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Thursday, April 04, 2013  Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano landed in the Valley earlier Thursday afternoon.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Mexican authorities confirm that at least two people are dead following a series of shootouts in Reynosa.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The U.S. Consulate General is sending out a reminder to U.S. citizens of the recent kidnapping threat in Tamaulipas.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Six gunmen are dead following two shootouts with soldiers south of the border in Rio Bravo.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  At least nine people are dead following a shoot out in Reynosa Saturday morning.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Authorities are confirming that an American got caught up in the violence south of the border in Reynosa.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Licensing fees to 8 liner businesses could bring in 8 million dollars to Cameron County.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The different perspectives regarding spillover border violence will be showcased this afternoon during the premiere of "Cameron County Ready" at a Border Violence Summit.  Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator, Humberto Barrera, spoke about the summit and what you can expect to learn this morning on Action 4 Sunrise.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Cameron County officials differ on their views on the issue of  spillover border violence.

Monday, August 13, 2012 

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A man kidnapped from a Brownsville restaurant and killed, Mexican troops deployed across the border, Army helicopters stationed in the Valley, and a movie theater massacre with ties to Harlingen, all factors leading some to arm themselves.

Monday, July 02, 2012  It's no secret that the danger in Mexico has affected business ties with the valley.  Keith Patridge with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation says Americans crossing the border for business or fun has practically come to a screeching halt.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Law enforcement in the valley is getting a helping hand from the Department of Public Safety to beef up border security by launching a new patrol vessel.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  It's no secret, living across the border can be extremely dangerous. Kidnappings, beheadings, grenade blasts, you name it. For those traveling from Mexico to the U.S. it can be deadly. So is border violence hurting the Rio Grande Valley's economy?

Saturday, February 11, 2012  US increases travel warning to 14 Mexican states.