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Yesterday at 10:52 PM  A 3rd grader used his backpack to sneak a toy gun into Lopez-Riggins Elementary School on Wednesday was caught.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms has new momentum in the state Senate, but it remains unclear if it has enough to become law.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Mcallen Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a local business at gunpoint.

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  An ICE agent has been stripped of his badge and gun and then confined to desk duties following his arrest at a local airport.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent found himself on the other side of the law after being arrested for a disturbance at the Harlingen airport.

Monday, May 06, 2013  An Action 4 News investigation reveals that gun traffickers are exploiting weaknesses in federal gun laws to acquire weapons for drug cartels.

Monday, May 06, 2013  An Action 4 News investigation reveals that gun traffickers are taking advantage of loopholes in federal laws.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A produce company employer was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A teenager is behind bars after he allegedly posted on Facebook that he was going to bring a gun to Weslaco High School.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A student at Weslaco High posting a threat on Facebook promoting concern among parents and students.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 22-year-old.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Harrold ISD Superintendent David Thweat spends his days traveling around the country—as he defends his choice to allow teachers to carry guns on campus

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Dr. Bart Ballard, research scientist with Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M Kingsville, enters the University's state of the art avian radar detection system.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Authorities are looking for a man who escaped from San Juan police on Sunday morning.