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Thursday, April 04, 2013  A Harlingen woman who helps those in need gets cash for kindness after she looses her job.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A bill that would require some people applying for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to undergo a drug test, is one step closer to becoming state law.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A bill that would require drug testing for welfare recipients is moving on to the full Texas State Senate for a vote.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Drug testing on tap for food stamp receipients after Texas Senate passes bill.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Automatic budget cuts of federal programs are set to kick in Friday if the sequester goes into effect.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Yuri Rivera is stocking up on the necessities at a San Benito store where the government helps pay for food.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Action 4 News is  teaming up with Atlas Elecrical and Air Conditioning and the Salvation Army of McAllen to help low income families “Beat the Heat”.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The Salvation Army of McAllen is distributing fans and air conditioning units to the elderly and needy families.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Action 4 News is leading the 'Share Your Christmas' drive at several different locations across the Rio Grande Valley.

Friday, July 22, 2011  The Life Changing Youth Summit feeds needy kids in Brownsville. It provides a bit of down time for children during hot summer months.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  A woman with a good heart and a job dedicated to helping others, stepped out of her office on a freezing day to deliver blankets to those in need.

Friday, September 18, 2009  The community showed up in full support of feeding the hungry in Pharr Thursday.

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