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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Authorities are investigating an incident where a bullied 8-year-old boy brought a knife to school in Weslaco.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A Weslaco track and field coach is being honored by a former student for giving her inspiration.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Action 4 News is teaming up with KURV and The Rio Grande Guardian in hosting two more political forums.  It's part of Campaign 2012… Expect More!  On Thursday, October, 25, from 5pm until 5:30pm will be candidates from State Representative District 41 and from 6pm to 6:30pm will be candidates from State Representative District 39.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  It was a night filled with hard-hitting questions and clear responses from candidates running for Congress in the November election.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Action 4 News is teaming up with 710 KURV and the Rio Grande Guardian to host two LIVE and televised political debates on Tuesday and Thursday.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Action 4 News is teaming up with KURV and the Rio Grande Guardian in hosting four political forums beginning tomorrow night.  It’s all part of Campaign 2012.  Steve Taylor and Sergio Sanchez will help moderate the debate along with our very own Ryan Wolf and they joined us this morning to discuss the forums.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Dr. Ruben Alejandro says he has a vision. And it's a vision education systems here in the valley are only beginning to adopt. It involves replacing familiar textbooks with more of a technological approach.

Monday, February 13, 2012  A sexual harassment investigation is reopened against Interim Superintendent Dr. Ruben Alejandro.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Weslaco Superintendent Richard Rivera has submitted a letter of resignation and will leaving office at the beginning of Christmas break.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  In a four to three vote, Weslaco's school board told its superintendent not to come back to work.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  The superintendent at Donna ISD will look into eliminating the paid team doctor position, according to school board president, Alfredo Lugo.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  A former Weslaco ISD official is expected to face a judge in Houston after being accused in a public corruption case.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Academy Sports and Outdoors has expanded to Weslaco, and that has residents excited about how the store could help the economy.

Monday, June 22, 2009  A whistleblowers lawsuit filed against the Weslaco Independent School District has landed in federal court.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  Hidalgo County officials have confirmed a swine flu case in Weslaco.