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• New Lyford police chief sworn in after department left unmanned for months Play Video

  March 9, 2020 9:57 PM

  LYFORD – Lyford took the final step in officially making their community safer. On Monday, a new police chief was sworn in. In Oct. 2019, the police department was left unmanned. It has been closed ever since. In February, the city took action hiring 21-year Raymondville police veteran... more »

• 12-year-old boy remains hospitalized after deadly crash in WIllacy Co. Play Video

  February 21, 2020 4:38 PM

  A 12-year-old boy seriously injured in a crash on Thursday remains in the hospital. His mom was killed in a one vehicle accident in Willacy County. DPS says 30-year-old Sandra Diaz and her three children were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident . Her two... more »

• DPS: Family not wearing seatbelts at the time of fatal crash in Willacy Co. Play Video

  February 20, 2020 8:40 AM

  A woman is dead following a rollover accident at 7:30 a.m. Thursday on F.M. 1420 north of County Road 800 in Willacy County. According to the release sent by the Department of Public Safety, Sandra Patricia Diaz, 30, died at the scene. After investigation DPS concluded a red... more »

• Officials encourage Willacy County residents to vote due to low turnout history Play Video

  February 18, 2020 6:38 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Early voting is underway for the Texas primary election. An area where people historically have not been taking advantage of voting is Willacy County. Data reveals, in the last election, Willacy County had the lowest voter turnout in the Rio Grande Valley. In the primary election,... more »

• State legislation allowing oyster farming piques the interest of Valley entrepreneurs Play Video

  January 31, 2020 6:21 PM

  NEAR PORT ISABEL – A different type of farming could soon be coming to the Rio Grande Valley. State lawmakers making a change by adding new rules to allow oyster farms. Oyster beds could become more common in the Laguna Madre after new legislation by the state, which will... more »

• SPECIAL REPORT: HIV in the Rio Grande Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 9:16 PM

  WESLACO – The federal government is proposing a plan to end HIV transmission in the United States by 2030. New data from the Centers for Disease Control is raising concerns about the widening, yet, largely unrecognized HIV infection rates among Hispanic and Latino populations. The CDC estimates overall HIV... more »

• Neighborhood Watch Group Helping Combat Crime in Absence of Lyford Police Dept. Play Video

  January 2, 2020 6:17 PM

  LYFORD – Since the city of Lyford closed the doors to its police department in October , the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office has leaned on citizens for help. Residents have stepped up to keep their community safe and some are eager to do more. A group on Facebook... more »

• Willacy Co. Residents More Vigilant As Thefts, Burglaries Rise Play Video

  December 26, 2019 5:37 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Willacy county Sheriff’s Office says they're seeing an increase of thefts and burglaries during this holiday week. So far, the county has seen two burglaries in vehicles and two others in habitation. Officials say for a small county, this is too much. Sergeant Andres Maldonado... more »

• Construction is Underway for Lyford’s First Medical Clinic Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:38 PM

  LYFORD – A new medical clinic is on its way to a city in Willacy County. Construction is underway in Lyford for the city’s first medical clinic. The city was awarded a nearly $500,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. It will be along FM 498 and... more »

• Willacy Co. Sheriff’s Office Needs Help to Identify Copper Wire Thief Play Video

  December 12, 2019 6:24 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Willacy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a thief. They say he broke into a windmill Saturday near San Perlita. Detective Andres Maldonado says the thief took the windmill’s copper wiring. He says the bigger concern with this type of crime... more »

• Official: Thieves Eyeing Trailers in Willacy Co. Community Play Video

  December 12, 2019 5:31 PM

  LASARA – For the past few months, the Willacy County Sheriff’s Office has seen more trailers and tractors being stolen from the Lasara area. Thanks to the community, authorities have identified a person of interest for stealing at least one trailer. It was found dumped in a field. ... more »

• Renovations for New Migrant Shelter Continue in Raymondville Play Video

  December 5, 2019 10:32 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Work to get a new shelter for undocumented and unaccompanied minors is still underway in Raymondville. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about the New Day Resiliency Center back in August. The shelter will be at the old Walmart. We’re told renovations are still being done. Opening... more »

• Lyford Residents Aid in Combating Crime amid Unmanned Police Station Play Video

  December 4, 2019 7:46 PM

  LYFORD – A Rio Grande Valley community are rallying together to catch an alleged thief on the run. Willacy County sheriff’s deputies say the citizens of Lyford helped point them in the right direction. The city of Lyford may be without a police department, but the citizens are... more »

• Man Killed In One-Vehicle Crash Play Video

  November 30, 2019 10:36 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash in Willacy County. It happened Friday just before 7:00 p.m. According to DPS, a 2009 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on FM 2099 when the driver veered off the road. The... more »

• Willacy County Farming Equipment Stolen Play Video

  October 19, 2019 9:26 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - Thousands of dollars’ worth of farming equipment is going missing according to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office. They told CHANNEL 5 NEWS farmers reported at least four tractors ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 being stolen. Thieves are also taking trailers, and other equipment.... more »

• Willacy Co. Migrant Center to Hire 600 Employees Play Video

  October 8, 2019 7:34 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A center for migrant children in Raymondville is creating job opportunities. Wayne Lowery, the project subcontractor, says it’s going well and thinks the New Day Resiliency Center will be completed in mid-November. As CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported, the facility is located in the former Walmart, off... more »

• Local Businesswoman Struggling after Feds Tampered with Evidence during Raid Play Video

  September 26, 2019 6:36 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County woman is struggling to keep her business open. Two months ago, CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about federal agents caught on camera discussing how they should have burglarized the place they were about to raid. Dominga Ledesma says nothing has been the same since.... more »

• Lowest Paid Willacy Co. Employees to Receive Salary Increase Play Video

  September 23, 2019 5:18 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A salary boost is on the way for Willacy Couny’s lowest paid county employees. They will make at least $25,000 a year once the new fiscal year budget goes into effect Oct. 1. County leaders approved a $7.8 million budget; $200,000 more than the last budget.... more »

• Valley Shelter to Open New Location in Willacy Co. Play Video

  August 28, 2019 5:48 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A shelter is set to open a new location in Willacy County. Loaves and Fishes will be at the former Espiscopal church on 2nd Street and Hidalgo Avenue in Raymondville. Bill Reagon, the shelter’s executive director, says homeless prevention services will also be offered at the... more »

• FEMA Denies Valley Family Assistance While State Inspector Claims Home Unlivable Play Video

  August 20, 2019 5:38 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Raymondville family has one more chance to receive FEMA assistance. According to them, FEMA has claimed twice their home is in livable conditions. June floodwaters forced Mary Rodriguez’s parents out of their home with nowhere to go, so she took them in. It was... more »

• Sebastian Resident Seeks More Law Enforcement Presence Play Video

  August 6, 2019 4:05 PM

  SEBASTIAN - A Sebastian resident is looking for more law enforcement presence on his street. He wants to know what the county is doing to help. Armando Gonzales spent all 69 years of his life on Martin Cavazos Street and he says for as long as... more »

• Surveillance Camera Captures Agents Tampering with Evidence in Raymondville Play Video

  July 31, 2019 8:07 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Cameras were rolling as federal agents were heard talking about robbing a store in Willacy County. Dominga Ledesma owns two stores, one in Raymondville and another in Lyford, both raided twice. The store's surveillance cameras captured agents as they worked their way through one of the... more »

• Residents in Sebastian Overwhelmed by Debris Following Flooding Play Video

  July 23, 2019 6:08 PM

  SEBASTIAN - Nearly a month after the flooding, people in Sebastian say their streets are still covered with debris. Helen Garcia says she's never seen this much trash surround her neighborhood; she's worried the amount of debris is growing. "There's rats coming out and there's other animals coming... more »

• Lyford Veteran Seeks Assistance with Cleanup after Flooding Play Video

  July 5, 2019 6:14 PM

  LYFORD – The cleanup process continues for people living in rural areas of the Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spokes to a veteran in Lyford who says he’s tried to do it alone, but he just can’t. His home is finally clear of water and... more »

• Floods in Sebastian causing Health Concern for 93-Year-Old Woman Play Video

  June 26, 2019 3:58 PM

  SEBASTIAN – Many Rio Grande Valley residents don’t know where to turn after the latest round of flooding Monday. Ninety-three-year-old Maxamina Cortez says the roads in Sebastian are very flooded and are causing trouble for her. She says her son stays with her, but at her age it’s... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Judge, Elsa Mayor Issue Disaster Declarations

  June 26, 2019 3:47 PM

  ELSA – The city mayor of Elsa has issued a disaster declaration following Monday’s storms. In a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, Mayor Alonzo Perez says sewage has backed up and is spilling into the standing floodwaters, threating public health. Elsa is the second city in the Rio... more »

• NWS Meteorologist Explains Damage Assessment Process Play Video

  June 12, 2019 4:40 PM

  MISSION – The Rio Grande Valley was hit with multiple thunderstorms the past two days. Some of those storms caused damage in Willacy and Hidalgo counties. Jenice Pompa was one of the residents in Hidalgo County to received damage to her home. The roof is completely gone... more »

• Fire Under Control at Willacy Co. Prison Play Video

  June 4, 2019 1:02 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Emergency crews responded to a fire at a Rio Grande Valley prison. Willacy County Sheriff Larry Spence confirms there was a fire at the federal prison earlier Tuesday. He said he doesn’t know the extent of the damage. CHANNEL 5 NEWS has a crew heading... more »

• Local Attorney Involved in Detention Center Employee Bribery Case Play Video

  May 31, 2019 5:38 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley attorney is at the center of a corruption case involving immigrants who crossed the border illegally. According to federal court documents a licensed Texas attorney in the Rio Grande Valley paid money to co-conspirators in return for receiving detainee rosters. Local immigration attorney Priscilla... more »

• New Security Measures at Cameron Co. Park to Prevent Crime Play Video

  May 7, 2019 10:27 PM

  RIO HONDO – More security will soon be added to a community park in Cameron County. Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park is popular with boaters and fishermen and provides easy access to the Arroyo Colorado and eventually the Gulf of Mexico. Authorities say it also attracts smugglers for... more »

• Raymondville Woman Wants Nearby Abandoned Homes Demolished Play Video

  March 27, 2019 4:43 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Raymondville woman wants the abandoned homes in her neighborhood taken down. Angie Ramirez has lived in the area all 78 years of her life. She says she is upset for herself and others who take care of their homes; she also worries these could be... more »

• Raymondville City Officials Create New Housing Program for Those in Need Play Video

  March 25, 2019 5:49 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County man who is disabled says he needs a new place to live. He called 5 ON YOUR SIDE saying his home is falling apart and doesn’t know where to turn. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez found out there is limited housing help in the county.... more »

• Willacy Co. Working to Restore 99-Year-Old Courthouse Play Video

  March 18, 2019 7:05 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Willacy County is working to restore a 99-year-old courthouse. County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the effort began in 2009 and as the time has lapsed, the courthouse has deteriorated even more. He says pumps are needed in order to take out water from the facility. ... more »

• Raymondville Man Looks to Re-Enter Work Force after 10 Years of Unemployment Play Video

  March 6, 2019 9:34 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A local man who has been unemployed for nearly ten years says he is interested in any employment opportunity he can find. Ricardo Cruz says he has looked for an occupation for the past two to three weeks. "I’ve been out of work for 10 years... more »

• Tractor Worth Estimated $100K Stolen out of Willacy Co. Play Video

  March 5, 2019 4:59 PM

  NEAR RAYMONDVILLE – Authorities are looking for leads in the case of a stolen tractor worth an estimated $100,000 in Willacy County. Willacy County Sheriff Larry Spence says the tractor was reported missing on Sunday and adds a planter was also taken off the tractor. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey... more »

• Residents Hopeful Wind Farms Will Positively Impact Willacy County Play Video

  February 10, 2019 8:11 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY- A Willacy County resident is hopeful his part of the valley will see an economic boost. He hopes wind farms behind his home can make that happen. CHANNEL 5's Frank McCaffrey spoke to the mayor of Raymondville about the benefits. Click the video above for... more »

• United Way Program to Help Local Families File Tax Returns Play Video

  January 7, 2019 4:36 PM

  WESLACO – United Way’s program to help local residents with their taxes will be available again this tax season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is free to families whose household income is less than $66,000 for year 2018. VITA is available at 20 different locations in... more »

• DPS Investigating Fatal Crash in Willacy Co. Involving Tractor-Trailer Play Video

  December 24, 2018 8:27 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash. It happened on FM 2629 near FM 1427 in Willacy County at 3:48 p.m. Monday. According to DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez, a preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on FM 1425, approaching... more »

• Local Program Offers Healthy Cooking Lessons Play Video

  November 22, 2018 12:53 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – As most people prepare for a big Thanksgiving meal, one group works to educate people on how to eat healthily. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers their Healthy South Texas cooking sessions on almost all Rio Grande Valley counties. One session in Willacy County was aimed at... more »

• Multiple Agencies Raid Game Room in Willacy Co. Play Video

  October 4, 2018 6:34 PM

  LYFORD – Local, state and federal agents raided a game room in Willacy County Thursday afternoon. CHANNEL 5 NEWS' cameras rolled as Department of Public Safety troopers, Willacy County Sheriff’s deputies and Department of Homeland Security officers walked in and out of El Toro Dance Hall, located off of Highway... more »

• 27-Year-Old Man Facing Murder Charges Play Video

  August 24, 2018 12:10 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A man was charged Friday in connection with a body discovered in Willacy County. Juan Carlos Baez Escobedo, 27, is charged with murder. He was arrested Wednesday in San Benito. Baez Escobedo’s bond was set at $2 million. Watch the video above for more information. more »

• Sebastian Man Concerned about 8-Liners Spreading in His Town Play Video

  August 13, 2018 4:51 PM

  SEBASTIAN – A Sebastian man is concerned about the spread of eight-liners in his town. Ralph Puri says he moved from Harlingen to Sebastian two years ago to live in a more rural environment. He says he now fears the quiet, small-town lifestyle will be interrupted with eight-liner businesses nearby.... more »

• Several Eight-Liner Businesses Fail New Willacy Co. Permit Application Play Video

  May 3, 2018 3:55 PM

  SEBASTIAN – Several eight-liner businesses must shut down effective immediately as a result of the Willacy Country’s new permit application system. Willacy County Sheriff Larry Spence said out of the 11 establishments that applied, only two met the requirements. He says the fine for any eight-liner open without a permit... more »

• Willacy Co. Woman Wants More Police Presence in Her Neighborhood

  May 2, 2018 6:22 PM

  SEBASTIAN – A Willacy County woman believes county budget problems are leading to a compromise in her security. She says her children don’t get the police protection they need. Sebastian resident Flor Alvarado says although she loves her little slice of the Rio Grande Valley, the only problem is she... more »

• Willacy Co. Farmer Says Cotton Crop in Jeopardy Due to Drought Play Video

  April 2, 2018 4:59 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Some Rio Grande Valley farmers continue to push through drought conditions as their crops thirst for rain. CHANNEL 5 NEWS first introduced you to Spence Pennington, a dryland farmer in Willacy County , nearly two weeks ago. Pennington tells us he was hoping for rain by Easter, but... more »

• 2 Injured in Willacy Co. Crash Involving 18-Wheeler Play Video

  March 26, 2018 12:43 PM

  NEAR RAYMONDVILLE – Department of Public Safety troopers are clearing the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Willacy County. The collision happened west of Raymondville at the intersection of FM 186 and FM 1425 on Monday. Preliminary reports a white SUV failed to yield the right of... more »

• Unidentified Bodies Unearthed in Willacy Co. Play Video

  January 16, 2018 7:09 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Willacy County authorities said they recently uncovered a mystery near a small cemetery. Willacy County Sheriff Mjr. Ernesto Garcia says his property sits next to the site, north of Santa Monica. He said in the last two weeks, he watched as student volunteers painstakingly collected DNA and cataloged... more »

• New Nature Center in Willacy Co. Play Video

  December 14, 2017 10:47 AM

  PORT MANSFIELD – Eco-tourism is a big business across the country, and Willacy County is making strides to join the growing the movement. The decision for the center is to help the community come and learn about nature in their own backyards. “We’re very excited about this. This has been... more »

• Willacy Co. Sheriff: Low Budget Leads to Backlog of Cases Play Video

  October 27, 2017 10:11 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Willacy County’s top cop said his deputies are nearing their breaking point. He said his budget has not increased in several years and the work is piling up. Willacy County Sheriff Larry Spence said things are getting difficult at his department. “We’re still on top of things, but... more »

• Funding for New Willacy County Courthouse Play Video

  October 21, 2017 7:39 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY--Willacy County is getting funding to renovate its courthouse. The county has faced a budget shortfall over the past several years. Willacy County Judge Aurelio Guerra said the cost to renovate the courthouse is an estimated $8.5 million. "I can speculate it will probably take a couple of years... more »

• Willacy Co. Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust Play Video

  August 14, 2017 11:57 AM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A 23-year-old driver from Los Fresnos is behind bars after more than 200 pounds of marijuana were discovered inside his vehicle. A trooper pulled the man over for a traffic violation Saturday afternoon on US 77, north of Conely Road. After further inspection, troopers found 24 bundles of... more »

• Willacy Co. Sheriff's Office Looking to Fill Dispatcher Positions

  July 26, 2017 10:36 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Willacy County Sheriff's office is looking for dispatchers. Willacy County Sheriff Larry Spence said they still haven't recovered from layoffs two years after the prison closure. The sheriff's office currently has four dispatchers. Before the prison's closure they had six. With one person per shift, Spence said... more »

• Willacy Co. Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping Right Outside Dumpsite Play Video

  July 26, 2017 10:09 PM

  NEAR RAYMONDVILLE – Willacy County authorities want to crack down on illegal dumping. They said it’s happening right outside the county dumpsite. The Willacy County Precinct 1 dumpsite, located just west of Raymondville, is open every day except Sunday. Surveillance cameras caught some people opting not to wait until it... more »

• Willacy Co. Constable Collected Final Check Despite 2-Year Absence

  June 19, 2017 9:53 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County constable received his last paycheck two years after he abandoned his job and left the state. Willacy County Precinct 5 constable Mario Salazar was working out of Lasara before he moved. However, he was still receiving a $20,000 paycheck every year despite him not working... more »

• Willacy Co. JP Burdened with Caseloads Play Video

  June 16, 2017 6:57 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Willacy County Justice of the Peace said he’s carrying the caseload of more than half the county. With one JP newly retired and another on sick leave, Judge Juan Salinas said he’s taking on the caseload of three courts. Meanwhile, the county said they want to bring... more »

• Emergency Shelter Opens in RGV for Children Removed from Homes Play Video

  April 28, 2017 6:46 PM

  HARLINGEN – For the first time in the Rio Grande Valley an emergency shelter is available for children who are removed from their homes by Child Protective Services. There are currently 537 children from the Valley in CPS care. Some of the children are forced to move out of the... more »

• Willacy Co. Prison to be Inspected Next Week Play Video

  April 19, 2017 4:24 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The owners of Willacy County Detention Center are taking a step forward in the process of its reopening. The facility sat vacant for more than two years. The shutdown hurt local businesses, like Diana Castillo’s, owner of Grandma’s kitchen. But with the potential of opening soon, she will... more »

• Willacy Co. Trash Patrol Position Still Vacant Play Video

  March 27, 2017 7:02 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - The Willacy County Sheriff’s Office needs a law enforcement officer to help crack down on illegal dumpsters. Willacy County Sheriff Larry Spence said they have the position open but no one seems to want the job. Resident Manuel Vaelez has lived with his sister in the outskirts of... more »

• Residents Protect Themselves Against Flooding Play Video

  March 12, 2017 8:31 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - A group of residents in Willacy County are working to protect themselves from the threat of future flooding. Some have decided to dig their own trenches in an effort to redirect floodwater from their homes. Sharron Means says her Raymondville neighborhood dealt with major flooding two years ago.... more »

• Willacy County Prison Sold for $68M

  March 12, 2017 7:17 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - Sunday Willacy County Commissioner Eliberto Guerra confirmed Management and Training Corporation (MTC) bought the Willacy County Detention Center for $68 million. Problems for the facility started February 2015. In 2015, the facility was owned by bond holders through Willacy County and it was operated by MTC. A... more »

• Willacy Co. Continues to Struggle from Prison Closure Play Video

  March 6, 2017 6:26 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The loss of revenue after a prison shut down cost Willacy County millions. Leaders are dipping into savings to keep county workers employed. The annual revenue went from $10.9 million in 2014 to $7.4 million this year, according to the county auditor. The county is using some of... more »

• Willacy Co. Still Reeling from Prison Shut Down 2 Years Ago Play Video

  February 14, 2017 6:27 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - A county and its residents continue to struggle after the closure of the detention center two years ago. Some businesses in Willacy County were forced to board up their windows. Hundreds of people were laid off after the closure of the center in Raymondville. It's a day Connie... more »

• Accident Closes Part of Business 77 in Willacy County

  February 14, 2017 7:33 AM

  UPDATE (10:43 a.m.): DPS said the part of Business 77 that was closed earlier is now open. ------ WESLACO - A one-vehicle accident closed part of U.S. Business 77, near Conley Road, in Willacy County. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez said troopers are investigating the wreck, which involved a tractor-trailer. We're... more »

• 2 Former Willacy Co. Guards Plead Guilty to Bribery Charges

  January 9, 2017 5:28 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – Two former Willacy County guards are awaiting sentencing. They both pleaded guilty to bribery charges. Stephen Salinas and Harry Cordero worked at the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility. Prosecutors said the guards gave the inmates prohibited items for money. The men supplied inmates with alcohol and cell phones.... more »

• DSHS Leading First Willacy Co. Travel-Related Zika Case Investigation Play Video

  January 4, 2017 4:09 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - Willacy County is the fourth and final county to join the list of Zika virus cases along the Rio Grande Valley. The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed Wednesday that Willacy County has one case of travel-related Zika. As of Tuesday, the department recognized 294 state-wide cases... more »

• Fatal Crash in Willacy County Play Video

  December 24, 2016 2:27 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY--DPS is investigating a crash in Willacy County that left 4 people dead. FM 186 from FM 1834 to FM 1761 was closed for about seven hours Saturday while troopers investigate. The road is back open. DPS Lt. Johnny Hernandez said the driver of a tractor trailer is being... more »

• Willacy Co. Sheriff Claims Additional DPS Presence is Not Enough Play Video

  December 21, 2016 6:51 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Rio Grande Valley sheriff said the recent placement of DPS troopers along the border may not be enough to cover his county. In 2015, the Texas legislature and Gov. Greg Abbott authorized additional trooper positions to be permanently stationed in the border area. They area they’ll work... more »

• Willacy Co. Authorities Raid Eight-Liner Business Play Video

  December 19, 2016 10:21 PM

  SEBASTIAN - Willacy County authorities seized cash, gaming machines and hundreds of bags of silver following an eight-liner raid last week. The Willacy County Sheriff’s Office raided the casino parlor Spin City Silver in Sebastian on Friday. Authorities said 51 patrons were detained but have since been released. A total... more »