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• Primera woman loses thousands of dollars to contractor Play Video

  February 16, 2020 11:08 PM

  PRIMERA - A Primera woman is out thousands of dollars after paying a contractor to remodel her home. Daris Shoffield says the contractor stopped showing up to complete the work. Watch the video above for the full story. more »

• Contractor to partially refund deposit to Harlingen homeowner after more than 2 years Play Video

  February 5, 2020 5:50 PM

  HARLINGEN – Eager homeowners should take their time when it comes to finding a builder; that’s a warning from a Rio Grande Valley woman. A Harlingen family of seven has been waiting for two and half years for a refund from their former contractor, who, they say, took a... more »

• Valley Family Runs into Insurance Woes amid Home Restoration from Floods Play Video

  October 28, 2019 5:41 PM

  HARLINGEN – A mother and son are still feeling the aftermath of the June floods. Their home was left uninhabitable and have been living in a hotel ever since. They are also both disabled. After the floods, they say they hired a contractor to renovate their home. Now, that... more »

• Contractor Wanted in Brownsville Previously Received McAllen Chamber Grant Play Video

  October 24, 2019 6:19 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – From award winning entrepreneur to wanted man. Numerous victims have come forward telling CHANNEL FIVE NEWS that 38-year-old Obed Roque Valencia stole thousands of dollars from them. On Wednesday, Brownsville police department confirmed they have issued a warrant for his arrest. Now we've learned that... more »

• Weslaco Man Left with Unfinished Repairs on Leaky Roof Play Video

  October 21, 2019 6:26 PM

  WESLACO – A Weslaco man is concerned his leaky roof may cause health concerns. He says he hired a contractor to install a new steel roof, but now he can't get ahold of him. When the Tanulas came back from visiting their daughters in other states the past... more »

• McAllen Family Loses Thousands on Unfinished Outdoor Project Play Video

  October 14, 2019 6:17 PM

  MCALLEN – It was supposed to be the outdoor kitchen and front yard landscaping they always wanted. Instead, Atina Lopez says her cousin, Ana, was left with a half-finished job and nothing to show for it. Last week, CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about two families who paid a... more »

• McAllen Mother Down More Than $17K after Pool Company Goes Out of Business Play Video

  October 8, 2019 10:15 PM

  MCALLEN – It’s been nearly a year since she paid more than $17,000 to a pool company, which now seems to be out of business. Michelle Cantu paid Real Grill Masters to get a new pool and patio. She says as she paid more money the communication decreased. ... 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 »

• Construction Delay Leaves Mission Family Waiting for New Home Play Video

  September 24, 2019 5:16 PM

  UPDATE (7:33 PM): The homebuilder responded to CHANNEL 5 NEWS shortly after the story aired. Joe Guzman, owner of CelKar Redevelopment, explained the reason there was a delay in construction was because of an issue with a building permit. ------ MISSION – Out of thousands of dollars... more »

• Insurance Agencies Advise to be Aware of Door to Door Contractors Play Video

  September 2, 2019 7:50 PM

  WESLACO - Make sure you know what you’re signing with a contractor after a storm. The Texas Attorney General tell us you need to be aware if someone knocks and tries to sell you something. A business is trying to clear its name and they tell us they... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Woman Concerned Smuggling Activity Taking Place in Neighborhood Play Video

  July 30, 2019 4:36 PM

  WESLACO - An Hidalgo County woman is worried about what is happening on her block. She says she thinks her neighbor is taking part in illegal activity. At first, this was going to be a story about a contractor who was accused of not finishing a... 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 »

• FEMA Releases Additional Personal Information to Contractor Play Video

  March 22, 2019 10:47 PM

  WESLACO - A federal agency tasked with helping disaster survivors put the information of millions at risk. The Homeland Security Department’s Office of Inspector General found FEMA wrongly released the personal information of millions of people. The information was released to a contractor that helps provide temporary housing... more »

• Contractor Allegedly Jailed Before Completing Job for Mercedes Woman Play Video

  January 28, 2019 4:59 PM

  MERCEDES – A local woman says her home is still unfinished after paying a contractor thousands of dollars to repair damage from June's floods. Diana Grower says her home on Colorado Street in Mercedes got about six inches of water inside. She says the Federal Emergency Management Agency... more »

• Local Veteran Confused about Home Being Sold on Social Media Play Video

  January 18, 2019 6:26 PM

  WESLACO – A local veteran claims the contractor who was building his home is now selling it without his permission. He says he signed the contract to have his custom home built in April and is already approved with a veterans loan and approved by the bank. It’s... more »

• BBB Advises Exercising Caution when Choosing Contractors Play Video

  June 12, 2018 5:20 PM

  WESLACO – The Better Business Bureau is advising those who hire contractors for house repairs after a natural disaster to be cautious. Texas law does not require contractors to be licensed or provide minimal bonds to ensure recovery work. Nearly 200 homeowners filed complaints against contractors following Hurricane Harvey. KRGV’s... more »

• San Benito Contractor Says Client Hasn't Paid for Parking Lot Paving Job Play Video

  May 10, 2018 6:34 PM

  SAN BENITO – A business owner and contractor in San Benito are deadlocked about their business agreement. Rigo Rangel told CHANNEL 5 NEWS he was hired to pave the parking lot of a new business plaza and quoted the work at $37,000. He said the business relationship with his customer... more »

• Breached Contract Delays Business Opening Date Play Video

  June 9, 2017 8:55 PM

  MISSION – The skeleton base of two warehouse structures stand unfinished and untouched in a lot off Moorefield Rd in Mission. Mission resident Jose Perez said he decided to start a small business after relocating from Indiana to the Rio Grande Valley. He and his wife planned to open a... more »