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Monday, March 25, 2013  The sole winning ticket sold for Saturday's $338.3 million Powerball drawing was purchased at a liquor store in northern New Jersey.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Catholics in the Rio Grande Valley are welcoming Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as their new Pope.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The skeleton saint known as La Santa Muerte in recent years has found a robust and diverse following in the United States.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Friday marked the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a day that should never to be forgotten.

Friday, August 31, 2012  It was an emotional week for the family of Maria Almaguer - who will spend the rest of her life in prison.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A Santa Rosa man reported as missing by his family has been found locked up in jail for a marijuana charge.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  A Santa Rosa woman told Action 4 News that her husband disappeared after leaving work on Tuesday night.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Summer vacation is still in full swing for local students but many Rio Grande Valley families are planning ahead for the school year.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A family photo shows a smiling Bobby Veliz, the father of 10-year-old Brandon and 5-year-old Ami.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Free school supplies will be handed out Friday July 27 as part of a community project for Cameron and Willacy County.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  The Lucky Saint Arcade in Santa Rosa was shut down Wednesday after the Cameron County Sheriff’s office discovered it was violating multiple Texas gambling laws.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Authorities are investigating a fatal crash in Hidalgo County.  DPS Troopers told Action 4 News Issaias Garcia of Mission lost control of his Chevy pick-up while going around a curve on FM 2221 early Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  More than $233,000 dollars worth of marijuana is off the streets after authorities found it hidden inside two statues of the patron saint for lost causes.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  A federal jury hears graphic descriptions of gruesome methods used by Zetas against a rival Mexican drug cartel.

Saturday, December 24, 2011  Brownsville Fire Chief Lenny Perez said too many Brownsville firefighters called in sick.