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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A judge decided that Texas schools need more money and the way the state funds education is unconstitutional.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  If you are looking to retire at a reasonable age, you must learn to budget and save accordingly.  Michael Limas with AXA Advisors stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to give you some financial tips for the new year.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  New data from the 2010 U.S. Census reveals the greater McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area has the highest poverty rate in the country of any community its size or larger at 37.7 percent.

Friday, January 20, 2012  A small group of protestors in Brownsville has joined a national movement to 'occupy' federal courthouses.

Monday, January 02, 2012  A recent poll finds 78 percent of Americans are hopeful for what 2012 will bring their families, and for most who are looking for a job, their personal finances is on top of the list.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Matthew Bolin spoke out on Action 4 News over a month ago after he and his wife bought what they thought would be their dream home from The Park Girl in La Feria. After what he calls a horrific business deal, Bolin says he welcomed the news of Park Girl owner Jo Leigh Ares' arrest.

Friday, November 04, 2011  An investment company has issued a statement to ensure Jo Leigh Ares will not collect monthly payments to people living in 'Park Girl' mobile homes.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  A Harlingen woman turned to Action 4 News after signing up for cosmetology classes but wanted out after learning they were being taught in Spanish.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Schools across the state are competing for an energy grant. The grant is aimed at helping public schools reduce energy costs and encourage conservation by replacing old heating and air conditioning equipment.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Mexican marines have recaptured a Gulf Cartel member who escaped from a prison in Matamoros back in December 2002.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Hidalgo County holds the highest unemployment rate in Texas.

Friday, April 15, 2011  The manager for a loan company in downtown Brownsville is facing felony theft charges after being accused os stealing tens of thousands of dollars in an embezzlement.

Friday, November 05, 2010  An assistant superintendent for the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has resigned amid growing allegations of sexual harassment, according to a school district source.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  Authorities are looking for four men who allegedly held robbed a man just as he was going to work a local loan company.

Monday, June 21, 2010  A marriage is a merger. Merging lives …and merging money. So long before you walk down that aisle make sure you're on the same page about family finances.