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  • The Impact: Gill Net Poaching on the Rio Grande Play Video

    October 31, 2019 10:13 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – In the pitch black of night, Texas Game Wardens hunt for illegal gill nets along the Rio Grande. The nets can stretch from Mexico to the United States trapping, killing fish; cutting into a dwindling supply. Not only do officials hunt in the dark with lights... more »
  • Valley Insurance Agents Urge Residents to Check Their Policy Play Video

    August 31, 2019 10:51 PM

    WESLACO - The first half of hurricane season is over, the second half tends to be more active, according to First Warn 5 Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith. Insurance Council of Texas spokesman Mark Hannah wants Valley residents to know the difference between home owners insurance and flood insurance.... more »
  • NWS Meteorologist Advises to Stay Prepared Even as El Niño Weakens Play Video

    July 15, 2019 5:36 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts El Niño conditions to transition into a neutral state within the next couple of months. This could allow tropical activity to pick up, but Tropical Storm Barry proved that even in an active El Niño pattern, tropical... more »
  • New Security Measures at Cameron Co. Park to Prevent Crime Play Video

    May 7, 2019 10:27 PM

    RIO HONDO – More security will soon be added to a community park in Cameron County. Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park is popular with boaters and fishermen and provides easy access to the Arroyo Colorado and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. Authorities say it also attracts smugglers for... more »
  • IBWC Planning Maintenance on Arroyo Colorado Play Video

    February 13, 2019 6:48 PM

    MISSION – The International Boundary and Water Commission is planning maintenance on one of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest floodways. The Arroyo Colorado runs from Mission all the way to the Gulf. IBWC wants the maintenance to prevent future flooding. IBWC says this floodway was able to... more »
  • Plans Underway to Clear Arroyo Colorado Drainage System Play Video

    February 11, 2019 5:59 PM

    WESLACO – Plans are underway to clear one of the Rio Grande Valley’s main flood drainage systems. The International Boundary and Water Commission is proceeding with these plans at the Arroyo Colorado after studying the floods this past June. The drainage system starts up in the Mission area... more »
  • Man Allegedly Smuggles Drugs through Gulf of Mexico to SPI Play Video

    February 1, 2019 5:09 PM

    SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Border Patrol officials say drug smuggling activity is holding steady in the lower Rio Grande Valley areas. Criminals are utilizing the Gulf of Mexico to get their loads across. One of those loads made it all the way to South Padre Island this week.... more »
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