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Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Running a school is no easy task. Mission CISD invited community leaders to get a feel for what it's like, including KGBT CEO Tom Keeler.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Authorities temporarily placed Brownsville Veterans High School under a soft lockdown after Border Patrol agents reported hearing gunfire in the area.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Authorities temporarily placed Browwnsville’s Veterans Memorial High School under lockdown after receiving reports about possible gunfire in Mexico.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Authorities are investigating a Wednesday monring accident involving a Brownsville school bus.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Disciplinary action is being taken against several Mission area high school students who allegedly abused prescription medications while in class.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Three men are facing criminal charges after they were targeting practicing with guns near a Brownsville high school.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Three men arrested  on Vasquez Road for firing off shots near Brownsville’s Veterans Memorial High School on Thursday evening.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  The principal for Browsville's Veterans Memorial High School has been suspended with pay amid a controversial proposal to turn the campus into a magnet school.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  It’s a proposal being considered by Brownsville Independent School District officials but it’s not sitting well with parents of students at Veterans Memorial High School.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  An Hidalgo High School football player is recovering tonight after reportedly collapsing during a football game Friday night.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Students at Veterans Memorial High School in Mission are waiting for the "all clear" sign to see if they can return to classes.