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• Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies

  December 13, 2025 1:49 PM

  In the week since Texas' new "bathroom bill" designed to target transgender people went into effect, some opponents of the restrictions have begun challenging both the spirit and letter of the law as questions remain on how it can be enforced. Senate Bill 8 , also known as the... more »

• Texas is restricting the bathrooms trans people can use in government buildings. Here’s how the law works.

  December 4, 2025 11:28 AM

  Starting on Dec. 4, Texas will implement Senate Bill 8 — also known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, or more commonly known as a “bathroom bill” — aimed at restricting transgender people’s access to certain restrooms in the state. Republicans in Texas worked for more than a decade... more »

• Days before Texas’ “bathroom bill” becomes law, questions remain about how it will be enforced

  December 1, 2025 3:22 PM

  On Thursday, a new state law will add another layer of anxiety to Simon Shepherd’s already busy life: he has to worry — even more so than usual — about going to the bathroom. It’s not an entirely new concern, said Shepherd, a transgender man living in North Texas.... more »

• City of McAllen revokes permits for 20 downtown bars that 'refuse to prevent underage drinking' Play Video

  September 5, 2025 10:31 AM

  The city of McAllen has revoked permits to 20 bars in the downtown area after the businesses refused to implement safeguards to prevent underage drinking, according to the city's Facebook. The city said they held a city commission workshop on August 29 where they heard from residents who demanded... more »

• Harlingen ICE officials arrest Vietnamese immigrant with criminal history Play Video

  August 9, 2025 12:32 PM

  United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Harlingen Field Office arrested an undocumented migrant from Vietnam on Friday. According to a post on X, 54-year-old Huy Hoang Dang was in the United States illegally. Dang has convictions for aggravated assault, robbery, fraud, fraud by wire and was ordered to be... more »

• Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

  July 19, 2025 11:09 AM

  " Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• After crossing the border for better schools, some parents are pulling their kids and leaving the US

  May 21, 2025 5:22 PM

  For the last two months of their life in the United States, José Alberto González and his family spent nearly all their time in their one-bedroom Denver apartment. They didn't speak to anyone except their roommates, another family from Venezuela. They consulted WhatsApp messages for warnings of immigration agents... more »

• USCIS to Start Enforcing Immigration Policy Play Video

  June 18, 2019 6:11 PM

  WESLACO – A presidential memorandum states if an immigrant receives public benefits, their sponsors have to repay the government for every dollar the immigrant gets. This is a reminder U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officers must reinforce to new or renewing sponsors. A woman who spoke with CHANNEL... more »

• Community Comes Together at Blood Drive for State Trooper Play Video

  April 9, 2019 6:11 PM

  EDINBURG – The community came together to donate blood for State Trooper Moises Sanchez. Federal, state, and local law enforcement, along with their families showed their support for the Trooper Sanchez at an Edinburg gymnasium to donate blood Monday. The news of Trooper Sanchez hits close to home... more »

• Local Sheriff Speaks on Homeland Security Secretary Visit Play Video

  March 21, 2019 9:25 PM

  WESLACO - Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was in the Rio Grande Valley Thursday with a message for congress about border security. In a letter to congress, the Texas Sheriff’s Association asked for help to secure the border, blaming partisanship for getting in the way. Willacy County Sheriff,... more »

• Law Enforcement Coordinates Inmates' Visit to McAllen High School Play Video

  March 7, 2019 4:34 PM

  MCALLEN – Local inmates visited a McAllen High School campus as a method by law enforcement to keep students on the right path. A total of 150 students and several inmates gathered at the school’s gym Thursday, as they listened to a county judge question the inmates. Hidalgo... more »

• SPI Resident Concerned About Upcoming Spring Break Safety

  March 4, 2019 3:51 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A South Padre Island resident says he is concerned about the upcoming Spring Break trouble. Mark Atwood says he stays on the island during spring break and is worried about making it though the week without incident on his property. Atwood says he has... more »

• New Drone Law to Help Law Enforcement Safety Play Video

  February 22, 2019 4:06 PM

  WESLACO – A new Federal Aviation Administration law regarding drones will soon go into effect. The new law will require all commercial drones to display their license number on the outside of the device. This is in an effort to keep first responders safe and prevent them from... more »

• Temporary Closures at Eagle Pass Intl. Bridge Affecting Residents Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:40 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The international bridge in Eagle Pass is back open after a brief shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing spoke to Nancy Martinez, who says noticed changes in her home city Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass. She says she has seen more new children and families... more »

• Gov't Sending Thousands of Troops to Border Play Video

  January 29, 2019 5:23 PM

  WESLACO – The government says they will be sending several thousand more troops to the border. The Acting Defense Secretary announced the troops will be assigned to lay down sections of concertina wire. The government explains the coiled wire will be put in areas where there are gaps... more »