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Monday, April 29, 2013  With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, the Mission Chamber of Commerce is busy planning their staycation day that will honor traditional Hispanic heritage.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Once upon a time, not so very long ago, trout and redfish were not protected game fish with limits and gill nets covered the Lower Laguna Madre.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The City of McAllen is close to having its first permit issued for a restaurant on wheels.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  City commissioners have given the green light for a pilot program with mobile vendors to begin.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  San Benito Mayor Joe Hernandez has surrendered to authorities after being indicted in the ongoing "Raspagate" scandal.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The “Raspagate” scandal continues with a Cameron County grand jury indicting the mayor of San Benito.

Friday, October 05, 2012  The weekend marks the 25th Anniversary of Sandcastle Days, a three day event that draws in artists from around the world.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  While mostly everyone gets to enjoy the Fourth of July from home, fireworks vendors prepared for a busy night.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Less than 24 hours after a formal complaint is filed against San Benito's mayor for allegedly abusing his power and breaking city ordinances, the raspa stand at the center of it all has been removed from his barbershop property.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Some Harlingen flower shop owners were sure hoping residents would resist the cuddly bears being sold on the streets.

Sunday, December 05, 2010  Member of the Junior League of McAllen Michelle Palacios said one of the group’s “mission is to impact the community and specifically the lives of children and women.”

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Street vendors selling their goods are a common sight in the Rio Grande Valley.  But La Feria police said Thursday there was nothing good about what two men were trying to sell.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009  Fireworks vendors said sales are up this year, and that worries fire officials who feel there could be an increase in fireworks-related incidents this New Year’s celebration.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  Pharr city commissioners  pass new ordinance eliminating virtually all outdoor sale of goods.