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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Harrold ISD Superintendent David Thweat spends his days traveling around the country—as he defends his choice to allow teachers to carry guns on campus

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Harlingen School Board Vice-President George McShan opposes proposals for vouchers that call for taking public education funds and putting them towards private school education.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A plan to train teachers for classroom gunfights is headed to the full Texas Senate -- but with the new stipulation that such instruction not cost more than $1 million in state funds.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The process of getting back on her feet has been tough for a Mission teacher who lost her home in a fire.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A former at risk teen thanks an educator for helping shape him into the man he is today.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  One Valley police agency told Action 4 News, while it is a good idea he believes local police can do the job without raising taxes, departments just need to learn to work together.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Running a school is no easy task. Mission CISD invited community leaders to get a feel for what it's like, including KGBT CEO Tom Keeler.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  A large group of teachers spending the afternoon as students, brushing up on their skills.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Teachers at Travis Elementary organizing a zumbathon to raise money for a fourth grader with a brain tumor.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A Mercedes teacher’s aide is facing criminal charges after he allegedly hurt a 6-year-old boy in the classroom.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Mireya Ortega, 15, hasn't forgotten everything. Like most girls her age, she looks up at a poster on her wall and remembers that Justin Beiber is still her boyfriend.

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

Thursday, August 16, 2012  It's almost time for thousands of children throughout the Rio Grande Valley to hit the books again. The start of a new school year means a new teacher, new friends, sporting events and new goals for students.

Monday, August 06, 2012  While many schools across the country are doing away with physical education, the McAllen School District is putting a bigger emphasis on this subject.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  McAllen ISD board members have a big decision to make as a new school year rolls around.