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Monday, April 01, 2013  24 hours after burying his 7-year-old son, John Perri is speaking out exclusively to Action 4's Katie Lopez saying he doesn't want another family to go through the pain he's had to endure in the last few days.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A man was sentenced for severely beating a woman to the point where she was left “unrecognizable and unconscious” according to authorities.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley is an area widely known for weather that aggravates the condition of those suffering from sinus problems.  Now a new procedure is blowing up a simple path to an easier life for patients.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Cameron county prosecutors say victim had to undergo facial reconstructive surgery due to injuries sustained by Marco Antonio Valdez. Victim said to be still be traumatized from the incident.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Dingo, the dog Action 4 News first reported on after his owner found him injured and bloodied, is just like a family member for owner Roy Penaloza of Harlingen.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Chihuahua came back from walk with his eye almost popped out.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  It's a voice so many people in the valley have been waiting to hear, "I'm feeling a lot better." Just 4 days after major surgery to amputate his left leg Mando Del Toro is already planning for his future.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Former Weslaco mayor Joe V. Sanchez is in critical condition after his wife accidentally ran over him.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Harlingen middle school teacher Esmeralda Valdez is a few weeks shy of returning to work for the school year and although she's focused on leading a new round of students, her mind is on the victims of the Colorado movie theater massacre.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Valley Baptist Medical Center is leading the way when it comes to surgery in Brownsville.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  It was a special night for a McAllen man who once spent two months in a coma but it is now able to enjoy a night out with his family.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  A Brownsville woman is expected to face a judge after being arrested for selling fake Botox to federal agents in an undercover sting.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Mercedes Police search for the suspect in a Wednesday shooting.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  A nurse showed Action 4 News a painful picture of baby Darrien Garza's little foot just 10 months ago.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Authorities have arrested a fourth suspect in the shooting of a Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office deputy.