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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Take a trip through history and progress at South Texas College beginning on February, 12, 2013. They'll be hosting a series of lectures to commemorate Black History Month.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Families across the Rio Grande Valley spent New Year's Day welcoming their own bundles of joy.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Tis the season to give and the local blood bank is asking everyone who can, to donate the gift of life.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramon told Action 4 News they are only about 6,000 votes shy of surpassing a record set in 2008.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Hidalgo County is on pace to break early voting records established during the last presidential election, according to the elections administrator.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Valley Baptist Medical Center is leading the way when it comes to surgery in Brownsville.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The seats of the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance were filled with people ready to meet the candidates for upcoming elections in person and introduce themselves as they debated issues affecting local government and hidalgo county community.

Friday, May 04, 2012  The political season is well underway, but before Rio Grande Valley voters head out to cast their vote, Action 4 News is giving the community an opportunity to hear from candidates first-hand.

Friday, June 17, 2011  "I don't get nauseous anymore or anything. I'm used to it,” said 14-year-old Lilly Lopez of Brownsville. She is fighting leukemia, a form of cancer attacking her bones.

Monday, January 03, 2011  Little Emily Ruiz is the New Year's Baby in Edinburg.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  A Call 4 Action is bringing help to one Rio Grande Valley girl.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  An 11-year-old cancer patient from the Rio Grande Valley is selling bracelets to help other children.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  The Harlingen Police Department hosted a drive-thru car seat safety inspection station for parents.

Friday, October 23, 2009  A Rio Grande Valley doctor told Action 4 News that they have seen higher suicide rates during the current economic recession.

Friday, March 06, 2009  A free community health education seminar will spotlight March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.