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Monday, February 11, 2013  The announcement Monday that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning, effective Feb. 28, came as a complete surprise to many Valley residents.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Summer vacation is still in full swing for local students but many Rio Grande Valley families are planning ahead for the school year.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Free school supplies will be handed out Friday July 27 as part of a community project for Cameron and Willacy County.

Sunday, November 20, 2011  A memorial service for two Mormon missionaries killed in a hit and run accident will be held tonight.

Friday, November 11, 2011  Cyclists across the Rio Grande Valley hope, in memory of the two missionaries killed in a hit and run Tuesday, drivers become more aware of cyclists riding their bikes through town.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Zachary Harris, the teen that survived the deadly Tuesday crash in Donna, spoke with Action 4 News for the first time following the incident.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Two young men dedicating themselves to spreading their church’s message in the Rio Grande Valley are being remembered by their fellow missionaries.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl he took as a bride in what his church deemed a 'spiritual marriage.'

Monday, May 30, 2011  Homeless man hopes people get his muddy message of hope.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  A Starr County family is wondering if a miracle took place in their kitchen on Tuesday afternoon.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  A Harlingen pastor is welcoming the gay and lesbian community to what he calls a safe haven for worship.

Sunday, December 26, 2010  Father Jose Torres led Christmas Mass at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Brownsville, Saturday, with dozens in attendance.

Friday, December 24, 2010  It's been said many times that Christ is the reason for the season, yet as Bishop Flores said, the reason can sometimes be put on the back burner after all the shopping, cooking and holiday festivities.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Even though they are down on their luck, residents at “Tent City” in Harlingen realize that Christmas is more than just presents under the Christmas tree.

Friday, March 26, 2010  Semana Santa is near. But with violence escalating in Mexico, it may keep some at home.