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Yesterday at 10:56 AM  A San Benito woman is facing new criminal charges after police learned she lied during a domestic disturbance and faked her injuries to get her boyfriend in trouble.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 22-year-old.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Some 13 illegal immigrants are in custody and being processed for deportation after being detained in northern Hidalgo County.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Owners of a stolen truck are warning other drivers to never leave a car engine running unattended.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A Thursday morning chase that started in Edinburg is zig-zagging through rural roads of northern Hidalgo County.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a six-year contract extension worth $108 million, with about half of it guaranteed.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Norma Hernandez is walking the path where she says her late-sister Maria would walk almost every evening from her Lyford home.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  According to the U.S. Consumer Safety Products Commission, 7-year-old Ruby is part of a startling number of children to die after choking on a balloon.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Students in San Benito got a surprise visit on Friday by pro athletes, all in an effort to promote healthy living.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  If you are expecting a big tax refund this year, you will have to wait a little longer.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Authorities confirmed that three women have died from complications attributed to the influenza virus.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state health official says the flu season hasn’t even peaked yet in Texas.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  This year health care facilities are reporting a four percent increase in flue cases compared to last year. – that equals about 12 percent of patients.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The Rio Grande Valley is seeing an influx of illegal immigrants but they’re not from Mexico or Central America, they’re from a tiny, little-known country in Europe.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Hidalgo County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get their flu vaccination with all signs pointing to a busy flu season.