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• Local Political Professor Explains Next Phase in Presidential Impeachment Process Play Video

  December 19, 2019 6:49 PM

  MCALLEN – For the third time in history the president of the United States has been impeached by the House. The House passed both articles of impeachment against the President Donald Trump. One, abuse of power and the second, obstruction of Congress. The first impeachment of a U.S.... more »

• Local Congressman Discusses Impacts of Proposed Spending Bill Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:03 PM

  WESLACO – The annual budget for the United States government is one step closer to getting approved. Part of the nearly $1.4 trillion budget includes border security. After the House of Representatives voted to pass the budget Tuesday , CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with Congressman Henry Cuellar. This... more »

• Mexico City-Based Team to Join NBA G-League

  December 12, 2019 9:17 PM

  MEXICO CITY – The NBA G-League, the organization's official minor league, and Capitanes, a professional basketball team based in Mexico City, announced Thursday that Capitanes will join the NBA G-League as its first team from outside the U.S. and Canada. The team becomes the G-League’s 29th team and will... more »

• Matamoros Migrants Threatened with Child Separation Play Video

  November 1, 2019 8:20 PM

  MATAMOROS, TAMPS, Mex. – The threat of family separation surfaced on the other side of the border Friday morning. Matamoros migrants are saying state officials are threatening to take their children away. U.S. asylum policies have left migrants waiting for months on the Mexican side of the border.... more »

• Migrant Held Under MPP Program to Wait Longer for Court Hearing Play Video

  October 7, 2019 6:24 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A woman from El Salvador and her female partner fled their native land after they received death threats because of their sexual orientation. After crossing illegally, her partner was able to stay in the United States and wait for her court case. However, the woman we... more »

• Spending Deal Pending Pres. Trump's Signature Play Video

  February 14, 2019 11:55 PM

  WESLACO – A bi-partisan spending deal is pending President Donald Trump’s signature. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday. The president is expected to sign the bill on Friday and declare a national emergency to obtain more money for border wall... more »

• Veterans Job Fair

  September 25, 2017 12:38 PM

  As part of the effort to assist Valley veterans, KRGV and Texas Workforce Solutions will be hosting a job fair on October 6 at workforce locations. Each location will have a list of available jobs, not veteran specific but would be appropriate to them. Below is a list of locations.... more »

• Question and Answer Sessions

  September 19, 2017 11:59 AM

  As part of Heart of the Valley's focus on veterans, we'll host online question-and-answer sessions with experts.They're scheduled for weekdays at 6 p.m., starting September 25 and ending October 6. The sessions will take place on the KRGV Facebook page . If you have any questions, you can submit them... more »

• Benefits for Veterans

  September 15, 2017 4:04 PM

  The following is a list of the places veterans can go to find out more about their benefits. Veterans Service Department Cameron County Cameron County Courthouse 1124 E. Madison, St. Brownsville, Texas 78521 Phone: (956) 544-0811 Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00-5:00 ------- 1390 W. Expressway 83 San Benito, Texas 78586 Phone: (956)... more »

• Mental Health for Veterans

  September 12, 2017 1:57 PM

  There are at least 20 veteran suicides every day (Source: National Veterans Foundation ) Over the course of a year, more than 7,000 veterans lose their lives. Veterans coming home from war or on the battlefield face many dilemmas and are in need of help. Organizations, such as the National... more »

• Speaker Paul Ryan Visits Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  February 22, 2017 12:25 PM

  MCALLEN – The United States Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and a delegation of representatives from Texas and Arizona are touring the Rio Grande Valley. Ryan, state representatives, Mike McCaul and John Carter, and Arizona representative Martha McSally are observing border security operations. They’re touring the Valley in helicopters... more »