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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  When it comes to literacy, the Rio Grande Valley ranks dead last in the state of Texas.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  The Texas Education Commissioner bowed to pressure from state lawmakers, including some from the Valley, to delay a requirement that would make the new STAAR test 15 percent of a student's overall grade in core classes.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  A Harlingen mother is expressing alarm about new, more-rigorous standardized testing for Texas school children

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Educators from Alaska traveled to the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD schools this week to learn more about the dual-language program.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Until this month, Mexican trucks rarely travelled into the U.S. They were allowed to though the North American Free Trade Agreement, but due to concerns that they would put highway safety at risk, the U.S. instead would have the Mexican trucks load their goods on U.S. trucks instead of travelling into the interior to their destination.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  A Harlingen woman turned to Action 4 News after signing up for cosmetology classes but wanted out after learning they were being taught in Spanish.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  If you're looking to better your life and get on the right track to a career, the Pharr Literacy Project could help.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  A wave of anti-illegal immigration proposals have been felt around the country. Here in Texas, Governor Rick Perry has asked legislators to help abolish those 'sanctuary cities' that protect undocumented immigrants.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  With the start of the Texas Legislative session right around the corner, lawmakers are getting to work on proposed bills.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  The Texas Legislature doesn't start until January but seven bills filed this morning are expected to guarantee debate and controversy.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Dominga Alvarez took a call at home last weekend which resulted in the filing of a police report and Dominga fearing for her life.

Monday, August 02, 2010  McAllen ISD's pre-kindergarten program has been named one of the top ten programs in the state of Texas.

Monday, July 26, 2010  The Valley Association of Independent Living said they've received countless complaints from deaf patients that some doctors are not providing sign language interpreters for medical visits.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Special graduation ceremony was held in San Juan Monday night, the event, made possible through the La Union Del Pueblo Entero organization or LUPE.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009  The Region One Education Service Center has announced the Regional Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year.