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Friday, May 17, 2013  Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

Friday, May 17, 2013  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A kids daycare center in Brownsville is busted with more than just demerits in the kitchen.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  A driver was arrested after he struck two children on their bicycles, according to Combes police.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The kids are almost out of school and what better way to spend the summer vacation than by heading to Six Flags Fiesta Texas?

Thursday, May 02, 2013  If you really want to save some money, a staycation may be the answer.

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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Four teens are back in custody after escaping a juvenile facility near Bayview and going to South Padre Island.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A young mother is facing criminal charges after being accused of leaving four children at a local WalMart while she went to work.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  With Easter just around the corner, parents are making plans to spend some quality time with their kids creating some beautiful Easter eggs.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A Harlingen man was arrested after he left a 5-year-old and 23-month-old alone on a second floor hotel room.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A teenager is facing criminal charges some two weeks after he escaped and a 16-year-old boy both escaped from facility for troubled teens.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Authorities have released new details about the arrest of a Brownsville woman who allegedly left her children home alone with a 14-year-old which she went out to a night club.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A Brownsville mother has been charged with child endangerment after leaving four children home alone with her 14-year-old nephew.