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Tuesday, February 05, 2013  "Amy" is a survivor of domestic violence. She said her heart took control of her mind, leaving her with wounds, so deep.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Weslaco Emergency Management said people are not burning trash wisely.  With drought conditions expected to worsen, officials are worried.

Monday, June 27, 2011  Officials hope the Mid-Valley Airport expansion in Weslaco will bring economic growth.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Hurricane season is just one week away but emergency officials in Weslaco and other Mid-Valley cities aren't wasting anytime in getting ready.

Friday, April 22, 2011  It is considered one of the safest border towns to visit, but around noon Friday those visiting Nuevo Progreso were caught off guard by a loud explosion.

Friday, April 22, 2011  The Department of Homeland Security confirmed an explosion at a gas station in the south side of Nuevo Progreso.

Monday, April 11, 2011  Authorities are working to put out a fire which is burning underneath the ground at a former illegal dumping site south of Donna.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  He may be the Director of Homeland Security and the Emergency Management Coordinator for Weslaco and Donna, but George Garrett is also a commercially rated pilot with army combat experience.

Monday, June 14, 2010  Isidro Medrano could do nothing but watch as his 20-year-old home went up in flames Monday afternoon.

Monday, June 07, 2010  From flash flooding to storm damage mother nature wreaked havoc in parts of the Valley today.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The House Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness hosted a hearing in McAllen Monday to discuss what the Valley experienced in past years, and what lessons were learned.