Latest local news, weather, high school sports in the Rio Grande Valley

Yesterday at 11:15 PM  In the amazing final play of a one-game playoff, The 7th-ranked Lady Hounds of San Benito beat number 2 in the state San Antonio O'Connor 3-2 to advance to the Elite Eight for the 2nd time in 3 seasons.

Yesterday at 10:52 PM  A 3rd grader used his backpack to sneak a toy gun into Lopez-Riggins Elementary School on Wednesday was caught.

Yesterday at 8:35 PM  Today was day five in the racketeering trial of former Cameron County DA Armando Villalobos.

Yesterday at 8:20 PM  Elderly man in ICU after getting stung by more than 200 bees

Yesterday at 8:00 PM  Benicio Villarreal tried his best to convince Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso that he is innocent of the crime he was accused of committing.

Yesterday at 7:47 PM  Homeowners in a Penitas neighborhood fear an increased threat of burglaries after several dogs are killed.

Yesterday at 8:42 AM  Throw on your boots and two-step your way onto a huge prize this weekend.

Yesterday at 8:39 AM  More than 6,000 children are waiting to be adopted by a loving family here in Texas.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Federal court records reveal that the son of Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino and eight other suspects in the Panama Unit scandal are expected to plead guilty.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  FNB Insurance Agency and Action 4 News teamed up to Pay it 4Ward to Debi Ruelas, who gives up her lunch money and time to serve the needs of cancer patients at Texas Oncology Center in McAllen.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Action 4 News received several pictures from Mission High School students---grossed out by a worm found inside a serving of broccoli on Tuesday.