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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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Former District Judge Abel Limas spent nearly two days testifying in the federal trial of former Cameron County District Attorney (DA) Armando Villalobos.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Food banks across the nation are concerned they may not have enough food to meet demand if congress decides to approve a $20 billion cut to food assistance programs.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell celebrated his victory at the Reese building on Saturday.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley's smallest communities are seeing much higher turnout in early voting.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The location of the Rio Grande Valley’s prospective medical school is now the center of debate.

Monday, May 06, 2013  According to the Texas Election Ethics Code, candidates cannot accept political contributions from corporations.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Early voting is underway across the Valley and in Harlingen one of the most anticipated showdowns is between incumbent Chris Boswell and challenger Rick Morales.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Many supporters of immigration reform attended a forum at the University of Texas at Brownsville Tuesday, to hear from guest speaker U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Illinois. He delivered a promise of reform to come in the following months.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Immigration will be the topic of discussion of a Tuesday morning forum with three congressmen at the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Early voting begins today for cities like Brownsville, Rio Hondo and Harlingen.