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Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Writers’ Forum of the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center will showcase “Women’s Voices,” a reading of various female writers’ works on Saturday, March 16th at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The threat of severe storms has diminished switching over to the threat from heavy rains.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Action 4 News got a first-hand look at the flooding and hail damage in McAllen and Sharyland overnight.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The menu might look the same but La Joya Independent School District Officials have found healthier options when it comes to serving the same old cafeteria food.

Monday, August 01, 2011  This is one of the best cotton seasons on record for Wolf Farms in La Feria. It's so good that cotton pickers have to slow down to avoid choking up machines from too much of the crop, according to owner Steve Wolf of Wolf Farms.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  For months Hidalgo County workers have worked vigorously to fix the drainage problems that have plagued the county for years.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  As rain from Tropical Storm Arlene continues to soak the Rio Grande Valley, several neighborhoods are under water south of the border in Matamoros.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  While there has been less than half a dozen hurricanes over the past 10 years, Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos said its important to always be ready.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Safety cones have replaced protective city covers for manholes and storm drains in Brownsville.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  A study by the Texas Health Institute projects an alarming increase in diabetes among Texans.

Monday, September 20, 2010  Tropical showers are moving through parts of the Rio Grande Valley again this morning.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Action 4 News has posted RAW VIDEO of flooding in a Brownsville neighborhood where some residents are using kayaks to navigate the floodwaters.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  The City of San Benito is considering approving an ordinance that would fine drivers caught speeding through flooded areas of the city.

Monday, July 26, 2010  Several roads are closed in Edinburg following heavy Monday afternoon rains that soaked the area.

Monday, July 05, 2010  Heavy rains from Alex and large amounts of standing water have created the perfect conditions for the mass breeding of mosquitoes, agriculture and health experts told Action 4 News.