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2 hours, 50 minutes ago A toddler was put in danger after his parents decided to smoke synthetic marijuana inside their vehicle.

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86-year-old struck, killed by 86-year-old driver

Today at 1:00 PM An 86-year-old man was struck and killed by another 86-year-old man in an auto pedestrian accident.

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Family pet mauled and killed by loose pit bulls

Yesterday at 11:55 PM A family pet was attacked and killed by two pit bulls. Brittany Hickel was devastated when she saw her 300lb. Alpaca named 'Kimo' dead. She said he didn't stand a chance.

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Over $5.1 million dollars of dope found in Garceno home

Yesterday at 10:45 AM An anonymous tip led Starr County HIDTA investigators and Rio Grande City police to over 6,000 pounds of marijuana in a Garceno neighborhood.

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Man attacks woman with a cable box

Yesterday at 9:21 AM A family dispute leads to a man assaulting a woman with a cable box.

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Los Fresnos parents urged to check backpacks after toy gun at school

Friday, May 17, 2013 A 3rd grader used his backpack to sneak a toy gun into Lopez-Riggins Elementary School on Wednesday was caught.

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Elderly man in ICU after getting stung by more than 200 bees

Friday, May 17, 2013 Elderly man in ICU after getting stung by more than 200 bees

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Uncle charged with child endangerment after children found wandering the streets

Friday, May 17, 2013 Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

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PETA offers reward after dogs poisoned