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Wind farm projects in Cameron County leaving low concrete supply for local builders Play Video
March 10, 2020 9:45 PM
SAN BENITO – It’s been good for job creation and business, but a spike in larger eco-friendly project around the Rio Grande Valley is putting the smaller guys on hold. Commercial concrete is typically laid out by the yard, but as wind farm projects in Cameron County inch towards... more » -
HUD opens center to provide support services in Brownsville Play Video
February 12, 2020 7:05 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville is now officially the third city in Texas to have an EnVision Center. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development traveled to Brownsville to designate the Buena Vida Choice Community Center as the location for the state's third EnVision Center. The center is designed... more » -
Controversy Over Funding Denial for Center of Abused Children in Starr County Play Video
January 16, 2020 10:31 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County law enforcement reports a spike in sex crimes, as controversy builds over funding denial for a center for abused children. The Butterfly Haven would have joined the Ayuda Center as the second resource facility for victims in Starr County. The governor's office... more » -
San Benito Residents Looking Forward to New Park being Completed Play Video
January 8, 2020 6:48 PM
SAN BENITO – A park project that was set for completion last summer could soon finally soon be finished. Residents in San Benito are still hoping for a new park. The idea has people excited, but right now that’s all it has been – an idea. Work on... more » -
Gov’t Quickly Seeking Land for Border Wall South of Alamo Play Video
December 27, 2019 9:49 PM
NEAR ALAMO – The U.S. government is moving quickly to seize land in the path of their Donna-based border wall project. The government is particularly interested in building a wall south of Alamo, over the flood levee, where a pocket of homes are tucked away from everything else. ... more » -
Homeowner Heading to Court after Valley Contractor Leaves Projects Unfinished Play Video
October 29, 2019 6:27 PM
EDINBURG – More victims, more money given and more questions for a home builder from Edinburg. Last month, CHANNEL 5 NEWS has reported about a Mission homeowner who fell victim after hiring Joe Guzman from CelKar Redevlopment. That case went to court. Now, Claudia Mora says she’s going... 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 » -
Planned Border Wall Construction Breaks Ground in South Donna Play Video
October 8, 2019 6:01 PM
DONNA – There's heavy construction south of Donna. It’s the second project of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the ground preparation for the construction of a new border wall. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked Border Patrol about the contractors, agents and equipment we're seeing... more » -
Harbor Restoration Project in Port Mansfield to Begin Next Month Play Video
July 26, 2019 6:12 PM
PORT MANSFIELD - Port Mansfield is looking forward to the restoration of its harbor. The project is underway to keep boats from getting stuck. Big boats stay clear; o ver the years, the depth's gone down. This year, they still have shallow water in and... more » -
Construction Project in Palmview Causing Dust Concerns for Residents Play Video
July 19, 2019 5:40 PM
PALMVIEW - A construction project is causing concerns in a Palmview neighborhood. Residents who live by the project say the dust from the construction of a new sewer nearby is out of control. Sierra Martinez lives with her three kids on Breyfogle Road. This summer she says... more » -
Projects to Avoid Flood Disasters Underway in Hidalgo Co. Play Video
June 10, 2019 6:39 PM
WESLACO – Almost a year after the June floods, there are projects in the works to avoid a similar disaster. Commissioner David Fuentes recently met with Housing and Urban Development officials to request federal assistance. About $46 million will be soon be allocated to help with infrastructure projects.... more » -
Starr Co. Businessman Wants Gov’t to Incorporate His Own Wall for Border Play Video
May 30, 2019 6:27 PM
NEAR FRONTON – Along the Rio Grande, the government has been wanting to build a wall for several years. A man who owns property has started constructing what he calls a “levee wall”. He wants the government to understand and work with the plan he already has. ... more » -
Drainage Project Construction Aggravating Some Edinburg Residents Play Video
May 17, 2019 6:30 PM
EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County Drainage District 1 is adding drains to parts of Edinburg. The new system is meant to prevent clogged drains, but residents along Gardenia Street say they’re left with a dangerous ditch and no safety warning. More than 10 similar ditches line the same... more » -
Starr Co. Solar Project Placed On Hold Play Video
May 14, 2019 4:35 PM
FRONTON – A solar project in Fronton is now on hold. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported the project was to bring jobs and provide Fronton with an economic boost. The Starr County Judge tells us contractors were stopped just as they were getting started. Watch the news clip... more » -
Slow but Steady Progress at Site of Border Project Play Video
May 6, 2019 10:10 PM
MISSION – Progress has been slow at a construction site for a border security project but there have been some changes. The project is taking place south of Mission at the Federal Parido Banco Wildlife Tract. There are now several new construction vehicles and the remaining soil appears... more » -
Road Improvement Project in Raymondville Behind due to Weather Play Video
March 27, 2019 3:10 PM
RAYMONDILLE – An ongoing road improvement project in Raymondville is reportedly behind schedule. Phase one of the project to improve old roads on the west side of town began in November. The first phase of the project was slated to be completed in March. The second phase... more » -
Local Farmer Concerned about How a Border Wall Affects Irrigation of Crops Play Video
February 28, 2019 5:51 PM
ROMA – Local farmers are concerned about what the border wall will mean for the irrigation of crops near the Rio Grande. Roma resident Ruperto Escobar says his farm land is the legacy his family started. "This is my life, without the Rio Grande we could not raise... more » -
Owner of Non-Profit Fighting Against Border Wall Project Play Video
February 4, 2019 12:53 PM
MISSION – Construction for a border wall project is expected to begin this week. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says equipment is expected to start rolling in as early as Monday. Staffers at the National Butterfly Center fear the project will run through their property. KRGV’s Frank... more » -
Edinburg Man Inquiring about Possibility of Drainage Projects Play Video
January 16, 2019 4:59 PM
EDINBURG – An Edinburg man is concerned about flooding near his home. Retired U.S. marine Ismael Garza says the Federal Emergency Management Agency wasn’t any help during last year’s floods. "No help from FEMA. They denied the claims. They said it wasn't enough damage,” Garza explains. He... more » -
Valley Residents Collect Hundreds of Dollars for Border Wall Play Video
January 9, 2019 9:54 PM
WESLACO – Several Rio Grande Valley residents have collected hundreds of dollars to help pay for the border wall. The residents say they have collected about $12,000 for the border wall. Local resident Marilou Prudencio says she collected hundreds of donations after telling friends from across the country... more » -
Construction on 2nd Drainage Project in Edinburg Underway Play Video
January 9, 2019 4:36 PM
EDINBURG – Construction on a second drainage project in Edinburg is underway. This project will be on the East side of the city near Sugar Road and Freddy Gonzalez Drive. Flooding is an issue for residents in the area. The drainage work will benefit over 800 homes.... more » -
Weslaco Water Tower Preventative Maintenance Project Underway Play Video
January 8, 2019 7:21 PM
WESLACO – A project is underway to fix a 50-year-old water tower. The city of Weslaco has hired a contractor to clean the water tower on 8th street and Bridge Avenue. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the month. The Director of... more » -
A Major Road in Primera is Set to be Repaired in the New Year Play Video
December 24, 2018 9:47 PM
PRIMERA – A major road in Primera is set to be repaired in the New Year. The first section of Stuart Place Road is under-construction. Local residents say they don’t know when the road was originally put down, but it hasn’t been replaced since. Mayor Dace Kusch... more » -
San Benito Family Wants Refund for Incomplete Project Play Video
May 21, 2018 6:02 PM
SAN BENITO – A San Benito family is concerned they won’t get back their money for an incomplete project. They say, about a year ago, they paid a welder almost $9,000 to build a custom fence. The family even filed a police report with the Cameron County Constable’s Office. CHANNEL... more » -
Texas Historical Commission Funds Willacy Co. Courthouse Renovation Play Video
February 6, 2017 4:37 PM
RAYMONDVILLE – Willacy County is working to restore an old courthouse in Raymondville. The plan to renovate the nearly century-old building started seven years ago. The county received an emergency grant from the Texas Historical Commission. They have a little more than $400,000 for the renovation. The courthouse was mainly... more »