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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A bill before the Texas Legislature would make it against the law to send a text message while driving.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A pair of stolen pugs has been returned to a La Feria family while a suspect in their theft is being held in custody.

Monday, January 14, 2013  An alleged puppy thief was caught on camera outside a La Feria home ringing the doorbell numerous times before making off with a package, and according to the home owner “Maria,” her two pug puppies.

Friday, October 26, 2012  He's held the seat since 2006 and Democratic Incumbent Eddie Lucio III is shooting for another term in office this election season.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  LULAC representatives from as far away as San Antonio, health care professionals from across the Rio Grande Valley and state leaders including State Rep. Eddie Lucio III gathered to protest health care cuts, Tuesday at the Regional Academic Health Center in Harlingen.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  A sign outside the Rio Grande State Center off Rangerville Road states “now hiring” but Harlingen City Commissioner Joey Treviño said he’s concerned the facility is actually in jeopardy of closing.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  State Representative Eddie Lucio III announced that he has systemic lupus.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Taking Action to Stop Illegal Animal Fighting, the brutality of dog fighting exists in the shadows throughout the country.

Friday, May 06, 2011  A bill in the Texas senate seeks to strip Jim Solis' name from a Harlingen building. The local attorney and former state leader pled guilty to aiding and abetting extortion by a public official.

Sunday, December 12, 2010  here are serious allegations of inhumane treatment of animals in Mercedes.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Several Rio Grande Valley residents are speaking out on a bill that would ban texting while driving.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Texting while driving is banned in over two dozen states, but not in Texas. Local State Representative Eddie Lucio III of District 38 is hoping to change that.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker has introduced legislation to make sending text messages while driving illegal in the Lone Star State.

Monday, May 31, 2010 

Saturday, June 27, 2009  Even with many legislatures calling this session a transition one, because of new leadership, they were still able to accomplish great things for the state and most importantly the valley.