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Monday, February 11, 2013  A Brownsville mother is facing criminal charges after she allegedly left her son playing in an apartment complex and went to a BBQ.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A Rio Grande Valley radio station claims it has held the “Biggest BBQ in Texas.”

Friday, November 09, 2012  Thousands of dollars worth of BBQ equipment was stolen in broad daylight from award winning cook-off competitors.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  We’re getting ready to fire up the grill this morning. Contestants from Edinburg’s Texas Cook ‘Em are here with us this morning.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Melizabeth, Carolina, and Norma Robles are three little girls all fighting for their lives. They were all passengers in a black Nissan Altima on April 15th---when the driver, Fabian Reyna, lost control of the car.

Friday, September 23, 2011  A lawsuit against former State Representative "Kino" Flores and administration from La Joya ISD accuses Kino of influencing the district to wrongfully fire former employees.

Monday, May 02, 2011  The family that operated a South Texas barbecue icon for more than 60 years has sold off mementos of the restaurant, which fire destroyed recently.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Authorities are investigating the cause of a massive fire at the legendary Joe Cotten's BBQ restaurant in Robstown.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  A Brownsville family is mourning the loss of their 16-year-old son after a fatal household accident in Matamoros.