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Monday, March 25, 2013  A multi-million contract to make Border Patrols and customs officer uniforms has been awarded to a company that uses manufacturing sites in Mexico.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  Mexican federal police say they have seized more than nine tons of marijuana, 370 pounds of crystal meth and a large cache of weapons in Reynosa.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Two former South Texas Vo-Tech employees are expected to face a federal judge after being accused of lying on financial aid forms to get prospective students more money.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The IRS hopes to make it an easier year for taxpayers as they begin filing their 2012 tax returns.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Frustrated parents turned to Action 4 News after they couldn't get their children's school uniforms in time for the first day of classes.

Monday, May 28, 2012  A South Texas woman is appealing for mercy from Mexico's brutal Zetas drug cartel, which she believes is behind the March 30 abduction of her husband by three gunmen who stormed into their home. Marina Morfin told

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Armando Morfin has been missing for more than two weeks but his family is now offering a $105,000 dollar reward for his return.

Monday, April 02, 2012  A Hidalgo County man is missing after three armed men stormed his home and kidnapped him at knifepoint.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Senior year is a busy and exciting time for students. From submitting college applications to homecoming and prom, the list goes on.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  It is highly controversial, and a new campaign coinciding with lent seeks to end abortions. But a local physician said prayer is not the answer.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  A school board member for the Donna Independent School District said it was a conflict of interest for a fellow board member to be hired as the district's athletic team doctor.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Two alleged members of the Gulf Cartel are behind bars following a traffic stop south of the border in Valle Hermoso.

Friday, February 04, 2011  If you itemize your deductions on Schedule A, Uncle Sam doesn't want to hear from you till Valentine's day.

Sunday, August 22, 2010  Many parents spent about two hours under the blazing sun with receipts in hand on Sunday waiting and hoping to get some answers from Edinburg business All Purpose Embroidery.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Our nation is still struggling to recover from one of the worst recessions since the great depression.