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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A family pet was attacked and killed by two pit bulls. Brittany Hickel was devastated when she saw her 300lb. Alpaca named 'Kimo' dead. She said he didn't stand a chance.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A kids daycare center in Brownsville is busted with more than just demerits in the kitchen.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The son of Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia has been arrested and charged in a shoplifting case where he and another man stole knives and returned to the scene of the crime.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley’s third largest city will keep its mayor.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  A 48-year-old man crashed into two vehicles after he had health complications behind the wheel.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Sweet melodies will fill the air this weekend at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A former Edinburg High School football player is facing criminal charges for robbing a Radio Shack at gunpoint in San Antonio.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Authorities temporarily placed an elementary school in Edinburg under lockdown after a man was seen jumping a fence.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Authorities temporarily placed an Edinburg elementary school under lockdown after several illegal immigrants fled from Border Patrol agents in the area.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Deep Brain Stimulation corrects uncontrollable shaking

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A bill to help protect rural school campuses has been tentatively approved by the House of Representatives.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Authorities are asking the public to avoid using Highway 281 in Edinburg while a medical helicopter lands to pick up a person injured in a major auto accident.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  While the country is still slowly recovering from the recession, right here in the valley, the car industry is booming.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Authorities are investigating a human smuggling ring responsible for stashing 97 illegal immigrants at an Edinburg apartment complex.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Planned Parenthood in the Rio Grande Valley is taking some major steps in the advancement of women's health.