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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A bill to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons into Texas college buildings and classrooms has new momentum in the state Senate, but it remains unclear if it has enough to become law.

Monday, May 06, 2013  An Action 4 News investigation reveals that gun traffickers are exploiting weaknesses in federal gun laws to acquire weapons for drug cartels.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  A 19-year-old was sentenced to almost 10 years of federal prison for his ties to the drug cartel.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Justice Department laid out its case in a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, saying the cyclist violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service and was "unjustly enriched" while cheating to win the Tour de France.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A Tennessee man who allegedly racked up $1 million in stolen checks was caught in Elsa.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Three men are behind bars in Starr County after being accused of trying to kill three people by burning their mobile home down.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Four people are facing federal charges after being accused of taking part in a scheme to buy AK-47s and other high-powered weapons.

Monday, November 05, 2012  A suspect is on the run after stealing loads of tires from a shop in Pharr. The owners of the business need your help in finding the man.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Jose Tinajero is like any other 12-year-old boy. He loves to climb trees and play in his backyard swimming pool.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  ‘Tina’ did not want to talk on camera but did show Action 4 News the black and blue bruises that cover her face and arms.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Action 4 News went to The Bod Squad Training in Harlingen to learn various workouts that women can incorporate into their everyday lives.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Should young adults ages 18 through 20 be able to purchase a handgun? Some of you might answer no, however one Brownsville man says "Yes, of course they should!"

Sunday, March 04, 2012  Gun sales are booming across Texas, and some buyers say their growing belief that President Barack Obama's re-election is inevitable is fueling their race to bear more arms.

Saturday, January 14, 2012  Mexican President Felipe Calderon has asked Republican House Speaker John Boehner to crack down on weapons trafficking that has fueled drug violence in Mexico.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The winds of change have things moving quickly in a wind farm project in Willacy County.