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Today at 11:38 AM  A man is behind bars after authorities allegedly found more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a secret compartment of a cargo truck.

Yesterday at 4:15 PM  A Starr County teenager is dead following a bizarre accident where she may have been run over by her own car.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Rio Grande City Police told Action 4 News that an elderly woman is recovering after being pinned, by her own car, against a neighbor’s home.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Firefighters worked to put out the flames on a two-story home in Rio Grande City.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  More than 800 pounds of marijuana is off the streets following a drug chase were the driver swam to Mexico.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The McAllen Police Department bomb squad has been called to Rio Grande City after homeowners found a grenade outside their house.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The second of two suspects is behind bars after they allegedly robbed raspa stand in Rio Grande City.

Monday, December 03, 2012  One man is behind bars but authorities are searching for the second suspect accused of robbing a raspa stand in Rio Grande City.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Some 12 people are behind bars following a series of raids at alleged crack houses in Starr County.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly tried to rob a Rio Grande City bakery and then ditched the getaway driver.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Authorities were put on alert in Starr County where officials received a report of four armed men trying to cross the waters of Rio Grande.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Authorities are investigating how a grenade ended up on a piece of land behind a popular fast food restaurant.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Authorities told Action 4 News that an elderly Starr County woman is back home with family thanks to a Good Samaritan.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Authorities arrested 28-year-old Lizbeth Hinojosa Garcia for the murder of an immigrant from Guanajuato, Mexico.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  A Starr County woman is behind bars after being linked to the murder of a man in Rio Grande City.