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Cartels recruiting women to become trained assassins
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Marcy Martinez
Posted: 03.18.2013 at 11:07 PM
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A former policewoman nicknamed "La Flaka" is one of the most notorious drug cartel women
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More women are now finding themselves in the ranks of drug cartels.
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New law aims to discourage 8-liners in Willacy County
28 minutes ago
Game rooms in Willacy County are nearly extinct serving only as eyesores and a reminder that they are not welcome there.
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Roaches, rust and thick dust exposed at buffet in Shoney's restaurant
56 minutes ago
A shocker at Shoney's after the Brownsville restaurant on 2355 North Expressway 77 scored the most demerits this week on Food 4 Thought.
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Woman claims she is on the verge of eviction for a “phantom pet”
Today at 8:03 PM
A Harlingen woman received an eviction notice only two months after she had been living in her apartment.
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8-liners run out of homes could be hazardous
Today at 7:17 PM
Cameron County continues its fight against illegal 8-liner establishments, and this time authorities are resorting to more creative measure to spot where these businesses are setting up shop.
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City officials monitor electric provider costs
Today at 6:57 PM
The Rio Grande City Commissioners approved a resolution today to monitor the city's electric provider.
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SWAT team arrests robbery suspects north of Mercedes
Today at 6:25 PM
Authorities used a SWAT team to arrest two men who they believe robbed a pawn shop over the weekend.
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Autopsy results released on girl run over by her own car
Today at 5:47 PM
A Rio Grande City family is mourning the loss of a teen that died in a bizarre car accident on Tuesday, and now police are revealing the results of the autopsy report.
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San Benito security guard charged with firing weapon at car
Today at 4:08 PM
A San Benito security guard is facing criminal charges after he fired a gun at a car he thought was involved in a crime.
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Thursday Photo Of The Day Poll
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Voting ends at 3 pm Thursday. Submit your Photo Of The Day entries by e-mailing them to share@valleycentral.com!
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Tropical Storm Barry forms off coast of Veracruz
Today at 2:38 PM
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Barry has formed off the coast of Veracruz, some 12 hours south of the Rio Grande Valley.
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Secret compartment reveals 1,400 pounds of marijuana
Today at 11:38 AM
A man is behind bars after authorities allegedly found more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a secret compartment of a cargo truck.
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