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

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on the banks of a canal in Mercedes.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Authorities are searching for a gun-wielding suspect after an argument at a bar ended with a man being shot in the leg.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Angels of Love is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide abused and neglected children of the Rio Grande Valley, an emergency shelter to help, treat and heal.  Vice Chairwoman of the organization, Amanda Garcia spoke more about their mission and how you can help.

Monday, March 12, 2012  Seven people are behind bars after a routine traffic stop lead to a wild, multi-city chase that ended at the Mercedes rodeo.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  It's time again for the Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo in Mercedes.  Here is part of the interview with RGV Livestock Show Cover Girl 2013 Savanah Callier and First Runner Up Kaitlyn Ciomperlik.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Action 4 News is giving away NINE family four-packs to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Two alleged members of the Tri-City Bombers gang are behind bars following a chase that started in San Juan and ended near the Mercedes rodeo grounds.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Imagine catching a redfish and wining a brand new truck, boat, motor and trailer. Well, if you are one of the lucky anglers who net a tagged redfish in this summer's 22nd annual Coastal Conservation Association State of Texas Anglers Rodeo or CCA Star tournament then all those prizes are yours.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  A Rio Grande Valley woman spoke to Action 4 News about a Starr County teacher who allegedly molested her son at a local rodeo competition.

Friday, March 25, 2011  A female teacher is behind bars after she allegedly used alcohol to get sexual contact with a teenage boy at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  The 72nd Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo in Mercedes has something for the whole family.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Action 4 News interviews the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo queen and her court.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Enter for your chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to the Rio Grande Valely Livestock Show & Rodeo in Mercedes.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Despite the cold temperatures affecting the Rio Grande Valley, Los Fresnos Rodeo Committee Chairman Mark Milum said, the "Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association  - they don't cancel or  change the times for weather."

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  Country music star Josh Turner is coming to the RGV Livestock Show Rodeo Arena in Mercedes and Action 4 News is giving away tickets.