Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Scientists are beginning to better understand why Hispanic children have close to double the rate of obesity as white children.

Friday, May 24, 2013  McAllen ISD wants to ensure students continue to eat healthy, so their minds and bodies are alert.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Red marks and bruising are what’s left behind in the days after a 14-year-old is detained by police with the McAllen Independent School District.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley's smallest communities are seeing much higher turnout in early voting.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Two students trying to get out of trouble are now facing even bigger consequences after their lies caused a school to go under lockdown.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Two small communities are leading the Rio Grande Valley in early voter turnout.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Action 4 News is providing a LIVE VIDEO stream of a SOLD OUT event at the McAllen Civic Center.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Police and an ambulance were both called to Rowe High School in McAllen following a report about a student with a medical emergency.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Authorities are investigating an accident outside a McAllen elementary school that left two children and an adult injured.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley residents made a healthy choice on Saturday morning.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  McAllen and Harlingen are among 23 school districts seeking exemption from some state and federal testing requirements as they push to design new student evaluation systems.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Right now a battle over money is underway in Austin. School districts from across the state are suing to secure funding for your child's classroom.

Monday, December 17, 2012  A rally is being held Monday afternoon in support of the former McAllen head football coach Tony Harris.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  McAllen ISD has been inundated with calls from educators over the past few months. They all want to learn how the district has implemented using the iPad in the classroom.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The classroom, a special place where children learn everything from how to spell their own name, to how to function in society.