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1 hour, 59 minutes ago  A toddler was put in danger after his parents decided to smoke synthetic marijuana inside their vehicle.

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.

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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Today was day five in the racketeering trial of former Cameron County DA Armando Villalobos.

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

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Throw on your boots and two-step your way onto a huge prize this weekend.

Friday, May 17, 2013  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  FNB Insurance Agency and Action 4 News teamed up to Pay it 4Ward to Debi Ruelas, who gives up her lunch money and time to serve the needs of cancer patients at Texas Oncology Center in McAllen.