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• 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 »