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Monday, May 06, 2013  Senator John Cornyn visited Brooks County today to hear issues ranchers and authorities in the area are facing with the influx of immigrants making their way 60 miles north of the border.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Nearly a thousand people gathered in San Juan to show support for immigration reform.

Monday, April 01, 2013  La Union Del Pueblo Entero, also known as L.U.P.E., is reaching out to local police chiefs to impact immigration reform.

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.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Millions of college students are waiting on Congress to make a move. If the House doesn't act fast, student loan rates could go up next week.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Lawmakers are heading back to Capitol Hill in Washington to start a new session.

Monday, January 03, 2011  It was one of the most heated and controversial races in the valley this past election year, but after much anticipation Carlos Cascos was officially sworn in for another term as Cameron County Judge.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Texas Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison joined their Republicans colleagues in voting against the DREAM Act, which died in the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  He may be the Director of Homeland Security and the Emergency Management Coordinator for Weslaco and Donna, but George Garrett is also a commercially rated pilot with army combat experience.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  Federal authorities are looking at new ways to block immigrant smugglers and drug traffickers from using wire transfer services to get paid.

Sunday, August 30, 2009  Advocates seeking Immigration Reform Laws planned a series of rallies, forums and other events across Texas.

Thursday, December 18, 2008  U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) said he is responding to calls for more hurricane relief funding for the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008  The Associated Press has declared John Cornyn as the winner in the race to represent Texas in the United States.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008  Texas' U.S. Senate incumbent John Cornyn has picked up momentum as precincts start to report results from across the state.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008  U.S. Senate challenger Rick Noriega has the lead on incumbent John Cornyn in early voting.