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  • Drastic Drop in Migrant Families Released to Valley Shelters Play Video

    August 22, 2019 9:17 PM

    WESLACO – A drastic change in the number of migrant families released at shelters is visible across the Rio Grande Valley. Last October, McAllen began seeing more migrant families dropped off at the Catholic Charities Respite Center. In April, a mass release was seen across the Valley. In... more »
  • Shelters Open after Storm Hits the Valley and Floods Play Video

    June 25, 2019 11:48 AM

    WESLACO – Shelters across the Rio Grande Valley are open for anyone needing a place to stay dry. Power outages are impacting more than 9,000 Valley residents. You can search your location and see the estimated time power will be restored in your area, click here to view .... more »
  • Tamaulipas Shelters Brace for Changes Under New US-Mexico Agreement Play Video

    June 17, 2019 11:04 PM

    REYNOSA, TAMAULIPAS – Overcrowded migrant shelters across the border are bracing for changes part of Mexico's bi-national agreement to reduce migration into the U.S. The country agreed to expand a program that sends migrants back to Mexico while they await U.S. immigration proceedings. State-run shelters in Tamaulipas are... more »
  • Local Shelters, Volunteers Overwhelmed amid Immigration Surge Play Video

    May 20, 2019 6:23 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – Shelter resources across the Rio Grande Valley are stretched thin as immigrants keep making their way into the country. So far, nearly 500,000 people have crossed the southern border this year; it’s presenting problems for more than just law enforcement. Volunteer groups taking care of migrants... more »
  • Local Shelters Seeing Fewer Migrants Play Video

    April 18, 2019 9:13 PM

    MCALLEN – Shelters across the Rio Grande Valley are seeing fewer migrants. The Salvation Army in McAllen told CHANNEL 5 NEWS they stopped housing migrants last Saturday. Sister Norma Pimentell says they’re staying steady at the respite center but she’s expecting the numbers to decrease soon. The... more »
  • Immigration Processing Tent to be Setup in Donna Play Video

    April 17, 2019 5:55 PM

    DONNA – The need for additional processing center and detention space is forcing the government to build a “soft sided” facility in Donna. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spotted military personnel working in the area. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army tells us the constructions of soft sided facilities are... more »
  • Valley Shelters in Need of Space, Volunteers Play Video

    April 3, 2019 10:09 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – Rio Grande Valley shelters need more room and volunteers as they continue to receive immigrants. Several people showed up for volunteer Red Cross training in Brownsville Wednesday. Local churches interested in serving as temporary shelters for immigrants were invited. The city of Brownsville says if... 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 »
  • Shelters Open to Public in Preparation of Cold Weather Play Video

    January 5, 2017 4:30 PM

    WESLACO – Several shelters around the Rio Grande Valley will be open to the public seeking somewhere warm to stay tonight. Brownsville Ozanam Center 656 N. Minnesota Avenue (956) 831-6331 * Open 24 hours Harlingen Loaves & Fishes 514 South E. Street (956) 423-1014 * Arrive anytime between 6:00 p.m.... more »
  • Shelters Open Around RGV as Temperatures Drop Play Video

    December 19, 2016 12:44 PM

    WESLACO – Shelters around the Rio Grande Valley will be open for people in need of a place to sleep as the temperatures continue to drop. Brownsville Ozanam Center 656 N Minnesota Ave. (956) 831-6331 Harlingen Loaves and Fishes 514 South E St. (956) 423-1014 McAllen Salvation Army 1600 N... more »
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