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• U-Haul's New Nicotine-Free Contracting Policy Ruled Not Discriminatory

  January 6, 2020 5:48 PM

  WESLACO – A new hiring policy is coming to a company in 2020 which will directly affect smokers. The moving and storage rental company, U-Haul International, says the goal is to promote a healthier workforce. In order to do that they're implementing a new policy. Now, the company... more »

• Despite Low Numbers McAllen Respite Center to Continue Aiding Immigrants at Bridges Play Video

  October 16, 2019 8:12 PM

  MCALLEN – The whole idea behind opening a new respite center in Downtown McAllen was to deal with the large number of migrants. The location, the space, the equipment, all selected over months to handle the influx along the border. Now, the number of volunteers is about the... more »

• Ruling Issued on Policy Regulating Use of Starr Co. Facilities Play Video

  October 14, 2019 9:56 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County rules are set to change by this year’s November elections. A federal court issued a ruling on a policy which regulated the use of county facilities. The policy addressed who can use the property and in which ways. Some residents challenged the... more »

• ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Causing Confusion Among Migrants Crossing US Border Play Video

  August 29, 2019 5:38 PM

  WESLACO – The Migrant Protection Protocol was put into place to slow down the flow of immigrants waiting in the states, having asylum seekers remain in Mexico. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told the policy is causing some confusion. Juan Manuel Blanco, a reporter in Mexico, tells us the... more »

• Valley Lawyers File Immigration Lawsuit to Change Policy Play Video

  August 15, 2019 8:54 PM

  WESLACO - The number of days inside a processing center varies when the immigrant surge was at its peak this summer. Rio Grande Valley attorneys have filed a lawsuit wanting to change a government policy. Lawyer Lisa Brodyaga works at the non-profit organization Refugio Rio Grande Valley on... more »

• USCIS to Start Enforcing Immigration Policy Play Video

  June 18, 2019 6:11 PM

  WESLACO – A presidential memorandum states if an immigrant receives public benefits, their sponsors have to repay the government for every dollar the immigrant gets. This is a reminder U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officers must reinforce to new or renewing sponsors. A woman who spoke with CHANNEL... more »

• New Policy Prevents Asylum Seekers from Using ‘Credible Fear’ Play Video

  April 16, 2019 10:05 PM

  WESLACO – A new policy means more asylum seekers will stay detained. The new Attorney General announced the immigration policy change Wednesday. Immigrants who come into the country and show a credible fear will no longer be able to ask for a bond like they did in the... 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 »

• Pres. Trump Speaks about Border Security in Surprise Briefing Play Video

  January 3, 2019 8:22 PM

  WESLACO – The president held a surprise briefing Thursday afternoon. He invited three members of the National Border Patrol Council to speak about the border wall. The president spoke about the need for the wall and said thousands of people with criminal histories were attempting to come into... more »

• Local Shelters Struggle to Assist Migrants with Current Budget Play Video

  December 31, 2018 6:10 PM

  MCALLEN – The New Year holds uncertainty for shelters helping migrants in the Rio Grande Valley. Greater crowds of newly released migrants have not been met with greater budgets. A surge in families and unaccompanied children in the U.S. illegally has exceeded the numbers of 2014. Valley... more »

• Clear Backpacks Required at Brownsville ISD Campuses Play Video

  August 10, 2018 3:59 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville ISD is now implementing mandatory requirements to help keep students safe. Students must now use clear or mesh backpacks. This applies students grades six to grade 12 at all campuses. Brownsville ISD Superintendent Esperanza Zendejas it’s one of several deterrents in place this year. “This past year... more »