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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Immigration will be the topic of discussion of a Tuesday morning forum with three congressmen at the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Action 4 News is teaming up with Congressmen Filemon Vela, Ruben Hinojosa and Chicago Congressman Luis Guiterrez to host forum to discuss

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Court records reveal a new twist in a murder that took place on Harlingen's westside.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A man was taken into custody on Friday after he was identified as a person of interest in the Harlingen fatal shooting case.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Fred Vela of Olmito was in a truck with his brother and brother-in-law coming back from working in Laguna Vista when a woman veered into oncoming traffic slamming into their vehicle.

Friday, February 15, 2013  'Footloose' is expected to sell out two weekends in a row over at the Camille Playhouse. Executive Artistic Director, Eric Vela, explained more about the musical on Action 4 Sunrise.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Drought conditions in the Rio Grande Valley are so bad, lawmakers are calling it a major issue with communities along the border running out of water.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The last few months have not been easy for Norma Perez. In October of 2012 she watched as the man she loved for more than 30 years passed away in her arms.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Derek Madrigal said given Velasquez’s appearance on the "Most Wanted" list, he expected a tougher punishment.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  He was once considered one the Top 10 Most Wanted in Texas but now he's headed to three years in prison for a Spring Break stabbing on South Padre Island.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The Legislative Tour 2013 made its rounds in Cameron and Willacy County.  It's an opportunity to show legislators from other states, why federal money is important in helping the Valley grow.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The 113th Congress has been sworn in and now it's time for lawmakers to get down to business and find solutions to the problems our country is facing. This year, Rep. Filemon Vela is representing the newly created District 34 over on Capitol Hill.  The congressman joined Action 4 Sunrise on Thursday, Jan. 10 to discuss an array of topics.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will play a big role in Texas' education this year.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A Brownsville man is behind bars after trying to rob a store where a clerk used a gun to defend himself.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Telenovela star Eduardo Yáñez has been named as Mr. Amigo for Charro Days in Brownsville.