Death is inevitable, and the cost of a funeral or cremation surprises many people when they lose a loved one. Action 4 News took a look at the possible expenses.

The climate, population and wind makes the Rio Grande Valley a challenging place for people with asthma and allergies.

Several people have come forward claiming some sort of wrong-doing from the Brownsville Independent School District and now parents are talking claiming their special needs children are being treated anything but "special”.

A rash of burglaries at coin operated car wash vacuum machines across two cities have lead to the arrest of three people.

Sexting is a growing phenomenon amongst teens and some parents don’t even know about it.

In a statement released only on Action 4 News Tuesday night, UTB said “a total of twenty individuals were implicated by the end of the investigation” that started in the spring of 2008.

More Rio Grande Valley families are drowning in debt, but two different community programs offer a lifeline.

Action 4 News investigated a breach at section of border fence at the Hidalgo Pumphouse where drug smugglers were caught with almost 400 pounds of marijuana.

KGBT4.COM has posted a copy of an incident report about Constable-elect Jose Maldonado loaning his county-issued gun to a cousin during a party.

A newly-elected and appointed Cameron County constable is under fire for a controversy over his county-issued gun.

Action 4 News investigates what happens to the bodies of undocumented immigrants who die crossing the border but remain unidentified.

Action 4 News investigated overcrowded transport vans shuttling passengers from McAllen across the border to Reynosa.

Action 4 News investigated the worship of a popular figure in Mexican culture known as "La Santa Muerte" or "Holy Death".

Student enrollment numbers are down at San Benito CISD forcing administrators to overcome a $1 million dollar shortfall.

Another victim of a 'shady contractor' has come forward while officials say he has a paper trail on the Internet.

Action 4 News is continuing to investigate a shady contractor who has taken thousands of dollars without performing any work.

A Harlingen tenant and her landlord are locked in a debate over rent, bills and damage from Hurricane Dolly.

A 68-year-old grandmother claims a Hidalgo County sheriff's deputy stormed her home and used pepper spray on her.

Workers for a Houston company contracted to clean up damage from Hurricane Dolly only received partial paychecks.

Many Valley residents went days without power due to Hurricane Dolly but are receiving higher energy bills.

Five dogs may have died but a sixth "near death" was rescued by Cameron County sheriff's deputies outside Los Fresnos.

Read the memo that outlines allegations against a suspended Edinburg police sergeant.

A confidential drug informant who was kidnapped and beaten claims an Edinburg police sergeant blew his cover.  

The Hidalgo County sheriff calls the death of a Mercedes man manslaughter but his family calls it a tragic accident.

Two unlicensed Harlingen tattoo parlors have closed their doors following an Action 4 News investigation.

A state investigation is underway into illegal tattoo shops operating in Harlingen.  

A cell phone video got one McAllen resident a refund of what three times what he paid for an illegal tow.

A Harlingen woman said two Mexican stations that air popular telenovelas are lost in the static with her new digital TV converters.

The Mission Police Deptartment is investigating allegations that a Mission High School teacher traded grades for sex.

A note found at Berta Cabaza Middle School has a mother concerned with her son's safety in the classroom.

A $5 charge on elementary school parents who are late to pick students is reversed after an ACTION 4 NEWS investigation.

McAllen drivers claim they're being "ripped off" by All Texas Towing while the police chief believes tougher towing legislation is needed.

Tune in Thursday night at 10 p.m. for our special report, "Park At Your Own Risk."

Brownsville police and state officials are investigating boxes of tax documents left out by a dumpster.

An internal investigation from the Pharr Police Department took center stage at a city commissioners' meeting.

The results of an investigation on dirty lemons at local restaurants has prompted change.

The Food Patrol went undercover at 10 Valley restaurants to see which ones are serving up 'dirty lemons'.

Weslaco Mayor Buddy de la Rosa is questioning a multimillion dollar the city awarded to an engineering firm.

Edinburg High School has been added to of Valley schools whose fights have been posted on YouTube.

Santa Maria ISD Transportation Director Aurelio Medrano was suspended amid allegations of Internet pornography abuse.

Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Teresa Navarro gets to keep her job for now.

A top official from the Santa Maria ISD allegedly used school computers for Internet porn.

The Hidalgo County Elections Commission is set to "evaluate, discipline or dismiss" its elections administrator during a Tuesday morning meeting.

Authorities said the teen smugglers are being recruited by criminal organizations.

Counterfeit license plate tags are a thriving business along the border.

The Valley is seeing an influx of dangerous MS-13 gang members crossing into the United States.

More and more local fight videos keep surfacing on popular websites like YouTube. 

Action 4 News investigates the costs of deporting illegal immigrants caught in the Rio Grande Valley back to Central America.