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Friday, May 10, 2013  While the country is honoring mother this holiday weekend, one Alamo family is celebrating the return of U.S. Staff Sgt. Joe Soto.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Three years…36 months…1,095 days…No matter how it is calculated time continues to pass—while many might believe time heals all pain Maggie Espinoza said she would have to disagree.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The city of Harlingen will be spruced up and dressed for success if a major beautification plan for the city plays out accordingly.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Governor Rick Perry granted Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia permission to fly United States and Texas flags at half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Henry Fankhauser

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  The American flag that has flown high above Commander Ricardo Pena’s yard for years is flying a bit lower today—as he honors another fallen serviceman from the Rio Grande Valley.

Monday, April 23, 2012  A McAllen family is in mourning after their only son was killed while serving overseas in Afghanistan.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The scandal at a local fast food restaurant continues to unfold. Its what was allegedly happening behind the scenes between certain employees that now has a grand jury involved.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Wendy's responded to the allegations made by the attorney of a teenager who was allegedly sexually assaulted while working at the restaurant on Boca Chica Boulevard.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Military officials said a soldier from Texas and from Denver have died in Afghanistan.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Flag raising ceremony in Mission on Saturday evening to honor the late Staff Sergeant Estevan Altamirano.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  It only took a Cameron County jury 25 minutes to convict a Brownsville murder suspect and now, he'll be serving life in prison.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Nelda’ tried her best to fight back the tears that threatened to overflow onto her cheek.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Two unarmed security guards said to be only protection students and staff had when Brownsville middle school student pulled a gun.

Saturday, December 24, 2011  Glenda Lopez has lived at La Hacienda Nursing Home in Harlingen for the past seven years and doesn’t have immediate family, so it's mostly cousins and other relatives that visit her. She said it's tough not being able to spend the holidays with her family.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Knapp Medical Center is under fire once again as staff continue to protest the medical center’s CEO Jim Summersett. They said they want him out.