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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Brownsville police are searching for a woman with multiple theft warrants out for her arrest.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The mercury is rising outside, which means it’s time to review those heat safety tips.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A babysitter is arrested for allegedly not properly caring for the 3-year-old, she was hired to look after.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Brownsville man accused of raping and stealing from a 64-year-old woman is arrested 6 months after the alleged crime.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Dr. Bart Ballard, research scientist with Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M Kingsville, enters the University's state of the art avian radar detection system.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  A ruling by the Supreme Court states that law enforcement cannot bring drug-sniffing dogs onto a person’s property to search for evidence of a crime without first getting a search warrant.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A very emotional mother spoke to Action 4 News after her 20-month-old was shaken, slapped in the face and spanked, all before sitting him in time out.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  March 11, 2003 was already a busy night, but when Brownsville Police Det. Sam Lucio heard his comrade’s frantic call for back up, he could have never imagined the horrific crime that had been committed.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A woman and her 2-year-old brother barely escaped a fire that destroyed their home.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Authorities are planning to set up a new network of security cameras on farms in ranches in South Texas order to catch drug smugglers and illegal immigrants.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Grandfather and 1 year old grandson identified from the deadly fire this Sunday in Brownsville.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  If you happen to look up at the skies and see something unusual, don't be alarmed. It's all a test to see how a balloon can offer new technology for the border patrol.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The San Benito Police Department is asking for the public's help tracking down two women connected to a credit card abuse case.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A man kidnapped from a Brownsville restaurant and killed, Mexican troops deployed across the border, Army helicopters stationed in the Valley, and a movie theater massacre with ties to Harlingen, all factors leading some to arm themselves.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  An 18-year-old was arrested in Harlingen after forcing a 14-year-old to engage in sexual activity.