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• Sullivan City to receive $400K grant for new library Play Video

  March 10, 2020 5:41 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – Reading is fundamental and for many Rio Grande Valley children it’s a luxury – not available to everyone. Now more resources for children in Sullivan City is on the way. On Tuesday, city officials approved accepting a $400,000 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives... more »

• McAllen to Launch Education Program to Involved Children in 2020 Census Play Video

  January 7, 2020 5:33 PM

  MCALLEN – With the 2020 Census underway, Rio Grande Valley cities are looking for creative ways to educate communities about the importance of being counted. The census will account for the amount of people living in a particular place. The more people in your area, the more state representation... more »

• Construction is Underway for Lyford’s First Medical Clinic Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:38 PM

  LYFORD – A new medical clinic is on its way to a city in Willacy County. Construction is underway in Lyford for the city’s first medical clinic. The city was awarded a nearly $500,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. It will be along FM 498 and... more »

• UTRGV Receive Federal Grants to Expand Economic Development Research Play Video

  December 2, 2019 8:17 PM

  MISSION – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received nearly $400,000 in federal funds to be used to expand research in economic development. On Monday, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and Congressman Vincente Gonzalez met in Mission to announce the two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural... 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 »

• Veterans Cemetery in Mission Receives $1.5M Grant Play Video

  October 23, 2019 4:55 PM

  MISSION – Funding to expand the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission is on the way. The $1.5 million grant came from the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s earmarked to build four additional walls for cremated remains. A new memorial wall is also in the... more »

• McAllen Waits for Immigration Reimbursement as Charities Get Approval Play Video

  October 14, 2019 9:30 PM

  MCALLEN – Reimbursement checks are heading to the Rio Grande Valley as payback for helping during the immigration crisis earlier this year. A charity is already making plans for the more than a half million dollar refund. Last year, Catholic Charities racked up $601,000 in expenses for housing... more »

• USDA Grants $150M to Help Valley Farmers Impacted by Flooding Play Video

  September 16, 2019 5:36 PM

  MERCEDES – From too dry to too wet. Rio Grande Valley farmers and growers are saying too much rain can be a bad thing. Many local farmers are still recovering from losses due to flooding in June 2018 and June of this year. Right now, the Department of... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Donna American Legion Post 107 Undergoes Renovation Play Video

  August 13, 2019 9:25 AM

  DONNA – This November, the American Legion Post 107 in Donna will turn 100 years old. A group of volunteers have come to the rescue of, what some refer to as, the Historic Lady of Donna. The Home Depot of Weslaco has given the veterans a $5,000 grant... more »

• Gov. Abbott Announces $9M Grant to Law Enforcement along Border Play Video

  May 3, 2019 1:53 PM

  WESLACO – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday additional grant funding to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies along the southern border. The Operation Stonegarden Grant Program will increase operational capabilities border law enforcement. Gov. Abbott announced the $9 million grant, after the previous release of $4... more »

• Cameron Co. Health Officials to Use Funds to Prepare for Natural Disasters Play Video

  February 15, 2019 5:42 PM

  LAURELES - The Cameron County Health Department says they received more money to be readily prepared for natural disasters. Local resident Candelario Briseño says she remembers the damages caused by the 2018 June floods. "We never thought it was going to happen all of a sudden we got... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Leaders to Implement Unit to Block Human Trafficking in RGV Play Video

  January 11, 2019 9:16 PM

  WESLACO – Hidalgo County leaders are taking new approach to block human trafficking in the Rio Grande Valley. A new special unit will focus on forced labor in agriculture. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro spoke to district attorney Ricardo Rodriguez. He says the Valley is prone to more cases... more »

• Weslaco High School Student Project Receives $20k Grant Play Video

  June 1, 2018 5:33 PM

  WESLACO – A student project at a Weslaco high school received a $20,000 grant award. The funds will be used to make improvements at Gibson Park, which was adopted by the students earlier this year. The students applied for the grant through the nationwide ‘Meet Me at the Park’ campaign.... more »