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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy pleaded no contest to several state charges in connection to the Phantom Employee scandal.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Former Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Commissioner Sylvia Handy is back in the courtroom to argue in favor of dismissing criminal charges against her.

Monday, July 02, 2012  The legal saga for former Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Commissioner Sylvia Handy continued on Monday where attorneys said they want part of the indictment against her dismissed.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Former Hidalgo County commissioner Sylvia Handy is expected to face a judge in Edinburg on Monday morning.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Six suspects accused in a public corruption case involving former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy faced a judge on Tuesday.

Monday, August 01, 2011  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is reporting that former County Commissioner Sylvia Handy and nine other people have been charged in connection to a felony case.

Monday, September 20, 2010  A former Hidalgo County Commissioner convicted of harboring illegal aliens remains and tax evasion free almost a month after she reported for her federal prison assignment.

Monday, July 12, 2010  A federal judge had harsh words for all sides during the sentencing of former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy.

Friday, July 09, 2010  The 'Phantom Employee' scandal has ended with former Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Commissioner Sylvia Handy getting 30 months in federal prison.

Monday, June 28, 2010  Monday brought more delays to the sentencing of former Hidalgo County Pct 1 Comissioner Sylvia Handy but testimony for two of her "phantom" employees.

Monday, June 28, 2010  A federal judge heard testimony from one of the "phantom employees" in the Sylvia Handy case.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  After a four-hour hearing, the sentencing for former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy is expected to continue on Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  There was no shortage of courtroom drama at a Wednesday afternoon sentencing hearing for former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  Hidalgo County Judge Rene Ramirez appointed an interim commissioner to sit in Sylvia Handy's Precinct 1 seat.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Hidalgo County Judge Rene Ramirez told Action 4 News that an independent auditor will be hired to go examine records at Sylvia Handy's office.