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

Friday, April 26, 2013  La Plaza mall to add more stores

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  If congress fails to make a new budget deal before March 1 major cuts are headed our way.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection alone faces $754 million in cuts.

Monday, July 02, 2012  It's no secret that the danger in Mexico has affected business ties with the valley.  Keith Patridge with the McAllen Economic Development Corporation says Americans crossing the border for business or fun has practically come to a screeching halt.

Saturday, December 11, 2010  In a special meeting, packed with anxious Harlingen residents waiting to hear the verdict, Harlingen City Commissioners voted yes - Bass Pro Shops is coming to Harlingen. Harlingen residents broke out in applause.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009  This wet winter may just be beneficial for our Valley farmers. Joe Aguilar, a now retired farmer, says while he doesn't know if the market will pick up, he does believe crops will.

Monday, November 16, 2009  An Edinburg woman issued a Call 4 Action after her bank sucked her account dry in what the financial institution calls a "standard practice" for debt collection.

Saturday, June 27, 2009  With less people looking at buying homes in this economy the Housing Authority in Cameron County is urging people not to be afraid.

Monday, March 30, 2009  The Rio Grande Valley is in pretty good shape economically compared to other areas.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008  Edcouch Elsa Independent School District told Action 4 News that they are laying off 199 employees in the face of a $10.5 million deficit.

Thursday, November 20, 2008  A Rio Grande Valley man plans to file a lawsuit to stop lawmakers in Washington DC from giving a bailout to the ailing auto industry.

Monday, October 06, 2008  Gas prices are continuing to fall in the Rio Grande Valley where one station is selling regular unleaded for $2.78 a gallon.