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• Possible debris from Starship explosion causing environmental concerns on Mexican side of the border Play Video

  June 24, 2025 12:08 PM

  Twice in one month, debris believed to be from SpaceX's Starship launches was littering the Mexican side of the border, south of Boca Chica. This time, debris has landed right on the edge of the Rio Grande and farther inland. The debri sis beleived to be from the... more »

• SpaceX debris continues to wash up on Mexican beach during sea turtle nesting season Play Video

  June 4, 2025 11:57 AM

  Metal pieces continue to wash up on a beach near Matamoros following SpaceX's 9th Starship launch at Boca Chica. All while in the middle of sea turtle nesting season. More tanks are washing up on the beach at Playa Bagdad; in total 18 tanks have been discovered. The... more »

• FAA orders mishap investigation into SpaceX flight at Boca Chica Play Video

  May 31, 2025 12:27 PM

  The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation on their Starship Flight 9 that launched on May 27 from Boca Chica, according to a news release. The news release said all Starship and Super Heavy booster debris landed within designated hazard areas. No injuries or... more »

• NWS Explains How to Protect Yourself During Severe Weather Play Video

  October 23, 2019 6:21 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The National Weather Service wants to make sure you know what to do when severe weather hits. NWS says the key to staying safe is knowing what to do while the weather is quiet, before the storm. Wind events like tornadoes or straight lines in the... more »

• Illegal Dumping Concerns Along Arroyo Colorado Play Video

  September 2, 2019 7:54 PM

  HARLINGEN - A Rio Hondo man is concerned with debris dumped into the Arroyo Colorado. The Arroyo Colorado s Nat Lopez's go-to place for family fun. Lopez built a dock to enjoy the outdoors, but recently, he's seen even more debris floating around. "I've seen people dump... more »

• Debris in Weslaco Picked Up Over a Month After Flooding Play Video

  August 2, 2019 5:09 PM

  WESLACO - Flood victims in Weslaco are still waiting for debris to get picked up. Esequiel Navarro lives in the Las Brisas neighborhood; he says he was forced to rebuild once again after last year’s flooding and now this year’s floods. "They told us, put the debris out... more »

• Residents in Sebastian Overwhelmed by Debris Following Flooding Play Video

  July 23, 2019 6:08 PM

  SEBASTIAN - Nearly a month after the flooding, people in Sebastian say their streets are still covered with debris. Helen Garcia says she's never seen this much trash surround her neighborhood; she's worried the amount of debris is growing. "There's rats coming out and there's other animals coming... more »

• La Villa Focuses on Clearing Out Ditches of Debris Left from Floods Play Video

  July 9, 2019 5:17 PM

  LA VILLA – The streets are clear of floodwaters now in La Villa; the ditches are not. Inside ditches is where slushy green water, floating trash and plants continue to grow around the inside of a cracked canal. Some trash still sits in front of Nataly Marquez’s family... more »

• TCEQ Gives the Go-Ahead to Start Debris Pickup in Flood-Impacted Areas Play Video

  July 8, 2019 4:02 PM

  MONTE ALTO – Two weeks after floodwaters filled the streets of Monte Alto, damage is still visible in many homes and the debris sitting on curbsides is just starting to get picked up. The roof to the home of Jose Hernandez now sits in the front yard; the windows... more »

• Edinburg Families Concerned Over nearby Debris Burning Play Video

  May 16, 2019 6:05 PM

  EDINBURG – Edinburg families living near county crews who are burning debris say they’re concerned their health may be at risk. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 has burned piles of branches and leaves for a month on the corner of Terry Road and Davis Road. A precinct spokesman tells... more »

• Border Wall Causing Flood Concerns for Local Resident Play Video

  February 25, 2019 5:15 PM

  UPDATE (2/27): Customs and Border Protection has released a statement on resident's border wall flooding concerns. In a statement, CBP says the proposed border wall design has been used in the Rio Grande Valley sector for over 10 years and has proved to be effective during flood events. ... more »

• Rock Chips Linked to Debris from Unsecured Truckloads Play Video

  February 20, 2019 10:46 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Department of Transportation is linking rock-chipped windows to debris that flies out from unsecured truckloads. Spokesperson for TxDOT, Octavio Saenz says they spend $2 million sweeping more than 6,000 miles of lanes twice a month; accounting for Zappata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Kennedy, Willacy, Cameron, Hidalgo,... more »