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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A man is behind bars after he allegedly tried to steal a woman's purse but a Good Samaritan stepped in to help her.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Nearly a thousand people gathered in San Juan to show support for immigration reform.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Cesar Chavez is one of the most recognizable Hispanic figures and a true leader in the civil rights movement.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding gang members accused of robbing a drive-thru convenience store.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputy found himself on the other side of the law after being arrested in an undercover sting operation.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Authorities have lifted lockdowns at two rural Edinburg schools after a manhunt for a burglary suspect ended without results.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The westbound lanes of Expressway 83 are expected to be shut down through early Monday afternoon due to a major auto accident.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault early Saturday morning.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Hundreds of Valley youth are set to benefit from the president's deferred action on deportation. Already, community groups like L.U.P.E. said they have had an overwhelming amount of calls and visits.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  A domestic violence kidnapping suspect has been rushed to a local hospital after being shot by a deputy U.S. Marshall in the Little Mexico area of southern Hidalgo County.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  What started as a trip to kick off the holiday season ended in chaos. A La Feria woman said all she wanted to do was take her kids to see Christmas lights, but she ended up victimized instead.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  The expressway in San Juan was shut down for about an hour Sunday afternoon because a man was threatening to jump from it.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Authorities are investigating a fatal auto accident that claimed the life of a 53-year-old man in the southside of San Juan.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  A program at the University of Texas Pan American is in jeopardy of being slashed, but students are not taking this sitting down. They're planning a walkout.

Friday, December 31, 2010  San Juan Police said he is an illegal immigrant who thought he could make some easy money. But Saul Briseno Rodriguez landed himself behind bars.