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• Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.

  June 4, 2025 3:35 PM

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• Gov't and health officials discuss future of health care in the Valley Play Video

  January 29, 2020 6:22 PM

  EDINBURG – Dozens of doctors and other Rio Grande Valley health care professionals met with government officials to talk about health care. From the lack of insurance to the lack of doctors in the area, these are just some of the issues discussed on Wednesday at the Edinburg Conference... more »

• Taxpayers Left with Bill after Vandals Target Mercedes Ball Park Multiple Times Play Video

  January 13, 2020 6:42 PM

  MERCEDES – A local baseball league is looking for answers. Their concession stand was damaged again and it could affect all of the kids who are part of the league. Early Saturday morning, one of the board members for the Mercedes Pony League found footprints, broken locks and stains... more »

• Mission Firefighters: The Fight for Life Play Video

  November 5, 2019 10:39 PM

  MISSION – Firefighters tasked with protecting the community were left helpless when they received a cancer diagnosis. Some lost their fight. Others were set on a path that would change their lives and the law forever. In just a few years, the Mission Fire Department went from one... more »

• Insurance Agencies Advise to be Aware of Door to Door Contractors Play Video

  September 2, 2019 7:50 PM

  WESLACO - Make sure you know what you’re signing with a contractor after a storm. The Texas Attorney General tell us you need to be aware if someone knocks and tries to sell you something. A business is trying to clear its name and they tell us they... 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 »

• Free Legal Assistance Available for Valley Flood Victims

  July 25, 2019 5:00 PM

  WESLACO – Multiple agencies and organizations are providing legal assistance to low-income individuals impacted by last month’s floods. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, FEMA along with other organizations will help flood victims with: Securing government benefits... more »

• Valley Renters Impacted by Floods Seeking Advice on What’s Next Play Video

  June 28, 2019 6:46 PM

  SANTA ROSA – Floodwaters are still about three feet deep in parts of Santa Rosa. People renting homes are concerned on what to do next. Carmen Ponce’s family is in despair following the heavy rain earlier this week. All her family of four has left is inside... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Investigator Warns About Fraudulent Vehicle Titles Play Video

  March 18, 2019 5:06 PM

  HIDALGO – Fraud investigators are warning residents about fraudulent insurance claims and fake car titles. Hidalgo County fraud investigator, Cesar Solis, says people are using their tax refunds to buy new cars. Solis says he is seeing an increase in claims where people unknowingly buy new cars with... more »

• McAllen Suing to Stop Death Benefits to Firefighter's Descendants Play Video

  February 19, 2019 8:54 PM

  MCALLEN – A widow is fighting to keep her husband's death benefits. She says he previously worked as a firefighter and died of cancer in 2012. The benefits were awarded to her, but she says the City of McAllen wants to stop them. Robert Torres served as... more »

• Santa Rosa Farmer Worried about New Farm Bill Protection Play Video

  December 24, 2018 3:31 PM

  SANTA ROSA – A local farmer wants to know if the newly signed farm bill will protect him. Santa Rosa farmer, George Rodriguez says most of his crops were destroyed by drought flooding this year. "We want this year to turn out on a good blessing and maybe... more »