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Thursday, May 09, 2013  The brother of two leaders of one of the most powerful drug cartels in Mexico has been found guilty of buying racehorses to hide illegal drug profits.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Authorities are investigating an accident where a horse reportedly fell on top of an elderly Southmost man early Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, January 21, 2013  It was behind a locked gate in Brownsville that animal rights group, Brownsville Animal Defense, found an ailing horse.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Alfredo plans to use his Pay it 4Ward prize to buy hay, feed and a new stable for the 7th member of his family.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Neither the rain or cold could keep an entire community from going out to San Vicente Cemetery in Rio Hondo Friday, to pay their final respects to one of their own, Ricardo Ramos, Jr.

Monday, December 24, 2012  It's not your typical toy drive. People from across the Rio Grande Valley saddled up their horses and put on their riding boots for the 13th annual Juan Tovar Toy Drive.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Massive fire in La Feria gets too close to a home in San Benito.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Another case of the West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Edinburg but it does not involve a human victim.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  At least 10 high school students are in the hospital following a rollover accident just blocks away from their school in Edinburg.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Indian Lake may seem like a quiet and peaceful town outside the city of Los Fresnos. But it’s what's lurking within that people who live here said is causing concern.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  Thieves strike at an Olmito rancher's property, leaving him without some expensive and much needed equipment.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Eight people accused of buying and training racehorses to launder drug profits for the powerful Zetas cartel are scheduled to go on trial Oct. 22 in Texas.

Monday, June 18, 2012  A Texas horse trainer who the FBI says could be targeted by a ruthless drug cartel if released from custody is asking to be released on bond.

Saturday, June 16, 2012  When it comes to arresting drug traffickers and dismantling organized crime, the investigation into a U.S. horse racing operation allegedly laundering money for one of Mexico's most powerful cartels is rare.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  American officials are issuing an alert following the arrest in the United States of the brother of a high-ranking member of the Zetas drug cartel.