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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A San Benito nun is in the running for a $50,000 prize that would benefit a refugee center.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A nun from San Benito is among 41 Catholics from across the United States vying for a $50,000 grant to improve their community.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Two men are under investigation are authorities allegedly found $500,000 dollars in cash inside their mini-van.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Six people accused in the murder of a San Benito teenager faced a judge where they given bonds ranging up to $1 million dollars.

Monday, September 17, 2012  A Harlingen truck driver is behind bars in the Houston area after authorities allegedly found more than $500,000 dollars in cash hidden inside his 18-wheeler.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  A motion to ask Cameron County District Armando Villalobos to step down has died on the vine following a stalemate between county commissioners.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Authorities revealed that the target of a shooting in Mission has been the target of numerous home invasions and even a kidnapping in Mexico.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos said on Tuesday that District Attorney Armando Villalobos should step down amid a federal racketeering indictment.

Monday, May 07, 2012  An indictment unsealed in federal court Monday reveals a web of alleged racketeering with Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos on the receiving end of a murder trial in which the defendant Amit Livingston would enter into a plea agreement in exchange for 23 years.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  A warning for owners pickup trucks owners: the cartels could be after your truck. But you don't have to go to Mexico to fall victim to them. Police said they are starting to target drivers on the American side.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Two men are behind bars after a surveillance operation ended with Harlingen police seizing about $50,000 in laundered cash.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  19-year-old Jonathan Zapata was $500 in debt with an unknown individual when he decided to take the opportunity to pay it off by driving a Honda Accord across the border.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The restaurant Los Mecates on Padre Island Highway in Brownsville, has been serving-up Mexican dishes for the past four years.  Owner Steven Harrison said he was a faithful Food Channel viewer and his wife had previous experience in the restaurant business.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  The family of a Hidalgo County woman murdered by her boyfriend has made their final funeral arrangements.

Monday, January 23, 2012  A Hidalgo County man accused in his girlfriend's murder faced a judge where he was issued a $500,000 dollar bond.