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Sunday, May 12, 2013  A driver was arrested after he struck two children on their bicycles, according to Combes police.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The town of Combes is temporarily shutting-off water for residents  from 3 pm to 6 pm today.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A Harlingen man and woman are facing criminal charges after a police officer caught them in an alleged act of prostitution.

Monday, December 24, 2012  A 19-year-old from Combes was charged with Sexual Assault after he allegedly gave a 16-year-old an STD.

Monday, December 10, 2012  A Harlingen man is behind bars after he was involved into two auto accidents while allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Authorities spent Friday afternoon cleaning up an accident in Combes between a train and an 18-wheeler carrying raw sugar.

Monday, September 24, 2012  A San Benito man is behind bars after he allegedly kidnapped and raped his girlfriend early Sunday morning.

Sunday, July 22, 2012  An early morning car chase from Combes to La Feria lands a driver behind bars.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly burned trash without a permit and they believe is responsible for a massive brush fire that diverted traffic off U.S. Highway 77 in Combes.

Saturday, July 07, 2012  A 29-year-old man was arrested after he attacked his neighbor at a Fourth of July party in Combes.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Tucked between the expressway and the city of Combes lies a small cemetery facing a huge dilemma.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  An autopsy report has revealed new and graphic details about the death of a 20-year-old woman whose body was found in Combes back in March.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  Federal charges were filed against a woman arrested in Combes for allegedly using two young children and a teenager to conceal drug money.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Court records reveal that a Brownsville man accused of murdering a young Harlingen woman had a previous relationship with a girl who was underage when they went out.