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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  A phantom cat secretively stalks the remnants of thick thorny brush in southernmost Texas.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Easter sunrise is fast approaching, and while it is early in the South Texas outdoors for most birds to be laying eggs some like the great blue heron are already incubating.

Friday, February 22, 2013  It was born to lift the spirits of the community during difficult time, now Charro Days Fiesta will be celebrating their 76th anniversary with their upcoming event.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Will there be enough water for the Rio Grande Valley if drought continues and our population continues to grow? Leaders are meeting in Brownsville to answer that question.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Valentina Sandoval is disabled. She is blind and completely depends on her husband. He's the breadwinner in the family taking jobs in construction and in agriculture; she says he takes what jobs he can get.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Two companies are recalling puppy treats that may contain traces of a poultry antibiotics that aren’t approved in the United States.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  The Museum of South Texas History currently has an exhibit celebrating Dia de los Muertos.  Martha Peña from the museum stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to talk more about this exhibit.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Children who receive free meals as La Joya ISD schools may soon have to pay for them if funding issues are not resolved.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The state's top agriculture official will talk about security along the Texas-Mexico border in an address before a military support organization.

Monday, August 27, 2012  A new Chick-Fil-A restaurant on the UTPA campus in Edinburg was greeted by protestors on the first day of classes.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Chick-Fil-A gay rights debate has come to the Rio Grande Valley.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Oscar Lopez is an educator with the Valley Aids Council which services patients from Cameron County to Corpus Christi.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  A Mission grocery store is expected to face a federal judge after being indicted in a WIC and food stamp fraud scheme.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A small valley city gets a big boost in business as Alamo Door Systems moves into Primera Industrial Park.

Friday, February 10, 2012  The recent downpours throughout the Rio Grande Valley have been a blessing for many ranchers who have been desperately trying to keep their business alive as the months without rain have forced many of them to sell off much of their livestock.