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Today at 11:38 AM  A man is behind bars after authorities allegedly found more than 1,400 pounds of marijuana hidden inside a secret compartment of a cargo truck.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. spearheaded 100 bills this legislative session and says he's pleased to see that half of them passed.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The state legislative session is now over and the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court is calling it the most productive session in decades.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  A Brownsville man is behind bars after agents allegedly discovered marijuana inside his home.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A man accused of running an illegal 8-liner arcade is behind bars after being arrested at an international bridge in Brownsville.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Brownsville woman was arrested for having 92 packages of marijuana in her vehicle.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  A woman was arraigned on two counts of fraud Thursday.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Brownsville man is facing criminal charges after authorities raided his home and found cocaine near a baby's crib.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero is back in trouble with the law.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A woman is behind bars following a disturbance where police later found cocaine in her undergarment.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Authorities have filed new criminal charges against a man who allegedly had sexually explicit photos of his underage girlfriend.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A man is facing criminal charges after 'magic mushrooms' and several other drugs were found inside a home in the Brownsville Country Club.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  A man was caught at a Border Patrol checkpoint with 65 bundles of marijuana on Friday.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A state representative is pushing a bill that would reduce punishments for some drug cases.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  While sheriff deputies were searching for a Brownsville man with a warrant out for his arrest, authorities took his brother into custody for smoking marijuana in front of a baby.