Action 4 Exclusives

Action 4 Exclusive: Father of John Perri, Jr. speaks out   
Monday, April 01, 2013
24 hours after burying his 7-year-old son, John Perri is speaking out exclusively to Action 4's Katie Lopez saying he doesn't want another family to go through the pain he's had to endure in the last few days.

Man calling for Cameron County DA’s removal speaks out   
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A man who filed for the removal of Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos speaks out for the first time on camera.

Action 4 Exclusive - Army helicopters based in Harlingen   
Monday, February 27, 2012
On Monday afternoon, Action 4 News cameras spot US Army National Guard personnel working around the first four helicopters to deploy to the valley.

4 Exclusive - Dog owner accused of cruelty agrees to give up 'Champ'   
Monday, November 21, 2011
A Harlingen dog owner at the center of an animal cruelty case, which has garnered nationwide attention from people who wish to adopt the pet, wants the public to know he is not a monster.             "I don't want them to put him to sleep," Jose Gonzales said while trying to fight back to tears.

Company taking over 'The Park Girl' collection payments   
Friday, November 04, 2011
An investment company has issued a statement to ensure Jo Leigh Ares will not collect monthly payments to people living in 'Park Girl' mobile homes.

ARCHIVE VIDEO: Original Alton Bus Crash Report   
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Action 4 News has posted a copy of KGBT-TV's original report of the Alton bus wreck that claimed 21 lives back on September 21st, 1989.

4 Exclusive - Son of tire fire property owner speaks out   
Monday, August 08, 2011
Law enforcement patrolled the perimeter of a property, Monday afternoon, which is now considered to be the site of the worst tire fire in Cameron County’s history.

4 Exclusive - Nurses sue over 'unjust firings' at Valley Regional Medical Center   
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The lawsuit against Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville alleged the hospital violated the law by retaliating against seven former nurses who made "good faith reports" of "unsafe patient condition," according to documents from the suit’s original petition that Action 4 News exclusively obtained.

Women jailed after teen overdoses on drugs, alcohol & energy drinks   
Friday, July 08, 2011
A night at a Harlingen bowling alley turned into a near-death experience for a local teen after combining drugs, alcohol with energy drinks.

Action 4 Exclusive - Primera dog slaying investigated as possibly 'cult-like'   
Monday, June 20, 2011
A Primera teen is at the center of an animal cruelty case described by law enforcement as "brutal" in nature. Primera Police Chief Joe Rodriguez called it the worst case he's seen in his 14 year law enforcement career.

4 Exclusive: New 'Tent City' pops up to shelter Harlingen's homeless   
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Two months after an area known as Tent City in Harlingen was cleared out by law enforcement, a new makeshift shelter for the city’s homeless has popped up.

Man found guilty of raping mentally challenged half-sister   
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
A choked up Mark Anzaldua begged a jury to be fair when deciding his punishment.

Share Your Christmas Yields Big Returns   
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Rio Grande Valley showed their holiday spirit at Action 4’s 4th Annual Share Your Christmas event.

Action 4 Exclusive - Santa Rosa Alderman Scandal Continues   
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Exclusive new details on harassment allegations against members of the Santa Rosa Police Department.

Woman claims Harlingen officer's gun used in beating   
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
A Harlingen woman turned to Action 4 News after an alleged beating at the hands of a police officer's son who may have used his father's gun.

Tuberculosis scare at Rio Hondo High School   
Friday, May 28, 2010
Just as the school year comes to an end a suspected case of tuberculosis pops up, what does this mean for students at Rio Hondo High School?

UFO sightings in Weslaco skies?   
Monday, May 10, 2010
A Weslaco man claims to have seen UFOs on at least three separate occasions.

San Benito man jailed in MySpace sex case   
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
A San Benito man is behind bars for having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl he met on MySpace.

4 Exclusive: Fallout From Undercover Sting   
Thursday, April 01, 2010
A Mercedes police officer, who spoke to Action 4 News under condition of anonymity, said public safety was put at risk during a "botched," undercover drug bust on March 22nd at the Chili's restaurant parking lot.

KGBT Video Archive: Yolanda Saldivar Standoff (1995)   
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Action 4 News has posted KGBT-TV's original report of a standoff with the woman who killed Tejano star Selana in 1995.