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• Neighbors witness burglary at Weslaco home under construction Play Video

  November 30, 2025 6:38 PM

  A Thanksgiving night robbery has people in a Weslaco neighborhood on high alert. Neighbors in Sienna Drive say their vigilance may have prevented an even bigger loss. "Saw two men walking out with some equipment, and they had a door," neighbor Priscilla Luna said. Luna's family lives... more »

• Gridiron Heroes: John Evans, the man behind UTRGV's state-of-the-art facilities Play Video

  November 22, 2025 4:53 PM

  The athletic facilities at UTRGV have undergone major renovations, and John Evans is one of the figures responsible for the upgrades. John Evans, the university’s senior associate athletic director for operations, has worked on major projects such as the Vaqueros Performance Arts Center, Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium and... more »

• DHR Health in Edinburg partners with UH to build new medical school campus

  October 27, 2025 11:08 AM

  There's a new partnership between the University of Houston and DHR Health in Edinburg. Within the next year, construction will begin on a new medical school next to the hospital. It took just a month in the Rio Grande Valley for UH medical student, Brendan Rosamond, to love... more »

• $1 million drainage project announced in La Villa Play Video

  October 23, 2025 7:41 PM

  A major drainage project is underway in La Villa, and it's expected to bring some much-needed relief to nearly half the city. This week, city leaders announced a new drainage project funded by a $1 million grant from the Texas General Land Office. The city plans to install... more »

• The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom

  October 22, 2025 4:01 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald Trump's $250 million ballroom despite lacking approval for construction from the federal agency that oversees such projects. Dramatic photos of... more »

• Brownsville community program builds new home for veteran Play Video

  September 20, 2025 12:39 PM

  A local veteran has a new place to call home, and it's all thanks to a program that's also helping local teenagers learn how to build. Francisco Sanchez Amador is a Desert Storm veteran, husband, father and friend. He was born and raised in Brownsville, where he built his... more »

• Ridge Road in McAllen to close for 2 weeks for reconstruction

  September 19, 2025 3:15 PM

  Ridge Road in McAllen will be closed for about two weeks for a reconstruction project, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation, Pharr District. The news release said the closure will go into effect beginning September 22 through October 3, weather permitting. The road will... more »

• Bryan Road in Mission will close due to major drainage project Play Video

  September 7, 2025 12:49 PM

  Beginning this week, one of the Mission's main roads will be closed as part of a multi-million dollar project to help with flooding. A major drainage project is in the works in Mission. City officials are closing down Business 83 to FM 495 starting on Wednesday. The project... more »

• San Juan Police Department announces expansion Play Video

  September 5, 2025 1:58 PM

  The San Juan Police Department announced they are expanding their southside station. "The city grows, our police department grows, you know calls for service grow," San Juan Police Chief Leandro Sifuentes said. "We outgrew the last building." The police department ground on Thursday. The city currently has... more »

• TXDOT seeks feedback on Ed Carey Drive expansion in Harlingen Play Video

  September 5, 2025 1:53 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Transportation wants to expand one of Harlingen's busiest roads, and construction would impact a lot of drivers. Driving down Ed Carey Drive, there is a lot of traffic. It's something Harlingen resident Jaime Hernandez sees every day, which is why he supports TXDOT's... more »

• Brownsville businesses speak out over progress of $14 million Old Highway 77 restoration project Play Video

  September 2, 2025 10:12 PM

  Owners of small businesses along Old Highway 77 in Brownsville said the city's multi-million reconstruction project is costing them customers and revenue. Earlier this year, city crews began work on a $14 million project to restore Old Highway 77. Its completion date is scheduled for fall 2026. Alpha... more »

• Brownsville commissioner provides update on $14 million Old Highway 77 reconstruction project Play Video

  September 2, 2025 10:54 AM

  A $14 million reconstruction of Old Highway 77 is underway in Brownsville, according to a Facebook post by Brownsville Commissioner Pedro Cardenas. Cardenas said it is a major investment to improve roadway safety, drainage and utility services for families and businesses. The project is a complete rebuild of the... more »

• ICE arrests 9 Mexican nationals at construction sites in Harlingen Play Video

  September 1, 2025 6:21 PM

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rio Grande Valley conducted a "worksite op" at two construction sites in Harlingen. ICE arrested nine Mexican nationals that were in the United States illegally. The arrests were made on Wednesday. more »

• 1.2M immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows

  September 1, 2025 11:02 AM

  It's tomato season and Lidia is harvesting on farms in California's Central Valley. She is also anxious. Attention from U.S. Immigration Control and Enforcement could upend her life more than 23 years after she illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border as a teenager. "The worry is they'll pull you... more »

• Edinburg breaks ground on nearly $2 million flood relief project Play Video

  August 27, 2025 3:19 PM

  Floodwaters are all too familiar for families living near Chapin Street and Sugar Road in Edinburg. A new drainage project in the area could help those residents. On Tuesday, Edinburg city leaders broke ground on the Chapin Pumps Rehabilitation Project. The nearly $2 million project involves installing... more »

• Pharr construction project causing headaches for parents taking their kids back to school Play Video

  August 26, 2025 10:32 PM

  A construction project between Sugar Road and the expressway in Pharr is causing concerns for several parents. Pharr construction crews are tearing up Eldora Road to make changes to sewer lines. The project is closing a portion of the road that many parents use to take their children to... more »

• Groundbreaking set for new Weslaco shopping plaza Play Video

  August 21, 2025 10:31 PM

  Weslaco city crews will break ground on a new shopping center on Friday. The incoming Shops at Westgate Plaza will be at the corner of Business 83 and Westgate Drive. The property will be 24,000 square feet, and the shopping strip is expected to bring 140 jobs to the... more »

• Cameron County granted presidential permit to build pedestrian bridge at Gateway International Play Video

  August 21, 2025 9:47 AM

  Cameron County has been granted a presidential permit to build a pedestrian bridge at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, according to a news release from the White House. The permit will allow the county to build the bridge over the Rio Grande between the United States and Mexico,... more »

• City of Mission going out for bids on $2 million in drainage projects Play Video

  August 13, 2025 10:39 PM

  Nearly 2,000 homeowners in the Mission area are expected to get some flood relief. On Monday, Mission city leaders gave the green light to start going out for bids for two drainage projects that will address flooding in neighborhoods south of the expressway and near an elementary school. ... more »

• Groundbreaking held for Cameron County beach access upgrades Play Video

  August 11, 2025 7:47 PM

  Cameron County leaders broke ground Monday on construction to improvements to Beach Access No. 3. The project is made possible through a donation of $4.4 million provided by SpaceX, according to a news release from the office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. Cameron County Beach Access... more »

• SpaceX donates funds for construction improvements at Cameron County beach access Play Video

  August 9, 2025 1:51 PM

  Cameron County announced improvements will be made at Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 at South Padre Island. According to a news release, funding for the improvements was made possible through a $4.4 million donation from SpaceX. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Monday at the beach, located... more »

• Weslaco city crews working on drainage improvement project Play Video

  August 2, 2025 12:16 PM

  The city of Weslaco is temporarily closing the intersection of Dolores Huerta Avenue and E. Agostadero Street as city crews work on a drainage project. "While we do this project, there's going to be some inconvenience, but again it's going to benefit a lot of homes in that... more »

• Construction set to start on new SpaceX facility in Boca Chica Play Video

  July 24, 2025 12:10 PM

  Construction is set to start soon on a new SpaceX facility in Boca Chica. As previously reported, SpaceX wants to build a place where they will create liquid oxygen for rockets. They want the plant to be across from the Starbase launch pad. RELATED STORY: New SpaceX liquid... more »

• ‘We need them:’ Valley builders say ICE raids are leaving them without workers Play Video

  June 18, 2025 8:34 PM

  The owner of a home building company based out of Weslaco said he’s losing thousands of dollars per day as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweep up his employees, and others aren’t showing up for work. “There's a big fear in the community in our workers, they don't want... more »

• Trump's promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect

  June 4, 2025 3:19 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all of his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a punishing 50% on Wednesday in a move that's set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely push up prices for consumers even further. Foreign-made steel... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly cutting co-workers with saw at South Padre Island Play Video

  May 30, 2025 6:15 PM

  A man is in custody after assaulting and injuring two co-workers with a saw, according to Cameron County Chief Park Ranger Horacio Zamora. According to a news release, at around 3:20 p.m. on Friday, Cameron County park rangers responded to Beach Access #3 on South Padre Island in reference... more »

• RV site at Isla Blanca Park to close for renovations Play Video

  May 29, 2025 9:29 PM

  Isla Blanca Park in South Padre Island is home to a beach access, jetties and an RV park. The RV park is a popular attraction that gets booked during the winter and summer seasons In October 2025, the RV side of the park will be closed for construction.... more »

• City of Alton preparing for $8 million drainage project Play Video

  May 28, 2025 10:50 PM

  The city of Alton is investing in an $8 million drainage project to combat flooding. Residents living on Madison Street said the road turned into a lake during the 2018 and 2020 storms, and again in March 2025 during the historic rainfall and flooding event. "You could literally... more »

• Lane expansion project set to start along Dicker Road in Hidalgo County Play Video

  January 30, 2020 5:25 PM

  HIDALGO – Hidalgo County leaders broke ground Thursday to start upgrades along Dicker Road. Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Commissioner Eddie Cantu says the project starts at the intersection of Dicker and Jackson roads in Hidalgo and ends at 23 rd Street in McAllen. Cantu says the project will... more »

• Judge Concerned Over Impact of New Border Wall in Starr County Play Video

  January 14, 2020 10:04 PM

  NEAR FRONTON – A new portion of the border wall was quietly built in the Rio Grande Valley in the rural area of Fronton and Roma. There were no lawsuits and no headlines on the progress in the area. The construction took place in a federally protected wildlife property.... more »

• San Benito Residents Looking Forward to New Park being Completed Play Video

  January 8, 2020 6:48 PM

  SAN BENITO – A park project that was set for completion last summer could soon finally soon be finished. Residents in San Benito are still hoping for a new park. The idea has people excited, but right now that’s all it has been – an idea. Work on... more »

• Construction is Underway for Lyford’s First Medical Clinic Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:38 PM

  LYFORD – A new medical clinic is on its way to a city in Willacy County. Construction is underway in Lyford for the city’s first medical clinic. The city was awarded a nearly $500,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. It will be along FM 498 and... more »

• Construction for Sewer Project Becoming Issue for Palmview Residents Play Video

  December 18, 2019 6:56 PM

  PALMVIEW – A sewer project is causing big problems for a family in Palmview. They say construction is making it harder for them to protect their pets. The project is expected to benefit Palmview residents by taking them off septic tanks. In the course for the project, a... more »

• TxDOT Holding Public Meetings on Plans for New Valley Highway Play Video

  December 11, 2019 10:23 PM

  EDINBURG – Another Texas Department of Transportation project in the Rio Grande Valley is just about set. Officials are still in the design phase, but the state is holding meetings across the Valley to have people point out what they want to see in a future highway. TxDOT... more »

• Construction for Bicentennial Blvd Extension to Hwy 107 Set to Begin Play Video

  December 11, 2019 5:41 PM

  MCALLEN – A more than $12 million road project will soon start in McAllen. Soon, the Bicentennial Extension Project may decrease traffic for drivers. A new extension of Bicentennial Boulevard will be constructed from Trenton Road to Highway 107. Homeowners nearby are hopeful the extension will cut down... more »

• Int’l Treaty Enforced in Similar Case as Construction of Private Border Wall in Mission Play Video

  December 5, 2019 9:49 PM

  MISSION – A court order was place Thursday against a privately funded border wall in Mission. The main concern: the plans could transform the Rio Grande and literally redraw the border. An attorney representing the government’s concerns argued big construction and heavy land clearance could actually alter the... more »

• Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order on Construction of Private Border Wall in Mission Play Video

  December 3, 2019 10:20 PM

  MISSION – Another hurdle for a nonprofit group looking to secure the border along the Rio Grande Valley. The group We Build the Wall was invited by a local private landowner to build an 18-foot-tall fence on his property. The project would be privately funded. We Build the... more »

• TxDOT Hopes to Open Main Lanes on Expressway in McAllen Soon Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:01 PM

  PHARR – The third lanes on the expressway in McAllen should open up soon, weather permitting, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. A TxDOT spokesperson says they’re hoping the main lanes will be able to open in December, increasing vehicle capacity on both east and westbound lanes. ... more »

• Construction of Private Border Wall in Mission Pending Federal Building Approval Play Video

  November 18, 2019 10:17 PM

  MISSION – An area that’s seen its share of immigrant chases and illegal traffic has prompted a Mission landowner to ask an organization from outside the Rio Grande Valley to do something. The liaison between the contractors and We Build the Wall, a nonprofit, says it raised millions to... more »

• Palmview Residents Frustrated over Delay of Construction on Sewage Project Play Video

  November 8, 2019 6:11 PM

  PALMVIEW – Many residents in Palmview have grown frustrated with the mess, traffic and dangers a sewage project brought. The project construction site is off La Homa Road and Veterans Boulevard. This week, Agua Special Utility District decided to fire the company they had hired to build the... more »

• Drainage Improvements Wrapping Up in Raymondville Play Video

  November 5, 2019 6:28 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The city of Raymondville is working on drainage improvements and is wrapping up construction on the side of town that sees the worst flooding. The construction work is between 5th Street and 11th Street. Raymondville Mayor Gilbert Gonzales says this project should help minimize damage caused... more »

• 16 Pelicans Killed along Hwy 48 in Cameron Co. as TxDOT Evaluate Redesign Play Video

  October 31, 2019 6:43 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – When strong winds flow through the Rio Grande Valley from the north, a Cameron County highway becomes dangerous for drivers and pelicans. On Thursday, 16 pelicans were hit and killed, likely overnight, when they tried flying over Highway 48. Construction is already underway along the highway,... more »

• Veterans Cemetery in Mission Receives $1.5M Grant Play Video

  October 23, 2019 4:55 PM

  MISSION – Funding to expand the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission is on the way. The $1.5 million grant came from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s earmarked to build four additional walls for cremated remains. A new memorial wall is also in the... more »

• Roma Renovating Historic Properties to Reinvigorate Economy Play Video

  October 17, 2019 8:08 PM

  ROMA – A renovation of an iconic building in Roma is nearing completion. The city is hoping to use it as a way to increase revenue. Roma, Texas is a city on the border with worldwide notoriety. Tourists flock to its edges to see birds fly through the corridor... more »

• Border Patrol Ride Along Details New Valley Border Wall System Play Video

  October 11, 2019 4:40 PM

  WESLACO – Wooden stakes line the area where the new border wall will go up inside what is known as La Coma Refuge. “This is historically an area that is heavy with traffic for narcotics and individuals,” said Assistant Border Patrol Chief Carmen Qualia. She explained the area... more »

• Planned Border Wall Construction Breaks Ground in South Donna Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:01 PM

  DONNA – There's heavy construction south of Donna. It’s the second project of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the ground preparation for the construction of a new border wall. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked Border Patrol about the contractors, agents and equipment we're seeing... more »

• Residents Report Construction Traffic in Granjeno due to Border Wall Project Play Video

  October 2, 2019 6:49 PM

  GRANJENO – The border wall project has a connection to activity people are noticing in Granjeno. Napoleon Garza cuts mesquite and ebony, the wood comes from his family's property. It’s wildland that's heavily patrolled by Border Patrol and it’s full of wildlife and deer. Garza says he's... more »

• Environmental Waivers to Propel Start of Gates Construction on Border Wall Play Video

  October 1, 2019 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – The U.S. government is moving ahead to begin construction of several gates along the existing border wall. Starting this month, these new gates would be built in Cameron County on existing levees. The funds are from Customs and Border Protection’s 2017 budget. On Monday, CHANNEL... more »

• Weslaco Family Wants Company to Finish Pool Construction Play Video

  September 23, 2019 5:07 PM

  WESLACO – Once a Weslaco family gave their final payment for a new pool, the construction stopped and the work was left undone. “They need to finish installing the lights on the pool, the pump, and their electrical and whatever other pumping that needs to be done. As you... more »

• TxDOT to Redesign Hwy 48 for Pelicans, Drivers’ Safety Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:53 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Texas Department of Transportation is moving ahead with changes to a section of a state highway that’s been a dangerous spot for pelicans. The redesign means safer conditions for drivers too. Pelicans were getting stuck on the highway, getting run over and volunteers were heading... more »

• FEMA Representative Advises to Follow Codes when Rebuilding Home Play Video

  August 22, 2019 5:49 PM

  WESLACO – Recovering from a natural disaster often involves reconstruction. FEMA representatives are advising people when you rebuild, you can't ignore the law. If rebuilding is part of your recovery you need to make sure you are following local, state and federal construction codes to avoid breaking the... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Improvements on San Juan Basilica nears Completion Play Video

  July 23, 2019 12:28 PM

  SAN JUAN – The scaffolding surrounding the bell tower of the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle is one of the first things you would notice. It’s all part of an effort to improve the 40-year-old shrine. After working on the bell tower, workers will... more »

• Construction Project in Palmview Causing Dust Concerns for Residents Play Video

  July 19, 2019 5:40 PM

  PALMVIEW - A construction project is causing concerns in a Palmview neighborhood. Residents who live by the project say the dust from the construction of a new sewer nearby is out of control. Sierra Martinez lives with her three kids on Breyfogle Road. This summer she says... more »

• UTRGV Continuing Athletic Department Construction Play Video

  July 8, 2019 10:40 PM

  EDINBURG - UTRGV redid the Fieldhouse floor, updating the color scheme to match the university's new look. The Vaqueros are now making changed to the locker rooms. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross got to tour the renovations to see how they are coming along. more »

• Contract for Portion of Border Wall Project in Starr Co. Announced

  June 27, 2019 12:06 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Construction of a new section of the border wall is set to start later this year in Starr County. A contract was awarded to Southwest Valley Construction for more than $33 million Wednesday for four miles of a new border wall system. This is... more »

• Local Woman Homeless after Remodeling Job Left Unfinished Play Video

  June 12, 2019 6:29 PM

  MCALLEN – A house sits empty. It has no kitchen, no restrooms; furniture sits outside where contract workers left it. An unfinished construction job has left a woman homeless with her dream home nowhere in sight. Margarita De Leon’s husband passed away seven years ago. She decided... more »

• Immigration Tent Facilities to be Built near Port of Entry Play Video

  April 22, 2019 4:28 PM

  DONNA - An immigration tent facility being built in Donna will go up near the port of entry. Immigrants who cross the river to get into the U.S., instead of using an official port, will be able to use the facility, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection... more »

• Additional Levee Wall Construction Expected to Begin in the Valley Play Video

  April 4, 2019 11:48 AM

  WESLACO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that construction of a levee wall system will start as soon as Thursday. CBP along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will start construction of the system west of Green Road in Mission. The USACE awarded $145 million in... more »

• 2nd Arrest Made in Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Weslaco City Commissioner Play Video

  March 29, 2019 12:07 PM

  WESLACO – Authorities arrested a second person in a bribery scheme that has already brought down a former Rio Grande Valley judge. Richard Quintanilla, 52, is accused of bribing a Weslaco city commissioner in exchange for favorable actions in the construction and rehabilitation of the city’s water treatment facilities.... more »

• Construction at SpaceX Boca Chica Site Continues to Progress Play Video

  March 7, 2019 5:19 PM

  BOCA CHICA – The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft is coming back to Earth after spending the last four days at the International Space Station. There is no word on when the test flight for the Space X Starship Hopper will happen, but construction at the Boca Chica site is... more »

• Brooks Co. Resident Concerned New Checkpoint Will Affect Border Patrol Manpower Play Video

  March 6, 2019 4:40 PM

  FALFURRIAS – A local resident says he wants to know if Border Patrol agents will be reassigned to the field when the new checkpoint opens. A new Border Patrol checkpoint is under construction south of Falfurrias. Local land owner, Michael Vickers, says he watches out for illegal traffic... more »

• Motion for New Trial, Reduction of Sentence Denied for Briseno Construction Owner Play Video

  February 26, 2019 6:25 PM

  WESLACO – A motion for a new trial, as well as a motion for reduction of sentence has been denied for the owner of Briseno Construction. Adelina Briseno is accused of promising 47 families homes and taking their payments without beginning the projects. Briseno argued her punishment was... more »

• Border Wall Forum Held for Starr County Land Owners Play Video

  February 24, 2019 9:07 PM

  ROMA- Starr County Residents with land along the border attended a border wall forum Sunday evening. It was held so they could get more information about wall construction and their rights. The meeting was the first held for land owners since 2017. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez learned... more »

• Furloughed Sailor Warning Others to be Cautious When Purchasing Property Play Video

  February 22, 2019 3:55 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley sailor, who has been furloughed, is warning others to be cautious before investing in property. He claims the apartment complex he purchased has problems. Raylin Schannette explains it’s been a faulty construction job since the beginning; he adds he’s attempted to reach... more »

• Construction of Border Wall in Mission Attracts Onlookers Play Video

  February 21, 2019 5:29 PM

  MISSION – The construction of a border wall along a levee in Mission is attracting onlookers. Brendon Tecker says he was in Mission to watch the land clearance for the construction of the border wall. He says people from out of town joined him to watch the construction.... 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 »

• Owner of Non-Profit Fighting Against Border Wall Project Play Video

  February 4, 2019 12:53 PM

  MISSION – Construction for a border wall project is expected to begin this week. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says equipment is expected to start rolling in as early as Monday. Staffers at the National Butterfly Center fear the project will run through their property. KRGV’s Frank... more »

• CBP Says Construction Equipment Heading to Valley Play Video

  February 1, 2019 5:52 PM

  HIDALGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced heavy machinery and construction equipment is on the way to the Rio Grande Valley. CBP says the equipment will be used to begin construction of the levee system. The construction of the wall is set to begin this month. ... more »

• Local Landowners Seeking Written Agreement Before Border Wall Construction Play Video

  January 29, 2019 5:43 PM

  WESLACO – Local landowners say they want to take a proactive approach before the construction of the border fence. The landowners say they want a written agreement in case their land is next for a border fence in their farm lands. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with the Vega... more »

• Vitals and Official Records Department in Edinburg Relocated Play Video

  January 24, 2019 5:04 PM

  EDINBURG – The Vital Statistics Department is one of many county offices moving due to the construction of a new county courthouse in Hidalgo County. Hidalgo County clerk Arturo Guajardo says the public will still have access. "Namely, our marriage licenses, our birth and death certificates and all... 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 »

• TxDOT Crews Working on Maintenance, Construction of Roads Play Video

  January 4, 2019 8:37 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is expecting to be busy in 2019. Crews are working on regular maintenance, such as resurfacing roads, as well as other construction projects. "Every day, more than 1,000 people make Texas their home. So, they bring their vehicles, but they don't... more »

• Mission Officials Elect Railroad Action Board at Meeting Play Video

  January 4, 2019 6:40 PM

  MISSION – City officials in Mission are working to make an international bridge a reality. The first step is an international railroad crossing. City leaders elected a railroad action board at a meeting Thursday night. Watch the news clip above for further details. more »

• City of Mission Making Plans for Madero International Bridge Play Video

  December 27, 2018 7:01 PM

  MISSION – Plans for the Madero International Bridge are moving forward in Mission. The city says they plan to begin the construction in January of 2027. Mission Mayor Armando O'Caña says the city hopes to have the bridge fully operational by Jan. 1, 2032. These plans are... more »

• Construction Begins along Expressway 83 to Improve Drainage in Penitas Play Video

  July 18, 2018 4:19 PM

  PENITAS – The Texas Department of Transportation has begun construction on Expressway 83 to improve Penita’s drainage system. Drivers are to expect major delays due to road closures along the eastbound lanes of Expressway 83 from Tom Gill to Business 83. A TxDOT contractor will install large box culverts across... more »

• Drainage Plan in Progress to Address Flooding in Hidalgo Co. Play Video

  June 30, 2017 5:28 PM

  EDINBURG – A drainage project is underway in Hidalgo County to alleviate flooding. The project is in the Precinct 1 area on Mile 15 ½ between Mile 1 and 2 West. Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes said the project is already in its last phase. “We typically see... more »

• LED Lights to be Added on Expressway 83 Play Video

  February 8, 2017 6:40 PM

  WESLACO – LED lights are on the way for a major strip of Expressway 83 running through Hidalgo and Cameron counties. One interim city manager said he’s looking forward to the new lights. The project started last week in the cities of Edinburg and Brownsville. TxDOT will work its way... more »