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• Groundbreaking held for Cameron County beach access upgrades Play Video

  August 11, 2025 7:47 PM

  Cameron County leaders broke ground Monday on construction to improvements to Beach Access No. 3. The project is made possible through a donation of $4.4 million provided by SpaceX, according to a news release from the office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. Cameron County Beach Access... 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 »

• Improvements for Commercial Traffic at Donna Int'l Bridge Underway Play Video

  October 16, 2019 8:38 AM

  DONNA – The Donna-Rio Bravo port-of-entry will soon handle commercial vehicles. The city of Donna says those commercial vehicles will not only bring goods to and from Mexico, it will also bring new jobs to the Rio Grande Valley. When the bridge was built in 2010, it was... more »

• Pharr City Officials to Raise Water and Property Taxes Play Video

  September 26, 2019 6:43 PM

  PHARR – Two unanimous decisions by Pharr city officials will be raising rates on water and property taxes, but some residents had no idea about the changes . Pharr's water rate will be increased nearly 8 dollars starting October first. Property taxes will go up 8% effective next... more »

• Cameron Co. Officials Approve Fee Increase for SPI Beaches Play Video

  September 24, 2019 6:20 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Starting next week, you’ll be paying more to go to a county beach. Cameron County commissioners approved the hike in beach user fees at Andy Bowie Park, Beach Access 3 and 6, E. K. Atwood and Isla Blanca parks. Cameron County Parks Director Joe... more »

• Improvements Underway in La Villa due to Flooding Concerns Play Video

  September 12, 2019 11:36 PM

  LA VILLA – USDA recovery money is now up for grabs in the Rio Grande Valley and now cities are making changes of their own. Like many other areas in the Valley, when La Villa sees rain in the forecast, they worry about flooding. City leaders are working... more »

• McAllen Makes Upgrades to Building to be Used as Respite Center

  May 31, 2019 5:19 PM

  MCALLEN – The city of McAllen is working on improvements to the building that will temporarily be used by the respite center. The city selected an old store front on South 15 th Street to house immigrants; it’s about a half block from the bus station. Upgrades to... more »

• Weslaco Voters Say 'Yes' to $10M Bond for Drainage Projects Play Video

  May 6, 2019 4:45 PM

  WESLACO – Voters in Weslaco decided on a $10 million bond to improve the city’s drainage. The bond money will go to five projects, which includes improving drainage ditches and adding several new detention ponds throughout the city. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez spoke with a Weslaco resident who voted... more »

• Edinburg Voters to Decide on $220M Bond for School District Play Video

  May 1, 2019 10:09 PM

  EDINBURG – Voters will be heading to the polls this weekend. In Edinburg, voters will decide on a $220 million bond issuance for the city’s school district, which would mean a 4 cent tax increase for Edinburg property owners. This bond is causing debate among residents. Some... more »

• City of McAllen Wants Feedback on Public Transportation Improvements Play Video

  January 23, 2019 2:03 PM

  MCALLEN – The City of McAllen wants the public's input on public transportation improvements. The city says Metro McAllen is dedicated to providing the best transit service possible. The public is asked to fill out an online survey on how to improve this. Rosita Garcia, a Houston... more »

• Edinburg Man Inquiring about Possibility of Drainage Projects Play Video

  January 16, 2019 4:59 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg man is concerned about flooding near his home. Retired U.S. marine Ismael Garza says the Federal Emergency Management Agency wasn’t any help during last year’s floods. "No help from FEMA. They denied the claims. They said it wasn't enough damage,” Garza explains. He... more »

• Funding Now Available for International Border Crossings

  August 15, 2018 10:30 PM

  WESLACO – Millions of dollars is now available for border crossings throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Texas Senator Juan Chuy Hinojosa says those funds are needed for growth. He says infrastructure and sea ports are well over-due for improvements. “Because they play a very important part in the impact they... more »