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• Water to be temporary shut off in Sullivan City Play Video

  February 17, 2020 6:22 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – Water will be temporarily shut off at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in Sullivan City due to the El Pinto Waterline relocation. The shortage will last between five to six hours. City leaders are urging residents to prepare for the interruption in water service. more »

• Traffic lights at busy Weslaco intersection temporarily out

  February 14, 2020 6:09 PM

  WESLACO – Traffic backups are expected at Frontage Road and Texas Boulevard in Weslaco. The traffic lights at the intersection are out since about 1 p.m. Friday. The Texas Department of Transportation confirmed a contractor hit a cable knocking them out of operation, adding the traffic lights will blink... more »

• U.S. Census to Hold Job Fair in McAllen for Temporary Positions

  October 22, 2019 4:25 PM

  WESLACO – If you want to earn some extra cash, the U.S. Census Bureau has a job fair this weekend in McAllen. It’ll be held Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library at 4001 N. 23rd Street. The agency says thousands... more »

• Residents Questioning Permit Granted for Respite Center Play Video

  April 24, 2019 10:32 PM

  MCALLEN – The city of McAllen is moving forward to relocate the respite center . The move will be temporary and officials will continue to look for a permanent home. Some nearby residents are upset with the city’s decision; they’re now wondering if the city would be responsible... more »

• Access Temporarily Restricted for Passenger Cars at Pharr Int’l Bridge Play Video

  April 18, 2019 4:29 PM

  PHARR – Temporary changes have been put in place to speed up the wait times for commercial traffic at a port of entry. Effective immediately, passenger cars will not be allowed to cross into the U.S. at the Pharr International Bridge between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4... more »

• HOV: New Gadgets Ease Lifelong Struggle with Diabetes Play Video

  April 5, 2019 4:58 PM

  MCALLEN – Some who are diagnosed with diabetes believe it’s only a temporary issue. “I didn't realize that it would be a lifelong problem,” explains Mark Dennis Bush, who was diagnosed with the disease at age 13. He’s lived with diabetes for 59 years and in that time,... more »

• NavyArmy to Temporarily Close South Texas Locations for System Upgrade

  March 28, 2019 12:18 PM

  WESLACO – Starting this week NavyArmy Community Credit Union will undergo an operating system upgrade. The update will improve their services for their 175,000 members in South Texas. The bank offices will be temporarily closed starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 29 through 8 a.m. Tuesday, Apr. 2... more »

• Road Remains Temporarily Closed for SpaceX Testing Play Video

  March 21, 2019 5:12 PM

  NEAR BROWNSILLE – Part of State Highway 4 remains closed as SpaceX operations continue on Boca Chica Beach. SpaceX officials announced the temporary road closure would take place due to a static fire test at the site. A Cameron County sheriff deputy informed CHANNEL 5 NEWS the testing... more »

• Cameron Co. Reopens 3 Beach Accesses Play Video

  March 14, 2019 9:51 AM

  UPDATE (3/17): Cameron County officials announced the reopening of county Beach Access 5 and 6, along with Boca Chica Beach Sunday morning. -- SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Cameron County will be temporarily closing three beach accesses to vehicular traffic on South Padre Island. According to a press... more »

• Salvation Army to Help Respite Center in McAllen Play Video

  February 15, 2019 10:13 PM

  MCALLEN – The McAllen respite center will be relocating in three months, but another agency is reportedly stepping up to help. McAllen City Commissioners denied Catholic Charities' one year permit to remain in the same location on Monday evening. Hundreds of migrant families pass through Catholic Charities every... more »

• Temporary Closures at Eagle Pass Intl. Bridge Affecting Residents Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:40 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The international bridge in Eagle Pass is back open after a brief shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing spoke to Nancy Martinez, who says noticed changes in her home city Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass. She says she has seen more new children and families... more »

• Pres. Trump Announces Temporary End to Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 25, 2019 1:27 PM

  WESLACO – President Donald Trump has announced a deal to temporarily reopen the government following the partial government shutdown. The government has been shut down for 35 days. About 800,000 federal workers are still missing their paychecks. Trump made the announcement from the Rose Garden Friday afternoon.... more »

• New Respite Center Sparks Property Value Conerns Play Video

  January 14, 2019 10:22 PM

  MCALLEN – Concerned neighbors are raising questions about the location of a respite center in McAllen. Hundreds of migrant families pass through the Rio Grande Valley weekly, leading to the relocation of the center. The respite center is temporarily located on Hackberry Avenue and Second Street in McAllen.... more »

• SPI Accepting Applications for Spring Break Jobs

  January 8, 2019 11:58 AM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The city of South Padre Island is accepting applications for employment during Spring Break. The city says there are several temporary and part-time positions available throughout the month of March. The job postings are posted to the city’s website. If you’re interested in... more »