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Today at 8:16 AM  The National Security Administration surveillance scandal has brought forth many questions from the public.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Governor Rick Perry signs a bill for mandatory drug testing for some unemployment recipients.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed 24 bills and removed some parts of the state budget approved by lawmakers.

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.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The 83rd Texas legislative session just wrapped up last month and one of the key players in bringing forth several important bills was Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio Jr.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A federal appeals court is permitting girls of any age to buy generic versions of emergency contraception without prescriptions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Johnny Partain, a former congressional candidate, is suing Hidalgo county, the district attorney, the sheriff, McAllen police chief and several judges for violating his civil rights.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Workers who lose their jobs would have to clear a drug screening to qualify for unemployment compensation

Saturday, May 25, 2013  House Bill 349 would make Hidalgo County the first in Texas to allow attorneys in all criminal cases to file pleadings and documents electronically.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Former District Attorney Armando Villalobos has been  found guilty on seven of nine counts in the “cash for court favors” scheme.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Details on day ten of former DA Armando Villalobos “cash for court favors" trial.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Texas House of Representatives recently passed a bill to fight medicaid fraud.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Through sickness and health Victor and Martha Portales have stood by each other.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Video that allegedly shows La Joya Independent School District board members and Palmview city employees discussing illegal cash contributions was revealed to the media today.