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Saturday, March 02, 2013  A parade in Brownsville suddenly comes to a halt after a woman falls off a float.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Telenovela star Eduardo Yáñez has been named as Mr. Amigo for Charro Days in Brownsville.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Despite the rain and chilly weather, the city of Brownsville plans to continue its Charro Day Festivities.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The Children’s Charro Days Parade in Brownsville featured a pick-up truck that was completely totaled by two teens involved in a wreck.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  There's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Charro Days in Brownsville and Speedzapping in Edinburg on this Fat Tuesday in 2012.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  This year's Mr. Amigo, Arath de la Torre, is expected to arrive Wednesday and  will be making appearances throughout the week in Brownsville.

Friday, February 25, 2011  It's the one event Obed Urdiales looks forward to all year. He and his wife own a book and soda shop off of Elizabeth Street in downtown Brownsville.

Sunday, February 28, 2010  Many south of the border are wondering why Mr. Amigo Vicente Fernandez Jr. opted out of the Mexican portion of Saturday's international parade.

Sunday, February 28, 2010  Recent violence south of the border had many worried about security for Saturday's International Parade between Brownsville and Matamoros.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  Charro Days took on a very special meaning for a Brownsville man suffering from kidney failure.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Violence is plaguing the Mexican side of the border but Brownsville Mayor Pat Ahumada told Action 4 News that events for Charro Days will be safe.

Monday, March 02, 2009  Charro Days wrapped up on Saturday in a crescendo of celebrations.

Friday, February 27, 2009  Brownsville police have released the identities, charges and mugshots of three men who started a brawl Thursday's Charro Days parade.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  Authorities told Action 4 News that alleged rumors of a reported shooting at Thursday afternoon Charro Days pararde in Brownsville are false.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009  One of the longest standing traditions in the Rio Grande Valley is in full swing in Brownsville.