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Monday, April 29, 2013  With Cinco de Mayo fast approaching, the Mission Chamber of Commerce is busy planning their staycation day that will honor traditional Hispanic heritage.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Cesar Chavez is one of the most recognizable Hispanic figures and a true leader in the civil rights movement.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  As the world waits anxiously for the announcement of the next Pope, we spoke exclusively with Harlingen native Gilberto Cavazos-González, a Franciscan Friar and Professor of Spirituality at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be giving you the option of choosing between three new cars to choose from if you're the lucky winner.  Executive Assistant with the RGV Hispanic Chamber, Alina Cantu, spoke more about this raffle on Action 4 Sunrise.

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  At 19 years old Ashley Diaz voted for the first time. After months of educating herself on the issues, Ashley told Action 4 News she started to talk to her family.

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.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Rio Grande Valley republicans presented George P. Bush with an elephant symbolic of the GOP, a book about Harlingen’s 100th anniversary and a Harlingen Cardinals t-shirt, at their headquarters Monday.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The victim of an abduction that occurred Tuesday at the University of Pan American campus in Edinburg has been safely recovered and returned to her family.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The University of Texas-Pan American Police Department sent an alert out to all students Tuesday evening about a possible kidnapping on campus.

Friday, September 14, 2012  It’s the American dream a good portion of Latinos feel is out of their reach...A higher education in the field of their choice, to broaden their horizons, and extend their hope for a better life.  For Luis Correa, his story of his struggles to get there are similar.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  A federal court has ruled against a Texas law that would require voters to present photo IDs to election officials before being allowed to cast ballots in November.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  A South Texas man must serve life in prison without parole for killing his common-law wife and her 12-year-old sister in a fight over his drug use.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Millions of college students are waiting on Congress to make a move. If the House doesn't act fast, student loan rates could go up next week.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Oscar Lopez is an educator with the Valley Aids Council which services patients from Cameron County to Corpus Christi.