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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Shopping for prom dresses takes time and money.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A small wooden cross sits alone and in the background the soft sounds of a cello can be heard.

Friday, January 18, 2013  After Noterdame football star Manti Te’o found himself at the center of an internet relationship hoax many may wonder how they can prevent being a victim themselves.

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

Saturday, November 03, 2012  A 93-year-old woman found her friend on fire outside of her house and attempted to put out the flames herself.

Friday, November 02, 2012  An on-line controversy is brewing after TV news anchors on the program 'Fox and Friends' speculated as to whether a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy could be doubling as campaigning to re-elect President Barack Obama.

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.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The apartment manager at Palm Terrace off Sam Houston in Harlingen has no idea Action 4 News is about to surprise her with the $400 Pay it 4Ward prize.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Mireya Ortega, 15, hasn't forgotten everything. Like most girls her age, she looks up at a poster on her wall and remembers that Justin Beiber is still her boyfriend.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Family and friends gathered at Thomae-Garza funeral home to celebrate the life of 10-year-old Marcos Tirado Jr., a life that was cut too short this week.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Comment after comment from different users unveil a Facebook war full of accusations, name calling, and threats. Lyford Middle School 8th grader Brianna Sosa, 13, tells Action 4 News, she’s the victim caught in the middle.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Mercedes police arrested a man for beating and almost drowning his girlfriends 3-year-old and 2-year-old.

Monday, July 16, 2012  New details have been released leading up to the arrest of a former Edinburg North quarterback on child sex charges.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  The excitement could not be contained at Valley International Airport, where family and friends waited to welcome home LCpl. Jose Javier Rivera Jr.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Five people are in custody days after a father's plea for those who killed his son's friend on the side of U.S. Expressway 83 in McAllen.