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RGV HS Cross Country Results – 08/16 – 08/17
WRITER’S NOTE: Coaches, please report corrections and updates to [email protected]. 1. Anthony Morales, La Feria, 15:00.3; 2. Armando Morales, La Feria, 15:10.5; 3. Nathan Salinas, La Feria, 15:36.0; 4. Zachary Lamar, Harlingen High, 15:53.9; 5. Roehl Rodriguez, McAllen Memorial, 15:53.9; 6. Adrianno Gonzalez, Weslaco East, 15:59.4; 7. Raphael Rosas Garcia, Eagle Pass, 16:02.3; 8. Steven Guillen, Edinburg High, 16:09.8; 9. Juan Manuel Aguinaga, Edcouch-Elsa, 16:14.4.
Texas man killed while aiding other driver identified by coroner
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A South Texas man was killed in an incident involving a big rig on Wednesday afternoon. The Caddo Parish Coroner has identified 41-year-old Isaac Zamudio Valadez of McAllen, Texas, as the victim in the incident. According to the coroner, Valadez assisted another driver in the...
McAllen schools combined 18-0 heading into Poundfest final day
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After two days of pool play during the 19th annual McHi Poundfest on Thursday and Friday, one thing is for certain – District 31-5A is going to be brutal once again. McAllen High, McAllen Memorial and McAllen Rowe all went undefeated for a...
Two-a-Day Tour: Pioneer Diamondbacks
Sharyland Pioneer is coming off of a three-way district tie between Mission Veterans Memorial and Roma last season. This year the Diamondbacks lost three starters in their offense including their quarterback, filling in that key role will be a sophomore. Their defense is looking mighty strong with seven starters returning.
District videographer earns national award for graduation highlights video
McAllen ISD is proud to announce that Joe De La Garza, a videographer in the Marketing & Communications Department, has been honored with the prestigious National School Public Relations Association's (NSPRA) Award of Excellence in the Video-Single category for his in-house produced Graduation Highlights 2023 video. This top distinction underscores the district's commitment to excellence in school communications.
McAllen police chief took frontline role in subduing dangerous suspect
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez and his department, it was just another day on the force. It was 11:16 p.m. on Aug. 1 when McAllen officers on patrol heard gunshots in the 3000 block of Gumwood Avenue and quickly responded to the residence of 37-year-old Navy veteran Ponciano Garcia Jr. who suffers from PTSD.
WWE superstar Becky Lynch says Hidalgo is the most amazing place to wrestle in America
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Rio Grande Valley wrestling fans got a huge shoutout from one of the World Wrestling Entertainment’s biggest stars. WWE superstar Becky Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Mary Quin, recently sat down with former New England Patriots wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman on his podcast “Games With Names” to discuss her wrestling career.
STC joins nationwide fellowship to support Latino student success
South Texas College Dean of Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Strategic Planning, Fernando Chapa, Ph.D., was recently selected for the 2024 cohort of Excelencia in Education’s Policy Fellows program, an initiative that aims to bring the voices of those directly working with Latino students to Washington, D.C. Chosen as one...
World Wide Day of Play
September 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitions are free with General Admission. Play at IMAS for Worldwide Day of Play in partnership with Association of Children’s Museums and Nickelodeon. Venture into IMAS for a joyful learning experience through play and get active with your families in this global event.
From classroom to citrus fields: Biology student thrives at Weslaco research center
Making significant strides toward his dream career in scientific research, South Texas College (STC) student Issac Cazares recently secured a prestigious internship at the Texas A&M Kingsville Weslaco Citrus Center and was awarded an Empowering Future Agricultural Scientists (EFAS) scholarship. “I can’t believe that I get the privilege of working...
STC Mid-Valley campus doubles workforce space with cutting-edge technical expansions
South Texas College (STC) recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded technical facilities at the Mid-Valley Workforce Center, marking a significant milestone for the college’s commitment to providing top-notch and advanced spaces to enhance the Welding, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Automotive programs. “As an...
Mother barred from contacting children after McAllen house fire hospitalizes them
A McAllen woman was charged with five counts of abandoning or endangering a child after the McAllen Fire Department said a Friday house fire hospitalized four of her children in critical condition. Maria Helena Sierra Martinez was arrested in connection with the incident, the McAllen Police Department said in a...
Huskies hope to snap losing streak in 2024
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent seasons on the gridiron have been tough for the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies. Their last win came in the 2019 season. The Huskies will be led by head coach Daniel Cortez who replaced Mark Gonzalez. The boys on the team are hoping positive results during 7on7...
My new Chevy only had 26k miles when a $3,150 part went out – dealership couldn’t fix it but I still had to pay my bill
A TRAILBLAZER owner was left to pay for an undrivable car – his transmission went out before 30,000 miles. Even though he couldn’t drive his new car for months, he was expected to make his loan and insurance payments. Fernando Garanzuay bought a gently used Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV with only 14,000 miles from a San […]
Safeguarding your health in the new school year
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the start of the school year comes the inevitable illnesses that can make their way to your home. The flu, COVID, norovirus, and more not only affect students but teachers as well. Eddie Olivarez, Hidalgo County Health Chief Administrator says it happens when people have been on vacation they return […]
UTRGV ‘pipeline programs’ welcome more med students
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is working to get more students into medicine, in hopes their efforts can help the Valley’s doctor shortage. Medical students now have a variety of programs helping them though school. The Vaqueros Md program is one that tracks Valley high schoolers […]
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