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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Authorities have reported that the 'Mariachi Pants Bandit' was arrested in McAllen and will now face aggravated robbery charges in Weslaco.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Authorities are looking for an aggravated robbery suspect who allegedly held a knife to a store clerk's throat in Weslaco.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Newly released police documents shed light on a dark secret at Edcouch Elsa High School.  The former Mariachi Director, Homero Gutierrez, is accused of having a 2-year sexual relationship with a student while at school.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Edcouch-Elsa ISD Superintendent is reassuring families in his school district that a teacher will not have inappropriate relationships with students.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Former Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Mariachi director and teacher's aide Homero Gutierrez is now facing criminal charges.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  There are many people here in the Rio Grande Valley looking for a perfect place to head outdoors and enjoy a great time with their family.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The allegations against a former mariachi director at the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District span over the course of two years.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Edcouch-Elsa ISD administrators have confirmed parents of one of their high school students reported their daughter had an intimate relationship with a school employee.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Mariachi music from the Rio Grande Valley filled the Texas State Capitol on Thursday.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The UTB Mariachi group has announced that they have been extended an invitation to perform in Russia in 2013 and need your help with funds.  Antonio Briseno spoke on behalf of the group and explained more about this amazing opportunity on Action 4 Sunrise.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Members of Mariachi Juvenil de America will get the chance to showcase their skills on 'America's Got Talent' in January.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  A video circulating on YouTube has received close to half a million views by those wondering if a beluga whale is dancing to mariachi music.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Action 4 News celebrated 'Cinco de Mayo' in Mission with gritos, cheers, mariachi music, dancing, colorful costumes and more.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009  Edcouch-Elsa CISD's 8th grade mariachi band brought back the first place trophy Tuesday from Music Fest Orlando.