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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Planned Parenthood in the Rio Grande Valley is taking some major steps in the advancement of women's health.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled a national Prescription Drug Take Back day.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Hidalgo County residents will see a special bond initiative on this November’s ballot asking for $184 million in drainage system improvements.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Every Wednesday Action 4 News Sunrise is joined by our jobs expert, Victor De Leon with Workforce Solutions.  This week, he talked about two huge hiring events going on across the valley involving two of the biggest employers in the area.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Congressman Henry Cuellar said the U.S. Navy SEAL/Anti-terrorism expert should bring tactics that work.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Bishop Daniel Flores of the Brownsville Diocese sat with members of the media at a meeting centered around border initiatives and immigration efforts.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Joaquin Luna has become the poster-child for the resurrection of the American DREAM Act, an initiative to give permanent residency in the United States to a select group of illegal minors.  The 18-year-old's tale of suicide on Friday in Mission over fears he would never achieve his dream to become an engineer because of his undocumented status, is echoed on the floor of the US House of Representatives.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Customs officers have set up express lanes for travelers with passport cards and mircochip-enabled passports at the Donna and Gateway International Bridges.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The Rio Grande Valley is on its way to becoming a world leader in advanced and rapid response manufacturing.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The violence in Mexico continues, in less than a week a, shoot out between two groups’ left one person dead in Monterrey.

Thursday, July 16, 2009  After only a few days, the Salvation Army's 'Beat The Heat' campaign is already in need of more fans.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  A forum involving so-called "community conversations" is scheduled for Tuesday in Brownsville.

Monday, March 23, 2009  While cancer treatment is essential to a patient's survival it can be a frightening experience. Many patients worry about the severe side effects like nausea and fatigue. But a new program is making cancer treatment a little bit easier for some patients.

Friday, March 20, 2009  A New York-based group is offering free massages to cancer patients.