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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Residents in Alamo waking up to a known irrigation problem in the area. A pipe that feeds water from the Rio Grande to an irrigation canal continues breaking. Sending massive amounts of water onto the street and residents want the county to get it fixed.

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.

Friday, March 29, 2013  On Wednesday, McAllen fire crews were called to a canal located near Mile 5 off of Ware Road—7-year-old John Perri’s body was recovered late Thursday evening.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities are investigating how bundles of illegal drugs ended up in a park next to the Gateway International Bridge.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Hidalgo County Drainage District is about to begin a multi-million dollar drainage project voters approved last November.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Following last March's hail storm McAllen Public Work crews are not taking any chances.  They were out in full force early Tuesday morning.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The heavy machinery is in. The flood-blocking brush is out.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Hurricane season is coming to an end but county officials are already looking ahead to 2013.  This, as a much needed bond is passed in Hidalgo County to help protect the county against a mega storm.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Hidalgo County residents will see a special bond initiative on this November’s ballot asking for $184 million in drainage system improvements.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  A pile of sofa’s and mattresses near the intersection of Robindale Road and Highway 48 in Brownsville, caught the attention of Action 4 Viewers.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  The body of missing 18-year-old Andres Frias was recovered early Sunday morning from a canal south of McAllen.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The driver of a truck that plunged into a Mercedes canal, had been shot in the arm before crashing. He tells police he knows who his shooters are.

Monday, June 04, 2012  A drainage ditch is supposed to help alleviate flood waters. But what happens when a ditch isn't properly maintained?

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Incumbent Joel Quintanilla has been unseated as Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner.