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Monday, April 15, 2013  An ex 8-liner employee spoke to Action 4 News and said playing comes at a price.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Cameron County Emergency Management officials are asking commissioners to approve a burn ban through mid-May.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The Cameron County Emergency Management is advising people to watch out for the potentially, poisonous jelly-fish like Portuguese Men of War.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Elias Padilla can’t believe what he's looking at, as he walks through charred ashes and muddy water.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  It was a close call for a mobile home park in La Feria on Christmas Day, as a grass fire at an empty lot near Rabb Road spread their way.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Cameron County officials said the illegal burning of trash on Thanksgiving Day, sparked a 3-acre fire.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The different perspectives regarding spillover border violence will be showcased this afternoon during the premiere of "Cameron County Ready" at a Border Violence Summit.  Cameron County Emergency Management Coordinator, Humberto Barrera, spoke about the summit and what you can expect to learn this morning on Action 4 Sunrise.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Cameron County officials differ on their views on the issue of  spillover border violence.

Monday, July 09, 2012  In the midst of hurricane season, the City of Los Fresnos received approval for a $1.8 million to $2.4 million dollar "safe room" - a shelter for times of disaster.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the Cameron County Emergency Management (Fire Marshall Service) wants residents to stay safe this year.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Nearly a dozen 8-liner businesses were shut down Wednesday by the Cameron County fire marshal, building and health departments.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Parents picked-up their children from Las Yescas Elementary School Friday afternoon, ready to start the weekend. However, not far away from the school, a black cloud of smoke billowed as a warehouse at the intersection of FM106 and FM 803, burned with fury.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Cameron County Emergency Management said they have a person of interest in a large grass fire outside Rio Hondo Wednesday night.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  An effort to crack down on illegal dumping ends in the arrest of a man with drug cartel connections.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  A 22-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly robbed three homes and then set them on fire.