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"I'm sorry it all had to come down to this" -John Allen Rubio

Given a chance to speak, John Allen Rubio spoke softly and briefly. "I'm sorry it all had to come down to this. I thank the jury for giving me the chance to show what i could," Rubio said. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 10:30pm Add Comment

John Allen Rubio Sentenced to Death

In 370th District Court John Allen Rubio heard his fate. The Hidalgo County jury deciding the death penalty for the man convicted of killing three children at a Brownsville apartment complex in 2003. He will get death by lethal injection. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 6:11pm Add Comment

John Allen Rubio Sentenced to Death

jurors in the John Allen Rubio trial have come back with a decision of the death penalty of the murder of his three children back in March 2003. Read More

July 29, 2010 - 11:33am Add Comment

Families Turn to Shelters as the Economy Continues to Struggle

Imagine losing your job one day while trying to support 10 of your children. Nearly impossible, right? Well that's what happened to this woman. She and her husband lost their jobs and their home. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 9:09am Add Comment

Home Flooded In Pharr

This is the home of Carmen Flores sister, who is close to 80 year old. She lives on Hall acres road on the south end of Pharr. The entire home is covered by flood water. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 9:08am Add Comment |  1 Comment

Grants Help Pay for Shelter Renovation

The Ozanam Center is getting some renovations thanks to the help of grants. Shelter officials say they received $7,000 dollars to help renovate the men's restrooms with the help of local employees from Home Depot. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 9:06am Add Comment

San Benito to Decide on Wave Ordinance

In San Benito, city commissioners are making waves about a new city ordinance, that could go into effect by next week. The ordinance would force motorist to slow down when going through high water or flooded areas, Daisy Martinez has more. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 9:00am Add Comment

Father and Sons Arrested in Drug Bust

A father and his two sons were arrested by Weslaco police after they attempted to set up a drug transaction at the Harlon Block Sports Complex. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 8:42am Add Comment

No Injuries Reported in Weslaco Accident

During heavy rains in Weslaco, police and firefighters responded to a two car accident near the Victoria exit off the frontage road. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 8:35am Add Comment

Driver Identified in Deadly Accident

Brownsville police have identified a man who was killed in a accident after he slammed his vehicle into the trailer of a semi-truck. Read More  |  Watch the Video

July 29, 2010 - 8:30am Add Comment