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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 graduation ceremony for the University of Texas at Brownsville was originally set for Saturday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Many supporters of immigration reform attended a forum at the University of Texas at Brownsville Tuesday, to hear from guest speaker U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Illinois. He delivered a promise of reform to come in the following months.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Immigration will be the topic of discussion of a Tuesday morning forum with three congressmen at the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Action 4 News is teaming up with Congressmen Filemon Vela, Ruben Hinojosa and Chicago Congressman Luis Guiterrez to host forum to discuss

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A  kidnapping survivor relived her experience with students and security expersts at the UTPA campus.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  A man was arrested at the University of Texas Brownsville campus after he stole a bicycle and injured a police officer

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A couple is behind bars after police caught them in a compromising position in broad daylight.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Students at the University of Texas at Brownsville oppose a proposed bill that would allow licensed concealed handgun owners to carry their weapons on campus.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Nearly a thousand people gathered in San Juan to show support for immigration reform.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The University of Texas at Brownsville will begin operating as its own entity under the University of Texas system this fall.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  The Edinburg Police Department and experts from the University of Texas-Pan American and the University of Texas Brownsville continued to search for skeletal remains on Saturday.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Automatic budget cuts of federal programs are set to kick in Friday if the sequester goes into effect.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry has appointed two new members of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, even as state lawmakers investigate recent actions by the board over University of Texas President Bill Powers.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Carlos Ochoa headed to the Hidalgo County Jail late Monday afternoon after the first day of this sentencing trial.