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Thursday, December 20, 2012  Edcouch-Elsa High School was placed on lock down Thursday evening.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Authorities temporarily evacuated Edcouch-Elsa High School after a student discovered bathroom graffiti containing a bomb threat.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Edcouch police are looking for the driver of a black 4-door Silverado pick-up who led them on a high speed chase Saturday morning.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  ‘Tina’ did not want to talk on camera but did show Action 4 News the black and blue bruises that cover her face and arms.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Edcouch police are hoping a new four-wheel drive Hummer will help them fight crime

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  A man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at an Edcouch home filled with adults and children has surrendered to police.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Authorities are looking for a man after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at an Edcouch home filled with adults and children.

Monday, June 11, 2012  A car, carrying nine illegal immigrants, led police to a stash house near Edcouch.

Monday, March 12, 2012  The driver of a black sports car led DPS troopers and local police on a high speed chase across the Valley on Monday night.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  An Edcouch Housing Authority board member and two others have been charged for dealing drugs out of their home.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  A 4-year-old girl is recovering after she was sexually assaulted by two older girls who were supposed to take care of her.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  A funeral home director in Edcouch is facing criminal charges after he allegedly scammed elderly people out of their money.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  La Villa Mayor Hector Elizondo is out on bond after charged with two counts of official oppression and prostitution.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a home was formally charged in Edcouch Tuesday.