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Wednesday, March 28, 2012  La Joya city officials have tried to get a handle on the abandoned homes in city and while they would like to tear them down, they cannot. They have to follow a process that involves a lot of paperwork.

Monday, September 26, 2011  It was 8 a.m. Monday morning, but there was no demolition equipment in sight.  An hour later, still nothing. It was quite a surprise for Ruben Santos who received a notice of demolition from the City of Combes last week, stating the home he's been rebuilding, would be torn down because he's built it without the proper permits.

Sunday, September 25, 2011  Combes family turned to Action 4 News as they fight to stop the Monday morning demolition of their home.

Monday, August 29, 2011  The Texas National Guard is demolishing some 42 homes and buildings as part of 'Operation Crackdown.'

Thursday, July 07, 2011  They once served the people of San Benito. Now three busted buildings threaten their safety.

Friday, April 15, 2011  What was once Harlingen's 'Tent City' is no more after a crew demolished the homeless person camping spot on Friday morning.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Harlingen leaders are looking to use National Guardsmen is to demolish the several unsafe structures to improve public safety and the city's image.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Various local and state agencies are working to remove abandoned and leaking boats from the navigation channels in Port Isabel.

Monday, December 14, 2009  Action 4 News has posted raw video of the implosion of South Padre Island's Ocean Tower.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  The “leaning tower” of South Padre Island is finally coming down this weekend.

Monday, October 12, 2009  South Padre Island officials told Action 4 News that they are receiving a lot of questions regarding the mid-November demolition of the Ocean Tower.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009  Mexican authorities have demolished another shrine to the controversial religious icon 'La Santa Muerte' in Tamaulipas.