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Monday, May 06, 2013  The Senate has passed a bill that could end tax-free shopping on the Internet for many shoppers.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell said local stores generated more than $1 billion dollars in retail sales and some $20 million dollars in sales tax.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Even on a slow day, Ricardo Portillo can count on customers stopping by his jewelry store at La Plaza Mall.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  It's no secret, living across the border can be extremely dangerous. Kidnappings, beheadings, grenade blasts, you name it. For those traveling from Mexico to the U.S. it can be deadly. So is border violence hurting the Rio Grande Valley's economy?

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Shoppers can save on sales and local taxes during the three days on a majority of items for back to school, ranging from school supplies to backpacks and some clothing.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Ongoing drug cartel clashes south of the border are resulting in a decrease in shoppers from Mexico coming to spend money in the Rio Grande Valley.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  The Texas Border Coalition is applauding a new law signed Friday by Gov. Rick Perry.

Monday, March 21, 2011  Manifiestos, the tax rebate offered to Mexican shoppers, may soon be a thing of the past.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Action 4 News has posted a complete list of the items that are eligible for the Texas Sales Tax Holiday on August 20th through August 22nd.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  San Benito officials told Action 4 News that the national economic slowdown is hitting their city hard. For the first time in 5 years their books are in the red.

Sunday, January 17, 2010  Reduce your budgets! That’s the word from Governor Rick Perry and state lawmakers like René Oliveira.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009  The cash-for-clunkers deal may be long gone, but now, thanks to a special sales tax allowance from the IRS, buying a new car just got a bit more appealing.

Sunday, August 16, 2009  Everybody loves to save money, that’s why tax free weekend has become such an anticipated event.

Sunday, August 02, 2009  The annual Texas sales tax break weekend benefits students preparing to return to school, as well as, other shoppers.

Monday, March 30, 2009  If you use satellite television, a recently filed bill may increase taxes on the service.