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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A woman murdered by her own husband in broad daylight outside her home made headlines across the valley last year. The victims mom speaks out in hopes of saving a life.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  Alton police are investigating a murder/suicide that occurred on the 500 block of West St. Francis Street around 5:30 Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The holidays are a time to celebrate, share delicious meals and make wonderful memories but for some, that isn't the case.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Domestic violence experts are speaking out following a brutal case where a Mission man beat his wife for four days and held her against her will.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  An increased fear of Mexican drug cartels has more and more domestic abuse victims of cartel members seeking help. Those victims are from both sides of the border.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Brenda Heredia bought enough Thanksgiving food to feed a large family. Its members are not related by blood, rather the experience of abuse.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Every petal thrown at Cameron County’s Petals on the Lake represented a new start for domestic abuse victims.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino said domestic violence produces almost as many homicides as drug trafficking.

Friday, January 21, 2011  We currently have online registries for sex offenders, and if Texas Lawmakers have their way, one would also be created for women and men arrested for abusing their spouse.

Thursday, November 25, 2010  Employees with the Family Crisis Center are getting ready for a busy month ahead, because they say domestic abuse goes up during the holidays.

Monday, November 22, 2010  Domestic abuse shelters across the country say phone GPS systems are making it harder to keep victims safe.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  The silhouettes of 19 women line the all of the Roma Community Center in advance of of Starr County getting its first women's shelter.

Monday, October 11, 2010  Verizon Wireless is committed to helping victims of domestic violence. The company has a Hopeline Campaign geared towards collecting unwanted cell phones.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  A triple-murder suicide at the hands of Rio Grande City man stalking his ex-wife prompted past victims of domestic abuse to speak out to warn other women.

Thursday, October 01, 2009  A candlelight vigil was held at the T.S.T.C. Cultural Arts Center in Harlingen to commemorate the start of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.