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• Highway 48 deer sightings prompt safety concerns for Cameron County drivers Play Video

  March 13, 2026 9:55 PM

  A Brownsville man is warning drivers to watch for deer near Highway 48 in Cameron County. The road connects Brownsville to South Padre Island. Ramon Fernandez Jr. spotted a large deer crossing the highway last weekend. He posted about it on Facebook, and several others said they've seen more... more »

• Texas Parks and Wildlife hosts screwworm workshop in Weslaco Play Video

  February 28, 2026 6:47 PM

  Some Rio Grande Valley residents are now better prepared to handle the New World Screwworm if it were to cross the border. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department held a bilingual screwworm workshop Saturday at the Texas A&M offices in Weslaco. There are no active cases in the United... more »

• Texas biologist warns pet owners to watch for screwworm in animal wounds Play Video

  February 26, 2026 6:30 PM

  Cattle ranchers and pet owners across Texas are watching for the New world Screwworm, a parasite that can infect animals through open wounds. There are no active cases in the U.S., but nearly 800 cases have been reported in Mexico. Some are within 200 miles of the Rio Grande... more »

• City of Harlingen advises caution as Javelinas spotted near homes Play Video

  February 25, 2026 11:49 AM

  Javelinas are being spotted in Harlingen. The city says it's not unusual for this time of year and some people are seeing them right outside their home. Along the banks of the Arroyo Colorado, it's not unusual to spot wildlife. But for Vernon Canville, who lives near... more »

• Trump administration weighing new Cameron County land exchange with Elon Musk’s SpaceX

  December 23, 2025 9:41 PM

  The Trump administration is weighing a deal with SpaceX that would give Elon Musk’s aerospace company 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, according to a New York Times report on Tuesday. The reported deal would give SpaceX the land in Cameron County in exchange... more »

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department investigating reports of dead fish in Rio Hondo Play Video

  September 3, 2025 11:38 AM

  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is investigating reports of dead fish at Rio Hondo's boat ramp, Channel 5 News has learned. On Wednesday, the department confirmed the investigation to Channel 5 News and said the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Kills and Spills team were at the site... more »

• Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund

  July 28, 2025 11:19 AM

  " Texas buys land for new state parks that will be developed using $1 billion voter-approved fund " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• Texas Parks and Wildlife announce Free Fishing Day across the state Play Video

  June 6, 2025 6:05 PM

  Texas Parks and Wildlife has announced the annual Free Fishing Day will take place on Saturday across the state. According to a news release, every year on the first Saturday of June, Texans and out-of-state visitors can fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license.... more »

• Over 100 First Day Hikes Organized Across State Parks Play Video

  January 1, 2020 5:38 PM

  MISSION - A national initiative to get outside and burn those extra holiday calories on the first day of the year, has spread through Texas. This year Texas Parks and Wildlife organized more than 100 first day hikes across all state parks. The rain didn't keep all the... more »

• Texas Parks And Wildlife: 'First Day Hikes' Play Video

  December 29, 2019 11:33 PM

  WESLACO – Texas Parks and Wildlife is encouraging people to start the year off on the right foot. "First Day Hikes" encourages everyone to get outdoors and explore a new trail. For some First Day Hikes here in the Rio Grande Valley, you can head to their website... more »

• Law Enforcement Warns on Dangers of Swimming in Canals Play Video

  June 17, 2019 6:36 PM

  MISSION – Canals are found throughout the Rio Grande Valley. With the hot temperatures, going for a dip might be tempting, but law enforcement says it can also be deadly. Swimming in canals is part of some residents’ pastime, but throughout the years many have learned to stay... more »

• 5 Remaining Resacas in the World, 1 in Danger Play Video

  April 17, 2019 5:48 PM

  UPDATE (4/23): County officials are now investigating a resaca in Rancho Viejo. A dam was built across the resaca, causing it to dry up. Officials are looking to create a task force to help resacas in the area. The city of Brownsville has a conservation project in... more »

• Gov’t Seeking Land near Boca Chica Beach for Border Wall Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:33 PM

  NEAR BROWNSVILLE – The government is looking to acquire more land for the construction of a border wall near Boca Chica Beach. Texas Parks and Wildlife confirmed that the Army Corps of Engineers is asking to complete environmental assessments and land surveys for border infrastructure. This is taking... more »