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Dollars and census: Millions of dollars at stake for Valley
The year 2010 is about money and power. That's when the government will, again, send surveys through the mail and researchers through communities to try to get an accurate count of every single person in the country.
Tip Helps Recover Stolen County Property
A Crimestoppers tip helped police recover a stolen piece of county property. A tractor was taken from Veterans' pavilion back in June.
County enforcers try to stop illegal dumping
Jim Wallen couldn't find what he was looking for in the pile of trash bags tossed carelessly to the side of the dusty county road.
Murder rate across Hidalgo County tops last year's pace
Local law enforcement investigated 16 slayings across Hidalgo County during the first six months of 2008.
Burn ban won't restrict Hidalgo County fireworks
Firework stands across Hidalgo County opened Thursday, signaling a beginning to the firecracker season.
Six charged with shooting Border Patrol agent's car
Six suspects faced felony charges Friday in connection with the firing of a single gunshot at the windshield of an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent's car.
Gov. Perry to visit Hidalgo County today
Gov. Rick Perry is set to make stops in Peitas and McAllen today. The governor is scheduled to speak at the grand opening of the new Walmart store in Peitas later this morning.
82-year-old man 5th to die: El Paso County leads Texas in swine flu deaths
More people have died from the swine flu virus in El Paso County than in any other Texas county, state statistics show.
Texas Pastor Accused Of Abusing Two Girls
A 61-year-old South Texas minister was in jail Wednesday in lieu of $2 million bond on charges that he sexually abused two girls.
South Texas minister accused of sexual abuse
A 61-year-old South Texas minister is jailed on $2 million bail on charges that he sexually abused two girls.
Gang feud prompting drive-by attacks, police say
By day, residents fill the streets surrounding San Juan's Mayfield Park. Cyclists weave idly through empty parking lots.
Hidalgo County Schools Receive Funding
Schools in Hidalgo County will now be able to benefit from almost $500,000 for food and nutrition programs which comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
McAllen man charged with sexual abuse of girl
A McAllen resident stood in district court Friday on allegations that he sexually abused a young girl several times during a year-long period.
Man stands trial for 84-year-old's fatal shooting
The Diaz family thought for a moment that they had escaped from the hail of bullets unscathed.
Weslaco man kidnapped from front yard
A 38-year-old man's location remains unknown after he was abducted by suspected Mexican drug traffickers Sunday evening, authorities said.
Two Hidalgo County residents die from swine flu
Test results confirmed Monday that two Hidalgo County residents who died in hospitals earlier this month had swine flu.
McAllen's former mayor allegedly begged police to let him go as they placed him in handcuffs last week.
Climate control: Stimulus funds push public entities to invest in energy efficiency
It didn't take Randy Monteufel long to figure out the building was leaking like a sieve.
Rebuilding after Dolly still a struggle for families
Jose Vasquez doesn't live here anymore. His former San Carlos house in ruins, Vasquez took a government check for the loss of personal belongings and moved away last year, his former landlord said.
Mission man pleads guilty to wife's murder
A 72-year-old Mission man pleaded guilty Tuesday to the murder of his estranged wife in order to save his son from prosecution for the same crime, his attorneys said.