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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.

Monday, February 18, 2013  In hopes of cutting down traffic congestion, North 10th Street will soon be expanding northward.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Mission Police Chief Martin Garza has been given the opportunity to be the city manager.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Customer services company Convergys says it plans to hire about 1,000 new full-time employees in the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  When you live pay check to pay check and you're boss can't pay you five weeks in a row, wallets get really tight, not knowing where to turn one family turned to Action 4 News.

Friday, September 14, 2012  The city of Harlingen is pairing up with the National Guard to demolish abandoned homes.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Mary Lou Aceves, her husband Victor and two young children live at a home on South Austin Street in San Benito. It's the home her husband grew up in and one where they never had major problems – until recently.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The mother of Andres Frias spoke to Action 4 News for the first time Monday since her son went missing in a McAllen canal more than a week ago.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  South Padre Island officials said Tuesday that business is booming on the tourist town, and they expect nothing less for the 4th of July holiday. Mayor Robert Pinkerton said at least 45,000 vehicles cross the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway to get to the Island.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  City leaders have been taking time to reviewing the cases against a fire captain that showed up to work intoxicated, an officer recently arrested and an officer accused of road rage.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  San Benito Assistant City Manager Art Rodriguez tells Action 4 News a fire captain showed up to work intoxicated Saturday.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Progreso City Manager Alfredo Espinosa stood quietly in handcuffs in front of a judge at the Mercedes City Jail on Friday afternoon.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Since the first signs of hail Thursday evening, McAllen city workers have been on the clock non-stop making sure each and every citizen’s concerns are addressed and needs are met.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  La Joya city officials have tried to get a handle on the abandoned homes in city and while they would like to tear them down, they cannot. They have to follow a process that involves a lot of paperwork.

Sunday, March 18, 2012  A  Primera man posts a video to our Action 4 Facebook page showing milky water coming from his faucet.