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• Mission investing in new $25 million subdivision Play Video

  September 16, 2025 10:22 PM

  A new project in south Mission is helping the city grow. The upcoming El Milagro subdivision — located by Anzalduas and Military highways — is stirring up excitement in the area. The project is being backed by Killam Development. Civil engineer Abelardo Bocanegra said the subdivision will be... 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 »

• Alamo city leaders to hold town hall meeting to discuss Duranta drainage project Play Video

  August 31, 2025 1:38 PM

  Many people across the Rio Grande Valley have drainage concerns. The city of Alamo will be holding a town hall meeting to discuss the upcoming Duranta drainage project. Residents will be able to voice any concerns or ask any questions they may have about the project. The town... more »

• City of Edinburg breaks ground on new drainage project Play Video

  August 26, 2025 2:09 PM

  Flood relief is on the way for Edinburg residents Officials say the Chapin Pumps Rehabilitation Project will help keep water off of streets and in a nearby detention pond. This will reduce flooding for residents who live nearby. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at 10 a.m.... more »

• Edinburg airport secures additional $10 million in state funding for upgrades Play Video

  June 26, 2025 12:21 PM

  The city of Edinburg announced additional funding for the South Texas International Airport during the 89th Texas Legislature. According to a news release, the airport will receive $10 million for upgrades. The airport had already received $10 million during the 88th Legislative Session, bringing the total amount of state... more »

• Water bills rise in response to Pharr city projects Play Video

  June 12, 2025 11:51 AM

  Pharr city leaders said money is needed for several projects, which is why residents are now paying more on their water and sewer bill. "We established the need for $120 million worth of projects as they pertain to water, sewer, drainage," Pharr City Manager Jonathan Flores said. Starting... more »

• Harlingen mayor announces $19 million in grants for drainage projects during State of the City Play Video

  May 30, 2025 1:57 PM

  Harlingen continues to work on its drainage, nearly three months after the March storm. Mayor Norma Sepulveda went over what's in store during her State of the City address Thursday night. The city has been able to secure $19 million dollars in grants for drainage. Later this year,... more »

• Mission swapping land with school district for flood prevention projects Play Video

  May 28, 2025 9:14 PM

  Mission CISD and Mission city leaders are working together on a new flood prevention project. Instead of buying land for new projects, the city is swapping land with the district. “We need to get our kids to school and if the streets are flooded, they can't get there,”... more »

• State troopers rescue injured dogs from Donna drainage ditch Play Video

  April 22, 2020 7:45 PM

  DONNA - Two dogs are on the road to recovery after they were rescued from a drainage ditch. At around 9 p.m. Sunday, animal rescue coordinator Sandra Valdes got the call about two dogs stuck. "They were running the pipes, so they weren't just in that hold that... more »

• City ordinance: McAllen residents to pickup leaves on property to prevent drainage issues Play Video

  March 7, 2020 10:13 AM

  MCALLEN – McAllen officials will be enforcing a city ordinance by asking residents to clean up the leaves and trash on their property. Officials say it’s the season for trees to shed. When the leaves fall, they make their way down curbs and into the drains – something residents... 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 »

• Local Leaders Hope Senator's Tour of Valley Drainage Projects Pushes for Extra Funding Play Video

  October 14, 2019 6:31 PM

  MCALLEN – Local drainage problems are attracting the attention of top lawmakers in Washington, DC. Back-to-back summer floods have cost taxpayers in the Rio Grande Valley millions of dollars. On Monday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn took a tour of some of the Hidalgo County drainage projects, including the... more »

• Battery Thieves Hit Up Drainage Pumps in Mercedes Play Video

  June 29, 2019 9:02 PM

  MERCEDES- As Hidalgo County Drainage District One works to pump standing water out of neighborhoods, they're also running into other issues. Officials shared photos showing the back of a pump draining water in south Mercedes. Missing in those photos, were the batteries that sit on metal brackets powering... more »

• Drainage Project Meeting Ends in Disappointment for Some Edinburg Residents Play Video

  June 19, 2019 6:01 PM

  EDINBURG – An Hidalgo County project meant to solve one issue is now creating another. Nearly 20 residents from a North Edinburg colonia gathered at a meeting in hopes to hear a solution. The meeting was to address the ditches along Gardenia Street where homeowners say there are... more »

• Projects to Avoid Flood Disasters Underway in Hidalgo Co. Play Video

  June 10, 2019 6:39 PM

  WESLACO – Almost a year after the June floods, there are projects in the works to avoid a similar disaster. Commissioner David Fuentes recently met with Housing and Urban Development officials to request federal assistance. About $46 million will be soon be allocated to help with infrastructure projects.... more »

• Edinburg Neighborhood Submit Signatures to Improve Drainage Construction Conditions Play Video

  June 6, 2019 4:42 PM

  EDINBURG – More than 20 neighbors are joining forces with signatures seeking answers near Gardenia Street in Edinburg. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported last month about more than a dozen ditches what were left without caution signs causing neighbors to accidentally drive their cars into them. It’s all part... more »

• Lack of Drainage Systems Concerning Pharr Residents Play Video

  May 29, 2019 5:20 PM

  PHARR – Preparations for hurricane season are being made by some Pharr residents; they want to make sure the city is doing the same. Ricardo Rosales says last June, he felt like he failed in looking after his mother when he couldn’t save her from a flooded home. ... more »

• Weslaco Man Seeks Help to Maintain Drainage Ditch Near Home Play Video

  May 23, 2019 6:29 PM

  WESLACO – A drainage ditch is causing flooding concerns for residents in Weslaco. Martin Cavazos says he loves having a clean house; flooding in the area has been making that difficult. He says the drainage ditch that separates his home and the Weslaco East High School makes things... more »

• Several Projects Taking Place in Hidalgo Co. to Improve Drainage Play Video

  May 10, 2019 9:59 PM

  WESLACO – Recent storms in the Rio Grande Valley is striking fear and worry for victims of the June floods. It’s been nearly a year since the floods took place. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel spoke with residents who want to see changes in their neighborhoods as we get into... more »

• Weslaco Voters Say 'Yes' to $10M Bond for Drainage Projects Play Video

  May 6, 2019 4:45 PM

  WESLACO – Voters in Weslaco decided on a $10 million bond to improve the city’s drainage. The bond money will go to five projects, which includes improving drainage ditches and adding several new detention ponds throughout the city. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez spoke with a Weslaco resident who voted... more »

• Clean-Up Project Aims to Improve Drainage in McAllen Play Video

  April 13, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN- A valley city is encouraging residents to do their part to prevent future flooding. Keep McAllen Beautiful's "Great American Clean-Up" is focusing on keeping trash off the streets. CHANNEL 5's Cecilia Gutierrez spoke to volunteers on Saturday. Click the video above for the full story. more »

• Weslaco Man Wants Road Damages from Floods Repaired Play Video

  April 9, 2019 6:28 PM

  WESLACO – A local man says he wants the city to look into drainage in his neighborhood and fix the road near his home. Ramiro Perez, 72, says he has lived in a home in the city of Weslaco on North Illinois Avenue for 34 years. Perez says... more »

• Crews Begin $2.7M Drainage Project in Edinburg Play Video

  February 26, 2019 5:29 PM

  EDINBURG – The city of Edinburg is taking steps to alleviate flooding in the city. City officials broke ground on a $2.7 million drainage project. The project will add bigger drainage pipes to Sprague Street, where flooding has been a problem. City officials started the project on... more »

• Harlingen Resident Concerned About Drainage Ditch Play Video

  January 22, 2019 5:29 PM

  HARLINGEN – A local man says a drainage ditch in a retirement community is a flood and fire concern. Steve Robenolt says he lives close to a ditch in Cotton Wood Retirement Community. Robenolt says he’s called the Cameron County Drainage District 3 and they claim they’re behind... more »

• Edinburg Man Inquiring about Possibility of Drainage Projects Play Video

  January 16, 2019 4:59 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg man is concerned about flooding near his home. Retired U.S. marine Ismael Garza says the Federal Emergency Management Agency wasn’t any help during last year’s floods. "No help from FEMA. They denied the claims. They said it wasn't enough damage,” Garza explains. He... more »

• Construction on 2nd Drainage Project in Edinburg Underway Play Video

  January 9, 2019 4:36 PM

  EDINBURG – Construction on a second drainage project in Edinburg is underway. This project will be on the East side of the city near Sugar Road and Freddy Gonzalez Drive. Flooding is an issue for residents in the area. The drainage work will benefit over 800 homes.... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Making Progress with Multi-Million Dollar Drainage Project Play Video

  January 3, 2019 10:38 PM

  WESLACO – Hidalgo County leaders are making progress on a multi-million dollar drainage project. The bond was approved by voters in November following a post-assessment of the June floods. Some progress being made so far includes plans for a detention facility in a flood-prone area – one of... more »

• RV Park in Pharr No Longer Receiving Services from City Play Video

  September 3, 2018 4:18 PM

  PHARR – A manager at an RV resort in Pharr says they’re no longer receiving city services. A road expansion which was supposed to make things easier for residents left a community in constant fear. When June’s heavy storms hit, the Texas Trails RV Resort Manager, Larry Sims, had to... more »

• Drainage Project to Stop Flooding in the Works Play Video

  October 7, 2017 8:01 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE--A new 63 mile long drainage project that's expected to help prevent flooding in the Valley broke ground Friday. "I really, truly believe this might be the most important flood control project in the state of Texas today. It certainly is down here in the valley," said Bech Bruun, the... more »

• North Alamo Colonia set to get Drainage Improvement Play Video

  July 13, 2017 9:38 PM

  ALAMO--CHANNEL 5 NEWS is following up after we first told you Wednesday a North Alamo Colonia asked Hidalgo County for help with their drainage system. People living off of Apache Trail and Sioux Road tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS even the smallest amount of rain can flood their neighborhood. They say... more »

• North Alamo Subdivision Seeking Help with Drainage, Sewage Play Video

  July 12, 2017 6:29 PM

  ALAMO – A subdivision north of Alamo said Hidalgo County is neglecting them. People living off of Apache Trail and Sioux roads said even the smallest amount of rain floods backs up their drainage system. They said it brings human waste up from their septic systems to their streets. Resident... more »

• Clogged Drainage Pipe Cause of Flooding in Hargill Play Video

  March 15, 2017 4:52 PM

  HARGILL – People living in one Rio Grande Valley community said the latest downpours exposed a need for drainage improvements. Last week, rainwaters flooded the streets of Hargill and crept into some residents’ homes. The county said clogged drains are to blame. Hargill received an inch and a half of... more »

• Money to Fix Drainage Near Courthouse Play Video

  December 31, 2016 6:53 PM

  HIDALGO COUNTY--Hidalgo County plans to fix drainage near the Hidalgo County Courthouse. It's the first of 30 planned projects. In total, the projects will cost $400 million. It'll cost $20 million to fix the drainage near the courthouse. The money comes from the state. The money will be spent over... more »