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• Red Cross Announces More Popup Locations in the Valley

  July 10, 2019 11:46 AM

  HARLINGEN – The American Red Cross announced further efforts to help those impacted by the recent floods. They will be setting up multi-agency resource centers in La Feria, Sebastian and Elsa on different days. People seeking help will need to provide identification to verify resident’s address in order... more »

• Resource Center to Open in Cameron County to Aid Flood Victims

  July 8, 2019 1:28 PM

  LA FERA- A multi agency resource center will open in Cameron County on Wednesday. The center will located at La Feria Safe Room/Dome on 1700 South Main St. (corner of West Dodd Ln.) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can call American Red Cross for more details... more »

• Emergency Preparation Supplies Tax-Free ahead of Hurricane Season Play Video

  April 23, 2019 5:06 PM

  WESLACO – Emergency preparation supplies will be tax free ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. The sales tax holiday will take place Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Supplies used for emergency preparation could qualify for a tax exemption if purchased at a certain price. There... 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 »

• Local Experts Warn Water-Well Users About Possible Bacteria Play Video

  December 24, 2018 3:08 PM

  WESLACO – Experts are warning well-water users to have their supplies tested. Texas Well Owner Network coordinator, Drew Gholson, says floodwaters from this year could bring bacteria such as E. coli into well-water. His group provides guidance on how well-owners can get their water supply tested. To... more »