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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas Lottery Commission won't be abolished after all.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Texas House has delivered a surprising defeat to a bill reauthorizing the Texas Lottery Commission -- casting doubt on the entire lottery statewide.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is trumpeting legislation that he says will improve health care for the poor and disabled while fighting fraud.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Friday, August 31, 2012  The Republican National Convention has come to a close and most protesters say their message has been spread.

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.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Thousands of protesters are in Tampa at the Republican National Convention.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A 3-year-old boy and his two brothers were kicked out of the Jamboree Daycare program after his mother sounded the alarm on poor supervision at the school.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores after poor sales during the holidays, the most crucial time of year for retailers.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Some local districts say money that should be theirs is not getting handed out.

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

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  According to some experts, low home prices might be around for a while longer.

Monday, January 10, 2011  The stock market can be a scary place - especially if you're one of the millions of Americans counting on it to fund your retirement.

Friday, January 07, 2011  If there's one good thing about a recession, it's that it helps keep prices down and inflation in check. But now that our economy is starting to come back, what's inflation going to do?

Friday, December 31, 2010  Americans are well known for opening their hearts and wallets to those in need. Food for the Poor, for instance, feeds millions of people every year in Latin America and the Caribbean.