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Friday, May 10, 2013  A Harlingen woman's 14-year-old daughter attends the Secondary Alternative Center (SAC) in Harlingen and got into an altercation in a classroom with another student.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Hidalgo County is doing their part to rehabilitate low-risk drug offenders.  It's called Drug Court, and today they celebrated a graduation of members who have been at their lowest point because of drugs and are now on the path to success.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The former frontman for 1980s band The Smiths has cancelled the remaining 22 shows on his North American tour.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Superintendent Dr. Lisa Garcia said four girls are now in alternative school.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  A ninth grade male student at Rio Hondo High School was suspended after he allegedly posted threats on Facebook and wrote a threatening letter.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  A woman, who will not identify for the safety of her child, was called to the La Feria Police Department just half an hour after dropping her son off at the La Feria Academy.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Rock star Morrissey is set to make his first appearance in the Rio Grande Valley but tickets may soon be hard to come by.

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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.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Valley family seeks help from Cameron County to update their muddy road.

Friday, August 12, 2011  A small protest surprised Brownsville Independent School District employees Friday.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  A Donna mother says her teen son couldn't stand getting bullied for another second and did what he thought would put an end to it.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  A bill about Diabetes Education is being discussed at the Capitol in Austin.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  A Mercedes Independent School District maintenance worker most likely wishes the Speedzapper did not return in this week’s back to “zapping” episode.

Monday, May 03, 2010  Maria Palacios said it'll likely take several more months before her daughter, Norma Harrison, is able to head back to work for PSJA ISD.