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• Texas families plead for information on at least 23 girls missing from summer camp after floods

  July 5, 2025 10:27 AM

  KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas parents frantically posted photos of their young daughters on social media with pleas for information as at least 23 campers from an all-girls summer camp were unaccounted for Friday after floods tore through the state's south-central region overnight. At least 24 people were dead... more »

• Harlingen home destroyed in fire possibly sparked by lightning Play Video

  June 13, 2025 6:27 PM

  A Harlingen home was destroyed after it caught fire during Thursday night's storm. Fire crews say a lightning strike could have sparked the flames at the residence, located on Bass Boulevard. The inside of the home was destroyed. No one was home at the time of the fire. more »

• Donna couple loses home during storm after their kids saved for a year to buy it Play Video

  June 13, 2025 6:05 PM

  The cleanup continues in Donna, and the storm caused damage to a couple's mobile home, flipping it upside down. People in the community have been pouring in with donations and support. A family friend even came with heavy machinery to clean up the debris. The couple who lived... more »

• Harlingen mayor announces $19 million in grants for drainage projects during State of the City Play Video

  May 30, 2025 1:57 PM

  Harlingen continues to work on its drainage, nearly three months after the March storm. Mayor Norma Sepulveda went over what's in store during her State of the City address Thursday night. The city has been able to secure $19 million dollars in grants for drainage. Later this year,... more »

• Weather Officials Reminding Residents to be Prepared Amid Activity in the Tropics Play Video

  September 7, 2019 8:22 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- As the tropics become more active, officials with the National Weather Service are reminding residents to stay prepared. Tropical Storm Fernand hit just south of the Valley earlier this week. With September having the potential to be an active month, now is the time to stock up... more »

• Insurance Agencies Advise to be Aware of Door to Door Contractors Play Video

  September 2, 2019 7:50 PM

  WESLACO - Make sure you know what you’re signing with a contractor after a storm. The Texas Attorney General tell us you need to be aware if someone knocks and tries to sell you something. A business is trying to clear its name and they tell us they... more »

• Rare Manatee Sightings at South Padre Island Play Video

  July 18, 2019 5:16 PM

  LAGUNA MADRE - A manatee was spotted off the jetties at South Padre Island, nearly 1,000 miles from where the species is best known to roam. The search is underway for the marine mammal that somehow made its way along Padre Island. The first photos came out Wednesday... more »

• Cajun Navy Assisting Louisiana Residents in Wake of Barry Play Video

  July 14, 2019 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE, LA - Severe weather threats continue along the Louisiana coast. Tropical Storm Barry weakened to a tropical depression Sunday afternoon, but that didn't mean residents weren't in need of rescue. Members of the Cajun Navy in the Rio Grande Valley headed to the Baton Rouge area,... more »

• TCEQ Gives the Go-Ahead to Start Debris Pickup in Flood-Impacted Areas Play Video

  July 8, 2019 4:02 PM

  MONTE ALTO – Two weeks after floodwaters filled the streets of Monte Alto, damage is still visible in many homes and the debris sitting on curbsides is just starting to get picked up. The roof to the home of Jose Hernandez now sits in the front yard; the windows... more »

• Red Cross Volunteers Aiding Community With Disaster Relief Play Video

  July 6, 2019 9:50 PM

  HARLINGEN - Red Cross volunteers from across the country are assisting with cleanup following June 24th flooding. Red Cross Disaster Specialist, Axl David says they are helping communities across the Valley. He says, "We have been very busy, we were in Monte Alto yesterday (Friday), we had... more »

• Federal Forecasters Predict a More Active Storm Season Play Video

  March 14, 2019 10:05 PM

  GRANJENO - Federal forecasters are predicting a more active storm season this year, including more tornados. The National Weather Service says stronger currents in the atmosphere could possibly bring more thunderstorms, hail, and wind this spring. Granjeno resident, Maria Silva says she’s still recovering from the 2016 straight... more »

• Weslaco Woman Searches for Help Fixing Her Damaged Trailer

  September 6, 2017 6:03 PM

  WESLACO – A Hidalgo County woman said she is still dealing with damage on her trailer following a storm last year. Weslaco resident Socorro Torres-Martinez said she was not only frightened by the storm, but had a difficult task in trying to get the damage repaired. "The roof came off.... more »