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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A San Benito nun is in the running for a $50,000 prize that would benefit a refugee center.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A nun from San Benito is among 41 Catholics from across the United States vying for a $50,000 grant to improve their community.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A woman who creates care packages to send to troops overseas is rewarded for her kindness.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Two restaurants in Hidalgo County have good reason to celebrate.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Watching the 55th annual Grammys LIVE online.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  An Edinburg teacher is not being awarded just for kindness, but for donating her family's home to victims of a house fire.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Action 4 News is teaming up with the Shah Eye Center to give away a trip for two to the see 55th annual Grammys award show in Los Angeles, California.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  State Farm Arena and BorderFest organizers announced that Zac Brown Band will be performing March 1.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Thousands of dollars worth of BBQ equipment was stolen in broad daylight from award winning cook-off competitors.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Throughout the year, Action 4 News has shared the stories of the unsung heroes.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Libraries are the heart of every school and today, a few libraries will be receiving the 2012 National School Library Program of the Year Award.  Lead Librarian Lucy Hansen, STISD Superintended Marla Guerra and Follet Executive Director Scott Chain were on Action 4 Sunrise to talk more about this award.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  The McAllen School Board found out Saturday that they were named Outstanding School Board of 2012.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A restaurant, once home to Food 4 Thought’s Golden Plate Award for year-round kitchen cleanliness, fails to live up to high standards after undergoing a name change.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District used to known as the "dropout factory" among school districts across the state.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  In her 60's, Olivia Sosa didn't imagine she would have to be choosing between paying her electric bill or paying for her medications, but she did find herself in that exact position.