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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Mission police arrested 22-year-old Laura Sanchez Vasquez on multiple counts of child abandonment on Monday.

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

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Harlingen man will spend nine years in prison for killing a 6-month-old Mason Villegas in a drunk driving accident.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Sweet melodies will fill the air this weekend at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Weslaco police are searching for a teen who allegedly ran away from home.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A burglary suspect is facing several criminal charges but claims he can't remember crime spree after blacking out while under the influence of T-bars.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A student sex scandal on board a school bus didn't stop the Edcouch Elsa baseball team from calling this season a victory.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  This upcoming weekend, head to the island for a glowing experience as more than 1,500 runner will light up the South Padre Island beachfront for the Sand Crab Nighttime Beach Run.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Harlingen School Board Vice-President George McShan opposes proposals for vouchers that call for taking public education funds and putting them towards private school education.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Authorities are looking for a missing Mexican man after he allegedly fled into the United States during a gun battle near Miguel Aleman.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  An armed helicopter flying on an "aerial surveillance" mission alarmed residents in throughout several west Harlingen neighborhoods.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The HOPE Farm does more than just grow great produce, they're an inspiration to the community to get active for a very worthy cause.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Health inspectors found mold, live roach activity and unsound salsa inside Valley restaurants.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Texas chapter of the non-profit organization Raise Your Hand will gather about 100 business leaders on Monday to discuss the impact of public education on economic development.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  A mobile home fire on Fourth Street in La Feria was a total loss and a big scare for residents.