A NEWSCHANNEL 5 investigation uncovers what some call an environmental disaster.

Hundreds of McAllen families are sitting on top of a highly toxic, highly explosive substance. The toxic substance is floating on top of groundwater under 23rd Street. NEWSCHANNEL 5 took a sample from the ground. With one spark, it went up in flames.

“It’s a disaster,” says Scott McClain. “Something has to be done about this.”  Read More