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Monday, February 18, 2013  A San Benito dad accused of giving his 9-month-old son a potentially lethal over-the-counter medicine has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a gun-buying scheme.

Friday, February 01, 2013  American criminals fleeing across the border to avoid prosecution is not unheard of, but those same fugitives swimming back, is unusual.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Since the flu outbreak started nearly 2 dozen children have died and hundreds more have fallen ill to this treatable virus.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A father accused of giving his 9-month-old son a potentially lethal over-the-counter medicine is also facing federal charges in a gun-buying scheme.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  If you are expecting a big tax refund this year, you will have to wait a little longer.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Authorities confirmed that three women have died from complications attributed to the influenza virus.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state health official says the flu season hasn’t even peaked yet in Texas.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  This year health care facilities are reporting a four percent increase in flue cases compared to last year. – that equals about 12 percent of patients.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The Rio Grande Valley is seeing an influx of illegal immigrants but they’re not from Mexico or Central America, they’re from a tiny, little-known country in Europe.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Authorities are looking for signs of arson at a Weslaco home that burned to the ground early Thursday morning.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Hidalgo County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get their flu vaccination with all signs pointing to a busy flu season.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  State Health Department urges everyone to get vaccinated.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Teachers at Travis Elementary organizing a zumbathon to raise money for a fourth grader with a brain tumor.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A Rio Hondo teen is behind bars following a sexual abuse investigation where he allegedly confessed to making his victims drink his bodily fluids.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A Hidalgo County deputy found himself on the other side of the law after authorities learned he had a romantic relationship with a drug suspect.