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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A Harlingen father is out on bond amid a child abuse investigation where police said he went too far in disciplining his daughter.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Good coaching goes far beyond the confines of any game.

Friday, October 19, 2012  A San Benito mother is behind bars after she allegedly shoved and pulled the hair of her 12-year-old daughter who left home without permission.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  This week lawmakers will examine one of the most expensive and controversial questions facing school districts: what to do with undisciplined kids.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Juveniles are sent to the Amador R. Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp School in San Benito for long term discipline. Cadets try to re-learn right from wrong.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  After being flooded with calls, faxes and emails calling for action, a Texas judicial panel is investigating an internet video that shows a judge beating his teenage daughter with a belt.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Luis Humberto Medellin is a husband and stepfather. He's behind bars for allegedly beating his stepson with a belt and punching him in the forehead at a Harlingen apartment.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Texas schools are still allowed to spank school children, but there's a bill in the legislature that says no spanking over parents wishes.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  The Harlingen High School Marching Band is preparing to head to the Alamodome in San Antonio to compete in the state marching band competition.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor is back behind bars after facing a judge during a Wednesday afternoon hearing.

Friday, July 23, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor accused in a child sex abuse case is free on bond.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  A jailed Harlingen karate instructor broke the silence after being denied bond during a court hearing at the Cameron County Jail.

Monday, July 19, 2010  The indictment against a Harlingen karate instructor accused of child sex abuse has been unsealed.

Monday, July 19, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor accused in a child sex abuse case may spend the night in jail after surrendering to authorities late Monday afternoon.

Friday, July 16, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor indicted on charges of child sex abuse has been told not to speak with the media.