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Monday, January 28, 2013  When Monica Alaniz's family first spotted the Texas flag flying upside down at the Motel 6 in Edinburg along South Closner about 10 days ago she says they knew what had to be done.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The gay community made history south of the border where organizers held the first gay pride parade in the State of Tamaulipas.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Loyal and proud UTPA students and alums endured the South Texas heat on a recent Friday at the Edinburg campus for the opportunity to be part of a new tradition...the first recipients of UT Pan American's official class ring.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Wild fans filled Buffalo Wild Wings in Harlingen as the restaurant broadcast the big game thanks to Action 4 News. The game gave some hardcore Harlingen Cardinal fans a chance they didn't think they'd get.

Friday, December 02, 2011  From car dealerships and banks to small shops and restaurants, local businesses got into the spirit of Friday's Harlingen Cardinal's game.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Hidalgo County Sheriff Deputies have arrested nearly 100 gang members since they started Operation Street Sweep.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  A terminally ill Sharyland teen featured on Action 4 News just days before Christmas has lost his battle to cystic fibrosis.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  If you knew you had only weeks to live and would be celebrating your last Christmas, what would you wish for?

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor is back behind bars after facing a judge during a Wednesday afternoon hearing.

Friday, July 23, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor accused in a child sex abuse case is free on bond.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  A jailed Harlingen karate instructor broke the silence after being denied bond during a court hearing at the Cameron County Jail.

Monday, July 19, 2010  The indictment against a Harlingen karate instructor accused of child sex abuse has been unsealed.

Monday, July 19, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor accused in a child sex abuse case may spend the night in jail after surrendering to authorities late Monday afternoon.

Friday, July 16, 2010  A Harlingen karate instructor indicted on charges of child sex abuse has been told not to speak with the media.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  U.S.A. Knights Karate in Harlingen teaches students virtues like discipline, courage, pride and passion, but the mother of one former student at the school said her daughter was taught a secret lesson after being sexually abused by an instructor.