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Monday, May 13, 2013  Penitas police are investigating the death of at least 13 dogs in a north Penitas neighborhood.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Stealing an 18-pack of beer could end up costing a Harlingen more than $30,000 dollars.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A suspect out on bond for his role in the Panama Unit scandal has asked a federal judge for permission to travel for Mother's Day and his son's birthday.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy pleaded no contest to several state charges in connection to the Phantom Employee scandal.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A man was taken into custody on Friday after he was accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero is back in trouble with the law.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  An accused drug trafficker connected to the Panama Unit scandal may soon be released from jail after a federal judge agreed to issue him a $100,000 dollar bond.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Derek French is no stranger to nitrous oxide.  He tells Action 4 News he experimented with the drug and often mixed it with other chemicals.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Justice Department laid out its case in a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, saying the cyclist violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service and was "unjustly enriched" while cheating to win the Tour de France.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Authorities have filed a second set of molestation charges against a Brownsville middle school teacher after new allegations against him came to light.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A man who jumped off  the highest point of an overpass in McAllen during the evening commute has been identified.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Nine out of 12 suspects say they are 'not guilty'.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Some 10 out of the 12 suspects charged in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to face a federal judge on Friday morning.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A judge has certified a 15-year-old boy as an adult in the brutal kidnapping and murder of a Brownsville man.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A website, Facebook page and an online petition are all aimed at getting Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino to call it quits.