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Friday, May 10, 2013  Authorities are looking for an auto theft suspect who lead police on a chase and escaped prompting an elementary school in La Joya to gun under lockdown.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  At a time when schools are scraping for more money, at the end of the week, Texas public schools will lose $67 million in federal funds.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A teen Action 4 News will call ‘Debbie’ said that getting high off of Potpourri took over her life.

Monday, January 28, 2013  When Monica Alaniz's family first spotted the Texas flag flying upside down at the Motel 6 in Edinburg along South Closner about 10 days ago she says they knew what had to be done.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  A Palmview High School senior turned his life around after realizing he was headed nowhere. He now has a bright future ahead of him—gaining experience as a welder.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The La Joya ISD school board race has heated up making one local precinct one of the busiest polling sites throughout Hidalgo County.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The pain at the pump can be felt across the board.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  La Joya ISD officials ask for parents help in monitoring what is said on social media sites

Monday, October 01, 2012  La Joya ISD held a school board meeting on Monday in order to clear things up a bit. The USDA audited La Joya ISD back in November of 2011 when the district did not accurately claim the amount of meals served

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Jose Tinajero is like any other 12-year-old boy. He loves to climb trees and play in his backyard swimming pool.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Children who receive free meals as La Joya ISD schools may soon have to pay for them if funding issues are not resolved.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The look of school cafeteria lunches is changing. While the starchy, less healthy foods still make an appearance—it is the healthier, brighter foods that are making an impact.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Long gone are the days of pushing and shoving---bullying has taken on a whole new façade.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The desks are empty but class is already in session for two new La Joya ISD police recruits—as they train for the fast approaching start to the new school year.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  La Joya ISD is allowing their police force to qualify for their gun licenses. They want their officers to be highly trained in case of a dangerous situation on school grounds this upcoming school year.