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Saturday, June 15, 2013  Most of the people that were at Raul Vera's home in Mercedes all had something in common; they honor the red, white and blue. Many served in wars, fighting for this country.

Monday, May 27, 2013  This Memorial Day, Memorial Middle School in Palmview honored one of their own.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Witnesses say a former U.S. Marine, his father and his uncle were taken by armed men in Mexico.

Friday, May 10, 2013  While the country is honoring mother this holiday weekend, one Alamo family is celebrating the return of U.S. Staff Sgt. Joe Soto.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Ashley never imagined her fiancé, Army Specialist Kevin Cardoza of Mercedes, would be killed overseas.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  SSgt. Lupe Maldonado is finally undergoing chemotherapy after a colonoscopy revealed stage 4 cancer.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Staff Sgt. Lupe Maldonado has been dedicated to his country and his work.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Legislators are finally taking an interest in a bill that could help many veterans with a homestead tax break.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Monday, February 18, 2013  On  Tuesday, Feb. 19, the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen will be celebrating the service of those who served in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Monday, January 28, 2013  When Monica Alaniz's family first spotted the Texas flag flying upside down at the Motel 6 in Edinburg along South Closner about 10 days ago she says they knew what had to be done.