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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A 2-year-old boy is dead after being run over by his father at their rural home just north of Peñitas.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Authorities are combing the roads of western Hidalgo County looking for men who are believed to be suspects in a drive-by shooting.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Texting and driving is being blamed in an accident that claimed the lives of a woman, her 11-month-old baby and an elderly man in another vehicle.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Authorities are investigating an accident that claimed the life of a woman and her 11-month-old son just northwest of Alton.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Authorities are searching for suspects who allegedly threw bundles of illegal drugs from the window of a car during a chase.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Many residents in a Mission neigbhorhood where rescued a kidnapping victim said the suspects had recently moved in and, "Didn't look like nice neighbors."

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  An man kidnapped from outside his home in Alton last week is in the hospital after he managed to escape from his captors late Tuesday night.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding an Alton homeowner who was allegedly kidnapped by two armed men.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Authorities are investigating an armed kidnapping that took place north of Alton on Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  A Hidalgo County health inspector said he was shocked to see evidence of rodent contamination when a mouse ran out of the kitchen as he entered to inspect 7 Mile Express near Mission.

Monday, December 06, 2010  Struggling to make ends meet, a Peñitas family fears that there will be no Christmas for their three young kids. Kathy Reyes is stressed, overwhelmed, but most of all sad.