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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.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Boca Chica Beach is the front runner for Space X - a company looking to set-up a commercial launch pad.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Legislators are finally taking an interest in a bill that could help many veterans with a homestead tax break.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Despite several South Padre Island residents and other beachgoers speaking out in opposition to the Seabreeze Estates construction project, on the north side of the Island, Cameron County Commissioners approved a variance permit to allow construction.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The Legislative Tour 2013 made its rounds in Cameron and Willacy County.  It's an opportunity to show legislators from other states, why federal money is important in helping the Valley grow.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Cameron County Democrats think Texas could become a blue state by 2016.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Veterans could see a break on property taxes in the Lone Star State, if a proposal by Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos is approved by the Texas Legislature.

Friday, November 30, 2012  With the holiday shopping season underway, Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos, a certified public accountant in Brownsville suggest to spend wisely.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  This year Cameron County set new heights in voting numbers on Election Day, and yet some races were won but just a few votes.

Friday, November 09, 2012  County officials are posting the job opening for an elections administrator as soon as Monday, and they will go as far as San Antonio to find the right candidate for the job.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Things got heated in the Cameron County Commissioner's Court on Thursday.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Licensing fees to 8 liner businesses could bring in 8 million dollars to Cameron County.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  SpaceX is buying land in South Texas where the company is considering building a private rocket launch facility.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Authorities have reopened beaches at all Cameron County parks now that waves from Hurricane Isaac have gone down.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Authorities are shutting down beaches at Cameron County parks as Hurricane Isaac kicks up waves in the Gulf of Mexico.