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• Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

  November 12, 2025 12:03 PM

  Of all the topics 55-year-old Groves resident Theresa Hebert has discussed on her TikTok account @foolish_mortal999 over the past five years, nothing has brought in new viewers like her recent anxiety over expected Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes. Not even her battle with breast cancer. “With the... more »

• A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

  November 12, 2025 11:38 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in... more »

• Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so

  October 17, 2025 12:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is showing little urgency to broker a compromise that would end the government shutdown, even as Democrats insist no breakthrough is possible without his direct involvement. Three weeks in, Congress is at a standstill. The House hasn't been in session for a month,... more »

• Democrats say they won't be intimidated by Trump's threats as the shutdown enters a third week

  October 15, 2025 5:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Entering the third week of a government shutdown, Democrats say they are not intimidated or cowed by President Donald Trump's efforts to fire thousands of federal workers or by his threats of more firings to come. Instead, Democrats appear emboldened, showing no signs of caving as... more »

• Shutdown standoff deepens ahead of crucial meeting at the White House

  September 28, 2025 1:18 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer and Republican Majority Leader John Thune are digging in ahead of this week's deadline to keep the government open, showing little evidence of budging even as both sides have agreed to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.... more »

• What to know as Texas' search for flood victims stretches into a 3rd week

  July 19, 2025 11:15 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing and lawmakers prepare to discuss authorities' initial response and providing better warning systems. Flash floods killed... more »

• House back to work as GOP leaders try to win over holdouts on Trump's tax bill

  July 2, 2025 8:50 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House sprang back to action late Wednesday after a prolonged stalemate as Republican leaders spent the afternoon and evening working furiously to convince skeptics to support President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts package and send it to his desk by the Fourth of July deadline.... more »

• New State Law to Help Fund Valley Flood Control Projects, Research Play Video

  January 6, 2020 6:55 PM

  WESLACO – A new state law could help flood prevention and research in the Rio Grande Valley. Devastating flooding hit the region two years in a row. Not long ago, Mary Salazar’s home was under water. Six months after the recent flooding, a wall is her next line of... more »

• Man Arrested in Alton in Connection to Car Break-ins Play Video

  September 27, 2019 9:53 PM

  ALTON - An accused serial car burglar was arrested in Alton. According to police, Luis Vasquez broke into 13 vehicles in one night. Investigators say he targeted those that were left unlocked. Vasquez was also charged with breaking into a house, bringing the total number of counts... more »

• Valley Homes Previously Connected to Criminal Activity to be Auctioned Play Video

  July 29, 2019 5:29 PM

  WESLACO - Dozens of homes and businesses in the Rio Grande Valley are ready to be auctioned off by the government after being involved in criminal investigations within the past year. Mike Lewis is an auctioneer contracted by the government to sell these lands. Lewis says this year... more »

• Mother Seeks Help on Home following Death of Son Play Video

  June 3, 2019 6:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Life is overwhelming for a young Brownsville mother. Health concerns burden her family. She lost one son six months ago; another suffers from the same condition – a congenital heart defect. Flor Cervantes’ house started coming apart during the June floods. With her husband... more »

• Home Remodeling Project Still Incomplete 9 Months Later Play Video

  May 2, 2019 5:02 PM

  WESLACO – A repair that was supposed to take up to four weeks is still not complete 9 months later. The Guajardo family moved into their home in 1962. A home makeover is now needed since the home must be wheelchair accessible for the mother. Sanjuanita Guajardo... more »

• Vehicle Crashes into Home following Chase in Brownsville Play Video

  April 16, 2019 10:50 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – A police chase ended with a vehicle slamming into a home Monday night. The crash happened at 17 th Street and Southmost Blvd around 10:40 p.m. A Department of Public Safety trooper was flagged down by a convenience store clerk on International and Southmost boulevard. ... more »

• Raymondville City Officials Create New Housing Program for Those in Need Play Video

  March 25, 2019 5:49 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County man who is disabled says he needs a new place to live. He called 5 ON YOUR SIDE saying his home is falling apart and doesn’t know where to turn. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez found out there is limited housing help in the county.... more »

• Neighbors Close to Center Housing Immigrants Concerned for Their Safety Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:31 PM

  WESLACO - Some neighbors close to one of the churches housing immigrants say they are concerned for their safety. Evelyn Langford, 90, lives close to the Church of the Nazarene, one of the centers helping to meet the high demand of migrants seeking shelter. Langford says she is... more »

• Local Homeowner to be Reimbursed for Property Tax Mistake Play Video

  March 6, 2019 3:40 PM

  WESLACO – A local homeowner says she has been taxed for an extra house on her property that she didn’t have. Maria Escobedo says she found out about the extra property tax through a real estate agent. “I’ve noticed that they are taxing me for a greenhouse that... more »

• Harlingen Woman's Inherited Property in Danger of Foreclosure Play Video

  February 26, 2019 6:15 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Harlingen woman’s home is in danger of being foreclosed due to inherited debt. Marisol Puente says she found out $18,000 is owed to a house she inherited from her father when he passed away. “They came to sue the property owners but unfortunately I’m not... 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 »

• McAllen Home Celebrates 10 Years of Brightening Up Christmas Play Video

  December 24, 2018 9:25 PM

  MCALLEN – Another year, another holiday season. For 10 years, a McAllen home has been coated with more than 65,000 Christmas lights. The lights line Corbet Sparks’ roof, front lawn and even his festive holiday jacket. Many residents from across the Rio Grande Valley have made it... more »