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Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Whether an employee agrees to lower pay or not, and no matter what a person's legal status may be, members of the South Texas Civil Rights Project said Wednesday, anyone working in the U.S. must get paid the minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, as required by federal law.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  A criminal case involving Brownsville City Commissioner Jessica Tetreau remains in limbo amid internal affairs investigation.

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, June 18, 2011  Brownsville has become the Rio Grande Valley's first city to have a female-majority on its city commission.

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

Thursday, May 05, 2011  It's crunch time for campaigning in Brownsville. Before voters hit the polls, Brownsville City Commissioner for District Two Charlie Atkinson wants to make one thing clear.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Jessica Tetreau is outraged. She’s a candidate for Brownsville City Commissioner District Two. She’s also a mother, afraid a surveillance camera is spying on her and her children.

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.