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Monday, February 21, 2011  One special guest arrived shortly before a special funeral service for a slain U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jaime Zapata.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Former congressman Solomon Ortiz has been cleared in an ethics review of how he spent government funds during overseas trips.

Monday, November 22, 2010  The recount for Congressional District 27 ended with longtime incumbent Solomon Ortiz conceding defeat to Republican challenger Blake Farenthold.

Friday, November 19, 2010  A recount of ballots for Congressional District 27 continues in Cameron County.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  The manual recount U.S. Democratic Rep. Solomon Ortiz demanded in South Texas has yet to cut into his opponent's slim lead.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Congressman-Elect for District 27 Blake Farenthold is not waiting on a recount to declare his victory he has already began hitting the ground running here in the valley.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  A recount for Congressman Solomon Ortiz hit a snag on Wednesday.

Friday, November 05, 2010  While election night may be over  long time Congressman Solomon Ortiz is asking for a manual recount. The man who came out on top is not backing down.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  The discovery of a bag of uncounted ballots discovery in Nueces County may affect the outcome of the District 27 congressional race.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  After a long road of campaigning the journey finally came to an end for U.S. Congressman Solomon Ortiz.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Congressman Solomon Ortiz is not conceding defeat at the ballot box saying it's 'too early' to call the race.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Republican challenger Blake Farenthold unseated Democratic Congressman Solomon Ortiz by 799 votes to win the District 27 Congressional seat.

Friday, October 29, 2010  It’s a story that had many we're emailing us with questions from people wanting to know if taxpayer money was used for this week's Democratic rally.

Monday, October 25, 2010  A rally in Brownsville featuring former U.S. President Bill Clinton is moving across the street following objections raised by Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Action 4 News plans to present LIVE VIDEO STREAMING of former U.S. President Bill Clinton's visit to Brownsville this afternoon.