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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.

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.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Starr County man has used a trust to claim a $4 million dollar lotto ticket that was sold at a convenience store in Rio Grande City.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Former county commissioner Sylvia Handy is back in court today where she plead ‘no contest’ to eight state charges.

Monday, May 06, 2013  According to the Texas Election Ethics Code, candidates cannot accept political contributions from corporations.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1982 and it was a victory for the Mexicans during the French Revolution.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Early voting is underway across the Valley and in Harlingen one of the most anticipated showdowns is between incumbent Chris Boswell and challenger Rick Morales.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The jackpots for two lottery games are raising eyebrows and drawing people to stores across the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Lottery Commission won't be abolished after all.

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.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  New "voting centers" would allow people to vote anywhere in Hidalgo County on Election day, not just in their precinct.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The last time the Rio Grande Valley has seen this type of drought was from 1988 to 1990.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cameron County DA's office is sending a strong message to illegal gaming establishments and cities are following suit.