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Friday, May 10, 2013  The much anticipated federal trial of former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos gets underway Monday.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Prosecutors are calling final witnesses to rebut testimony from an Austin lawyer facing racketeering charges in a South Texas judicial corruption case.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A power failure has postponed Border Patrol agents from testifying a teen smuggler accused of killing nine illegal immigrants during a chase.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A teen smuggler involved in an accident that killed nine illegal immigrants back in April remains behind bars. But there's a twist in the case.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Jurors will decide the fate of Port Isabel Attorney Ray Marshan charged with racketeering and conspiracy.

Monday, November 21, 2011  The accused middleman in the Abel Limas cash for court favors scandal has pleaded guilty to his role in the case.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  The accused middleman in the Abel Limas cash for court favors scandal is expected to plead guilty to his role in the case.

Monday, October 03, 2011  A federal judge has postponed the sentencing for former 404th State District Court Judge Abel Limas at the request of prosecutors.

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Mexico's General Attorneys office offered their legal services to the families of a woman and a baby killed in the fighting in the state of Michoacan.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  A special Red Mass was held Wednesday night in honor of our local judges, attorneys and elected officials.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  Judge Noe Gonzalez also asked defense and state attorneys to consider keeping the costs down in the trial for John Allen Rubio.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  An ongoing dispute between Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos and a group of defense attorneys has been left hanging.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  A group of defense attorneys is asking a federal judge to issue a restraining order against Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos.