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Yesterday at 6:17 PM  Governor Rick Perry signs a bill for mandatory drug testing for some unemployment recipients.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  After nearly nine days of testimony, jurors were finally able to hear from Armando Villalobos himself.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  An FBI agent spent most of the day on the stand during the Armando Villalobos trial.