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

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

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 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

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.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

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.