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

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Authorities are investigating a fight between a couple of friends that ended with one of them losing his fingertips.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The owner of Don Beto's plans on using his $400 to pay it forward once again.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Weslaco police are searching for a teen who allegedly ran away from home.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy pleaded no contest to several state charges in connection to the Phantom Employee scandal.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A pastor and a truck driver assist a Weslaco Police officer as he tried to detain three juveniles.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Taggers to face criminal charges for Starbucks attack.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Days after Maria Cecilia Lopez was killed by a truck while getting the mail in front of her home, her family members prepare to say their last goodbyes.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Friends of Maria Lopez said they want to raise money so their friend can have a beautiful funeral.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A man was killed in a head on collision early Sunday morning.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The driver of the truck that veered off the road and fatally struck a 17-year-old was arrested on Saturday.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper marks the spot where a 17-year-girl was hit and killed by a pickup truck while getting the mail from outside her Weslaco-area home.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A teenager is behind bars after he allegedly posted on Facebook that he was going to bring a gun to Weslaco High School.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A student at Weslaco High posting a threat on Facebook promoting concern among parents and students.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Authorities are investigating a fatal accident that took place just north of Weslaco.