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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  An inspector exposed improper hygiene practices with a female worker who failed to wash her hands after changing an infant’s diaper, according to the report.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Esther Galvan spends most days at her business, Heavenly Hands, a wellness center on 1284 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville. She had no idea Action 4 News would be stopping by on Thursday afternoon to reward her on Pay it 4Ward.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The owner of Dirty Al’s admits on Food 4 Thought to scoring the worst inspection report in his 25 years in the restaurant business.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Los Compadres in Edinburg is cooking up trouble on Food 4 Thought.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  The list of restaurants inspected this week across the Rio Grande Valley may be small, but the impact resulting from dirty dining is sure to make a big impact for people who eat out.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Servando Saldivar told Action 4 News he never expected his 13-year-old son to come home with accusations that a teacher pushed him.

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.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Our Marcy Martinez went to Brownsville Friday morning to spend the day as principal at Lucio Middle School

Thursday, January 19, 2012  After more than two years of claims, innuendos and allegations, it took a jury less than three days to find Carlos Anderson not guilty of sexually abusing three teenage girls. The karate instructor showed no emotion when the verdict was first read, but then cried when he hugged his son moments later.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  A cough and Christmas can go together, according to Dr. Brian Smith, regional director for the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Maria Galvan described Saturday,how she came up with a name for her new massage and spa business in Brownsville.  The daughter she refers to is 17-year-old Tiffany Galvan.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Louis Greif bikes 10 to 30 miles every single day. He used to just visit the valley, but 5 years ago made a permanent move to Laguna Vista and spends as much time soaking in the outdoors as possible.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Call it a big but disgusting find for kitchen cops in Brownsville. An eatery is busted with rodent droppings “all over” the kitchen area.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Through the eyes of a child like Martin Chapa, the world is a very scary place.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  AAA Is advocating for laws that make it illegal for drivers of all ages to send, write or read text messages or email while their vehicle is in the motion.