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Sunday, June 09, 2013  The search for a Rio Grande Valley marine who was reportedly kidnapped in Mexico is getting a boost from lawmakers in Washington DC.

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.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Drought conditions in the Rio Grande Valley are so bad, lawmakers are calling it a major issue with communities along the border running out of water.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Congressman Hinojosa said he wants to encourage people to go out and vote.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Their emergence in South Texas differed from the splashy way the Tea Party showed up across the country.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  It was a night filled with hard-hitting questions and clear responses from candidates running for Congress in the November election.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The UTPA administration says there are approximately 600 students enrolled at the university that quality for deferred action on deportation.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  With run-off elections just around the corner, candidates like Dale Brueggemann are traveling around the state to get the vote out.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The historic announcement President Barrack Obama made Friday afternoon has sparked interest in Valley congressmen, Blake Farenthold, Henry Cuellar and Ruben Hinojosa.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  A meeting on Thursday night at the McAllen Convention Center sought to fight for more funds for independently owned pharmacies.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Undocumented workers have figured out a way to get more money from the government than the regular tax payers will ever see.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Thousands of people turned out to the Harlingen Community Center for their chance at a job.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Because of its increase in population, U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa wanted Hidalgo County to have its own congressional district. That would have kicked U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar out of the county.

Monday, January 02, 2012  For nine years Salomon Torres worked alongside Congressman Ruben Hinojosa. He said those years in Washington have taught him how to handle the political game and make sure his district gets the resources it needs to grow.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Joaquin Luna has become the poster-child for the resurrection of the American DREAM Act, an initiative to give permanent residency in the United States to a select group of illegal minors.  The 18-year-old's tale of suicide on Friday in Mission over fears he would never achieve his dream to become an engineer because of his undocumented status, is echoed on the floor of the US House of Representatives.