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Saturday, February 23, 2013  Rio Grande City wrestler Lisa Gonzalez is the Valley's newest state champion, taking home the gold medal at 148 pounds from the UIL tournament in Austin. Minutes after winning the title, Lisa joined Action 4 Sports reporter Joe Bowling live during Action 4 News at 6pm. Lisa was one of 5 local wrestlers who came home with medals, the Valley's best ever showing in that sport.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Watching Super Bowl XLVII just got easier!

Friday, December 07, 2012  A San Benito woman is facing criminal charges after being pulled over in a traffic stop where officers found marijuana wrapped inside an old traffic ticket.

Monday, August 20, 2012  A valley family is still holding out hope of finding their missing loved one even though it's been a year since 20-year-old Antonio “Tony” Villegas Jr. disappeared.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  About 70 kids from right here in the valley are heading to north Texas to compete in the 2012 Junior Olympics in Pearland on Friday.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  A San Benito veteran spent almost 70 years searching for answers as to why he was awarded a Silver Star medal after World War Two.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  The Mission City Council has decided to merge the Mission Economic Development Authority with the Mission Economic Development Corporation.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  The Lyford Bulldog Stadium was packed today in honor of Veterans Day. Veterans from all across the Valley along with friends and family joined together to honor those that fought for our country.

Monday, October 25, 2010  A birthday celebration ended with a trip to jail for a Harlingen man who allegedly drove drunk with his three children.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The third Friday of every September is reserved to honor America's prisoners of war and those missing in action. In McAllen, former POWs gathered for a luncheon.

Sunday, August 22, 2010  Veteran Jose Bono was honored with five medals 65 years after his service in the Air Force.

Friday, January 29, 2010  An 84 year old says he wants to do one more good deed for the Marines he served alongside as a chaplain many years ago. Now a years-long search for answers into missing military awards is over.

Saturday, January 16, 2010  A former Staff Sergeant with the US Marines had some of his prized military medals returned following a Call 4 Action on Action 4 News.

Monday, September 21, 2009  The McAllen Swim Club welcomed an olympic gold medalist over the weekend.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  It took 40 years, but a Rio Grande Valley veteran is finally honored for his bravery in battle in Vietnam.