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• Cold Fronts Concerning Valley Shrimpers amid Slow Season Play Video

  October 16, 2019 5:22 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Rio Grande Valley shrimpers are concerned more cold weather could slow down an already bad season. When cold fronts come through the Valley, they generate rough seas, causing small craft advisories. “It will drive a few of the boats back into port or if the... more »

• Increase in Visas to Help Shrimper Shortage Play Video

  May 7, 2019 6:32 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A change for local shrimpers could mean a full staff next season. Several shrimpers told CHANNEL 5 NEWS if there aren’t enough shrimpers on a boat, the job is more difficult. Shrimper Jaquin Macias says the shortage of labor is because there aren’t enough visas for... more »

• FDA Program Regulating Imported Seafood Making Progress Play Video

  June 5, 2018 6:46 PM

  WESLACO – A program from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which regulates and tests imported seafood is making progress. New regulations were added by the FDA in May. Before shrimp was added to the list, less than one percent of imported shrimp was tested. The latest stats show nearly... more »

• Valley Shrimping Industry Struggles While Waiting for Visas Play Video

  July 26, 2017 5:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville shrimp boat owner said he's losing thousands of dollars every day in the industry. Carlton Reyes is in his 48th shrimping season. Every year, he said he searches for workers to bring in what often adds up to thousands of pounds of shrimp daily. Now, he... more »