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• 8-Liner Owners Going to Court after Being Forced to Shut Down Play Video

  July 23, 2018 6:29 PM

  NEAR RAYMONDVILLE – Several eight-liner business owners who were forced to shut down are taking the issue to court. Earlier this year, Willacy County officials created a new permit system which creates restrictions based on the distance from schools, homes and other eight-liners. Eleven businesses applied but only three were... more »

• New Policy Allows Willacy Co. 8-Liner Owners to Request Hearing Play Video

  May 25, 2018 4:14 PM

  NEAR RAYMONDVILLE – A new policy will allow owners of 8-liners in Willacy County to request a hearing. The businesses that applied for a permit and failed the process have the option to ask for the hearing. The county will appoint a hearing examiner who must respond to any requests... more »

• 8-Liners in Starr Co. Ask Court to Reconsider Case

  May 4, 2018 8:57 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Eight-Liner businesses are asking the court to reconsider their case that was filed against Starr County. Their lawsuit was tossed out in April because it failed to comply with a part of the serving process. The lawsuit challenged the money that was collected from the machines... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Working to Dispose Gambling Machines Containing Mercury Play Video

  March 21, 2017 10:17 PM

  WESLACO - Hidalgo County is in the process of disposing hundreds of gambling machines that contain mercury. Hidalgo County District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez said his office inherited approximately 600 gambling machines. Many were seized by the county during former administrations. Rodriguez said although the cost of getting rid of the... more »