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Friday, March 15, 2013  A Republican lawmaker from rural North Texas wants to put an end to Texas cities banning plastic bags.

Friday, December 28, 2012  We're teaming up with the city of McAllen for their New Year's Eve Bash 2013!  It's a family friendly event that promises to have something for everyone.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Brownsville has transformed their downtown streets into a car-free route so families can enjoy the city’s first CycloBia.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  The Museum of South Texas History currently has an exhibit celebrating Dia de los Muertos.  Martha Peña from the museum stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to talk more about this exhibit.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  A McAllen dad has to accompany his daughter to school in his wheelchair and as if the trek isn't dangerous enough, with no wheelchair friendly sidewalks -- he's outraged there is no crossing guard to help with traffic.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The controversial ban on plastic bags in Brownsville has now been in effect for one full year.  So have skeptical shoppers changed their minds 12 months later?

Monday, December 06, 2010  The Harlingen Jaycees annual Christmas Parade last Friday will go down in history.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Social networking sites are the latest and greatest when it comes to keeping in touch with friends, but for some users under the age required to be managing their own sites, they’ve become a hazard to their social life.