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  • McAllen Approved to Receive More Than $109K Reimbursement for Migrant Care Play Video

    December 3, 2019 6:06 PM

    MCALLEN – The city of McAllen is getting back money for helping with the humanitarian crisis. From January to July, the city spent nearly $180,000 of taxpayer money on migrants. Earlier this year, the city applied for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On Monday, 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 »
  • McAllen Shelter Reopens its Doors to House Migrants Play Video

    May 21, 2019 5:47 PM

    MCALLEN – The Salvation Army is back on rotation to house immigrants. A spokesperson for the shelter says they need to adjust the amount of help they can provide this time. The Salvation Army in McAllen is once again housing immigrants overnight. They received their first group... more »
  • Acting DHS Secretary Announces Changes to Ease Crisis along Border Play Video

    April 17, 2019 5:29 PM

    HIDALGO – Changes announced Wednesday by the acting Department of Homeland Security secretary. Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan spoke at the Pharr-Reynosa port of entry. Although he’s new to the job, he says they’re taking quick action to address the growing immigration numbers. McAleenan said the Rio... more »
  • Migrants in Caravan Being Deported, Moved to Reynosa Play Video

    February 18, 2019 5:58 PM

    EAGLE PASS – Migrants in the caravan near Eagle Pass are being deported by the Mexican government. The migrant caravan of nearly 2,000 people arrived to Piedras Negras, Mexico across the border from Eagle Pass; in response, the government and state sent many officers. The sheriff in Maverick... more »
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