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

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Two woman were arrested on Thursday after authorities found them exchanging a backpack of cocaine.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Two men are facing criminal charges after authorities discovered that they had a backpack full of heroin during a traffic stop.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  An Edinburg family of four was left homeless Saturday night, and without any possessions but the clothes they are wearing.

Friday, August 10, 2012  The school year is right around the corner and for some families, school supplies is not something they can afford.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Summer vacation is still in full swing for local students but many Rio Grande Valley families are planning ahead for the school year.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  A Hidalgo County bar is behind bars after authorities allegedly found more than $70,000 dollars worth of cocaine in his car.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  A Barrera Elementary student was leaving school Wednesday with two water bottles in his backpack.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  A San Benito judge issued $200,000 in bonds to a young father whose child took ecstasy pills from the man's backpack and took them to school to share with friends.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  A San Benito father is behind bars after his son took ecstasy pills from the man’s backpack and passed them out to friends at a local elementary school.

Friday, October 15, 2010  Authorities are now confirming the identity of a man who allegedly put a grenade in an 11-year-old boy's backpack.

Monday, October 11, 2010  A toy gun caused some alarm at Harlingen's Rodriguez Elementary School on Monday morning.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  The Brownsville Sports Park will be transformed into a back to school bonanza this Saturday as members of the Valley International Christian Center and Wheels on Fire, bring skateboarding and freebies to Brownsville and surrounding communities.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  These days it seems like kids are getting more homework than ever.  Now a new study finds lugging all those books around may be bad for your back.