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• Rate increase announced for Magic Valley customers Play Video

  August 12, 2025 11:06 PM

  Magic Valley Electric Cooperative customers will soon pay more monthly. A notice sent to MVEC customers said a rate increase of over 6% will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2025. On average, customers will pay $12 more per month, but it could be more depending on usage.... more »

• Mission burger joint grateful for customers' support amid pandemic Play Video

  April 29, 2020 7:07 PM

  MISSION — Friday will be a big day for small business owners. Many will reopen and one local restaurant owner is taking the time to say, "thanks." Similar to many other small businesses across the Rio Grande Valley, Clarissa Suarez, owner of Marcos Burgers and More, says her restaurant... more »

• Valley businesses reach public through digital Easter egg hunt Play Video

  April 13, 2020 7:10 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A social media company teams up with small business owners in an effort to keep their doors open. Coffee shops to upscale dining, paletas to parilladas, local businesses are trying to spread their message - they're still open. Small business owners are too busy to attract... more »

• Crooks posing as AEP employees targeting Valley customers, businesses Play Video

  March 10, 2020 5:18 PM

  WESLACO – Dozens of residents around the Rio Grande Valley fell victim to a group trying to take their money by threatening to shut off their electricity. The cases are affected AEP Texas customers. Crooks recently contacting Noe Acevedo didn’t come as a shock to him. As a past... more »

• Texas' remaining Kmart store set to close Play Video

  February 18, 2020 4:10 PM

  MCALLEN – It’s the end of an era in Texas and for some Rio Grande Valley workers, the end of their jobs. The last remaining Kmart store in the Valley will soon be no more. The yellow signs are just another indication of more than 100 Sears and Kmart... more »

• Boil Water Advisory for Parts of Brownsville Lifted

  January 15, 2020 9:19 PM

  UPDATE (1/16): The boil water advisory in place since Wednesday night is now lifted. The repairs are complete and the water is safe to drink. --------- BROWNSVILLE – A boil water advisory was issued for parts of Brownsville due to a waterline break. The break happened... more »

• Man Faces Several Charges for Allegedly Running 8-Liner Establishment Play Video

  December 31, 2019 9:39 PM

  MCALLEN – A suspect is facing several charges after being arrested for allegedly running an eight-liner business. According to police, Samuel Hernandez was giving illegal payouts to customers. The authorities seized 40 machines inside an office building. The windows to that building were blacked out to hide what... more »

• Valley Bars Asking Customers to Find Safe Ride Home for New Years Play Video

  December 30, 2019 5:47 PM

  MCALLEN – The number of arrests made by state troopers across the state during this year’s holiday enforcement hit 351 DWI arrests. That number is expected to go up this week. Law enforcement wants to make sure no one is driving drunk. CHANNEL 5 NEWS has reported at... more »

• AEP Predicts Longer Wait Until Power is Permanently Restored in South Padre Island Play Video

  October 23, 2019 5:43 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – AEP Texas crews are predicting a longer wait time until the transmission lines damaged in Sunday night’s storm are completely repaired at South Padre Island. It’s the third day Padre Boulevard has been closed. Initially, AEP estimated they’d be complete repairing the 31 downed... more »

• Local Business Worried about Tariff Increase on Chinese Goods Play Video

  September 3, 2019 6:36 PM

  MCALLEN – The raised tariffs on trade between the U.S. and China continue. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump put a 15% increase on more Chinese goods. The more businesses have to pay to get merchandise on their shelves the more customers will have to pay to take... more »

• Brownsville Business Owner Affected by SpaceX Road Closures Play Video

  August 1, 2019 5:22 PM

  UPDATE: A SpaceX spokesperson says customers who ask to visit the gun shop will be allowed through the checkpoint. Cameron County officials tell us authorities will escort any customers to the business. ---- BROWNSVILLE – The Rio Grande Valley’s own space race is slowing down one Brownsville... more »

• Local Business Finds Alternative for Imported Avocados Play Video

  June 3, 2019 5:17 PM

  PHARR – A 5% tariff increase may be implemented in a week for all products coming into the U.S. from Mexico. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reached out to Rio Grande Valley importer Aaron Acosta to learn about a non-tariff option for popular produce. Acosta is in corporate relations for... more »

• Peso Rate Decrease Discouraging Mexican Shoppers to Exchange in US Play Video

  April 19, 2019 7:57 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Mexican nationals usually provide an economic boost during Semana Santa. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the peso exchange rate isn’t working in their favor. At the moment, the exchange is 19 pesos for one U.S. dollar. It was at about 19.43 near the end of... more »