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Monday, May 20, 2013  A teen's life was turned upside down by synthetic marijuana.

Friday, March 15, 2013  There is a new warning from health experts on a popular drug called "K2," that is being smuggled in from across the border. Some of the teens who have only used it once will never be the same.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Rajadhar Reddy, a 16-year-old high school junior from Science Academy in Mercedes, had been preparing rigorously for another college entrance exam, the SAT, but decided to take the ACT for the first time on a whim.

Friday, December 07, 2012  University of Texas at Brownsville biology students Julio Cesar Ramos and Jennifer Espinales, never thought they'd have the opportunity to attend medical school right here at home.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  If you're in the holiday spirit and want to have an event for the whole family to enjoy, what better way than by learning how to make a gingerbread house?  Gaby Jones, with the International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen, joined Sunrise to teach you how to put this festive holiday treat together.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Officials temporarily placed the Science Academy in Mercedes under lockdown after receiving reports of gunfire from a nearby levee.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  South Texas Independent School District honored a fallen soldier and former ISD student Saturday morning.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  This weekend, the Harlingen CISD will host a parental involvement & drop out intervention event, geared toward putting the education of your child first.  Dr. Jose Luis Cavasos was live on Action 4 Sunrise to explain more about this program.

Monday, November 05, 2012  In a presidential election year it's common to see a spike in votes cast  and this year is no different, in fact, valley voters have exceeded the numbers from back in 2008 already.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose “mummified” remains were found near Brownsville’s Veterans International Bridge.

Monday, September 24, 2012  UTPA opened a new center Monday to encourage more students to study science and math.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Authorities evacuated students at a middle school in Brownsville following a report of a gas leak in a science lab.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The University of Texas made a big announcement Friday that will have a huge impact on the Rio Grande Valley and its influence on the future of medicine.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Several representatives with NASA visited with students from different schools in McAllen on Tuesday.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Business owners who rent from this office complex on Alton Gloor in Brownsville say it's uncommon for a burglary to happen in this area.