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Hidalgo County

In South Texas House Runoff, It’s a Progressive Insurgent Versus the Establishment

In Hidalgo County's open House District 41, Bernie-backed Julio Salinas is up against McAllen City Commissioner Seby Haddad, who’s backed by most of the local politicos.

by Eden Shamy

Keep Reading

Trump’s Wall May Have to Avoid Multiple Historic Cemeteries

by Gus Bova

2020: The Year Trump’s Wall Rises or Falls

by Gus Bova

The Trump Administration Blows Its Border Wall Budget in South Texas

by Gus Bova

Apr 30, 2014

Members of Panama Unit Sentenced; Former Hidalgo County Sheriff Awaits His Day in Court

by Melissa del Bosque

Apr 14, 2014

Former Sheriff Lupe Treviño Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

by Melissa del Bosque

Mar 28, 2014

Embattled Border Sheriff Lupe Treviño Resigns

by Melissa del Bosque

Dec 26, 2013

Border Law Enforcement Scandal Grows With Recent Arrest

by Melissa del Bosque

Sebadoh's "Harmacy" Oct 11, 2013

Observer Podcast Episode 29: Insurance in Hidalgo County and Recanting Testimonies

by Jonathan McNamara

Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Treviño Aug 06, 2013

Border Trial That Exposed Police Corruption Ends In Guilty Verdict

by Melissa del Bosque

Trial Focuses on Border Sheriff’s Knowledge of Corrupt Drug Task Force

by Melissa del Bosque

Sheriff Trevino Aug 04, 2013

A Trial Reveals Depths of Drug-Related Corruption in Border County

by Melissa del Bosque

May 28, 2013

Exclusive: The Man Behind Hidalgo County’s Biggest Law Enforcement Scandal

by Melissa del Bosque

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