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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen revealed that the case was moving slow, the jury will have to spend their Saturday in court to make up for lost time.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The testimony given by key witnesses former State District Judge Abel Limas and Attorney Oscar de la Fuente, has been the focal point so far in the federal trial for former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos.

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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A former Edinburg High School football player is facing criminal charges for robbing a Radio Shack at gunpoint in San Antonio.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  After spending three hours in jail, Ahumada is out on a $2,000 bond and is speaking out about his arrest. He's charged with keeping a gambling place, a class A misdemeanor.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  An inspector shut the kitchen portion of a store down for eight days until a re-inspection could clear most of the violations.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Newly released police documents shed light on a dark secret at Edcouch Elsa High School.  The former Mariachi Director, Homero Gutierrez, is accused of having a 2-year sexual relationship with a student while at school.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A Harlingen attorney convicted in the Abel Limas “cash for court favors” scandal has been released from federal prison almost a month early.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A health inspector makes quite the discovery at Little Ones Discovery Center on 909 South Jackson in Pharr.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A former Brownsville police officer finds himself on the other side of the law.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Health inspectors found mold, live roach activity and unsound salsa inside Valley restaurants.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Kiki’s on 6170 Padre Island Highway in Brownsville scored the most demerits this week on a health report with 50.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A Weslaco track and field coach is being honored by a former student for giving her inspiration.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The IRS is now going after a former attorney jailed for his role in the Abel Limas cash for court favors scandal.