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Feasibility Tests Being Conducted for Overcrowded Hidalgo Co. Jail Play Video
June 6, 2019 9:05 PM
EDINBURG - The overpopulation at the Hidalgo County Jail is causing the sheriff to look for alternatives. Two feasibility studies are underway to determine how the county can solve the problem. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra. “Currently today I'm housing somewhere in... more » -
Migrants Transported from Valley to California Showing Signs of Illness Play Video
May 24, 2019 4:48 PM
WESLACO – Sixteen asylum hopefuls are now showing signs of the flu and are under quarantine in California. They were recently transferred from the Rio Grande Valley. This latest “health alert” comes days after a migrant flu outbreak temporarily shut down the McAllen processing center . Thirty-two... more » -
Edinburg Animal Shelter Calls on Community’s Help to Adopt, Foster Play Video
May 20, 2019 5:50 PM
EDINBURG – An overcrowded Rio Grande Valley animal shelter has no cages for dogs and are in desperate need of the community’s help. An increase in animal littering is forcing them to make tough decisions. In the past 14 days, Palm Valley Animal Center says they’ve seen approximately... more »