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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen revealed that the case was moving slow, the jury will have to spend their Saturday in court to make up for lost time.

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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  On day three of the federal case against former District Attorney (DA) Armando Villalobos, attorney Oscar De La Fuente gave damaging testimony.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The much anticipated federal trial of former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos gets underway Monday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Hidalgo County jury will soon sentence a man convicted of murder.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A Mercedes man's arm was mangled while working at a produce company in Weslaco.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Right now, thousands of children across Texas are living in the care of the state or foster homes, wanting to join a happy family.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Texas and Louisiana have sued to block federal fishery officials from regulating the length of the red snapper recreational fishing season in federal waters off their coasts.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Hidalgo County is doing their part to rehabilitate low-risk drug offenders.  It's called Drug Court, and today they celebrated a graduation of members who have been at their lowest point because of drugs and are now on the path to success.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A bill before the Texas Legislature would make it against the law to send a text message while driving.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Judge believes people may migrate to gamble in Willacy County

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Cameron County DA's office is sending a strong message to illegal gaming establishments and cities are following suit.

Monday, April 15, 2013  A bill that would require some applicants for unemployment benefits to take a drug test is a step closer to becoming law.