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Saturday, March 30, 2013  Calm is returning slowly returning to the streets of Reynosa following reports of a shootout, gunmen opening fire on a helicopter and a string of tire fires.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Traffic in a border city already whose streets were already congested with tourists for Semana Santa was dealt a double blow on Monday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Federal officials are assuring the public that the federal budget sequestration will not affect wait times at international bridges with Mexico during Semana Santa.

Sunday, April 24, 2011  Thousands flocked to South Padre Island this Easter; Mexican vacationers were included.

Saturday, April 23, 2011  Despite the boost in tourists on South Padre Island this weekend, some businesses say they're still feeling the pain of high gas prices.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Mexican tourists told Action 4 News that they are braving dangerous highways where people have been kidnapped and killed to come shopping in the Rio Grande Valley for Semana Santa.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Tamaulipas officials have confirmed that at least one person was killed in a series of armed confrontations that left blockades throughout Reynosa.

Friday, March 26, 2010  Semana Santa is near. But with violence escalating in Mexico, it may keep some at home.

Monday, April 13, 2009  Tamaulipas officials report that this year's Semana Santa came with a death toll of 16 people.

Wednesday, April 08, 2009  Customs officials on both sides of the border are bracing themselves for an increase of traffic during the busy "Semana Santa" week.