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Search Continues for Suspects in Home Invasions
May 23, 2013 10:57 PM
PHARR- Pharr and San Juan Police are trying to find out if two separate home invasions in the past two days are related. Police say the two homes hit are not that far apart and believe the same vehicle was used in both crimes. Pharr police say a home... more » -
Former District Clerk Called to Court
May 23, 2013 10:31 PM
Hidalgo County- The former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero will be called to court next month. A state grand jury handed down an indictment charging him with possession of a controlled substance and tampering with an ID. Guerrero is ordered to appear in State District Court to be... more » -
Former Gulf Cartel Member Sentenced to 16 years
May 23, 2013 10:22 PM
MCALLEN- A man accused of heading a gulf cartel group in Reynosa has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Juan Oscar Garza-Alanis, also known as El Barbas, was extradited to the united states in December 2010. He and four other men were arrested by mexican authorities back... more » -
Rodent Problem temporarily closes Food Bank
May 23, 2013 10:19 PM
PHARR- The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley has been temporarily shut down because of a rodent problem. The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley serves 223 food pantries and serves meals to about 38,000 people each week. The Texas Department of State Health Services shut the... more » -
Attorney: Families Force to Relive a Situation No One Wants To Relive
May 23, 2013 10:16 PM
Washington D.C.- The family of fallen ICE agent Jaime Zapata and agent Victor Avila say they were surprised by the turn of events in Washington D.C. Thursday morning. Trey Martinez, attorney for the family of fallen agent Zapata, says the families gathered in Washington this week in preparation for what... more » -
Costly Used A/C Unit
May 23, 2013 6:50 PM
ALAMO - An Alamo woman is heated over the discount air conditioning unit installed in her house. She called CHANNEL 5 ON YOUR SIDE. Dalila Lopez purchased a used a/c unit from Tony's AC and Repair Company three weeks ago. The unit broke the day after it was installed. Lopez... more » -
Broncs Bounced from GWC Tourney Play Video
May 23, 2013 6:21 PM
NEWARK, NJ - The baseball Broncs saw their 2013 season come to an end in the third round of the GWC tournament on Thursday. 8th-seeded Chicago State stopped 2nd-seeded UT-Pan American 4-1 in an elimination game of the post-season baseball tournament. The Broncs trailed 4-0, and had managed only one... more » -
Guilty Pleas in Murder of ICE Agent Zapata
May 23, 2013 6:15 PM
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Valley Prayers for Victims of Tornadoes
May 23, 2013 5:58 PM
MOORE, OKLAHOMA - A call for prayers from for victims of the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, is being answered here in the Valley. The faithful prayed at the Basilica of our Lady of San Juan del Valle, today. Folks prayed for health for the injured, and help for those who... more » -
Park Girl Wants to Pay Back Customers
May 23, 2013 5:04 PM
LA FERIA - The Park Girl wants to pay back her old customers. Prosecutors say six people bought mobile homes from the Park Girl sales lot. The customers never got their homes. In 2011, Ares was arrested and the lot was shut down. Now, five days before Jo Leigh... more » -
Soorya Festival
May 23, 2013 4:26 PM
India Association of the Rio Grande Valley presents For the first time in USA a visual classical treat by the world renowned Dr. Soorya Krishnamoorthy. Soorya Festival Sangamam. "Sangamam" a dazzling stage performance , where several accomplished artists participates, focused on India's deep-rooted unity in diversity while projecting its... more » -
Raccoon Responsible for Outages
May 23, 2013 10:16 AM
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Dallas Teacher Charged with Child Abandonment
May 22, 2013 11:44 PM
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Senate Approves University Merger Play Video
May 22, 2013 11:37 PM
AUSTIN (AP) - State lawmakers have approved creating a new university in South Texas that is projected to serve more than 28,000 students and include a medical school. The bill sent to Gov. Rick Perry on a unanimous Senate vote Wednesday night is the latest move on a plan that... more » -
55 Hurt in Chain-Reaction Crash
May 22, 2013 11:34 PM
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Jury Continues Deliberations In Arias' Punishment Phase
May 22, 2013 11:33 PM
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Officials Confirm 24 Deaths in Moore
May 22, 2013 11:31 PM
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Police Seek Hit-and-Run Suspect in Pharr Play Video
May 22, 2013 10:53 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect in Pharr. A Stripes Store surveillance camera caught images of the suspect buying beer just before the crash. The video shows the man speeding out of the parking lot right into the path of an oncoming car. ... more » -
Destruction Stuns Moore Residents Play Video
May 22, 2013 10:49 PM
MOORE, Okla. - Residents of an Oklahoma city razed by a tornado are still in shock as they dig their possessions from the rubble. Some, like Billy Verge, said they are lucky to have escaped with their lives. Verge also considers himself fortunate the storm didn't flatten his home.... more » -
Backhoe Thief Leads Police on Chase Play Video
May 22, 2013 8:23 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Police in Palmhurst arrested a man accused of stealing backhoe from a construction site. Palmhurst Police Chief Michael Vela said the suspect, Ricardo Villarreal, walked onto the construction site and started the backhoe. The machine had been left parked at the site on Mile 3 and... more » -
Valley Officials Launch Water Petition Drive Play Video
May 22, 2013 8:06 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Rio Grande Valley water officials want the public to help pressure President Obama to get Mexico to pay its water debt. They want Valley residents to sign a petition. They are calling it Texans for Treaty Compliance. Water officials want 100,000 signatures. "There are... more » -
School Soda Ban Advances in State Senate Play Video
May 22, 2013 4:34 PM
AUSTIN (AP) - Texas lawmakers on Tuesday approved banning the sale of sugary drinks in public elementary and junior high schools. In a 24-6 vote, the Senate advanced a bill that would limit beverage choices to water, low-fat milk and pure juice. Its advocates emphasized the potential savings in health... more » -
Rio Hondo Bridge Undergoes Inspection
May 22, 2013 4:34 PM
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Power Outage in McAllen
May 22, 2013 4:33 PM
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Comfort Dogs Arrive in Oklahoma Play Video
May 22, 2013 4:30 PM
MOORE - A special group of volunteers descended on the tornado-stricken areas in Moore, Okla. The group of therapy dogs and their handlers are hoping to bring some comfort to the residents of Moore. The golden retrievers and their handlers have been traveling from tragedy to tragedy across... more » -
Arroyo Bridge Closure
May 22, 2013 2:24 PM
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Families Traveling to Oklahoma to Check on Relatives Play Video
May 22, 2013 1:20 PM
MOORE, Okla. - CHANNEL 5 NEWS crews are at Moore, Okla. Damaged homes and buildings line streets, while other parts of town were completely flattened. Traffic was heavy. People from out-of-town were driving in to check on family members. For those able to reconnect with family, the mood was... more » -
School Bus Mix-up Leaves Girl at Wrong Stop Play Video
May 21, 2013 9:07 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - A mix-up while boarding a bus led to a second-grader being dropped off at the wrong stop, Mercedes school officials said. The Mercedes Independent School District continues investigating the incident, officials said. The second-grader was dropped off two blocks away from her destination. A police officer... more » -
Charges Dismissed in Edinburg Restaurant Shooting
May 21, 2013 5:56 PM
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Crack Cocaine Dealer Sentenced
May 21, 2013 5:54 PM
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More Bodies Found in Brooks County
May 21, 2013 4:48 PM
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Cartel Threat Found at San Juan Home
May 21, 2013 4:47 PM
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Investigation Launched into Marijuana Found at Charred Home Play Video
May 21, 2013 4:39 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY - Starr County deputies said they found 180 pounds of marijuana Monday amid the charred debris of a home. The blaze destroyed a house on Sauz Road just a block north of Highway 83. Firefighters battled the blaze for six hours to keep it from spreading... more » -
Hidalgo County Constable to go After Illegal Dumpers Play Video
May 21, 2013 4:36 PM
EDINBURG - The Hidalgo County Precinct 3 constable said his office will go after illegal dumpers. Constable Larry Gallardo said his office already has one felony case set for trial. Gallardo said contractors are part of the problem. He said they offer to dispose of construction material for... more » -
DEA Agent Shoots Valley Man in Houston Play Video
May 21, 2013 4:34 PM
HOUSTON - A Rio Grande Valley resident remains in a hospital after being shot by a DEA agent in Houston. The shooting happened during an undercover drug buy over the weekend. Authorities said Alexander Chavez, 34, of Rio Grande City, tried to run over the agent before he... more » -
Red Cross Volunteers Prepare for Deployment to Oklahoma Play Video
May 21, 2013 4:33 PM
HARLINGEN - Red Cross crews are preparing to leave for the tornado-ravaged areas in Oklahoma. Five South Texas Red Cross Chapter volunteers are on standby. If called, the volunteers must leave within a four-hour period. The local Red Cross chapter has more than 300 volunteers and as many... more » -
Special Report: Portrait of Gregory Play Video
May 21, 2013 4:04 PM
WILLACY COUNTY - Gregory Lanfred was invisible to most people in Raymondville. The homeless man came out of the shadows when five students took notice and based a project on him. It all started under an overpass. Ralia Cortinas, Celyna Vasquez, Jose Trevino, Rose Barrera and Carla Bocanegra turned... more » -
Coming up on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 4
May 21, 2013 3:42 PM
A Rio Grande Valley first responder is on his way to Oklahoma to help the residents of Moore. Our John Bartell spoke with the man and tells us why this isn't his first time responding to a national disaster. New information on the growing number of bodies being found... more » -
Hospitals Treat More Than 120 after Oklahoma Tornado Play Video
May 20, 2013 11:13 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Officials at two hospitals say they've been treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City. Spokeswoman Brooke Cayot says nine of 57 patients who are being treated at the Integris Southwest Medical Center were listed in critical... more » -
Deputies Find Bundles of Marijuana in Scorched Home Play Video
May 20, 2013 10:46 PM
RIO GRANDE CITY - One woman is recovering from wounds after a house fire in Rio Grande City. Fire crews from Rio Grande City and Roma battled the blaze for more than six hours. The home was just behind a Ford dealership a block north of Highway 83 on... more » -
Pharr Police Search for Suspect in Card Theft Play Video
May 20, 2013 10:30 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Pharr police are searching for a suspect in a credit card abuse case. Investigators said the woman used a bank card to withdraw $200 from an ATM at a Wells Fargo Bank. The card was stolen from a car in Edinburg. The theft happened on April... more » -
Police Search for Hit-and-Run Suspect in Harlingen Play Video
May 20, 2013 8:03 PM
CAMERON COUNTY - Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver in Harlingen. The victim is recovering at a hospital, police said. The incident happened Saturday night in the 7100 block of West Business 83. Police said the 25-year-old victim was riding his bicycle when the car struck him.... more » -
Massive Fire in Rio Grande City
May 20, 2013 6:04 PM
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Ozanam Center Reports Fewer Immigrants Seeking Shelter Play Video
May 20, 2013 5:31 PM
BROWNSVILLE - Ozanam Center workers said they have seen a decrease in the number of illegal immigrants seeking refuge at their shelter. They said the center has about 60 people, down from the 198 from a few weeks ago. The center began to fill up after federal authorities... more » -
Search for Driver in Hit & Run
May 20, 2013 4:17 PM
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Donna Farm Equipment Theft Suspects
May 20, 2013 3:45 PM
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Immigration Bill to Require Fingerprinting at Airports
May 20, 2013 3:36 PM
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Oklahoma Gov. Tours Tornado-Ravaged Areas
May 20, 2013 3:35 PM
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Three Burned in North Texas Store
May 20, 2013 3:29 PM
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Harlingen Man Arrested for Burglary
May 20, 2013 2:03 PM
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Poetry Night
May 20, 2013 10:57 AM
Poetry Night with La Union del Pueblo Entero, Friday, May 31st. Poems about the struggle and courage of those who are in the front lines of immigration reform. Featured poet is Manuela Luna. Cordoba Cafe, 1303 N. 10th St. Ste 3, McAllen TX, 781-9338. more » -
hofsta shooting
May 19, 2013 10:09 AM
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obama to speak at commencement
May 19, 2013 10:08 AM
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powerball winner
May 19, 2013 10:07 AM
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Baseball Playoffs Plus: May 18 Play Video
May 19, 2013 12:57 AM
FALFURRIAS - Hidalgo needed three games, but managed to win two of them to advance to next week's 3A regional baseball semi-final against La Grange. The Pirates dropped game two, but bounced back to win the decisive game three 10-4 over Robstown. Arrangements for next week's playoff will be made... more » -
All Star Football Ends Scoreless Play Video
May 19, 2013 12:52 AM
WESLACO - For many of the players, Saturday night was the last chance to play in a high school football game. The annual East-West showcase at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco ended in a scoreless tie. Neither team was able to generate scoring opportunities. The East still leads the all-time... more » -
dallas toddler left in hot car
May 18, 2013 9:25 AM
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Two tornadoes strike
May 18, 2013 9:21 AM
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Rattlers Both Fall in UIL Playoffs Play Video
May 18, 2013 12:18 AM
SAN ANTONIO - Sharyland allowed two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, and balked in the winning run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth. Eagle Pass stunned the 5A Rattlers 10-9 in a one-game regional quarter-final playoff game in San Antonio on Friday night.... more » -
Broncs Take Two from Utah Valley Play Video
May 18, 2013 12:14 AM
EDINBURG - The baseball Broncs evened their season record (27-27) with a doubleheader sweep of Utah Valley Friday at Edinburg Baseball Stadium. The two victories, 3-1 and 6-5, clinched the second seed for the Broncs in next week's Great West Conference baseball tournament. Dusten Knight pitched a complete game, two-hitter... more » -
Massive Marijuana Stash Found in Starr County
May 17, 2013 10:45 PM
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Experts: No Laws against Sale of Police Lights, Sirens Play Video
May 17, 2013 10:35 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Police equipment dealers say there are no state laws barring ordinary citizens from buying lights or sirens like the ones used on patrol cars. The comments come on the day a Rio Grande City teenager was arrested on charges of impersonating a peace officer. Still,... more » -
Legislature Approves Valley Medical School Play Video
May 17, 2013 8:59 PM
AUSTIN (AP) - The Legislature has approved opening a medical school in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley. The House on Friday passed a constitutional amendment already approved by the Senate which seeks to open, as early as 2016, a medical school along the underserved Texas border with Mexico. Lawmakers also... more » -
Man Behind Bars on Charges of Child Abuse Play Video
May 17, 2013 8:58 PM
EDINBURG - A nap landed a Donna resident behind bars on felony charges. Benicio Villarreal went before a judge on Friday to face three counts of child endangerment. Authorities said Villarreal fell asleep while he was responsible for taking care of his 3-year-old niece and pair of 2-year-old... more » -
Marijuana Mailed to Mercedes Resident Play Video
May 17, 2013 7:52 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - A Mercedes resident on Friday received a package filled with marijuana. Lewis Fulkerson said he opened the package out of curiosity. He couldn't figure out what the contents were, so he took the package to CHANNEL 5 NEWS. The parcel contained a vacuum-sealed package of... more » -
Children's Fate in Limbo as Mother Faces Abuse Charges Play Video
May 17, 2013 7:46 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - A woman accused of burning her son's hand faces new charges of child abuse. The woman was charged with causing injury to a child in March. Investigators said she held her 2-year-old son's hand over a stove's open flame. Court records show two more of... more » -
Low Water Pressure in Mid-Valley
May 17, 2013 5:35 PM
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Panama Unit Suspects Expected back in Court
May 17, 2013 5:33 PM
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Road Closure in Palmview
May 17, 2013 5:32 PM
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Officials: Successful Partnership between Edinburg and Air Ambulance Company
May 17, 2013 4:33 PM
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Coming up on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 4
May 17, 2013 3:42 PM
A Valley man is now facing felony charges after falling asleep. At 4 p.m., we'll explain how a nap landed him behind bars. A Valley teen is in hot water this afternoon. Police say he was posing as one of them. We'll share the details on how police caught... more » -
Maritime Museum Planned for Dallas
May 17, 2013 3:17 PM
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Texas Moves to Legalize Switchblades
May 17, 2013 3:16 PM
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Education Connection Play Video
May 17, 2013 11:44 AM
Recently, GEAR UP students who invited mom to their school for a mother daughter day. The Region One GEAR UP facilitators combined learning with fun at Escalante Middle School in Pharr. Cynthia Saldana said, "today we had Region One GEAR UP come in. It's a training for mothers... more » -
Harlingen Stabbing Suspect Arrested
May 17, 2013 11:18 AM
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Possible Breakthrough on Immigration Reform
May 16, 2013 11:16 PM
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Texas Debates Expanding Charter Schools
May 16, 2013 11:14 PM
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Authorities Investigate Possible Causes of Explosion at Fertilizer Plant
May 16, 2013 11:13 PM
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Search Continues for Victims in Grandbury
May 16, 2013 11:12 PM
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Catholic Charities Kicks Off Summer Food Program Play Video
May 16, 2013 10:34 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Thousands of Rio Grande Valley children will lose access to daily nutritious meals when the school year comes to an end. Catholic Charities officials said they are working to ensure those children don't go hungry during the summer break. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville on... more » -
Troopers Search for 2 Suspects Near Mercedes Play Video
May 16, 2013 9:12 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Authorities are searching for two men who fled on foot after a chase near Mercedes. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers tried to pull over a Ford F350 pickup truck on Expressway 83, but the driver did not stop. Troopers chased the truck to an... more » -
Harlingen Man Nabs Burglar Play Video
May 16, 2013 8:51 PM
CAMERON COUNTY - A Harlingen resident refused to be a victim of crime again. Polo Loredo Jr. said he saw a man going through his SUV and decided to chase the burglar. He said the incident happened in a matter of minutes. Loredo allegedly saw Marcus Garcia, 23,... more » -
DPS Website Allows People to Report Suspicious Activity
May 16, 2013 5:33 PM
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Chase Ends in Mercedes
May 16, 2013 4:52 PM
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Coming up on CHANNEL 5 NEWS at 4
May 16, 2013 3:42 PM
We are tracking the latest on a San Benito man who was attacked by a huge swarm of bees. We'll have more on his condition at 4 p.m. Volunteers in the Valley are standing by to help the tornado victims in North Texas. We'll let you know if you... more » -
Wellness Day
May 16, 2013 3:40 PM
The Campus Suicide Prevention Program is hosting Wellness Day, promoting mental health through physical well being. This free event will take place at UTB Student Union Lawn from 8am-12pm. There will be free Tai-Chi, Zumba, and Yoga classes, as well as information regarding mental health. Snacks will be provided.... more » -
Coast Guard Pilot Rescues Stranded Boater Play Video
May 15, 2013 10:37 PM
WESLACO - A U.S. Coast Guard pilot in training made a dramatic rescue Tuesday night near Port Aransas. Coast Guard officials said a man's personal watercraft stopped working and capsized in the South Bay. A helicopter crew training a pilot on hoist operations got the call to help the... more » -
Man Charged for Stabbing Border Patrol Dog
May 15, 2013 8:14 PM
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Investigators Seek Suspects in Water Pump Theft
May 15, 2013 5:32 PM
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Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun Violations
May 15, 2013 5:29 PM
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Students Honor Fallen Soldier Play Video
May 15, 2013 5:20 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - Students from several Rio Grande Valley elementary schools lined the streets as the hearse carrying Army Spc. Kevin Cardoza's body made its way to a cemetery in Mission. Cardoza was killed almost two weeks ago in an improvised explosive device blast in Afghanistan. Students from... more » -
Brownsville Man Linked to Smuggling Ring Play Video
May 15, 2013 4:22 PM
CAMERON COUNTY - Authorities believe a man linked to a large-scale, drug-smuggling operation may be from Brownsville. Manuel Garza, 31, is accused of being part of a group that smuggled cocaine from Matamoros to as far away as Illinois. Idalia Ramos Rangel, 57, is considered the ringleader. Officials said... more » -
Texas House Considers Term Limits
May 15, 2013 3:57 PM
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Jury Deliberating Sentence for Jody Arias
May 15, 2013 3:55 PM
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Firefighters' Memorial Runs out of Space
May 15, 2013 3:52 PM
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