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Friday, March 15, 2013  Authorities are investigating a fight that reportedly ended with a young Harlingen man being stabbed.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Authorities are looking for a gunman who allegedly pistol-whipped a cook and robbed a fast food restaurant in Raymondville.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The unemployment rate is still high. In the Valley the unemployment rate is at about 10.3% as of December 2012. In this competitive market it’s a fight for survival.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The line outside this Harlingen Chick-Fil-A spoke for itself. Supporters lined up behind each other at the fast food restaurant, stretching all the way around the block and on to the street, causing at times a slight traffic jam.

Monday, April 30, 2012  One of four suspects accused in kidnapping a man outside a Harlingen fast food restaurant is now accused of molesting a little girl in Brownsville.

Monday, April 23, 2012  After spending weeks on the run, the fourth suspect in an armed kidnapping outside a Harlingen fast food restaurant is behind bars.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Police caught three Raymondville men red handed during a drug transaction behind a Dairy Queen, they believe two of the men were selling the drugs out of the fast food restaurant.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The scandal at a local fast food restaurant continues to unfold. Its what was allegedly happening behind the scenes between certain employees that now has a grand jury involved.

Monday, March 12, 2012  Authorities are searching for an armed suspect following an armed robbery at a drive-in fast food restaurant in Harlingen.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Fast food restaurants are lobbying to accept food stamps and it’s not coming as a surprise industry experts.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A McAllen  woman issued a Call 4 Action after she was denied a job a fast food restaurant because of her tattoos.

Monday, July 26, 2010  According to some reports, as many as 30% of Americans are overweight. Experts are blaming things like oversized portions at restaurants and fatty fast food.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Whataburger's Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich is back for a short time.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Starting next year restaurants will be required to post how many calories each food item has on their menus.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  A McDonald’s restaurant in Weslaco scored 40 demerits for expired foods and improper employee hygiene practices.