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CBP Confirms Plasma Contributions Could Jeopardize Travel Visas Play Video
December 23, 2019 10:18 PM
HIDALGO – Concerns are surfacing over the possibility of losing travel visas due to plasma sales. Customs and Border Protection confirmed they have the authority to pull the visas if they believe travelers are not following the rules. An immigration attorney we spoke to, Jaime Diez, says these... more » -
Weslaco Police Offer Helpful Tips to Protect Home While Traveling during Holidays Play Video
December 20, 2019 5:56 PM
WESLACO – The holiday season is in full swing and that means a busy travel season too. Law enforcement says this is when crooks try to take advantage of people not being home. Eric Hernandez is the public information officer for the Weslaco Police Department. He says deception is... more » -
Brownsville Airport Prepares for Holiday Rush amid Construction Play Video
November 26, 2019 6:53 PM
BROWNSVILLE – With the holiday travelers gearing up for Thanksgiving, a Rio Grande Valley airport is preparing for the crowds even while undergoing construction. According to AAA, more than 55 million people will be traveling for the holidays. Some of those travels will go through the Brownsville-South Padre Island... more » -
Local Congressman Calls Upon Mexican Leaders to Address Violence along Border Play Video
November 25, 2019 9:36 PM
HIDALGO – A call from Rio Grande Valley leaders to their counterparts across the border. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez is urging Mexican officials to make travel and trade in the country safer. Everyday thousands make their way in and out of Tamaulipas through ports of entry in the Valley. ... more » -
TxDOT to Discuss Travel Issues at Border Transportation Meeting Play Video
April 9, 2019 6:41 PM
PHARR - A public meeting held by the Texas Department of Transportation to discuss travel issues at ports-of-entry is underway. TxDOT and the Border Trade Advisory Committee are working with agencies from both sides of the border to identify the challenges of moving people and goods. The meeting... more » -
Vacancy: Less Hotel Reservations amid Talk of Possible Border Shutdown Play Video
April 3, 2019 6:20 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Hotel rooms that are normally booked at South Padre Island are empty amid the talks of a possible border shutdown. The Pearl Resort’s director of sales and marketing says they’re behind pace compared to last year. "We've seen that the booking window is typically... more » -
Pharr Port of Entry Closed to Passenger Vehicles due to Protesters Play Video
April 1, 2019 6:19 PM
PHARR – The Pharr port of entry is closed to passenger vehicles but commercial traffic is still allowed to travel southbound. The city of Pharr put up barricades Monday afternoon due to protesters on the Mexican side of the bridge. Viewers called CHANNEL 5 NEWS to report wait... more » -
Immigrants Released by Gov't Find Refuge at Brownsville Settlement House Play Video
March 28, 2019 3:29 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Hundreds of immigrants released from federal custody are finding refuge at a Brownsville Settlement House. The Good Neighbor Settlement House in downtown Brownsville provides three meals and a daytime shelter for the city's homeless and needy. They've now opened their doors to hundreds of women and... more » -
Border Patrol: Migrants Apprehended from over 40 Countries This Past Year Play Video
March 11, 2019 6:03 PM
WESLACO – Migrants are apprehended by Border Patrol on a daily basis. This past year, Border Patrol agents apprehended migrants from over 40 countries. These countries include Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, China and Bangladesh. A spokesperson for Border Patrol says they depend on language services because of the... more » -
Spring Break Travelers Urged to Take Caution While Traveling to Mexico Play Video
March 10, 2019 8:15 PM
PROGRESO- Despite the recent fatal shooting of an American in Mexico, one spring breaker is looking forward to crossing the border for vacation. Vicente Reyna is a student at UTRGV. He said he and his friends aren't aware of where they can read up about safety and danger... more » -
Transmigrante Speaks Out on Dangers of Crossing Border Play Video
March 8, 2019 4:59 PM
WESLACO – A transmigrante is speaking out about the dangers he faced when crossing the border. He says he's afraid to show his face and give his real name, after a shooting in Mexico Thursday that claimed the life of the woman he received his transmigrante documents from. ... more » -
'Do Not Travel' Warning Issued for Tamaulipas Play Video
February 21, 2019 5:40 PM
WESLACO – A travel warning is in effect for Americans traveling to certain parts of Mexico. The warning issued by the U.S. State Department includes a ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory for the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Several other tourist spots also have travel warnings. Officials advise all... more » -
Mexican Tourism Officials Encouraging Travel to Tamaulipas Play Video
January 15, 2019 9:25 PM
MCALLEN – Mexican Tourism Officials are encouraging Winter Texans to travel to Tamaulipas. The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning, advising Americans to avoid Tamaulipas. Tamaulipas tourism experts say visitors can find a variety of activities in Tamaulipas. KRGV’s Valerie Gonzalez spoke with Tamaulipas Minister of... more » -
Many Residents Question Air Force One Used in Trump's Visit to RGV Play Video
January 11, 2019 4:51 PM
WESLACO – The presidential visit sparked many questions for residents in the Rio Grande Valley. One of the most common questions regarded the plane President Trump traveled in. Many viewers contacted CHANNEL 5 NEWS asking whether this was Air Force One or Air Force Two. We did... more » -
Valley Pastor Not Hindered by Travel Warning, Continues to Prepare for Event in Mexico Play Video
January 3, 2019 5:27 PM
HARLINGEN – A Rio Grande Valley pastor says the travel warning for the state of Tamaulipas won’t keep him from helping those in need. Missionaries for Way of the Cross Ministries are preparing for their 15 th Annual Medfest in Buenos Aires, Mexico. Director Bejamin Butler says they... more » -
TSA Expecting High Number of Travelers This Holiday Season Play Video
December 20, 2018 2:59 PM
WESLACO – The Transportation Security Administration says they expect a record number of people flying this holiday season. TSA is expecting 41 million passengers to travel through security checkpoints nationwide within the next couple of weeks. People carrying gifts are advised to hold off on the gift-wrapping since... more »