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Yesterday at 8:00 PM  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.

Yesterday at 5:24 PM  A Port Isabel man convicted for having graphic photo and video images of children has been sentenced.

Yesterday at 12:07 PM  A Brownsville woman was arrested for child endangerment, theft and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Yesterday at 8:39 AM  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Do you want to help be a champion for children?

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Mission police arrested 22-year-old Laura Sanchez Vasquez on multiple counts of child abandonment on Monday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A Harlingen man is behind bars after deputies investigating a domestic violence incident learned he allegedly raped the woman he's also accused of beating.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Three people are expected to face a judge after being accused of helping former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero flee to Mexico.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A babysitter is arrested for allegedly not properly caring for the 3-year-old, she was hired to look after.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  A Santa Rosa woman faces two charges of Aggravated Assault and three counts of Endangering a Child.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  A driver was arrested after he struck two children on their bicycles, according to Combes police.

Friday, May 10, 2013  It's been a frightening few weeks for a family living in Harlingen who tried to keep their distance from Brent Lee Wilson.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Brownsville man is facing criminal charges after authorities raided his home and found cocaine near a baby's crib.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Abraham Proenza who a jury found guilty for injury to a child and murder plans to appeal.