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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A state representative is pushing a bill that would reduce punishments for some drug cases.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A Rio Grande Valley lawmaker is in the hospital after getting into an auto accident in Austin.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The latest chapter in Cameron County's cash for court favors scandal is one step away from coming to a close.  Jurors are returning to the federal courthouse in Corpus Christi to start deliberations first thing in the morning.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  As the end of the Marc Rosenthal trial draws near, attorneys battled in the courtroom over instructions for jurors.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  It's a trial that started more than three weeks ago and included 15 full days of testimony.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A judge decided that Texas schools need more money and the way the state funds education is unconstitutional.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A federal judge has revoked the bond for a high-profile attorney on trial for his alleged role in the Abel Limas "cash for court favors" scandal.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Former Texas State Rep. Jim Solis has taken the stand and is testifying against Marc Rosenthal, an attorney accused in the Abel Limas "cash for court favors" scandal.

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.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A pair of stolen pugs has been returned to a La Feria family while a suspect in their theft is being held in custody.

Monday, January 14, 2013  An alleged puppy thief was caught on camera outside a La Feria home ringing the doorbell numerous times before making off with a package, and according to the home owner “Maria,” her two pug puppies.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Texas State Rep. Rene Oliveira (D-Brownsville) said it's possibly the most important piece of legislation he's ever worked on and quite possibly the best thing to happen in the Rio Grande Valley in the past 50 years.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Action 4 News has teamed up with 710 KURV AM and the Rio Grande Guardian to post unedited copies of the political forums for Texas State Representative District 39 and District 41.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Health care coverage for all has been the goal of the federal government for years. But as they inch closer to finally having some type of universal coverage---some businesses, namely the hospitality and restaurant industries, are bracing for that claim is a damaging move.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  The runoff for Texas State Representative District 40 ended with Terry Canales winning his seat at the Texas State Capitol.