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• Cameron County warming centers remain open Play Video

  January 26, 2026 8:53 PM

  With a freeze warning coming to the Rio Grande Valley on Monday night, residents in Cameron County are finding ways to stay warm. The Ozanam Center, located at 656 N. Minnesota Ave. in Brownsville, has been serving as a warming center since Sunday. It's providing help for anyone... more »

• Mother of 4 left shaken by Brownsville apartment fire that displaced dozens Play Video

  December 8, 2025 11:30 AM

  More than 40 people are now looking for a place to stay after a fire tore through the Rose Palacio Real Apartments in Brownsville on Sunday. A mother of four is still trying to process what happened to her apartment. "I still can't believe that in a second... more »

• Brownsville man providing free haircuts to homeless community Play Video

  December 1, 2025 9:47 PM

  Abraham Alcala can be found at Market Square in Brownsville every Saturday, offering his service to those in need. The people who are waiting for him, don't have much to give. It’s why Alcala began offering free haircuts last month to individuals who are homeless. “I used to... more »

• City of Brownsville Making Changes to Help Immigrant Families Play Video

  March 31, 2019 3:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- The way the City of Brownsville helps immigrant families is changing. City Manager, Noel Bernal, spoke with the director of Good Neighbor Settlement House. Over the weekend, the shelter has received hundreds of immigrant families released from federal custody. Bernal said the families will now also... more »

• Shelters Across Valley Opening due to Cold Weather Play Video

  March 4, 2019 12:28 PM

  WESLACO – Several shelters across the Rio Grande Valley will open their doors as a wind chill advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Below is a list of shelters that will remain open Monday night and into Tuesday morning. McAllen Salvation Army – 1600 North... more »

• Man Uses Skills to Give Back to Local Shelter Play Video

  December 24, 2018 9:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Not everyone is fortunate enough to spend Christmas at home. For some, a homeless shelter is where the holiday dinner will be enjoyed. The Ozanam Center in Brownsville is a 30-day shelter that serves three meals a day and offers clothing. Channel 5’s Sierra Pizarro... more »

• Brownsville Children Left Orphaned after Tragic Accident Find Home

  August 23, 2017 6:41 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Six Brownsville children left homeless after their mother and younger brother were run over and killed last month have found a home. According to Victor Maldonado, director at the Ozanam Shelter in Brownsville, one of their transitional houses will be the temporary new home for the children. He... more »

• Valley Shelters Brace for Triple-Digit Temperatures Play Video

  June 22, 2017 10:07 PM

  WESLACO – Rio Grande Valley shelters are opening their doors so people can find relief from the high temperatures. The Ozanam Center, located on 656 North Minnesota Avenue, is open 24 hours a day in Brownsville. Loaves and Fishes, located on 514 East Street in Harlingen, is open from 9... more »

• Man Claims Brownsville Shelter’s Assistance Falls Short Play Video

  March 8, 2017 6:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville family is struggling and they are requesting the homeless shelter to do more to help them find a place to live. Robert Roiz spent the day filling out applications on South Padre Island, hoping to find temporary work during the busy spring break season. He did... more »