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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The City of McAllen Fire Department has reached a historic milestone and they are preparing to celebrate.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Two people are dead and 22 more are wounded after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The former frontman for 1980s band The Smiths has cancelled the remaining 22 shows on his North American tour.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Action 4 News will be streaming the Saturday evening Illuminated Parade LIVE on valleycentral.com.

Friday, December 28, 2012  We're teaming up with the city of McAllen for their New Year's Eve Bash 2013!  It's a family friendly event that promises to have something for everyone.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  As the nation grieves, many questions remain about the Newtown massacre.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Their emergence in South Texas differed from the splashy way the Tea Party showed up across the country.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Mireya Ortega, 15, hasn't forgotten everything. Like most girls her age, she looks up at a poster on her wall and remembers that Justin Beiber is still her boyfriend.

Friday, July 13, 2012  The Daughters of the Republic of Texas say they have a problem with allowing drinking near the Alamo.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Rio Grande Valley residents have numerous options when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Rock star Morrissey is set to make his first appearance in the Rio Grande Valley but tickets may soon be hard to come by.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The new multi-modal bus terminal, La Plaza, in downtown Brownsville kept busy Thursday, as passengers got on and off city buses to get to their destinations.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Action 4 News is giving away FIVE pairs of tickets to see Korn at the Pharr Events Center on Tuesday, April 24th.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Action 4 News is giving away FIVE pairs of tickets to see Paul Rodriguez at the Pharr Events Center on Saturday, April 12th.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  This year's Mr. Amigo, Arath de la Torre, is expected to arrive Wednesday and  will be making appearances throughout the week in Brownsville.