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Friday, May 10, 2013  The much anticipated federal trial of former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos gets underway Monday.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Texas and Louisiana have sued to block federal fishery officials from regulating the length of the red snapper recreational fishing season in federal waters off their coasts.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new proposal by President Obama could have a significant impact on social security.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Congestion has become a big problem all across Texas, but the valley could possibly see other means of transportation.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A Mission police officer is okay after an alleged drugs smuggler threw two bundles of marijuana at his patrol unit.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  One move or lack thereof by Congress could threaten to change Hidalgo County's unemployment rate.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Hidalgo County Drainage District is about to begin a multi-million dollar drainage project voters approved last November.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Some have called it one of the most disturbing scandals ever in Cameron County. It’s a scandal that captured national headlines.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Cameron County officials differ on their views on the issue of  spillover border violence.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Health care coverage for all has been the goal of the federal government for years. But as they inch closer to finally having some type of universal coverage---some businesses, namely the hospitality and restaurant industries, are bracing for that claim is a damaging move.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Scams are everywhere. They're presented over the internet, through email, with a phone call.

Monday, April 30, 2012  A rally was held early Monday evening in support of the Texas Women's Health Program offered at Planned Parenthood clinics.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Over the next few weeks, federal funding for the Texas Women's Health Program will begin to dry up. With a state law barring them from getting taxpayer money, Planned Parenthood is looking into other ways to keep their programs going.

Monday, March 26, 2012  The landscape along the Rio Grande has changed. All the while, Lt. Aguierre and his fellow officers watched in the distance. They kept a close eye on the violence and made sure the resident they are sworn to protect were kept out of harm’s way.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia said the federal government gives out entitlement funds based on population and if numbers stay where they are now, Hidalgo County could lose millions of dollars in funds.