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

Monday, April 15, 2013  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Texas Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa is celebrating another win for State District 20.

Friday, November 02, 2012  A local candidate for Texas Senate is claiming his opponent wrongfully took tax payer dollars.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Valley family seeks help from Cameron County to update their muddy road.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  These Cameron County residents gathered inside Cobbleheads restaurant in Brownsville to watch President Obama’s third State of the Union Address.

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.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Some local districts say money that should be theirs is not getting handed out.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos is officially announcing his bid for the District 27 seat for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Authorities have released the 9-11 tape following the arrest of Brownsville City Commissioner Jessica Tetreau.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Brownsville Police Chief Carlos Garcia has released a statement about the recent arrest of City Commissioner Jessica Tetreau.

Monday, September 12, 2011  A Brownsville City Commissioner is facing criminal charges after she allegedly assaulted her husband and faked her injuries to blame her husband.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  The write-in candidate for Brownsville City Commissioner District Two is reported to have won in the race.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Possible candidate Jessica Tetreau said the Texas Secretary of State has ruled in her favor and she will be eligible to be put back on the ballot in the running for City Commissioner Place 2.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  The race for Brownsville City Commissioner District 2 has taken many twists and turns in just a couple of days.