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• Valley congressman details COVID-19 spending package Play Video

  March 7, 2020 10:57 AM

  EDINBURG – On Friday, President Donald Trump signed off on an $8 billion spending package to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Texas is expected to receive $950 million. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez says the Rio Grande Valley is expected to see some of those funds. Gonzalez said $61 million... more »

• New training course provides proper medical care for K-9 officers in the Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 4:10 PM

  EDINBURG – The first of its kind. A medical training course aimed at protecting K-9 officers in emergency situations. This new training course will allow for Border Patrol emergency medical technicains and other first responders to work together in providing the proper medical care for K-9 officers. "They... more »

• Air Med Chopper Relocates to McAllen to Better Serve Entire Valley Play Video

  December 3, 2019 5:17 PM

  MCALLEN – The only medical aircraft in the Rio Grande Valley has a new home. The Air Med chopper is now housed right next door to the McAllen Medical Center. A previous medical chopper based in Harlingen. The aircraft has been in use since June. South Texas... more »

• A Sacrifice: Valley First Responders Working Holidays Play Video

  November 28, 2019 5:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The work never stops for the men and women wearing badges during the holidays. For some first responders, it’s their first Thanksgiving away from their loved ones. “So I will not be spending it with him, but it’s part of the job. I mean, we protect... more »

• Sick Honduran Toddler Admitted Into US after Hours-Long Wait Play Video

  November 14, 2019 10:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A 2-year-old girl from Honduras is recovering from an undisclosed illness in the United States. The child was allowed into the country after spending hours in the cold waiting for permission to cross into Brownsville. She and her family were sent to Matamoros in August as... more »

• LNG Company Addresses Safety Concerns over Projects in Brownsville Play Video

  October 21, 2019 6:25 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A company with plans to spend millions on a natural gas export facility says they’re ready to respond to emergencies. People have concerns about a gas leak, about a fire – or an explosion. The Houston-based NextDecade, a LNG company, has answers about how they safely... more »

• Edinburg Sets Up Live Stream 9-1-1 System Play Video

  October 17, 2019 6:40 PM

  EDINBURG – A virtual first responder system is up and running in Edinburg. Police now have the capability to live stream with 9-1-1 callers. Chief Cesar Torres says the city is the only one in Texas to have the system and the third in the country. He... more »

• ERCOT Speaks on Emergency Alert System Play Video

  August 15, 2019 9:44 PM

  WESLACO - For a second time in a week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, issued an emergency alert, asking all Texas residents to conserve energy. The emergency has lifted, but ERCOT is still asking residents to conserve energy. They say raising your thermostat just... more »

• La Villa Family Considers Relocating from Flood Zone Play Video

  June 25, 2019 6:54 PM

  LA VILLA – Memories floated around the Rodriguez family home in La Villa. The entire property was underwater leaving no other choice but to evacuate. “I have seven kids, so I couldn't risk it. If it is material, I can lose it, but not my family. So we... more »

• Emergency Medical Air Transport Returns to the Valley Play Video

  June 12, 2019 5:13 PM

  MCALLEN – Medical helicopter transportation is back in the Rio Grande Valley. The only company that provided this service closed its doors in January. At the moment, a pilot, a nurse and a paramedic are on standby waiting for a call to treat and transport patients. Army... more »

• ‘File of Life’ to Aid Hidalgo Co. Pct 1 First Responders Play Video

  May 13, 2019 5:14 PM

  EDINBURG – In any emergency situation seconds count. A patient’s medical history can be the difference between life and death. Now, a new tool is available for some residents in Hidalgo County Precinct 1 that should shave seconds off a response time and provide important medical information. ... more »

• Several Programs Assisting Port Isabel Homeowners ahead of Hurricane Season Play Video

  May 1, 2019 5:58 PM

  WESLACO – Hurricane season is one month away. The National Weather Service is asking homeowners to make necessary repairs to their home before the start of the season. The city of Port Isabel is trying to help residents make these repairs through several programs. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez... more »

• Texas Emergency Responders Come Together for Preparedness Conference

  March 27, 2019 5:00 PM

  WESLACO - Emergency responders from across Texas visited the Rio Grande Valley to discuss major disaster preparedness. They said it doesn’t take a hurricane to create devastation in the Valley. Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes says after last year’s floods, many have a different outlook. ... more »

• Senate Rejects Trump Border Emergency as Republicans Defect

  March 14, 2019 2:00 PM

  By ALAN FRAM, LISA MASCARO and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run Senate rejected President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border on Thursday, setting up a veto fight and dealing him a conspicuous rebuke as he tested how boldly he... more »

• Valley Residents Can Now Text Emergencies to 9-1-1 Play Video

  March 13, 2019 5:24 PM

  WESLACO – Local residents now have the option to text emergencies to 9-1-1. Brooke Velarde Hernandez, who is deaf, says her cell phone is limited to FaceTime and text messaging since she can’t make a voice call. Hernandez says after a car accident she saw the importance of... more »

• SPI Increasing Safety by Utilizing AirLife during Spring Break Play Video

  March 12, 2019 5:28 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND –The city is increasing safety measures during spring break by utilizing an AirLife. San Antonio Air Life area manager Trey Howard says he knows as more people come to South Padre Island, the need for emergency services grows. "You don't always know what is going... more »

• DHS Secretary Meets with Committee over Border Issues Play Video

  March 6, 2019 4:28 PM

  WESLACO – The Homeland Security chief is facing questions on Capitol Hill about the U.S. - Mexico border. The committee pressed U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen on the children apprehended without their parents and the president’s emergency declaration. Nielsen defended President Donald Trump’s decision to declare... more »

• Border Patrol Wife Speaks on Nancy Pelosi's Border Decision Play Video

  February 22, 2019 6:14 PM

  LAREDO – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke about border security in Laredo on Friday. Pelosi spoke at one of the international bridges along with Congressman Henry Cuellar and the mayor of Laredo. The wife of a Laredo Border Patrol agent, Gina Guell, says she hopes to... more »

• National Emergency Declaration Explained Play Video

  February 18, 2019 10:43 PM

  WESLACO – More than a dozen states are legally challenging the national emergency declared by President Trump last week. South Texas College political science professor, Dr. Bill Greene, says these declarations are common, but the one declared last week might be different. “The vast majority have had to... more »

• Trump’s Emergency Declaration Opens Possibility for Legal Challenges Play Video

  February 15, 2019 7:00 PM

  WESLACO – President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over border wall funding Friday morning. The president is tapping into a power created by congress under the National Emergencies Act. In doing so, it allows him to use the military to support what he's called a crisis at... more »

• Spending Deal Pending Pres. Trump's Signature Play Video

  February 14, 2019 11:55 PM

  WESLACO – A bi-partisan spending deal is pending President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday. The president is expected to sign the bill on Friday and declare a national emergency to obtain more money for border wall... more »

• Local Residents Living South of Proposed Border Wall Concerned about its Impact Play Video

  February 7, 2019 5:26 PM

  PHARR – American residents south of the proposed border wall are concerned about the effects it may bring. Arturo Hernandez says after years of saving money, he was able to purchase property to build a home for his seven kids and 15 grandchildren. “We are going to be... more »

• RGV Emergency Responders Impacted by Increase of Wind Farms Play Video

  January 17, 2019 5:00 PM

  RIO HONDO – Emergency responders are taking more precautions due to an increase of wind farms. The wind sector is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the Rio Grande Valley. Rio Hondo Public Safety Director William Bilikury says he didn’t have to worry about the wind... more »

• Hidalgo Co. EMT Speaking Out About Dangers After Deadly Accident Play Video

  January 16, 2019 10:16 PM

  WESLACO – Hidalgo County Emergency Medical Technicians are speaking out about the dangers they face on a daily basis. Last month a deadly crash claimed the lives of 68-year-old Delia Cortines and Hidalgo Country EMT, 32-year-old Felipe Huerta Jr. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro rode with the victims’ EMT partners.... more »

• Utility Assistance on Hold for Some Hidalgo Co. Families Play Video

  January 2, 2019 4:15 PM

  WESLACO – Utility assistance from the Hidalgo County Community Services Agency is on hold for some local families. The program, which helps families and senior citizens pay their electric bills, will resume on Jan. 15, according to the agency’s director. We’re told the program will still help people... more »

• First Responders Reviewing Emergency Response Protocols Play Video

  April 25, 2017 6:32 PM

  ARROYO CITY – Residents of Arroyo City are worried about getting the right help dispatched to them when they call 911. A caller was rerouted several times before the correct ambulance service was dispatched to Arroyo City. The delay only lasted a few minutes. But those who live and work... more »