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Wednesday, February 13, 2013  On Ash Wednesday, Christians across the world will mark the beginning of Lent—a six week period of repentance and sacrifice leading up to Easter.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A Rio Hondo High School teacher is charged with choking one of his students.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Catholics from the Rio Grande Valley join the faithful from across the world in observing Ash Wednesday. What are you giving up for Lent?

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Mercedes Police search for the suspect in a Wednesday shooting.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The restaurant Los Mecates on Padre Island Highway in Brownsville, has been serving-up Mexican dishes for the past four years.  Owner Steven Harrison said he was a faithful Food Channel viewer and his wife had previous experience in the restaurant business.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  A Harlingen teen is charged with a 3rd degree felony after an attempt to cook a fish turned into a 15-acre blaze.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  A Brownsville teen faced a judge on Thursday following a standoff with police officers in the Southmost area of the city.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Armed with a gun, a Brownsville teen refused to be arrested Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Cameron County Emergency Management said they have a person of interest in a large grass fire outside Rio Hondo Wednesday night.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  After more than nine hours Cameron County jurors were excused for the day from deliberating the fate of Harlingen karate instructor Carlos Anderson Jurors must decide if he sexually assaulted three young girls he trained.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  A month after an alleged incident of bullying, San Benito’s Idea Academy hosts a presentation to battle bullying.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  Cries from a grieving mother filled the air Saturday outside the Holy Family Church in Brownsville. Hundreds gathered to pay their final respects to 15-year-old Jaime Gonzalez.

Friday, January 06, 2012  A grieving step-mother, Noralba Gonzalez, could not fight back the pain and tears Friday as she talked about the boy she raised since childhood, Jaime Gonzalez. The 15-year-old died after getting shot by police Wednesday at Cummings Middle School.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  The family of slain teen Jaime Gonzalez claims they want justice, after two officers shot him Wednesday morning at Cumming Middle School in Brownsville.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Progreso bridge owner Sam Sparks leaves a history of kindness.