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Friday, May 17, 2013  Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Former Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy pleaded no contest to several state charges in connection to the Phantom Employee scandal.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Former Hidalgo County District Clerk Omar Guerrero is back in trouble with the law.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Authorities are investigating a Thursday morning shooting that left a Progreso Lakes woman dead.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Less than a month after the death of his 18-month-old son, a Palmview father will be charged with manslaughter.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  It started off as a day of celebration for the Avila family. They were finally going to live the American dream of owning their own home. That happiness was short lived.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Hidalgo County Sheriff's office is investigating an incident in Palmview where an 18-month-old boy has been run over.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Nine out of 12 suspects say they are 'not guilty'.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A website, Facebook page and an online petition are all aimed at getting Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino to call it quits.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  A ruling by the Supreme Court states that law enforcement cannot bring drug-sniffing dogs onto a person’s property to search for evidence of a crime without first getting a search warrant.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A 20-year-old Mission man is behind bars after he allegedly burst into a home north of Edcouch and held the victims at gunpoint.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department said the man who was found with a gunshot wound lied about the incident.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A bizarre shooting over drugs leaves on man dead, and one facing criminal charges.

Friday, February 15, 2013  An Edinburg man is facing criminal charges after authorities raided his home and found several bundles of marijuana and cocaine baggies ready for sale on the streets.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Hidalgo County Sheriff Investigators are searching for a group of men who allegedly robbed a home just north of Mission last night.