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Monday, May 20, 2013  The Coastal Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife has a big job, monitoring four million acres of saltwater, including the states bays and estuaries and out to ten nautical miles in the Gulf of Mexico.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Suspected drug smuggler is currently being held without bond.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Tucked into their tiny cup of a nest four little hooded orioles pop up expectantly with the imminent arrival of a meal delivered by their mother.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A man told investigators the reason he agreed to transport several loads of marijuana was because he needed money for his family.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A father and son were caught trying to smuggle two Mexican nationals under sleeping bags.

Friday, May 03, 2013  One local law enforcement agency says the influx of immigrants crossing our border is only going to increase the number of cases they investigate dealing with sexual assault.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Officials are hopeful for positive impacts of the railroad project.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1982 and it was a victory for the Mexicans during the French Revolution.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Nearly $154,000 has been seized before making its way back into Mexico.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Carefully removing a Lincoln sparrow that has just flown into his mist net, Mark Conway of Harlingen will next band the bird and record a series of measurements before releasing it.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  While the country is still slowly recovering from the recession, right here in the valley, the car industry is booming.

Monday, April 29, 2013  With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, the Mission Chamber of Commerce is busy planning their staycation day that will honor traditional Hispanic heritage.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Colorful birds are everywhere as the spring migration thru South Padre Island hosts thousands of exhausted songbirds stopping over to rest and feed after winging it some 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  On Thursday, immigrants without proper documentation were detained after being spotted using a hotel microwave.