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• Low-income Valley students face hurdle completing schoolwork without internet access Play Video

  March 24, 2020 7:04 PM

  MERCEDES – Families across the Rio Grande Valley are experiencing a rare occurrence of having their children at home instead of the classroom. Schools in the Valley remain closed to comply with a statewide order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Students are trying to adjust to do all... more »

• TxDOT Announces Road Closures along Expressway 83 for Ongoing Projects

  October 29, 2019 4:28 PM

  MCALLEN – The Texas Department of Transportation announced frontage lane closures this week. The closures are due to the ongoing construction of the Bicentennial project in McAllen. The shut downs will occur Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. ... more »

• SPI Businesses Taking Financial Hit after Storms Knock Out Power Play Video

  October 22, 2019 5:28 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Padre Boulevard remains closed at South Padre Island as crews get transmission lines back up that were damaged in early Monday’s storm. The power has been restored to 65% of the island and most of the businesses after missing a full day of operations. ... more »

• Employees Seek Answers after Sudden Termination at Port of Brownsville Recycling Play Video

  July 22, 2019 5:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Recycling employees at the Port of Brownsville didn't expect to start their Monday without a place to work. A letter of termination was posted Monday morning; all the tenants inside were not allowed in. Four lease termination letters posted and a tractor blocked customers and employees... more »

• BISD Considering Closure of Several Schools Play Video

  May 6, 2019 6:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – The Brownsville Independent School District is taking into consideration to close down schools. Brownsville ISD is in the preliminary stage of making a decision about closing Victoria Heights, Longoria and Resaca elementary schools. Assistant superintendent for operations Jimmy Haynes tells us in order to keep a... more »

• Bridge Officials Bracing for Possibility of Border Shutdown Play Video

  April 2, 2019 5:38 PM

  PHARR – Long wait times at Rio Grande Valley ports of entry continue as officials are bracing for the possibility for a border shutdown. A protest caused the Pharr port of entry to close to passenger vehicles on Monday. Superintendent of bridges Rigo Villarreal says the bridge officials... more »

• Tax Collectors Offer Payment Options to Avoid Debt Play Video

  February 8, 2019 11:25 PM

  WESLACO – Some federal employees say they were worried about missing payments due to the shutdown. Cameron County Tax Assessor, Tony Yzaguirre, said the office received a lot of calls prior to the government re-opening. Yzaguirre taxes were due on Jan. 31 and the next tax deadline isn’t... more »

• Federal Workers Still Seeking Help from Food Pantries Play Video

  February 6, 2019 5:07 PM

  SAN BENITO – Some federal employees are continuing to seek assistance from local food pantries. Staffers reported an increase in demand last month during the shutdown. The government has since re-opened, but some federal employees are still experiencing financial difficulties. The President of the San Benito Food... more »

• Aftermath of Gov’t Shutdown Affecting Valley Businesses Play Video

  January 31, 2019 6:21 PM

  WESLACO – The government is completing its first week of being fully operational following the temporary end of the partial shutdown. The aftermath of the 35-day impasse is now being calculated and has had an impact on Rio Grande Valley businesses, according to the Valley Chamber of Commerce. ... more »

• Local CBP Officers Work Diligently Despite Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:44 PM

  WESALCO – Despite the government shutdown, the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol worked diligently. Customs and Border Protection officials say agents seized more than 120 pounds of cocaine, 108 pounds of methamphetamine, and more than 300 boxes of steroids. Agents also arrested 32 people with outstanding warrants and... more »

• Local Disabled Mother Reacts to Gov't Shutdown Agreement Play Video

  January 25, 2019 6:36 PM

  WESLACO - A local woman says she is relieved by the temporary re-opening of the government. Maria Ordaz says she is dependent on the housing authority to keep a roof over her head. She says she is living off of a disability check and providing for her daughter... more »

• Los Indios Mayor Speaks Out on Border Wall Decision Play Video

  January 25, 2019 5:49 PM

  LOS INDIOS – The decision of the proposed border wall is put on hold for three weeks. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with Los Indios Mayor Rick Cavazos about the government’s temporary re-open. Cavazos has long advocated for a border wall. He says his main focus is border... more »

• Local Resident under SNAP Food Program Affected by Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 25, 2019 5:20 PM

  PHARR – Families under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefit program are being affected by the government shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with a Rio Grande Valley resident affected financially by the government shutdown. Fabiola Alvarez says she benefits from the SNAP food program. Alvarez was... more »

• Federal Employees Can Apply for Unemployment Benefits

  January 24, 2019 9:36 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Workforce Commission is considering all federal employees as laid off, meaning they can apply for unemployment benefits. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro spoke with the spouse of a federal employee. “There's people with mortgages, there's people with kids, you name it. Everyone is going through something,”... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Increasing Demand at Local Food Pantry Play Video

  January 23, 2019 4:53 PM

  SAN BENITO – The government shutdown is generating more traffic at the San Benito Food Pantry. With each passing day of the government shutdown, the pantry expects more people to feed. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with a federal employee who is working without pay. He says... more »

• Valley Man Starts GoFundMe Account for Federal Employees Impacted by Govt Shutdown Play Video

  January 22, 2019 5:00 PM

  WESLACO – Some federal workers are taking matters into their own hands during the partial government shutdown. A Rio Grande Valley man says he took it upon himself to start a gofundme account to raise money for his neighbor and others in similar situations. A federal law warns... more »

• Valley Congressman Speaks about Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 21, 2019 10:08 PM

  WESLACO – One of the Rio Grande Valley’s Congressional Representatives is speaking out about the shutdown and the impact on border security. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro spoke with Congressman Henry Cuellar over the phone. Cuellar explains he is in Washington, where Congress continues to pitch proposals to end the... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Impacts Local Food Pantry Supplies Play Video

  January 18, 2019 6:05 PM

  SAN BENITO – The partial government shutdown is attracting more people in need at the San Benito Food Pantry. KRGV’s John Paul Barajas spoke with the president of the organization, Forest Walker. He assures people in need that there is still food available, but donations are still needed.... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Impacting Preparations for Hurricane Season Play Video

  January 18, 2019 5:25 PM

  HARLINGEN – Specialists say the partial government shutdown is impacting hurricane season preparedness. Harlingen resident Ralph Reyna says after experiencing Hurricane Dolly in 2008, he knows preparation is important. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but Reyna says he knows it is never too early... more »

• Residents Warned Over Fake Gov. Shutdown Calls Play Video

  January 17, 2019 9:34 PM

  WESLACO – Fake Social Security calls are using the government shutdown angle to retrieve personal information. Local resident Veronica Galvan says a caller told her she needed to update her personal information due to a “wiped out” government database. “Due to the government shutdown, my social security number... more »

• Local Professor Explains who Receives Paychecks during Partial Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 15, 2019 5:42 PM

  WESLACO – The partial government shutdown is causing some federal workers to be furloughed; others are working without pay. South Texas College political science professor Mark Murray explains there are several agencies that have both workers who are getting paid and workers who aren’t. He further explains the... 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 »

• Los Indios Mayor Speaks Out on Presidential Border Wall Discussion Play Video

  January 11, 2019 5:38 PM

  LOS INDIOS – Local leaders who met with President Trump about the border wall are reflecting on his visit. Los Indios mayor, Rick Cavazos sat with the president’s discussion group to hear border wall plans. "It's going to involve funding for a variety of things from technology to... more »

• Local Restaurant Affected by Government Shutdown Play Video

  January 11, 2019 4:14 PM

  SAN JUAN – Locally owned stores and restaurants are reportedly losing business due to federal employees on a no-paycheck budget. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel spoke to an employee at La Concinita restaurant, Hugo Gonzalez. "A lot of our regulars are government workers," he says. Gonzalez says business is... more »

• Pres. Trump Discusses Border Security during 1st Appearance in Valley Play Video

  January 10, 2019 6:23 PM

  MCALLEN – President Donald Trump’s first visit to the Rio Grande Valley was filled with cheers and protests, from the time he arrived to when he departed. Trump landed in McAllen at about 12:40 p.m. on Thursday for discussions on border security and to push for $5.7 billion in... more »

• Gov't Shutdown Impacting Financial Aid Process for College Students Play Video

  January 9, 2019 5:14 PM

  UPDATE (1/18): According to a financial outreach specialist at South Texas College, the Department of Education is now accepting paper tax returns from FAFSA applications. This move is designed to eliminate Internal Service Revenue-related delays. --------- WESLACO – The partial government shutdown is making the financial aid... more »

• Almost 200 RGV Border Patrol Employees Furloughed during Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 7, 2019 9:53 PM

  WESLACO – Almost 200 Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol employees have been furloughed during the partial government shutdown. This Friday will be the first paycheck they miss if a deal isn't made. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz says 70 Border Patrol agents arrived from the northern border. ... more »

• Federal Workers' Concerns Grow as Gov't Shutdown Continues Play Video

  January 1, 2019 6:41 PM

  WESLACO – The government gridlock over border security is still in full affect. The government is still shutdown and some federal employees are still working as their concerns grow. Although many knew of the possibility of a shutdown, many still were unprepared for it when it came. ... more »

• Local Law Enforcement Working Without Pay due to Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  December 27, 2018 6:06 PM

  WESLACO – Many employees across the Rio Grande Valley who are tasked with keeping communities safe are being forced to work without pay due to the government shutdown. "Holidays are stressful enough for some folks and adding this on top of it, it doesn't go well,” says an employee... more »