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Monday, February 04, 2013  A south Texas legislator wants to lower the decades old drinking age of 21 to 18 for those on active duty in the military.

Friday, February 01, 2013  A South Texas lawmaker has filed a bill to lower the drinking age to 18 years old for men and women who are considered active duty military.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Starr County District Attorney Omar Escobar told Action 4 News he is spending most of his first term cleaning up a disorganized department.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Law enforcement across the Valley are telling drivers to slow down and move over this holiday season.

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.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Mission police arrest the driver involved in a hit and run outside an elementary school on Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Connie Thomas was hoping her 17 year-old daughter would win a much needed $17,000 dollar scholarship at this year's Mercedes Livestock Show.

Friday, July 29, 2011  The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed extra personnel on South Padre Island and is getting ready to protect area visitors during Tropical Storm Don.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  They are not very big. But once they hit the ground the damage they can cause is quite extensive.

Monday, December 28, 2009  Members of a church in Mission issued a Call 4 Action after burglars struck twice over the Christmas holiday.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Donna Independent School District board members made sweeping decisions Wednesday night to save the district's finances.

Monday, March 23, 2009  The Texas General Land Office Oil Spill division and the U.S. Coast Guard will hold a public meeting in Brownsville on Tuesday.