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Yesterday at 8:35 PM  Today was day five in the racketeering trial of former Cameron County DA Armando Villalobos.

Yesterday at 7:47 PM  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Yesterday at 2:53 PM  Concerns about members of the media talking to jurors in the Armando Villalobos trial prompted a federal judge to take action.

Yesterday at 12:07 PM  A Brownsville woman was arrested for child endangerment, theft and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen revealed that the case was moving slow, the jury will have to spend their Saturday in court to make up for lost time.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The testimony given by key witnesses former State District Judge Abel Limas and Attorney Oscar de la Fuente, has been the focal point so far in the federal trial for former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A senate committee passes a bill requiring elected state lawmakers to take drug tests.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Suspected drug smuggler is currently being held without bond.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A kids daycare center in Brownsville is busted with more than just demerits in the kitchen.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  On day three of the federal case against former District Attorney (DA) Armando Villalobos, attorney Oscar De La Fuente gave damaging testimony.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A federal judge in McAllen threw the book at four men involved in a scheme to smuggle grenades, weapons and ammunition to the Zetas across the border in Miguel Aleman.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Family members of Army Specialist Kevin Cardoza gathered to say their final goodbyes.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lotto fever is sweeping the Rio Grande Valley as the jackpots for two games continue to grow making the next winner a multi-millionaire.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms has new momentum in the state Senate, but it remains unclear if it has enough to become law.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Do you want to help be a champion for children?