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

Today at 5:24 PM  Action 4 News, the American Red Cross, Royal Freight, KURV 710 AM, the McAllen Monitor and its sister newspapers are all teaming up to collect items for survivors of the disastrous tornado in Oklahoma.

Today at 3:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Today at 11:50 AM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Today at 11:50 AM  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Monday, May 13, 2013  The kick-off to hurricane season is only 2 weeks away, which means many of you are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Rio Grande Valley residents are celebrating Mother's Day under grey skies.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Makes plans to spend time indoors this Mother’s Day with a good chance of rain in the forecast for the holiday weekend.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Strong northern winds have prompted authorities to temporarily shut down two popular beaches on South Padre Island.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  When natural disasters hit some areas in La Feria and Santa Rosa, severe problems with the drainage system arise.

Monday, April 29, 2013  While the recent rains have been great for dry lawns and flower beds, it does not mean city water restrictions will be lifted.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A roof collapsed near the room of a 16-year-old in Los Fresnos on Sunday.