG projects would be set up south of... more »

• U-Haul's New Nicotine-Free Contracting Policy Ruled Not Discriminatory

  January 6, 2020 5:48 PM

  WESLACO – A new hiring policy is coming to a company in 2020 which will directly affect smokers. The moving and storage rental company, U-Haul International, says the goal is to promote a healthier workforce. In order to do that they're implementing a new policy. Now, the company... more »

• Company Completes Swimming Pool for Valley Family after Month-Long Delay Play Video

  September 30, 2019 5:30 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley man paid $22,000 for a swimming pool, but the job was left unfinished. CHANNEL 5 NEWS first reported about Aurelio Villegas’ contractor issue last week. Villegas says the pool is finally usable, something he and his family had been waiting for, for... more »

• Suspects Caught on Camera Stealing Company Equipment in McAllen Play Video

  September 26, 2019 6:14 PM

  MCALLEN – The McAllen Police Department needs the public's help finding the people seen on security video stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment and driving off. The warning signs, security cameras and a guard, none of it stopped Chano Gomez from losing more than $3,000 worth of his... 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 »

• Man who Works for Repossession Company Speaks Out About Dangers on the Job Play Video

  March 20, 2019 5:30 PM

  WESLACO - A local man who works for a repossession company is speaking out about some of the dangers he’s encountered while doing his job. Ramiro Villareal says he works a dangerous job and always hopes the owners understand. “You go with orders to pick up a vehicle... more »