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Today at 6:22 PM  A teen's life was turned upside down by synthetic marijuana.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Authorities have filed new criminal charges against a man who allegedly had sexually explicit photos of his underage girlfriend.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A 63-year-old Pharr man is behind bars tonight after he allegedly hit a 6-year-old child with his vehicle.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A Harlingen man facing child pornography charges met a teenage girl on a “party line” where she allegedly lied about her age.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Authorities have confirmed that a teen was shot in the leg after being caught in the crossfire of a gun battle south of the border in Reynosa.

Monday, March 18, 2013  A Santa Maria man is behind bars after being accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old boy over the weekend.

Friday, March 15, 2013  There is a new warning from health experts on a popular drug called "K2," that is being smuggled in from across the border. Some of the teens who have only used it once will never be the same.

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.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A McAllen man is behind bars after being accused of sexually abusing a girl over a five-year period of time.

Friday, December 28, 2012  A Hidalgo County father is facing upgraded criminal charges after his 6-year-old son died in the hospital.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  A 6-year-old boy is fighting for his life following a Christmas Eve accident that ended with his father behind bars.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A Port Isabel teen is behind bars after officers caught him having sex with a 16-year-old girl.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  A 6-year-old boy was playing t-ball outside of his home when he found a loaded gun by his fence.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Authorities believe a man accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old child may have more victims.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A South Texas man who pleaded guilty to killing an 86-year-old friend during a robbery has been sentenced to life in prison.