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

Today at 12:47 PM  A proposed ban on sales of sugary sodas in public elementary and junior high schools is on its way to the governor.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  House has moved to protect the Department of Homeland Security from the big cuts facing other domestic agencies.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  On day three of the federal case against former District Attorney (DA) Armando Villalobos, attorney Oscar De La Fuente gave damaging testimony.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms has new momentum in the state Senate, but it remains unclear if it has enough to become law.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Former District Judge Abel Limas spent nearly two days testifying in the federal trial of former Cameron County District Attorney (DA) Armando Villalobos.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Food banks across the nation are concerned they may not have enough food to meet demand if congress decides to approve a $20 billion cut to food assistance programs.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell celebrated his victory at the Reese building on Saturday.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Elections are not over in the Rio Grande Valley’s largest city where one race is headed to a runoff.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley’s third largest city will keep its mayor.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Elections aren’t over in Mercedes where one city commission race is headed to a runoff.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Voters headed to the polls on Saturday an chose Gustavo “Gus” Olivarez as their mayor unseating incumbent Alonzo Garza, Sr.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Action 4 News team is tracking of 37 races from 11 cities and four school districts from across the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The location of the Rio Grande Valley’s prospective medical school is now the center of debate.

Monday, May 06, 2013  According to the Texas Election Ethics Code, candidates cannot accept political contributions from corporations.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A bill to help protect rural school campuses has been tentatively approved by the House of Representatives.