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Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A phantom cat secretively stalks the remnants of thick thorny brush in southernmost Texas.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A black-throated sparrow proclaims his territory from atop a spiny yucca, while nearby a cactus wren sings from a thorny branch.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Authorities confirm that they have recovered the body of missing Weslaco man Edward Heston Owens.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding an elderly man who has gone missing in Weslaco.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  Employees are accusing the owner of an adult day care in Mission of not paying them wages.

Sunday, September 25, 2011  The driver of a Ford Taurus reportedly failed to yield the right of way to an oncoming truck when leaving a parking lot.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  A Harlingen homeowner is facing criminal charges after he allegedly entered a crime scene where his dog had been shot by a police officer.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Blood splatters can still be seen in Michael Subia's driveway. He blames the Harlingen Police Department for shooting his dog, during a botched raid at his home.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Less than a month ago the brush country of Deep South Texas was covered in ice, and the first yucca blooms of the year were frozen.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Jody Mays emerges from the thorny chaparral at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge with one of the rarest cats in the Untied States. There are estimated to be fewer than 50 ocelots remaining in the country, and the only place they occur is Deep South Texas.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Harlingen Police report a man is now charged in a hit and run accident that nearly killed a Harlingen teen.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Brownsville police report that a child rape suspect met a teenage girl while she was at a local nightclub with her mother.

Monday, January 10, 2011  A hint of color blushes the eastern sky as the brush country of Deep South Texas starts to stir. Fog shrouded morning's posses a hint of magic and there's a special allure as to what the day will reveal.

Monday, December 20, 2010  It was supposed to be just a short walk to a friend’s house to watch a movie, but the walk nearly turned deadly for one Harlingen teen.

Monday, November 29, 2010  The first buck to emerge from the brush couldn't be much smaller. He has two little button antlers that just barely protrude from the top of his head.