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• Alamo Flea Market Partially Re-Opens Following Fire Play Video

  October 16, 2019 12:00 PM

  ALAMO – The Alamo flea market is back open following a fire Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters from several different cities took several hours getting the area back under control. The fire did not last long, but the investigation is underway. Management at the market says for now the... more »

• Alamo Bans Unlicensed Pet Sales to Combat Animal Abuse Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:58 PM

  ALAMO – A new ban on pet sales is now in place in Alamo, specifically targeting animal cruelty. The city of Alamo is banning animal sales in: parking lots, flea markets and along the side of the road. Jesus Franklin, who runs an animal rescue in Mission, was... more »

• HOV: Doctor Warns of Medications Sold at Local Flea Markets Play Video

  April 3, 2019 5:00 PM

  WESLACO – They are not doctors, nurses or in the medical field. Rio Grande Valley flea market vendors are selling health risks to people diagnosed with diabetes. A few dollars and it’s yours. CHANNEL 5 NEWS took undercover cameras inside several flea markets. Watch the video... more »

• Civilians Dressing in Military Uniforms Pose Concerns

  February 6, 2019 5:57 PM

  MCALLEN – The arrest of three men in U.S. Army uniforms near the New Mexico border is raising concerns. Marcus Silva, owner of the Green Beret in McAllen, sells military gear, such as uniforms and helmets. Silva explains it’s not against the law to sell or purchase the... more »

• Veteran Helps Evicted Flea Market Storage Unit Tenants

  May 12, 2017 6:40 PM

  DONNA – A Rio Grande Valley veteran is lending a hand to people living in a flea market. He said he once called the market home. Veteran Juan Torres said he felt compelled to offer aid to families residing in makeshift apartments at a Donna flea market. He said he... more »