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• Eagle Scouts to install directional signs at Mission Hike and Bike Trail Play Video

  August 22, 2025 10:41 AM

  The Eagle Scouts will be working in Mission this weekend as they start installing new directional signs. They will be installing the signs at the Mission Hike and Bike Trail. The three-day project starts on Saturday and should be done by Sunday afternoon. The scouts hope the signs... more »

• Harlingen community takes part in cleanup event Play Video

  August 16, 2025 5:51 PM

  More than 200 pounds of trash were picked up in Harlingen. The city held its first cleanup event on Saturday. Crews, residents and volunteers with Keep Harlingen Beautiful participated in the cleanup. They focused on areas near the tourism center under Expressway 83. Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda... more »

• Brownsville encouraging residents to help beautify the city Play Video

  August 7, 2025 9:54 PM

  Illegal dumping, graffiti and trash are some of the reasons Brownsville leaders are calling on the community to help beautify the city. The city recently announced the Brownsville Residents Improving Grounds, Homes, & Tomorrow, or BRIGHT, initiative. As part of the initiative, Brownsville will hold community clean-up events... more »

• Starr County volunteers reschedule trip to assist flood victims in Central Texas Play Video

  July 17, 2025 1:58 PM

  Volunteers from Starr County had to reschedule their trip to the Texas Hill Country to assist flood victims due to the weather. The Starr County Commerce Association has rescheduled Friday's planned trip for Saturday. The group is going back up to help organize all the donations that have... more »

• Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist

  July 11, 2025 1:20 PM

  " Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist " 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. Sign... more »

• HOV: Winter Texan volunteers at Food Bank RGV Play Video

  May 6, 2020 9:29 PM

  PHARR — A demand for services is at an all time high at the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley. As many struggle to put food on the table, visitors from out-of-state are lending a helping hand. Melinda and Al Kimmel are proud of being from Oklahoma, but... more »

• Valley volunteers work to put a dent in childhood hunger Play Video

  February 29, 2020 10:30 PM

  WESLACO – More than 200 volunteers gathered Saturday to pack meals for Rio Grande Valley children. According to Feeding America, nearly one out of every two children in the Valley live at or below the federal poverty level. Volunteers packed more than 43,000 meals for children. Dallas... more »

• Shelter's Early Thanksgiving Feast for Hundreds in Harlingen and Raymondville Play Video

  November 27, 2019 10:24 PM

  HARLINGEN – A Thanksgiving first at a homeless shelter in Harlingen. Volunteers served up hundreds of meals Wednesday, some for people living in a different county. A day before Thanksgiving at Loaves and Fishes, meals were prepared, not just for people in the city, but sent to Raymondville... more »

• More Than 30 Year Partnership Feeding Holiday Meals to Low-Income Valley Families Play Video

  November 20, 2019 7:31 PM

  SAN JUAN – It’s an event to help feed families in-need for more than 30 years. Last year, the Sharing Basket fed more than 5,000 families across the Rio Grande Valley. Thousands of families will have a Thanksgiving meals thanks to hundreds of Valley volunteers. This wasn’t always... more »

• Despite Low Numbers McAllen Respite Center to Continue Aiding Immigrants at Bridges Play Video

  October 16, 2019 8:12 PM

  MCALLEN – The whole idea behind opening a new respite center in Downtown McAllen was to deal with the large number of migrants. The location, the space, the equipment, all selected over months to handle the influx along the border. Now, the number of volunteers is about the... more »

• Senior Organization Seeking Volunteers for Foster Program Play Video

  October 16, 2019 7:25 PM

  EDINBURG – The Senior Corps is looking for older people to mentor students at schools. The Foster Grandparents Program is one of three programs which provides opportunities for older people to serve in the community while getting paid. The programs are available in Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties.... more »

• Valley Red Cross Volunteers to Assist People Affected by Imelda Play Video

  September 20, 2019 4:28 PM

  HARLINGEN – Hundreds impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda aren't able to return home. Many stayed in shelters, meaning hundreds are there helping. American Red Cross volunteers were packed up and ready go to the flooded areas in Houston. The five volunteers from the Rio Grande Valley are... more »

• CON MI GENTE: Donna American Legion Post 107 Undergoes Renovation Play Video

  August 13, 2019 9:25 AM

  DONNA – This November, the American Legion Post 107 in Donna will turn 100 years old. A group of volunteers have come to the rescue of, what some refer to as, the Historic Lady of Donna. The Home Depot of Weslaco has given the veterans a $5,000 grant... more »

• Red Cross Volunteers Assisting Valley Flood Victims from Out-of-State Play Video

  July 7, 2019 4:35 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY- To address the needs of valley flood victims, the Red Cross is calling in volunteers from out-of-state. They're in need of people who are familiar with case management. Volunteers are coming to the RGV from states like Florida, Colorado, Ohio and California. The case... more »

• Cajun Navy In Need of Volunteers Amid Hurricane Season Play Video

  June 8, 2019 5:27 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY- With recent hot temperatures on the minds of many, it's important to remember hurricane season is underway. Organizations in the valley are working to prepare, in case a storm hits. The Cajun Navy is a group of volunteers who donate their time and shallow water... more »

• Organization Seeks Volunteers to Aid During Emergencies Play Video

  May 23, 2019 9:59 PM

  MISSION- The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council’s Ready RGV! campaign hopes to prepare as many volunteers to help during emergencies. When heavy rain fell last summer and caused major flooding in many Valley cities, the help of experience volunteers made a difference. Although any help could be... more »

• Valley Shelters in Need of Space, Volunteers Play Video

  April 3, 2019 10:09 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Rio Grande Valley shelters need more room and volunteers as they continue to receive immigrants. Several people showed up for volunteer Red Cross training in Brownsville Wednesday. Local churches interested in serving as temporary shelters for immigrants were invited. The city of Brownsville says if... more »

• RGV Livestock Show Benefiting from Volunteers for 80 Years Play Video

  April 2, 2019 11:37 AM

  MERCEDES – The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show has come and gone. It was a huge success thanks in part to the one group that makes it work every year – the volunteers. It’s a smooth running show with a lot of planning, included in that are 600... more »

• Salvation Army to Help Migrant Families Released from Gov't Custody Play Video

  March 20, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN - The Salvation Army says they’re opening their facilities to unprecedented amount of immigrants released from government custody. Captain Steven Correira, from the Salvation Army, says they accepted a request Tuesday to help from the Catholic Charities respite center in McAllen. Government buses continue to drop off... more »

• Volunteers at McAllen Respite Center Assisting Migrants Released from Processing Centers Play Video

  March 20, 2019 5:02 PM

  MCALLEN – The federal government says it no longer has enough bed space to keep migrants at the processing centers. The Catholic Charities Respite Center is now filling up as volunteers are now taking on the responsibility. Volunteers provided direction, and even food, Wednesday afternoon for the migrants... more »

• Housing Program Helping Families Build Their Own Home Play Video

  March 15, 2019 5:49 PM

  PENITAS – Every piece of wood cut and stroke of paint means a better life for Elizabeth Mendez. Mendez will soon have a new home for her children – a house in Penitas. She’s a participant of the Build a Home program with the Buckner Family Home Center.... more »

• Longtime Volunteers Remain Essential to Weslaco Hospital Play Video

  February 26, 2019 8:48 AM

  WESLACO – They’ve given decades of their lives to helping others. They are the volunteer auxiliary members at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. You first see them at the information desk where they can quickly find your patient’s room and give you directions. The 85 volunteers are... more »

• Volunteers Arrive to the Valley to Aid Flood Victims Play Video

  June 27, 2018 5:55 PM

  WESLACO – Volunteers from all across the country are in the Rio Grande Valley. Team Rubicon is a volunteer organization made up of mostly veterans and first responders. They’re teaming up with Hidalgo County and emergency managers to make sure they target hard-hit areas first. On Wednesday, they started with... more »

• Valley Woman Volunteers to Help Animals Displaced by Harvey Play Video

  August 29, 2017 11:24 AM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley woman is working to help pets and their owners affected by Hurricane Harvey. Carol Pena said her mission in life is to help all living things. She’s working with a group of nonprofits to accept donations like kennels, dog and cat food and anything... more »

• Volunteers Resume Exhumations of Unidentified Bodies at Brooks Co. Play Video

  January 5, 2017 6:50 PM

  FALFURRIAS - A group of volunteer researchers are back in in South Texas to dig up graves of unidentified bodies. Student volunteers from Texas State University came back to Brooks County to help give some families closure. Texas State Anthropology professor Kate Spradley says Baylor University Dr. Lori Baker lead... more »