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Sunday, June 09, 2013  The search for a Rio Grande Valley marine who was reportedly kidnapped in Mexico is getting a boost from lawmakers in Washington DC.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Johnny Partain, a former congressional candidate, is suing Hidalgo county, the district attorney, the sheriff, McAllen police chief and several judges for violating his civil rights.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Traffic is expected to move a lot quicker at border crossings in the valley after a Homeland subcommittee approved the addition of  1,600 Customs and Border Protection officers

Friday, May 24, 2013  Jurors in the racketeering trial of former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos have heard closing arguments and started deliberations.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Through sickness and health Victor and Martha Portales have stood by each other.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  House has moved to protect the Department of Homeland Security from the big cuts facing other domestic agencies.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A jury of seven men and seven women will decide Former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos' fate.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Testimonies for the for the trial of former district Armando Villalobos have been followed step-by-step on social media.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Jurors in the racketeering trial of former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos heard a series of profanity-laden telephone calls in English and Spanish.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A man at the center of the Cameron County 'cash for court favors' scandal took the stand against former district attorney Armando Villalobos.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys painted two very different pictures of former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos.

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

Friday, April 19, 2013  People are starting to worry what will happen with Immigration Reform now that the two men identified as the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are from a different country, but living in the U.S. legally.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Hoping to increase import and export activity with Mexico, Cameron County leaders made a $6 million investment at the Veteran's International Bridge - the only bridge in the county that processes commercial traffic.