By Emma Perez-Trevino, The Brownsville Herald, Texas Jul. 29--Cameron County is up to its armpits in brush from an endless supply of downed and snapped trees and other debris that Dolly, a Category 2 hurricane, trashed.

By Laura B. Martinez, The Brownsville Herald, Texas May 8--Cameron County has not abandoned its intention to enhance its levee system, which could serve as an alternative to the border fence. County Judge Carlos H.

By Laura B. Martinez, The Brownsville Herald, Texas May 7--Cameron County will not join a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Michael Chertoff protesting the construction of the border fence.

By Allen Essex, Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas May 6--HARLINGEN -- Red River Service Corp. has given Cameron County 120 days notice that it will pull out of a contract to collect trash and brush in rural areas.

By Allen Essex, Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas Mar. 2--Volleys of hot rhetoric and daily attack ads have marked this year's Cameron County Democratic primary election, ratcheting up as Tuesday's election nears, observers said.