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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A federal appeals court is permitting girls of any age to buy generic versions of emergency contraception without prescriptions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales.

Monday, June 03, 2013  There are fears in one McAllen neighborhood over public displays of Santa Muerte shrines outside a home.  One father believes they're a public nuisance and wants the city to help take them down.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Pastor Joel Osteen is reassuring church members and fans that -- despite the claims of an apparent Internet hoax -- he is not giving up his Christian faith.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A San Benito nun is in the running for a $50,000 prize that would benefit a refugee center.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A nun from San Benito is among 41 Catholics from across the United States vying for a $50,000 grant to improve their community.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  It will not be easy—but reform is something that has to happen in order for the Catholic Church to move forward and out of the dark shadow of scandal.  "I believe that there is always hope," Father Greg Labus

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Catholics in the Rio Grande Valley are welcoming Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as their new Pope.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  As the world waits anxiously for the announcement of the next Pope, we spoke exclusively with Harlingen native Gilberto Cavazos-González, a Franciscan Friar and Professor of Spirituality at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL.

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.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The announcement Monday that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning, effective Feb. 28, came as a complete surprise to many Valley residents.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  People from all over South Texas are flocking to a former gas station in Kinsgville to get a glimpse of a mural of that some say is responsible for miracles.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Father Martinez said that the search of the poorest part of the nation brought a couple over to a Diocese here in the Valley. Little did they know that one act of generosity would keep them connected, in the good and the hard times.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The nativity is one of the most iconic images in holiday history and what better way to have this famous Christmas story come to life than a live scene?  Andi Atkinson and Cindy Moore joined Action 4 Sunrise from First United Methodist Church in La Feria to discuss more about this event.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Televangelist Cash Luna is expected to draw thousands of people from both sides of the border at his weekend appearance in the Rio Grande Valley.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  A powerful sermon shocking the public  -- after pastor Ron Smith's words are heard across the  Rio Grande Valley on a local radio station.