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Monday, May 20, 2013  Firefighters worked to put out the flames on a two-story home in Rio Grande City.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  An anonymous tip led Starr County HIDTA investigators and Rio Grande City police to over 6,000 pounds of marijuana in a Garceno neighborhood.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  More than 800 pounds of marijuana is off the streets following a drug chase were the driver swam to Mexico.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A pursuit in Rio Grande City ended with three cars crashing on Thursday night.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The McAllen Police Department bomb squad has been called to Rio Grande City after homeowners found a grenade outside their house.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The second of two suspects is behind bars after they allegedly robbed raspa stand in Rio Grande City.

Monday, December 03, 2012  One man is behind bars but authorities are searching for the second suspect accused of robbing a raspa stand in Rio Grande City.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Some 12 people are behind bars following a series of raids at alleged crack houses in Starr County.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly tried to rob a Rio Grande City bakery and then ditched the getaway driver.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Authorities were put on alert in Starr County where officials received a report of four armed men trying to cross the waters of Rio Grande.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Authorities are investigating how a grenade ended up on a piece of land behind a popular fast food restaurant.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Her visit was brief, but Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she now has a better grasp of the issues affecting our border. But several local leaders claimed she saw only part of the problem.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  An alleged drug smuggler thought he could conceal his load after he piled bundles of hay on top of the marijuana he was smuggling.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Authorities told Action 4 News that an elderly Starr County woman is back home with family thanks to a Good Samaritan.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Authorities arrested 28-year-old Lizbeth Hinojosa Garcia for the murder of an immigrant from Guanajuato, Mexico.