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Saturday, May 04, 2013  After spending three hours in jail, Ahumada is out on a $2,000 bond and is speaking out about his arrest. He's charged with keeping a gambling place, a class A misdemeanor.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The City of San Benito is just the latest to jump on board with the Cameron County District Attorney Office’s anti-gambling crusade.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The City of McAllen is close to having its first permit issued for a restaurant on wheels.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  City commissioners have given the green light for a pilot program with mobile vendors to begin.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Dozens of people cheered on Dolores Huerta on Wednesday morning, as she unveiled the street named after her.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Authorities are warning about a new scam going in the Mid-Valley where a man is using an on-line ad to drum up business.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Hundreds of Valley youth are set to benefit from the president's deferred action on deportation. Already, community groups like L.U.P.E. said they have had an overwhelming amount of calls and visits.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The federal government will stop deporting some illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children and don’t have a criminal history.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The Obama administration will stop deporting and begin giving work permits to younger illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Despite warnings and previous notices to shut down, Cameron County officials said about a dozen 8-liners refused to abide by the law and welcomed customers into their game rooms.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Cash flow into Tecosville Grocery is slow. It’s a move emergency management said is overdue.

Monday, September 26, 2011  It was 8 a.m. Monday morning, but there was no demolition equipment in sight.  An hour later, still nothing. It was quite a surprise for Ruben Santos who received a notice of demolition from the City of Combes last week, stating the home he's been rebuilding, would be torn down because he's built it without the proper permits.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Some Harlingen flower shop owners were sure hoping residents would resist the cuddly bears being sold on the streets.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  The daily duties start early in the morning. Workers cut up vegetables, check the register, and prepare a few items before the lunch rush comes in.