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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  A choked up Mark Anzaldua begged a jury to be fair when deciding his punishment.

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

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Exclusive new details on harassment allegations against members of the Santa Rosa Police Department.

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.