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Yesterday at 11:06 AM  A man, who was caught with over 1,000 pounds of marijuana, told Border Patrol agents he was hauling a load of pickles.

Yesterday at 10:45 AM  An anonymous tip led Starr County HIDTA investigators and Rio Grande City police to over 6,000 pounds of marijuana in a Garceno neighborhood.

Yesterday at 9:21 AM  A family dispute leads to a man assaulting a woman with a cable box.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A 3rd grader used his backpack to sneak a toy gun into Lopez-Riggins Elementary School on Wednesday was caught.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Today was day five in the racketeering trial of former Cameron County DA Armando Villalobos.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Elderly man in ICU after getting stung by more than 200 bees

Friday, May 17, 2013  Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Port Isabel man convicted for having graphic photo and video images of children has been sentenced.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Concerns about members of the media talking to jurors in the Armando Villalobos trial prompted a federal judge to take action.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A man is currently in Cameron County jail for his continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Brownsville woman was arrested for child endangerment, theft and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Harlingen man was arrested for a stabbing on North 27 Street.

Friday, May 17, 2013  If you wander the household cleaning aisle of a store, you'll notice tons of stain removal options...and most of them don't come cheap.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Throw on your boots and two-step your way onto a huge prize this weekend.