Alton police officers prepare to move a man out of his vehicle after he was shot on the chest Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Alton. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
Family members are comforted after a man was shot on the chest Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Alton.
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Alton police officers prepare to move a man out of his vehicle after he was shot on the chest Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Alton. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com
McAllen Rowe's Chris Gatling waits for the rebound against Sharyland Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen.
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McAllen Rowe's Chris Gatling reaches for a loose ball against Sharyland's Andres Cantu Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen.
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McAllen Rowe's Alan Martinez steals the ball from Sharyland's Jose De La Garza Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen.
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McAllen Rowe's Jojo Martinez shoots a three pointer over Sharyland's Andres Cantu Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen.
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McAllen Rowe's Chris Gatling, left, and Rudy Campos reach for the ball as Sharyland's Patrick De La Torre goes for the layup Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 at McAllen Rowe High School in McAllen.
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Diego Rocha walks past his kitchen after washing his hands at his home Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission. Rocha lives in a small trailer home with his father, brother and sister. Martin Rocha, father, struggles to look for a vehicle that will allow him to get to a job and collect money to supply food and shelter for his family.
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Eustaquio Rocha, left, helps his father hang clothes as after washing them Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission. Rocha lives in a small trailer home with his brother and sister.
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Lesli Rocha watches a movie in her room that she shares with her brothers Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission. Rocha lives in a small trailer home with her father and brothers.
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From left, Eustaquio Rocha, Lesli Rocha, Martin Rocha and Diego Rocha home pose for a photo in front of their home Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Eustaquio Rocha removes his clothes from the washer at a neighbors house Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Martin Rocha watches his son Diego play outside of his home Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Diego Rocha plays outside of his home Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Eustaquio Rocha plays outside of his home Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Eustaquio Rocha talks about the area he lives in Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Martin Rocha talks about his living conditions with and his family Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Diego Rocha watches television with his sister Lesli Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 in Mission.
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Laura Van Tilburg, left, hugs Summer Smith after signing her letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Texas-Pan American Monday Nov. 25, 2013 at Weslaco High School in Weslaco.
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Laura Van Tilburg signs her letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Texas-Pan American Monday Nov. 25, 2013 at Weslaco High School in Weslaco.
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Paola Nieto opens her mother tent as she waits for her to arrive from taking a break after camping outside of Best Buy Monday Nov. 25, 2013 in McAllen. Nieto's mom is one of four people camping outside the store waiting for Black Friday specials.
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Paola Solis stands outside of her tent as she waits for Black Friday specials Monday Nov. 25, 2013 in McAllen. Solis is one of four people camping outside the store waiting for Black Friday specials.
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Customers walk past campers as they wait for Black Friday specials Monday Nov. 25, 2013 in McAllen. People have been camping outside since Saturday.
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Campers wait outside for Black Friday specials Monday Nov. 25, 2013 in McAllen. People have been camping outside since Saturday.
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Memory rocks are placed around a tree during the Out of the Darkness Community walk Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 at Edinburg Municipal Park in Edinburg. Money was raised to research and education programs to prevent suicide and lives.
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Katrina Alaniz wears a shirt dedicated to her cousin Rudy Valdez during the Out of the Darkness Community walk Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 at Edinburg Municipal Park in Edinburg. Money was raised to research and education programs to prevent suicide and lives.
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Tency Martinez wears a blanket with photos of her son Robert James during the Out of the Darkness Community walk Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 at Edinburg Municipal Park in Edinburg. Money was raised to research and education programs to prevent suicide and lives.
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Sharyland's Sean Landez celebrates after stopping Harlingen from getting a first down during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Sharyland's Lance Madden, left, and Sean Landez celebrate after scoring against Harlingen during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Sharyland's Brandon Garza runs past Harlingen defenders during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Sharyland's Brandon Garza throws the ball against Harlingen during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Sharyland's Brandon Garza runs past Harlingen defenders during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Harlingen's Yalerson Castillo reacts after losing to Sharyland during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Harlingen's Robert Davila reacts after losing to Sharyland during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Harlingen's Gilbert Bermea, right, talks to Sharyland's Keith Mora after the game during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Harlingen's Bowie Davis gets tackled by Sharyland defenders during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Harlingen's CJ Gallegos reaches for the ball against Sharyland's Ty Saenz during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 23, 2013 at Boggus Stadium in Harlingen.
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Grulla's Reymond Penablanca runs past Ingleside's JD Rodriguez during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 22, 2013 at Wildcat Stadium in Corpus Christi.
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Ingleside's Terrance Gross catches the ball to score a touchdown against Grulla's Manuel Barbara, bottom, and Alex Solis, right, during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 22, 2013 at Wildcat Stadium in Corpus Christi.
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Grulla's Brandon Solis, left, hugs teammate Jesus Saenz after losing to Ingleside during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 22, 2013 at Wildcat Stadium in Corpus Christi.
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Grulla's head coach Abel Gonzalez talks to Isai Perez during a timeout against Ingleside during the area playoffs Friday Nov. 22, 2013 at Wildcat Stadium in Corpus Christi.
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The "Raven" is a remote control robot that is used by San Juan police department to gather information during a hostage situation Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 in Pharr.
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San Juan police officers prepare a remote control robot called he "Raven" which is used to gather information during a hostage situation Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 in Pharr.
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San Juan police officers go through a training using the "Raven" which is a remote control remote used to gather information during a hostage situations Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 in Pharr.
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San Juan police officers go through a training using the "Raven" which is a remote control remote used to gather information during a hostage situations Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 in Pharr.
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San Juan police officers go through a training using the "Raven" which is a remote control remote used to gather information during a hostage situations Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 in Pharr.
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San Juan police officers go through a training using the "Raven" which is a remote control remote used to gather information during a hostage situations Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 in Pharr.
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Franky Ray Ramirez wears a "Think 39" shirt Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. The March of Dimes recognized McAllen Medical Center for reducing elective induction and C-Sections. Ramirez was born in 39 weeks.
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Baby Villarreal, bottom, cries as RN Bonnie Ralls, changes Alexis Josue Lopez Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. The March of Dimes recognized McAllen Medical Center for reducing elective induction and C-Sections.
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Josh Montemayor holds his son Ryan Matthew Friday Nov. 15, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen. The March of Dimes recognized McAllen Medical Center for reducing elective induction and C-Sections.
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