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Thursday, January 10, 2013  The 113th Congress has been sworn in and now it's time for lawmakers to get down to business and find solutions to the problems our country is facing. This year, Rep. Filemon Vela is representing the newly created District 34 over on Capitol Hill.  The congressman joined Action 4 Sunrise on Thursday, Jan. 10 to discuss an array of topics.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Some nine gunmen are behind bars after being arrested by Mexican troops south of the border in Ciudad Mier.

Friday, October 05, 2012  A gunmen is dead and two innocent civilians are recovering from injuries following a shootout in a small town near Valle Hermoso.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A man kidnapped from a Brownsville restaurant and killed, Mexican troops deployed across the border, Army helicopters stationed in the Valley, and a movie theater massacre with ties to Harlingen, all factors leading some to arm themselves.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Authorities are investigating how eight stolen tanker trucks ended up abandoned on a highway in southern Veracruz.

Monday, March 05, 2012  A tense calm has returned to Matamoros following reports of gunfire and chase near the Mexican side of the Veterans International Bridge.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Gunnery Sgt. Rene Avendaño has served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 25 years. He recently came back from a tour in Afghanistan and he has also served a tour in Iraq.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The Obama administration will keep a reduced contingent of National Guard troops working along the Mexican border for the next year.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Driving into Matamoros is now even more dangerous. Authorities believe two armed carjackers are preying on Americans.

Sunday, December 11, 2011  A Brownsville woman raises her grandson while his parents serve overseas.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  As troops prepare to return from duty, many of them will need to find work once they get back on U.S. soil. Finding a job in this economy isn't easy and you need to dress to impress. So one local retailer is doing their part to thank the troops for their service.

Monday, October 24, 2011  More than 600 Mexican troops have arrived to patrol a troubled area of the border across the Rio Grande from Starr County.

Friday, October 21, 2011 

Friday, October 21, 2011  Valley residents are reacting to President Barack Obama's announcement to withdraw troops from Iraq.

Saturday, August 27, 2011  Mexican President Felipe Calderon is deploying 1,500 troops to Monterrey following a deadly casino attack that left at least 52 dead.