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• Valley congressman details COVID-19 spending package Play Video

  March 7, 2020 10:57 AM

  EDINBURG – On Friday, President Donald Trump signed off on an $8 billion spending package to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Texas is expected to receive $950 million. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez says the Rio Grande Valley is expected to see some of those funds. Gonzalez said $61 million... more »

• New training course provides proper medical care for K-9 officers in the Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 4:10 PM

  EDINBURG – The first of its kind. A medical training course aimed at protecting K-9 officers in emergency situations. This new training course will allow for Border Patrol emergency medical technicains and other first responders to work together in providing the proper medical care for K-9 officers. "They... more »

• More Than 200 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued from Gulf Play Video

  November 14, 2019 6:18 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – In the past two days, more than 200 sea turtles were rescued. Many were recovered from the Gulf. Currently, 15 sea turtles are recovering from shock from the cold at Sea Turtle, Inc. The turtles are being treated in a heated garage. Jeff... more »

• Valley Man in Induced Coma Due to Lung Complications Linked to Vaping Products Play Video

  September 5, 2019 5:52 PM

  MISSION – A Rio Grande Valley mother wants to warn others of the pain her son is experiencing after being put into an induced coma. Janie Lewis says doctors told her chemicals from vaping products caused her son’s lungs to deteriorate. “He told me ‘momma, I can’t breath... more »

• Brownsville Shelter’s Clinic No Longer able to Pay for Medicine Play Video

  May 28, 2019 6:21 PM

  BROWNSIVLLE – A Brownsville shelter is now facing a new challenge of not being able to provide medication and vaccines to those who need treatment. The Good Neighbor Settlement House can no longer provide proscriptions or over-the-counter medications. The clinic at the shelter is open every Tuesday for... 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 »