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Cameron County approves contract to send nearly 100 inmates to Robstown
The Cameron County Commissioners' Court on Friday approved a contract with LCS Correctional Services Inc.
Man Wanted on Child Porn Charges Caught
CBP officers caught a fugitive at the Veteransa International Bridge in Brownsville.
Grand Jury No-Bills Police Officer in Shooting Death
A Cameron County grand jury decided there wasn't enough evidence to indict a Harlingen police officer.
Assistant principal charged with solicitation of a minor
An assistant principal at Porter High School is accused of offering money to a 15-year-old student in return for sex, Brownsville police said.
Investigation continues in jail sweep
The Cameron County Sheriff's Department continues an investigation into allegations of a gang conflict that led to a weekend search at the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Center in Olmito.
County holds off on Ocean Tower for the time being
The Cameron County Commissioners' Court has held off on providing a contractor with a temporary storage site for demolished construction material from South Padre Island's Ocean Tower, which is scheduled for demolition.
CBP: Drugs hidden inside pallets of wooden flooring
U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested an elderly man accused of trying to smuggle more than $225,000 in marijuana hidden inside some pallets of wooden flooring, officials said.
Border fence to skirt Hope Park
After months of waiting to learn if the border fence would cut through Alice Wilson Hope Park, city officials managed to work out a compromise with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Man accused of raping bedridden, elderly woman
A 38-year-old man remains behind bars at a Cameron County jail after he was arrested Friday night for allegedly raping a bedridden, elderly woman.
At least "from a technical perspective," as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in September, some economists believe the recession is very likely over.
Fort Hood massacre stuns Valley veterans
Salvador Salinas had just returned home from a medical appointment Thursday afternoon when his son Daniel asked if he knew what happened at Fort Hood.
Man Charged with Intoxicated Manslaughter
A Port Isabel man who left the scene of a deadly accident is facing a more serious charge.
Constitutional election turnout light, but veterans hospital likely for Valley
Cameron County voter turnout was light in Tuesday's Constitutional Amendment Election, but registered voters who cast ballots appeared to support the idea of bringing a veterans hospital to the Rio Grande Valley.
Ernesto De Leon seeks county Precinct 2 post
A former Brownsville city commissioner has announced his candidacy for the Cameron County commissioner Precinct 2 seat in 2010.
International bridge closes because of suspicious activity in Mexico
The crossing lanes at the Veterans International Bridge were temporarily closed on both sides of the border Thursday afternoon because of the possibility of a shooting in Matamoros, officials said.
Early voting locations in Cameron County
Today is the last day for early voting. Early voting locations for the Constitutional Amendment Election follow: Cameron County Elections Department, 954 E. Harrison in Brownsville - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Fire Station, 121 W. Jefferson St.
Investigation into Border Patrol shooting continues
Authorities are investigating a shooting in which a U.S. Border Patrol agent fired his service weapon at an oncoming vehicle, officials said.
Pe a announces bid for county Precinct 2 commissioner
A local attorney has announced his candidacy in the Cameron County Commissioners' Court Precinct 2 race in 2010.
Cameron Countya s most wanted arrested in Nicaragua
One of Cameron County's most wanted was arrested in Nicaragua by deputy U.S. Marshals, said a press release by Carmeron County DA's Office.
Aggravated Robbery in Harlingen
Tonight, Fransico Javier Martinez, Brent Escamilla and Gina Escamilla are all behind bars.
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