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Thursday, April 18, 2013  New "voting centers" would allow people to vote anywhere in Hidalgo County on Election day, not just in their precinct.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  The Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court has granted district attorney Rene Guerra approval to hire two investigators to prosecute any political candidate or supporter who participates in illegal voter assistance.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  After losing her baby from complications in a DWI accident, Mari Avila's grief has motivated her to become a strong advocate in fighting underage drinking

Monday, February 06, 2012  Covering potholes on Seminary Road outside Edinburg has only lead to more of a mess as the Pothole Patrol revealed a few weeks ago.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Hidalgo County leaders decided, in a 3 to 2 vote, to abolish the Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace and Constable's offices located in the Delta area.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Construction is clearing the path for an improved park in Elsa. Hidalgo County is pumping over half a million bucks into playgrounds and baseball fields.

Friday, December 10, 2010  A viewer steps in to help locate a missing man featured on Action 4 News Sunrise. It turned out being former Hidalgo County Commissioner Leonardo Camarillo.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  A major race for Hidalgo County went late into the night but Mercedes Mayor Joel Quintanilla emerged as the winner of the Sylvia Handy's old poltical seat.

Friday, October 22, 2010  Weslaco residents tell Action 4 News they've been waiting for years to get 13-North-Mile Road paved and they are still waiting.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Ex-Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner Sylvia Handy sits in a federal prison cell following her conviction.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  Hidalgo County Judge Rene Ramirez appointed an interim commissioner to sit in Sylvia Handy's Precinct 1 seat.

Friday, March 12, 2010  Hidalgo County Judge Rene Ramirez told Action 4 News that an independent auditor will be hired to go examine records at Sylvia Handy's office.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Action 4 News has posed RAW VIDEO of the entire press conference where Sylvia Handy resigned as Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Commissioner.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy resigned from her post during a Tuesday afternoon press conference.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy has been arrested by federal agents.