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Monday, April 29, 2013  Since March, Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport has seen five reports of laser pointing.

Friday, March 29, 2013  On Wednesday, McAllen fire crews were called to a canal located near Mile 5 off of Ware Road—7-year-old John Perri’s body was recovered late Thursday evening.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The man is charged with failure to identify, obstructing a passageway and resisting transportation after refusing to answer questions from Border Patrol agents.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  While Washington discusses how to help undocumented workers gain legal status, the U.S. Border Patrol is reporting the numbers of apprehensions is growing both nationally and locally.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Two different locations in Rio Grande City were raided Friday afternoon accused of illegal gambling operations.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Despite a recession that has forced many small stores to close, one locally owned, independent grocer in McAllen is celebrating 46 years of growing business.

Monday, September 24, 2012  UTPA opened a new center Monday to encourage more students to study science and math.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  They are literally thieves in the night, sneaking onto this property in La Feria and stealing from the business.

Monday, July 09, 2012  In the midst of hurricane season, the City of Los Fresnos received approval for a $1.8 million to $2.4 million dollar "safe room" - a shelter for times of disaster.

Friday, June 29, 2012  A social media expert came to the Action 4 News studio to discuss how social media sites have grown and how Internet users can be safe online.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees are calling it quits due to increasing travel costs to play rival teams.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Buena suerte means good luck in Spanish.But two arcades under that name in Willacy and Cameron counties haven't had any luck at all.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Congressman Henry Cuellar said the U.S. Navy SEAL/Anti-terrorism expert should bring tactics that work.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Edcouch as Hidalgo County Animal Control officers chased down, tied up and placed each and every wandering dog inside one of five animal control trucks.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Border Patrol Tactical Unit training offers agents a chance to prepare for high risk operations.  Members of the unit also work intelligence based threats, reconnaissance and surveillance… so training is crucial.