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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.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Drivers are facing a new challenge on Reynosa's busiest roadway: tire spikes.

Friday, March 18, 2011  A Starr County teen accused of using tire spikes to escape from authorities is behind bars where he’s expected to face a judge.

Monday, November 08, 2010  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker has filed a bill that will outlaw the use, possession and manufacture of road spikes in the Lone Star State.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  The increased use of road spikes by drug smugglers is prompting one Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to fight back with legislation.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Authorities are searching for drug smugglers who used tire spikes to escape from Border Patrol agents but abandoned almost $1million dollars worth of marijuana.