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Streets Of Speed: School Bus Driver Busted

By Ryan WolfWednesday, January 07, 2009 at 7:54 AM

A Raymondville ISD school bus driver became the first person busted for speeding in 2009.

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Digital TV test scheduled for Wednesday

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:08 PM

Almost all of the Rio Grande Valley's television stations are going to do another digital television test on Wednesday, Jan. 7th.

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BISD Superintendent Resignation Rejected

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 11:12 PM

A school district with a revolving door when it comes to superintendents decides whether to allow another one to step away from his seat.

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Hardwicke To Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 9:04 PM

"Twilight" director and McAllen native Catherine Hardwicke will be inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

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Trans-Texas Corridor Plans Scrapped

By Victor CastilloTuesday, January 06, 2009 at 8:57 PM

The Trans-Texas Corridor was envisioned as a huge set of highways, rail and utility lines crisscrossing the state, but it came under fire almost since its inception.

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Mechanical Engineering Chair Dr. Hashim Salman Mahdi Passes Away

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 8:50 PM

It is with great sadness that The University of Texas-Pan American announces the passing of Dr. Hashim Salman Mahdi, chair and professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering.

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Obese Woman's Trial Motions Pending

By Ray PedrazaTuesday, January 06, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Before Mayra Rosales physically appears in a courtroom, there are several pending matters to be addressed.

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'Rosca de Reyes' therapy for Reynosa drug addicts

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 12:42 PM

A drug rehab center in Reynosa is using a unique form of therapy to help young men overcome their addictions.

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Mission police still seek clues in deadly driveby

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 12:34 PM

Mission police are asking for the public's help in solving a deadly driveby shooting that remains unsolved.

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Police recover gun in Cactus Iron Works murder

Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 12:01 PM

Edinburg police told Action 4 News that they have recovered a gun believed to be the murder weapon in the Cactus Iron Works murder case.

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Birthday party leads to criminal charges for Brownsville man

By Mary AvilaTuesday, January 06, 2009 at 9:34 AM

A birthday celebration turned very ugly for a young woman after her boyfriend crashed the party.

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Brownsville residents upset over 'two superintendents'

By Mary AvilaTuesday, January 06, 2009 at 9:03 AM

Taxpayers in Brownsville told Action 4 News that they are outraged by the idea of possibly paying two six-figure salaries for two superintendents.

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Harlingen police shoot and kill knife-wielding suspect

By Marcy MartinezMonday, January 05, 2009 at 9:29 PM

A Harlingen police officer shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect after he allegedly lunged at three officers with a knife.

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Woman injured in Mission shooting

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 8:04 PM

Mission police told Action 4 News that they are investigating the shooting death of a woman on the city's northside.

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Rio Grande City fugitive turns self in

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 1:00 PM

The third and final suspect in the shooting of a Starr County woman has turned himself into Rio Grande City police.

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189 immigrants rescued from Reynosa stash house

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 11:34 AM

Mexican military officials said they rescued 189 undocumented immigrants from a Reynosa stash house during a Sunday night raid.

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New Year's Baby for Harlingen Medical Center

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 11:21 AM

Weighing in at 7-pounds and 3.6-ounces, little Xavier James Yzaguirre made his debut as Harlingen Medical Center’s first baby of 2009.

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Funeral for former KGBT owner set for Wednesday

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Graveside services are scheduled for Valley media mogul McHenry Tichenor at the Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

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Winter Texan Report - Monday, January 5th

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:29 AM

Action 4 News has posted a copy of the Winter Texan Report for Monday, January 5th.

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BISD superintendent resignation prompts controversy

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:28 AM

Brownsville residents told Action 4 News that a decision made by the school district will cost taxpayers thousands of dollars.

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Federal website ranks Valley nursing homes

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:21 AM

More than one in five nursing homes in the Rio Grande Valley received the lowest possible ratings from the federal government.

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Funeral for slain kidnapping victim held over weekend

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:11 AM

Family and friends buried a Valley woman who was kidnapped and killed by her ex-boyfriend over the New Year's Eve holiday.

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Vigil for missing McAllen woman Laura Garza

Monday, January 05, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Family and friends of missing McAllen woman Laura Garza held a vigil over the weekend to pray for her safe return.

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Cold front arrives in the Valley

By Romeo Cantu Monday, January 05, 2009 at 7:57 AM

A cold front blew through the Rio Grande Valley late Sunday night bringing cooler temperatures and rain.

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Weslaco hit-and-run causes neighborhood concern

By Jackie DiazSaturday, January 03, 2009 at 11:05 PM

Residents of a Weslaco neighborhood said they want speed humps after a 14-year-old girl was hit in a hit-and-run accident.

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