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Today at 10:13 AM  More than an hour of delaying tactics from House Democrats has blocked a vote on a hotly debated bill that would have mandated drug testing for some welfare applicants.

Monday, May 20, 2013  No matter what you do for a living, you probably work hard at it.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Port Isabel man convicted for having graphic photo and video images of children has been sentenced.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Hidalgo County Mayors gathered today to commend a decision made yesterday by a state senate committee to create a split campus for the proposed South Texas medical school.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The location of the Rio Grande Valley’s prospective medical school is now the center of debate.

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  "Sometimes they don't even realize that they have a filter."

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A bill to help protect rural school campuses has been tentatively approved by the House of Representatives.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Immigration will be the topic of discussion of a Tuesday morning forum with three congressmen at the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Friday, April 26, 2013  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- An $875 million spending bill that includes $500 million extra for public schools heads for a major vote in the Texas Legislature.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A final vote from the Texas House of Representatives is expected on Thursday regarding the SpaceX Bill.

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  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.