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• Valley Renters Impacted by Floods Seeking Advice on What’s Next Play Video

  June 28, 2019 6:46 PM

  SANTA ROSA – Floodwaters are still about three feet deep in parts of Santa Rosa. People renting homes are concerned on what to do next. Carmen Ponce’s family is in despair following the heavy rain earlier this week. All her family of four has left is inside... more »

• Local Family Worried Rights Were Violated after Receiving Eviction Notice Play Video

  March 12, 2019 6:20 PM

  EDINBURG – A local family says they received a notice of eviction and worry their rights were violated. Margarita Gonzalez says she has lived in her Edinburg apartment for three months. Gonzalez says she signed a one-year lease agreement, but was notified she would need to move out... more »

• Valley Couple Facing Health Issues Worried about Possible Eviction Play Video

  February 25, 2019 5:31 PM

  EDINBURG – A Rio Grande Valley couple who have faced challenges with their health are now worried about getting evicted. Sally Flores is legally blind and her husband is bedridden. She says they recently received a grant to remodel their home in order to make it more accessible.... more »

• Brownsville Landlord Finds 18 People in US Illegally in Apartment Play Video

  January 30, 2019 6:27 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A local landlord says his rental apartment was being used as a hideaway for people in the U.S. illegally. He says he has done business in the lower part of the Rio Grande Valley for 35 years and for the first time, people in his neighborhood are... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Mother Concerned about Losing Disability Check amid Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 14, 2019 5:29 PM

  WESLACO – A local single-mother is worried if the government shutdown continues she will be left without government assistance. Local mother Maria Ordaz provides for her daughter and grandson off of a $650 disability check. She says they depend on the Hidalgo County Housing Authority to help with... more »

• Pharr Couple Looking for Safer Home Play Video

  December 11, 2018 9:15 PM

  PHARR – A local couple is looking after a new home after poor living conditions remain the same. A couple CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to in November is still looking for a safer and more permanent home. “I don't want money. I just need someone to help me... more »