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Friday, June 14, 2013  The changes already approved by the Texas House and Senate would require workers who lose their jobs to fill out state questionnaires. Answers considered suspicious lead to drug tests. Anyone failing a test would lose their benefits.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Take part in the online poll.  Results on Action 4 News at 5.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  The search for a Rio Grande Valley marine who was reportedly kidnapped in Mexico is getting a boost from lawmakers in Washington DC.

Friday, June 07, 2013  For ten plus years Rudy Flores and several others have dedicated their time to protecting the people of Linn/San Manuel. But after scandal, involving missing funds, rocked the department in 2012 and the former Fire Chief resigned—Flores said things have gone downhill.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Authorities have shut down two unlicensed dental offices being run for low-income clients out of two homes in Mission.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A lawsuit filed by the South Texas Civil Rights Project on behalf of Laura S’s family stated that the young mother of three begged and pleaded with Border Patrol agents not to deport her four years ago.

Monday, June 03, 2013  There are fears in one McAllen neighborhood over public displays of Santa Muerte shrines outside a home.  One father believes they're a public nuisance and wants the city to help take them down.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Johnny Partain, a former congressional candidate, is suing Hidalgo county, the district attorney, the sheriff, McAllen police chief and several judges for violating his civil rights.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Five law enforcement officers, members of the Panama Unit, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen revealed that the case was moving slow, the jury will have to spend their Saturday in court to make up for lost time.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A senate committee passes a bill requiring elected state lawmakers to take drug tests.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The remains of Army Specialist Kevin Cardoza are back on American soil.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  With recent mass shootings such as the one at Sandy Hook Elementary and in Aurora, Co., law enforcement agencies across the country are getting proactive.