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Yesterday at 10:16 PM  A newspaper, which published a story about a man who pled guilty to a federal drug case, is being sued in federal court.

Yesterday at 5:41 PM  Sullivan Elementary School students in San Benito welcomed a K-9 who is recently back on duty.

Yesterday at 8:45 AM  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Annie” a 2 to 3-year-old female shepard mix during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A car accident on the expressway in Brownsville brought the morning traffic commute to a crawl.

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

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  "I had that dream that I was going to walk down the aisle in that beautiful and big church, with a princess gown."

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The community of  Edcouch Elsa is getting ready for a hero’s welcome.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Jezebel” a cat, during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Food banks across the nation are concerned they may not have enough food to meet demand if congress decides to approve a $20 billion cut to food assistance programs.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  A driver was arrested after he struck two children on their bicycles, according to Combes police.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was a sweeping Election Day victory for Community United candidates Norma Garza-Torres and Carlos Cardoza Sr. scoring seats in Place 4 and 6 on the Hidalgo ISD school board.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Elections are not over in the Rio Grande Valley’s largest city where one race is headed to a runoff.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Elections aren’t over in Mercedes where one city commission race is headed to a runoff.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Voters headed to the polls on Saturday an chose Gustavo “Gus” Olivarez as their mayor unseating incumbent Alonzo Garza, Sr.