Tagged News

• San Benito Residents Looking Forward to New Park being Completed Play Video

  January 8, 2020 6:48 PM

  SAN BENITO – A park project that was set for completion last summer could soon finally soon be finished. Residents in San Benito are still hoping for a new park. The idea has people excited, but right now that’s all it has been – an idea. Work on... more »

• Photographer's Perspective: Thanksgiving Traditions Play Video

  December 1, 2019 11:24 PM

  WESLACO - The news never takes a holiday off. That means our Channel 5 News staff doesn't either. Sometimes working on a holiday means an inside look into someone else's family traditions. Photojournalist Elette Garza shows us in this week's Photographer's Perspective. For the full story,... more »

• A Sacrifice: Valley First Responders Working Holidays Play Video

  November 28, 2019 5:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The work never stops for the men and women wearing badges during the holidays. For some first responders, it’s their first Thanksgiving away from their loved ones. “So I will not be spending it with him, but it’s part of the job. I mean, we protect... more »

• Alamo Woman Seeks Answers After Working a Month Without Pay Play Video

  October 22, 2019 8:46 PM

  ALAMO - An Alamo woman says she worked for more than a month but didn’t get paid.. This job was her only source of income. Esmeralda Rodriguez says she's owed almost $700 and can't seem to get an answer from the owner on when she'll get the three... more »

• New Site to Help Migrants Under Remain in Mexico Program Play Video

  October 8, 2019 10:00 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A new site will soon help migrants waiting in Matamoros under the Remain in Mexico program. The Resource Center for Asylum Seekers in Mexico Network will help migrants find work, legal housing and medical care. It's a block away from the Gateway International Bridge in Matamoros.... more »

• Traffic Signal Repairs Scheduled in Palmview

  July 16, 2019 4:15 PM

  PALMVIEW - The Texas Department of Transportation notifies that traffic signals are being replaced with new units. Signal work is scheduled for Wed. July 17 through Fri. July 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on US 83 and La Homa Road intersection and the FM 495 and La... more »

• Childcare Payment Assistance Available through Workforce Solutions Play Video

  May 7, 2019 3:58 PM

  ALTON – A mother in Alton is concerned about balancing work and taking care of her family. The single mother of three is a preschool caregiver and needs help providing for her family. A few years back, Yesenia Bustamante was approved by a Workforce Solutions program, which she... more »

• Starr Co. Leaders Propose Alternative Plan to Border Wall Play Video

  March 14, 2019 6:22 PM

  ROMA – Starr County leaders are proposing an alternative plan to the border wall. Local officials say they don't want to build a border wall away from the Rio Grande, but build a barrier along the river and into a bank. They say that it would help with... 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 »

• Temporary Closures at Eagle Pass Intl. Bridge Affecting Residents Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:40 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The international bridge in Eagle Pass is back open after a brief shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing spoke to Nancy Martinez, who says noticed changes in her home city Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass. She says she has seen more new children and families... more »

• Farm Service Agency Reopens as Gov’t Shutdown Comes to an End Play Video

  January 28, 2019 1:34 PM

  EDINBURG – Farm Service Agency offices in the Rio Grande Valley are up and running following a temporary end to the partial government shutdown. Jay Hinojosa of the Edinburg FSA office tells us four county offices are open as of Monday. The offices are located in Rio Grande... more »

• Federal Employees Can Apply for Unemployment Benefits

  January 24, 2019 9:36 PM

  WESLACO – The Texas Workforce Commission is considering all federal employees as laid off, meaning they can apply for unemployment benefits. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro spoke with the spouse of a federal employee. “There's people with mortgages, there's people with kids, you name it. Everyone is going through something,”... more »

• E-Verify System Unavailable amid Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:25 PM

  WESLACO – A program used to verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. isn’t available during the partial government shutdown. E-verify is a system employers use to verify an applicant’s identity. For some employers, it’s voluntary, but for others it’s mandatory. Policies have been implemented... more »

• A Look at the Hiring Process for Bailiffs Play Video

  January 11, 2019 6:16 PM

  WESLACO – A former Hidalgo County bailiff is awaiting sentencing after he pleaded guilty to federal charges. Former Hidalgo County bailiff Oscar De La Cruz served as a bailiff for the county several decades before being charged with drug conspiracy. CHANNEL 5 NEWS wanted to take a closer... more »

• SPI Accepting Applications for Spring Break Jobs

  January 8, 2019 11:58 AM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – The city of South Padre Island is accepting applications for employment during Spring Break. The city says there are several temporary and part-time positions available throughout the month of March. The job postings are posted to the city’s website. If you’re interested in... more »

• Almost 200 RGV Border Patrol Employees Furloughed during Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 7, 2019 9:53 PM

  WESLACO – Almost 200 Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol employees have been furloughed during the partial government shutdown. This Friday will be the first paycheck they miss if a deal isn't made. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz says 70 Border Patrol agents arrived from the northern border. ... more »

• Raymondville Woman Hopeful for Improvement in Local Job Market Play Video

  January 7, 2019 5:36 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – A Raymondville woman believes the economy within her local community could be better. She tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS she has to travel from Raymondville to Harlingen for her part-time job. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey spoke with Mayor Gilbert Gonzales to see what is being done to improve... more »

• Raymondville Resident Wants More Jobs Options, Mayor Cites Lower Unemployment

  January 6, 2019 9:57 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE - Claire Sharpe grew up in Raymondville. She is now looking for a good job at home. Sharpe says "the only places I could work here in Raymondville would be a Stripes or a Dairy Queen." She says she would like to see the city... more »

• State Agency is Offering Open Enrollment for Childcare Play Video

  January 3, 2019 7:07 PM

  WESLACO – The cost of childcare can keep some parents from heading back to work. Workforce Solutions wants to help. For the first time in more than 10 years, they're offering open enrollment for their childcare services. They want to help parents balance their family, children, work... more »

• Migrants in Caravan Share Their Personal Experiences Play Video

  November 12, 2018 10:43 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of migrants are making the journey from Mexico City and heading to the border. KRGV’s Valerie Gonzalez spoke with a former newspaper reporter, Gabriela Trevino, who has interviewed those in the migrant caravan to learn more about them. Several migrants shared their personal experiences with Trevino. Some... more »