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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Right now, thousands of children across Texas are living in the care of the state or foster homes, wanting to join a happy family.

Monday, April 01, 2013  La Union Del Pueblo Entero, also known as L.U.P.E., is reaching out to local police chiefs to impact immigration reform.

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.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  “I’m a father and as a father I have to support my son,” Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino told Action 4 News.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  Action 4 News is gearing up to bring you the 7th Annual Share Your Christmas food and toy drive. This year, the need for food is far greater than previous years. Ruby Martinez with the RGV Food Bank explained more on Action 4 Sunrise on Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Shopping for a Thanksgiving meal will more than likely require a couple baskets of groceries full of ham, stuffing, and pie.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Claudia Bedon is a bona fide animal lover. She's spent the last 4 years serving as a foster family to more than 30 abused or neglected dogs.

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

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  A Brownsville man remains behind bars under a $1 million dollar bond after being accused of weekend murder.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  A 28 year old man is dead after a dispute in Brownsville.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  Man survives an apartment fire that displaced four families.

Friday, July 20, 2012  A Mission mom believes a chance encounter with a man at a store has changed her family's life for the better.