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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The National Audubon Society began its conservation work in Texas in 1899, making it the oldest citizen conservation group in the lone star state, and this year marks the 90th year of the organizations coastal conservation program.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A senate committee passes a bill requiring elected state lawmakers to take drug tests.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Starr County man has used a trust to claim a $4 million dollar lotto ticket that was sold at a convenience store in Rio Grande City.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  In Juan Alejandro's first press conference as Sullivan City's new Chief of Police, he talked about the big job ahead of him.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  An attorney appointed to serve as the 357th State District Court judge in Brownsville has vowed to restore public trust in a county tarnished by scandals.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A 28-year-old was sentenced to a 60-month prison term and three years of supervised released for entering the U.S. illegally with a gun in October 2011.

Friday, November 09, 2012  It's a former teacher and former school principal squaring-off for the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees Position 7

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  San Benito Mayor Joe Hernandez has surrendered to authorities after being indicted in the ongoing "Raspagate" scandal.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The “Raspagate” scandal continues with a Cameron County grand jury indicting the mayor of San Benito.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A restaurant, once home to Food 4 Thought’s Golden Plate Award for year-round kitchen cleanliness, fails to live up to high standards after undergoing a name change.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  A McAllen man is frustrated with damages that have affected his apartment’s living situation.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Brownsville police are turning to the public for help to find the man they say chased, then crashed into his ex girlfriend, killing her and one other person.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Sheryl Lopez told Action 4 News that she could not believe her eyes.  "You can't really trust anybody, I guess," Lopez said.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  A Port Isabel area father is behind bars after his 4-month-old daughter was hospitalized for a fractured skull and fractured ribs.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Bird lovers visiting South Padre Island were left with broken hearts after nets were destroyed by the people who are supposed to be taking care of them- the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.