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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Most of the people that were at Raul Vera's home in Mercedes all had something in common; they honor the red, white and blue. Many served in wars, fighting for this country.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  On Sunday, authorities seized just under $2 million in cocaine and over $120,000 in cash on the Anzalduas and Hidalgo International Bridges.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Since March, Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport has seen five reports of laser pointing.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cameron County DA's office is sending a strong message to illegal gaming establishments and cities are following suit.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A total of 5, 8-liner establishments now closed. Cameron County, state and federal law enforcement agencies worked day and night to crack down on illegal 8-liner establishments

Friday, March 29, 2013  On Wednesday, McAllen fire crews were called to a canal located near Mile 5 off of Ware Road—7-year-old John Perri’s body was recovered late Thursday evening.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The man is charged with failure to identify, obstructing a passageway and resisting transportation after refusing to answer questions from Border Patrol agents.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  A man was arrested after he tried to “head butt” a Harlingen police officer on Thursday.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A pattern of greed and corruption. That's what authorities say about an investigation that ended with the arrest of 12 jail guards and 17 others.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A call about a burglary in progress landed one of the suspects in jail and the homeowners in hot water.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  While Washington discusses how to help undocumented workers gain legal status, the U.S. Border Patrol is reporting the numbers of apprehensions is growing both nationally and locally.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  A South Texas sheriff said he will dissolve a drug-fighting task force whose members -- including the sheriff's son -- are at the center of a federal corruption probe.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Two different locations in Rio Grande City were raided Friday afternoon accused of illegal gambling operations.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputy found himself on the other side of the law after being arrested in an undercover sting operation.

Monday, October 15, 2012  A middle school choir teacher is facing criminal charges after he allegedly tried to lure a 12-year-old girl that he met on Facebook.