Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Yesterday at 5:24 PM  Action 4 News, the American Red Cross, Royal Freight, KURV 710 AM, the McAllen Monitor and its sister newspapers are all teaming up to collect items for survivors of the disastrous tornado in Oklahoma.

Yesterday at 9:40 AM  Chances are, you know someone who has cancer.

Yesterday at 9:01 AM  If you're looking for something educational and fun for kids this summer, send them to a fun camp right here in the Rio Grande Valley!

Yesterday at 8:45 AM  The Harlingen Humane Society also featured “Annie” a 2 to 3-year-old female shepard mix during this week’s Pet of the Week segment.  For more information on adoption, call 956-425-PAWS.

Monday, May 20, 2013  As high school seniors across the valley prepare to walk the graduation stage, they're preparing for their next step into the college world.

Monday, May 20, 2013  As the summer quickly approaches, the number of drivers on Texas roads is expected to increase significantly, but so will the number of accidents.

Monday, May 20, 2013  This week, 28,000 cities across the United States, including the City of Pharr, will celebrate "Public Works Week."

Friday, May 17, 2013  Throw on your boots and two-step your way onto a huge prize this weekend.

Friday, May 17, 2013  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  FNB Insurance Agency and Action 4 News teamed up to Pay it 4Ward to Debi Ruelas, who gives up her lunch money and time to serve the needs of cancer patients at Texas Oncology Center in McAllen.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  GRANBURY, Texas (AP) -- Officials say at least six people were killed when a spring tornado outbreak devastated parts of North Texas, destroying or damaging dozens of homes and injuring dozens of people.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Do you want to help be a champion for children?

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Two Irish Wolfhounds, both therapy pets, will get married in a South Padre Island beachfront wedding, as part of a free family-oriented event on Saturday, May 18.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The community of  Edcouch Elsa is getting ready for a hero’s welcome.