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Monday, June 17, 2013  The Texas Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday has a new date.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. spearheaded 100 bills this legislative session and says he's pleased to see that half of them passed.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Starr County Judge Eloy Vera is accused of tax evasion.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Delinquent tax payer’s property will be seized in Cameron County.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Senate has passed a bill that could end tax-free shopping on the Internet for many shoppers.

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 Texas Lottery Commission won't be abolished after all.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Harlingen School Board Vice-President George McShan opposes proposals for vouchers that call for taking public education funds and putting them towards private school education.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- casting doubt on the entire lottery statewide.

Monday, April 15, 2013  When the clock strikes midnight about 60 employees in the lower valley will be unemployed.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Today marks the April 15th national tax deadline!

Monday, April 15, 2013  By now, Uncle Sam should have received either your tax return, or an extension.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A total of 5, 8-liner establishments now closed. Cameron County, state and federal law enforcement agencies worked day and night to crack down on illegal 8-liner establishments

Monday, April 08, 2013  A website, Facebook page and an online petition are all aimed at getting Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino to call it quits.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new proposal by President Obama could have a significant impact on social security.