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Monday, March 11, 2013  As Washington struggles to find a solution to the federal budget cuts in the recent sequester, the U.S. Border Patrol has begun to cut back, and the numbers are already beginning show immigrants are taking advantage of it.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Residents living close to the border are wondering who will protect them as groups of illegal immigrants make their way to the United States.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The problem is not going away. No matter how many miles of border fence is erected—it seems nothing will stop the thousands of immigrants, crossing our border illegally, from continuing their journey.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Kept under lock and key, police keep  log and make sure every weapon they have, seized or department issued, is stored in a locker and under surveillance 24 hours a day.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Julian Gutierrez, a five year veteran of the La Joya police department, took over as police chief Tuesday night.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Each and every day La Joya police officers conduct routine traffic stops while patrolling the city.

Friday, October 01, 2010  "You really don't know what goes on out here," said Lt. Julian Gutierrez as he showed us how vulnerable officers are when they pursue an alleged smuggler back to the River.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  High speed pursuits are becoming a common scene in towns along the border, as law enforcement tries to keep drugs and illegal immigrants off the streets.

Monday, May 03, 2010  It started with an anonymous call to the La Joya police department. Police said someone witnessed another person loading their vehicle with marijuana.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Some manhole covers stolen from the city of La Joya two weeks ago have been recovered.

Thursday, July 02, 2009  A Rio Grande Valley man who lead police on a short drug chase and stopped for Gatorade afterwards was formally charged Wednesday.

Monday, March 16, 2009  Police officers are trained to expect the unexpected, and two La Joya officers put that training to the test on Saturday.