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• Employees at Valley call centers concerned about operations during pandemic Play Video

  March 27, 2020 6:53 PM

  PHARR – Large call centers in the Rio Grande Valley remain open at a time when places are supposed to be closed to essential business only. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to two people who work at Atento, a call center in Pharr. They say they work with another... more »

• Hombre de 31 años de Pharr dio positivo a coronavirus

  March 26, 2020 1:11 PM

  El condado Hidalgo anunció el jueves que un hombre de 31 años de Pharr dio positivo al coronavirus. El noveno caso confirmado en el condado Hidalgo. "Los investigadores del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del condado Hidalgon están entrevistando al paciente que es un hombre de 31 años,"... more »

• Pharr Family Looking for Missing Father  

  March 22, 2020 11:38 PM

  PHARR - A valley woman is searching for answers in her father's disappearance. Johana Child said her dad, Horacio Alvarado, was last seen Saturday. She says he was supposed to meet her grandfather for dinner, but never showed up. "I don't know what's going... more »

• No injuries reported in Pharr house fire, officials investigate Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:14 PM

  PHARR – A house fire in Pharr on Wednesday afternoon is under investigation. It happened at a residence near Fir Street and Polk Avenue. Pharr firefighters put out the fire in just a few minutes. Lt. Felipe Pedraza told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the fire started in a room... more »

• Mujer acusada en caso de 33 perros muertos en camión de U-Haul comparece ante juez Play Video

  February 24, 2020 4:37 PM

  PHARR - Una mujer enfrenta 2 cargos por crueldad animal. Se le acusa de tener 33 perros muertos en una camioneta de transporte U-Haul en Pharr el año pasado. El abogado de Christina Arriaga presentó una moción de exclusión en una audiencia previa al juicio. Afirma que la... more »

• Continúa proyecto de drenaje en condado Hidalgo Play Video

  February 19, 2020 4:33 PM

  PHARR - En el condado Hidalgo continúan los trabajos para las mejoras del proyecto de drenaje, el cual tendrá casi dos millas de largo y un costo de 4.6 millones de dólares. Los fondos se obtuvieron tras declarar el área zona de desastre en el año 2015. En... more »

• Banco de Alimentos brinda ayuda a familias del Valle Play Video

  February 13, 2020 10:06 PM

  PHARR - Cada año personas voluntarias contribuyen más de 29 mil horas con el Banco de Alimentos para ayudar a combatir el hambre en la comunidad. Administradores de Food Bank brindan ayuda a más de 400 mil familias de bajos recursos que habitan en el Valle del Río Grande... more »

• Adolescente acusado de amenazas terroristas contra escuelas del Valle Play Video

  February 11, 2020 4:41 PM

  EDINBURG – El adolescente de 18 años de San Juan acusado de publicar amenazas en las redes sociales contra preparatorias locales compareció ante un juez el martes. Gustavo Garcia compareció ante un juez en la corte municipal y fue acusado de realizar amenazas terroristas y de exhibir un arma... more »

• Driver Flees After Multi-City Chase Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:43 PM

  MISSION - The Department of Public Safety is looking for a driver who led troopers on a multi-city chase Saturday evening. A DPS spokesperson tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS a DPS trooper tried stopping the driver in the city of Mission for a traffic violation. The person behind the wheel... more »

• Entrenador de PSJA salva vida a pequeña de 2 años Play Video

  February 7, 2020 9:37 PM

  PHARR - Un entrenador de la preparatoria PSJA Memorial estuvo en el lugar y momento correctos para salvarle la vida a una niña de 2 años de edad. Hace dos semanas Joe Clark y su equipo estudiantil comían en el negocio de comida rápida Chick-fil-A de Weslaco cuando apareció... more »

• PSJA wrestling coach saves 2-year-old girl from choking Play Video

  February 7, 2020 7:00 PM

  PHARR – A split second decision by a Rio Grande Valley high school coach, who is credited for saving a little girl's life. Joe Clark is the head wrestling coach at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School. He says his team was eating at Chick-fil-a after a match when a... more »

• Valley hospitals see more ATV accidents involving children Play Video

  February 4, 2020 10:26 PM

  PHARR – Two teens were sent the hospital after their ATV ended up in a drainage canal Monday. One of them was air lifted to San Antonio in critical condition. Doctors at McAllen Medical Center say too many people are getting hurt riding the sports vehicles, adding often the... more »

• Officers catch McAllen woman with 11 kilos of cocaine Play Video

  February 3, 2020 3:50 PM

  PHARR – U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested a McAllen woman on Saturday, when she attempted to cross the Pharr bridge with 11 kilograms of cocaine, according to the federal criminal complaint against her. Yesmin Corona, 37, of McAllen attempted to cross the bridge from Reynosa to Pharr on... more »

• Lane expansion project set to start along Dicker Road in Hidalgo County Play Video

  January 30, 2020 5:25 PM

  HIDALGO – Hidalgo County leaders broke ground Thursday to start upgrades along Dicker Road. Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Commissioner Eddie Cantu says the project starts at the intersection of Dicker and Jackson roads in Hidalgo and ends at 23 rd Street in McAllen. Cantu says the project will... more »

• Hombre de Pharr acusado por intentar producir pornografía infantil Play Video

  January 22, 2020 4:09 PM

  PHARR – Un hombre fue acusado de intentar producir pornografía infantil. Lee Roy Huerta de 28 años de Pharr, fue descrito en registros federales como un "miembro reconocido de una pandilla" acusado de secuestro. Le acusan de contactar a una niña de 11 años por Facebook y enviarle... more »

• Mujer acusada en Pharr en caso de 33 perros muertos dentro de un camión Play Video

  January 17, 2020 9:50 PM

  PHARR - Una mujer fue oficialmente acusada de dos cargos de crueldad animal. En mayo del 2019 la policía encontró 33 perros muertos en un camión U-Haul. Según una denuncia penal, Christina Arriaga y su esposo planearon conducir con los perros para evitar una cita con los oficiales... more »

• Woman charged in Pharr investigation involving 33 dead dogs Play Video

  January 17, 2020 5:43 PM

  EDINBURG – A woman involved in an investigation in Pharr was officially charged with two counts of animal cruelty. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported the incident back in May. Law enforcement found 33 deceased dogs in a U-Haul. According to a criminal complaint, Christina Arriaga and her husband planned... more »

• Demoras en puentes internacionales afectan economía local Play Video

  January 10, 2020 4:01 PM

  PHARR – Las autoridades dan a conocer nuevas cifras que detallan los importantes efectos que las largas esperas en filas de puentes internacionales causan en el desarrollo de la economía local. Uno de los puertos de entrada más importantes en el Valle del Río Grande es el puente internacional... more »

• Identifican a hombre que se quitó la vida en el puente internacional de Pharr Play Video

  January 9, 2020 3:47 PM

  PHARR – Revelan la identidad del hombre que murió en un puente internacional del Valle del Río Grande. Jesus Garcia Serna murió el miércoles en el puente internacional Pharr-Reynosa cerca de las 5 p.m., de acuerdo a información de la Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de Tamaulipas. ... more »

• Investigan muerte de hombre en puente internacional de Pharr Play Video

  January 8, 2020 5:57 PM

  PHARR – Se realiza una investigación por una muerte en el puente internacional Reynosa-Phar. De acuerdo a la información preliminar, se encontró el cuerpo de un hombre en los carriles al borde del puente. La oficina del fiscal del estado confirmó que se están haciendo cargo del caso.... more »

• Second Victim in Pharr House Fire Dies in Burn Unit Play Video

  January 6, 2020 5:18 PM

  PHARR – A second person has died in connection with a fatal fire in Pharr. The family confirmed Senovio Perez passed away last week. Perez had been in critical condition at a burn unit in San Antonio since the fire happened in early December. Another man, Jose Luis... more »

• Friends of Man Killed in South Pharr Hit-and-Run Seeking Answers Play Video

  January 3, 2020 11:23 PM

  PHARR – Hours into the New Year, a pedestrian in South Pharr was hit by a vehicle and killed. For the people who knew him, there are a lot of questions. Along the traffic moving on Dicker Road, there’s a spraypaint, a tire mark and a spray painted circle... more »

• Autoridades investigan disparos en Pharr Play Video

  January 1, 2020 3:06 PM

  PHARR – Las autoridades realizan una investigación en Pharr tras reportes de disparos desde un auto. Sucedió en FM 495, por la autopista 281 cerca del mediodía del miércoles. De acuerdo con las autoridades una mujer disparó contra un hombre mientras el auto estaba en movimiento, después de... more »

• Investigation Underway in Pharr after Woman Shoots Man in Moving Vehicle Play Video

  January 1, 2020 12:28 PM

  PHARR – An investigation is underway in Pharr following reports of shots fired. The gunfire erupted inside a car. It happened along FM 495, off Expressway 281 around noon Wednesday. Authorities say a woman shot a man as the car was in motion, happening after a disturbance. ... more »

• Pharr Man Charged with Arson after Attempting to Burn Girlfriend’s Car

  December 31, 2019 12:38 PM

  PHARR – A Pharr man accused of trying to light his girlfriend’s car on fire has been charged. Felix Garcia was charged with arson after his arrest Friday. Investigators say Garcia was burning pictures inside his girlfriend’s car. They say he later poured a liquid into the gas... more »

• Puente internacional de Pharr califica en tercer lugar en puertos terrestres Play Video

  December 11, 2019 5:37 PM

  PHARR - El miércoles se calificó al puente de Pharr como el tercer lugar en puertos terrestres de Texas en el Valle del Río Grande. El mismo día se cumple el vigésimo quinto aniversario de su apertura. Es uno de los puertos con más ingresos de productos orgánicos con... more »

• Pharr International Bridge Ranked 3rd Best Land Port of Entry in State Play Video

  December 11, 2019 4:04 PM

  PHARR – The third best land port of entry in Texas is in the Rio Grande Valley. The Pharr International Bridge’s new ranking was announced Wednesday, coincidently falling on the same day of its 25 th anniversary. The bridge also among the largest ports for produce. Thousands of... more »

• Mejoras de seguridad para 3 puertos de entrada del Valle Play Video

  December 10, 2019 10:42 PM

  MCALLEN - Los puentes fronterizos en los Estados Unidos no solo registran el cruce de millones de personas, sino también el de miles de autos particulares y camiones comerciales. Agentes aduanales nos comentaron de los nuevos proyectos que se llevarán a cabo en los tres puertos de entrada de... more »

• Causa de incendio en Pharr posiblemente accidental Play Video

  December 10, 2019 5:32 PM

  PHARR - El departamento de bomberos de Pharr tiene un mensaje luego de un mortal incendio ocurrido durante el fin de semana. "Nuestra recomendación para nuestros residentes o cualquier persona del Valle es que si ocurre un incendio, cierren la puerta si pueden y salgan de la residencia lo... more »

• One Man Killed in Early Morning Home Fire Play Video

  December 7, 2019 10:55 PM

  PHARR - An early morning home fire in Pharr claimed the life of one man. The fire happened just before 7:30 AM Saturday. Pharr Fire confirmed one man was killed, another in critical condition. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Watch the video... more »

• TxDOT Hopes to Open Main Lanes on Expressway in McAllen Soon Play Video

  November 20, 2019 5:01 PM

  PHARR – The third lanes on the expressway in McAllen should open up soon, weather permitting, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. A TxDOT spokesperson says they’re hoping the main lanes will be able to open in December, increasing vehicle capacity on both east and westbound lanes. ... more »

• Hombre del Valle sentenciado a 65 años en prisión por abuso sexual de menor

  November 19, 2019 5:16 PM

  EDINBURG – Un hombre del Valle del Rio Grande pasará 65 años tras las rejas por tres cargos de abuso sexual de una persona menor de edad. La semana pasada, un jurado encontró a Francisco Ezequiel Lopez de 34 años, de Pharr culpable de abuso sexual de una persona... more »

• Investigan incendio en Las Milpas Play Video

  November 18, 2019 5:21 PM

  PHARR - Investigadores de incendios informan que han encontrado la ubicación donde se originó el fatal incendio ocurrido el martes pasado en Las Milpas. Gabriel Resendez perdió la vida en el siniestro y de acuerdo a las autoridades otra mujer resultó severamente herida por quemaduras. Aún sigue hospitalizada... more »

• Investigators Make Progress in Deadly Fire Investigation Play Video

  November 17, 2019 10:27 PM

  PHARR - Fire investigators in Pharr are closer to finding out what may have sparked a deadly house fire. The blaze broke out in Las Milpas on Tuesday. Gabriel Resendez died in the fire. The fire chief says they have pin pointed the location of where it... more »

• Policía de Pharr actualiza sistema de cámaras corporales Play Video

  November 15, 2019 9:30 PM

  PHARR – Los dispositivos captaran casi todo lo que los oficiales de policía encuentran mientras trabajan. Para el departamento de policía de Pharr, las cámaras corporales han sido parte del equipo por años. En cada encuentro con una persona, la cámara debe estar encendida. El departamento recientemente actualizó... more »

• Pharr Police Upgrade Body Cam System with Live Streaming Feature Play Video

  November 15, 2019 5:08 PM

  PHARR – It’s meant to capture, if not all, of what police officers encounter on-call. For the Pharr Police Department, body cameras have been standard equipment for a few years. In every encounter with a person, the camera should be on. The department recently upgraded their body camera... more »

• Fire Officials Advise Valley Residents to Take Safety Precautions to Stay Warm Play Video

  November 13, 2019 7:28 PM

  LAS MILPAS – Fire investigators determined the cause of at least one of the three house fires which sparked overnight. Two were deadly; with another cold night underway, Rio Grande Valley fire authorities want residents to safely stay warm. The number of calls fire officials receive goes up... more »

• Familia del Valle nombrada Familia Voluntaria del Año por Disney Play Video

  November 1, 2019 8:33 PM

  MCALLEN - Una familia del Valle del Río Grande fue nombrada la primera familia voluntaria del año por Disney. Todo comenzó con un viaje al supermercado hace cinco años. Emily a sus seis años de edad vio por primera vez a un indigente, desde entonces su familia ha... more »

• Contractor Wanted in Brownsville Previously Received McAllen Chamber Grant Play Video

  October 24, 2019 6:19 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – From award winning entrepreneur to wanted man. Numerous victims have come forward telling CHANNEL FIVE NEWS that 38-year-old Obed Roque Valencia stole thousands of dollars from them. On Wednesday, Brownsville police department confirmed they have issued a warrant for his arrest. Now we've learned that... more »

• Seven's Story Play Video

  October 23, 2019 7:16 PM

  PHARR - A PSJA North football player has set himself apart with his play on the field as well as his unique name. Our Ruben Juarez has the story. more »

• Police Investigating Shot Fired at AG's Office in Pharr Play Video

  October 22, 2019 7:01 PM

  PHARR – Police are investigating after a shot was fired at the Office of the Attorney General in Pharr. Annette Hernandez, the director of communications at the office, says the building’s landscaping company discovered the damage over the weekend. They believed the shot was fired at the front... more »

• Construction on Tri-City Sidewalk Project to Begin Next Year Play Video

  October 21, 2019 10:16 PM

  PHARR – Pharr’s city engineers says construction on a tri-city sidewalk project isn’t expected to start until next year. Previously, a city spokesperson told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the project was going to begin this week. The city engineer sent us a map of proposed sidewalks. Residents have... more »

• Pharr Crime Reports Can Soon be Submitted via Ring Mobile App Play Video

  October 16, 2019 6:39 PM

  PHARR – A local police department will soon allow you to report crime through a mobile app. Some people might have doorbells with a camera, such as the Ring Video Doorbell. As soon as someone approaches your front door, it starts recording. Now, the Pharr Police Department... more »

• Pharr Set to Open New State of the Art Emergency Communications Facility Play Video

  October 9, 2019 5:31 PM

  PHARR – Pharr officials say the new communications center will cut down on 9-1-1 response times. Right now, the 9-1-1 dispatch and emergency operations center handles police, fire and emergency medical service emergencies from three separate buildings making dispatch times longer. That will all change with the new... more »

• Pharr tendrá nuevo centro de atención de llamadas de emergencia

  October 9, 2019 3:46 PM

  PHARR – La ciudad de Pharr pronto abrirá un nuevo centro de atención a emergencias. El centro de operaciones de emergencia 9-1-1 estará ubicado en FM 493 y se encargará de llamadas de emergencias a policía y bomberos. Hasta ahora, las llamadas de emergencias llegaban al departamento de... more »

• Decomisan $700K de cocaína en Puente Internacional de Pharr Play Video

  October 3, 2019 11:51 AM

  PHARR - Una revisión en el Puente Internacional de Pharr resultó en el decomiso de más de $700,000 en cocaína. Oficiales de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza explican que las drogas fueron encontradas dentro de un camión comercial procedente de México. La cocaína pesaba 96 libras. El conductor,... more »

• Anuncian cierres viales en Isla del Padre Sur y en Pharr Play Video

  September 23, 2019 4:03 PM

  WESLACO – El Departamento de Transporte de Texas anuncia algunos cierres de calles. En la Isla del Padre Sur el lunes comenzará la construcción en parte de Park Road 100. El carril derecho hacia el norte será cerrado al tráfico de la cuadra 300 a la cuadra 700... more »

• Bomberos de Pharr extinguen incendio en un hogar

  September 22, 2019 10:31 AM

  PHARR - El departamento de bomberos continúa en la escena donde ocurrió un incendio en un hogar el domingo por la mañana. El fuego comenzó en una casa en la cuadra 300 de W. Kelly Ave. El incendio fue extinguido pero los bomberos permanecen en el... more »

• Owner of Burglarized Pharr Sports Complex Speaks Out Play Video

  September 19, 2019 8:33 PM

  PHARR - Pharr police are actively investigating a weekend burglary at a sports complex where thousands of dollars worth of gear and equipment were stolen . "Somebody entered through the right side of our building and stole a bunch of equipment from our kids." The owner of Elite... more »

• Equipment Worth Over $7K Stolen from Pharr Sports Complex Play Video

  September 17, 2019 4:49 PM

  PHARR – Pharr police are investigating the burglary of a sports complex. It happened just off the expressway by Owassa Road and the North Cage Blvd intersection. The owner of Elite Sports Performance told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the side door of the building was pried open Saturday. ... more »

• TxDOT: Stay Calm in Hydroplaning Situation Play Video

  September 4, 2019 5:35 PM

  PHARR – The wet roads are increasing the chance of hydroplaning. Texas Department of Transportation Spokesperson Octavio Saenz says if you find yourself hydroplaning, the first thing you need to do is remain calm. “A lot of us we fear that we need to do something so what's... more »

• Ciudades del Valle abren sitios de distribución de costales de arena

  September 3, 2019 1:49 PM

  WESLACO – Con la depresión tropical que se formó en el Golfo, algunas ciudades del Valle del Río Grande anuncian sitios de distribución de costales de arena. Se han anunciado las siguientes ubicaciones: Brownsville Sept. 4 Condado Cameron Pct 1 2050 S. Browne Avenue 8 a.m. Límite de... more »

• Animal Control Ordinance in Pharr Sets Limit of 3 Pets per Household Play Video

  August 20, 2019 5:48 PM

  PHARR – A Rio Grande Valley city is doing more to protect animals. The city of Pharr has approved an animal control ordinance setting a limit of three pets per household. This is in response to issues with residents having too many pets. Back in May, CHANNEL... more »

• Confiscan drogas con valor de 2 millones en puente internacional Pharr

  August 20, 2019 4:12 PM

  PHARR – Oficiales de Aduanas y proteccióm Fronteriza en el puente internacional de Pharr detuvieron dos intentos de contrabando de marihuana y cocaína en dos incidentes no relacionados. De acuerdo a un comunicado, el valor total de los decomisos fue de más de 2 millones. El 16 de... more »

• Policía de Pharr busca a sospechosos de robo Play Video

  August 15, 2019 3:14 PM

  PHARR - La policía de Pharr busca a cuatro hombres involucrados en un robo y allanamiento de morada. Las autoridades informan que la víctima se encontraba en su casa sola cuando cuatro hombre entraron a la fuerza a su hogar por la cocina. Sucedió la semana pasada en... more »

• Pharr Home Invasion Under Investigation Play Video

  August 14, 2019 5:51 PM

  PHARR – A home invasion and robbery is under investigation in Pharr. Police say a woman was assaulted after three men made their way inside her home. In the surveillance footage, a car is seen driving up to the gated community on Ashley Court. Then a man... more »

• CON MI GENTE: PSJA ISD Superintendent Retiring After 42 Years in Education Field Play Video

  July 18, 2019 12:48 PM

  PHARR – He’s been considered an education innovator; he’s been asked to testify in both Washington, D.C. and Austin about his ideas in education. Dr. Daniel King, the 12-year superintendent at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, is retiring after 42 years in education. Before PSJA, he was superintendent... more »

• Pharr Police Searching for Man Connected to Illegal Gambling Operation Play Video

  July 17, 2019 10:53 AM

  PHARR – Police in Pharr are looking for a man they say is involved in an illegal gambling operation. Several others are in custody. Authorities are looking for 39-year-old Claudio Ruben Ramirez of Hidalgo. Through their investigation, they made five arrests, but Ramirez remains at large. ... more »

• Nuevos horarios de operación de Puente Internacional de Pharr Play Video

  July 10, 2019 9:50 AM

  PHARR - El puente internacional de Pharr anunció nuevos horarios de operación temporales para reducir los tiempos de espera. Esto se debe a la falta de personal asignado a la frontera sur por el gobierno federal. Se le dará prioridad al tráfico comercial de lunes a viernes durante... more »

• Pharr Int’l Bridge Changes Hours of Operation to Implement Pilot Programs

  July 9, 2019 1:17 PM

  PHARR – Officials at the Pharr International Bridge announced new hours of operation in an effort to implement temporary pilot programs. According to a press release, the pilot programs are “designed to relieve congestion, increase truck throughput, and reduce border wait times” at the port of entry. The... more »

• Cierran puente internacional a tráfico de pasajeros hasta nuevo aviso Play Video

  July 4, 2019 10:46 AM

  PHARR - Oficiales del puente internacional de Pharr informan que cerrarán todo el tráfico de pasajeros de México a Estados Unidos hasta nuevo aviso. El uso del puente se limitará al tráfico comercial solamente. Si viaja de México a Estados Unidos necesitará buscar una ruta alterna. more »

• Man Facing Charges after Abandoning Child at Pharr Grocery Store Play Video

  June 17, 2019 5:04 PM

  PHARR – A man is facing child abandonment charges after leaving his son at a grocery store over the weekend. Police say 34-year-old Mario De Jesus Yanez Gracia left the child in a shopping cart and took off in his vehicle. The incident happened Sunday around 5 p.m.... more »

• Summer Break Causing Increase of People at Food Bank, Donations Needed Play Video

  June 14, 2019 4:28 PM

  PHARR – The number of people who are in need of food during the summer skyrocketed to about 62,000 people per week. The Rio Grande Valley Food Bank manager of grants and advocacy Omar Rodriguez says the cause of the increase in numbers is simple – school is out... more »

• Policía de McAllen busca a sospechoso de robo con agravantes Play Video

  June 14, 2019 10:29 AM

  MCALLEN - La policía de McAllen necesita su ayuda para localizar a un sospechoso. Se busca a Julian Solis de 18 años por robo con agravantes. Presuntamente robó un lugar en la calle 23 sur el domingo. La policía informa que Solis tiene un tatuaje en su... more »

• New State Bill to Clarify Revenge Porn Law Awaits Governor's Signature Play Video

  June 13, 2019 4:59 PM

  PHARR – A 21-year-old Pharr man was arrested for sharing his ex’s intimate photos. If convicted he will be facing a $4,000 fine and up to one year in jail. The charge for this crime is a state jail felony with a maximum punishment of two years in... more »

• PSJA ISD Transportation Dept. Ranked Among Top 100 Fleets in Nation

  June 13, 2019 11:34 AM

  PHARR – A Rio Grande Valley school district has been recognized to have one of the top transportation fleets in the country. The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Transportation Department is ranked among the top 100 fleets in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. Government Fleet, a... more »

• New State Law Restores Right to Speak Up at Public Meetings Play Video

  June 12, 2019 5:46 PM

  PHARR – Over the past several months, several Rio Grande Valley cities have moved away from allowing people to speak before or during a public meeting while an item is being considered. At least seven Valley cities, several school boards and Hidalgo County have chosen to go that direction.... more »