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Monday, April 01, 2013  The University of Texas at Brownsville will begin operating as its own entity under the University of Texas system this fall.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  A man was taken into custody at the Brownsville-Matamoros Port of Entry after heroin was found in his car.

Monday, October 15, 2012  The death of Zeta drug cartel leader Heriberto Lazcano-Lazcano has made national headlines in both Mexico and the United States.

Friday, September 21, 2012  A woman was hit by a car and killed while walking in the middle of the road Friday night.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  When crime occurs, police say surveillance video is crucial.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Just days before a Winter Texan couple is set to leave the valley, they are robbed of their truck and two dogs.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Lady Luck paid a visit to the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday night. Texas Lottery Commission officials have confirmed a ticket worth $250,000 dollars was sold at a McAllen convenience store.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Authorities have reported seizing about $250,000 dollars in cash as part of a criminal investigation in Brownsville.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  A run to the bank to deposit $25,000 dollars in cash allegedly took a dangerous turn for a Stripes convenience store manager in Harlingen.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The restaurant Los Mecates on Padre Island Highway in Brownsville, has been serving-up Mexican dishes for the past four years.  Owner Steven Harrison said he was a faithful Food Channel viewer and his wife had previous experience in the restaurant business.

Friday, January 13, 2012  A man is dead and two others are injured following an two-vehicle accident just west of Lasara.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Brenda Lee Nunez, 17, of Brownsville was murdered allegedly by an ex-boyfriend in 2008. Hector Herrasti plead guilty to her murder.

Saturday, November 12, 2011  Need some extra cash to go shopping for the holidays? Action 4 News is teaming up with WalMart for a special giveaway!

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  A Florida truck driver is behind bars in the Rio Grande Valley after state troopers found more than one ton of marijuana inside his 18-wheeler.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Driver slams into men on the road and flees the scene.