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

Today at 10:45 AM  An anonymous tip led Starr County HIDTA investigators and Rio Grande City police to over 6,000 pounds of marijuana in a Garceno neighborhood.

Today at 9:21 AM  A family dispute leads to a man assaulting a woman with a cable box.

Yesterday at 10:52 PM  A 3rd grader used his backpack to sneak a toy gun into Lopez-Riggins Elementary School on Wednesday was caught.

Yesterday at 8:20 PM  Elderly man in ICU after getting stung by more than 200 bees

Yesterday at 8:00 PM  Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

Yesterday at 7:47 PM  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Yesterday at 12:07 PM  A Brownsville woman was arrested for child endangerment, theft and engaging in organized criminal activity.

Yesterday at 10:44 AM  A Harlingen man was arrested for a stabbing on North 27 Street.

Yesterday at 8:50 AM  If you wander the household cleaning aisle of a store, you'll notice tons of stain removal options...and most of them don't come cheap.

Yesterday at 8:42 AM  Throw on your boots and two-step your way onto a huge prize this weekend.

Yesterday at 8:39 AM  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  FNB Insurance Agency and Action 4 News teamed up to Pay it 4Ward to Debi Ruelas, who gives up her lunch money and time to serve the needs of cancer patients at Texas Oncology Center in McAllen.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Action 4 News received several pictures from Mission High School students---grossed out by a worm found inside a serving of broccoli on Tuesday.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen revealed that the case was moving slow, the jury will have to spend their Saturday in court to make up for lost time.