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Thursday, January 24, 2013  Cameron County Democrats think Texas could become a blue state by 2016.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Hamburgers, hot dogs, American flags and even cookies shaped as donkeys and elephants. It's all in preparation for a night where both parties will come together to watch the presidential debate

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Just outside the DNC, Republicans have set up an anti-Obama camp.

Monday, July 16, 2012  With their bags packed and ready to cheer for their candidates, 60 Rio Grande Valley democrats boarded a bus in Harlingen headed for San Antonio.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Some 150 of the Rio Grande Valley's Democrats are traveling on special charter buses to see President Barack Obama's campaign stop in San Antonio.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Lawyers for Texas and the Department of Justice are framing their final arguments about Texas' controversial voter ID law around the federal Voting Rights Act.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The constitutionality of a Texas voter ID law passed in 2011- which requires voters to show a photo ID at polls - will be decided by a federal court in Washington this week.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Thousands of dumped tires pile up drawing mosquitoes and rodents, and posing a serious risk to nearby residents.

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Many in the Valley welcomed the change in policy that allows some undocumented youth to stay in the country, but the political impact is still unclear.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Only three Republicans and 25 Democrats cast their ballots at one polling location in the Little Mexico area just south of Alamo.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Democrats get to vote on a proposition to legalize gambling in the state, a move that could make 8-liners in the Valley legal.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Last week, President Barack Obama announced his support for same sex marriage. This move, many analysts said, will energize young voters.

Monday, April 16, 2012  As a former Marine, Juan Torres has seen his share of deplorable conditions. He just never thought he would have to live in them.

Sunday, March 04, 2012  Gun sales are booming across Texas, and some buyers say their growing belief that President Barack Obama's re-election is inevitable is fueling their race to bear more arms.

Friday, December 23, 2011  The federal court in Washington says there are genuine issues of whether or not Texas Republicans intentionally discriminated against Hispanics in redrawing the state's political maps.