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Two-a-Day Tour: Edinburg Vela Sabercats
A lot has changed for Edinburg Vela football this offseason. After former Sabercats head coach John Campbell retired this offseason, Ernie Alonzo was brought in to fill the shoes. Alonzo is a former assistant at Vela, having made stops with the programs at Weslaco High and McAllen High before returning...
Beloved Viral Texas ‘Pop Watch’ Star Passed Away Today
Hearts are extremely heavy across the world today as we lost a great family man, a proud Veteran and Texan. Joe Mack Roy, known lovingly as ‘Pop’ from Pop Watch to people across the globe, has passed away. This according to CBS 19, where his granddaughter works. He...
STHS Trauma & Critical Care Institute Provides Important Continuing Education To Hundreds
Every year, 25.5 million Americans are rushed to emergency rooms across the country with unintentional injuries related to motor vehicle accidents, falls and violence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with unintentional injuries ranking as the third leading cause of death in the nation. Annually, unintentional injuries result in nearly 230,000 deaths.
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
I spent $25 million on lottery tickets to ensure a $95 million jackpot – it was all legal thanks to a ‘rush order’ move
SOMEONE decided to bet millions on the chance they could double their money playing the lottery in a surprisingly legal move. They were able to give themselves an unprecedented number of chances to land the sweet payday, but it’s not likely to happen again. The risky business took place in Texas back in April 2023 […]
City of McAllen signs MOU with COMCE Noreste, UANL, and World Trade City
MONTERREY, Nuevo León – McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Monterrey that he believes will boost economic growth and business development, support small and medium international enterprises, expand entrepreneurship, and foster international business mentorship. Also signing the MOU were the Iván Rivas, Nuevo...
Edinburg North High’s Mariachi Oro goes mainstream in new Netflix documentary
EDINBURG — “Going Varsity in Mariachi,” a documentary about Edinburg North High’s Mariachi Oro, is set to debut on Netflix next week with the group’s director, Abel Acuña, saying its nerve wracking but exciting for people to see the competitive world of high school mariachi in the Valley behind the scenes.
Texas Lawyer Killed By Wife In Murder Suicide
Jerry Hernandez, a prominent Texas lawyer, was killed by his wife in a murder-suicide. Per The Mirror, police confirmed that Sonia, Jerry's wife, shot him to death before shooting herself. They were found dead at their mansion in Shavano Park. As of now, the police don't have a motive for the crime. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Jerry Hernandez's death as a homicide and Sonia's death as a suicide.
Men's Soccer Hosts UTRGV On Sunday For First Home Match
Lindenwood (0-0-1, 0-0-0 OVC) vs. UTRGV (0-0-0, 0-0-0 WAC) Location: St. Charles, Mo. Lindenwood men's soccer will host The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Sunday, Aug. 25th for their first home match of the season. Starting at 1:00 p.m. CT, the Lions will take on the Vaqueros followed by the women's team at 4:30 p.m. CT.
Texas state trooper fights brain cancer
EDINBURG, Texas - A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper from Edinburg, Trooper Oscar Loya, is seeking the support of the community as he battles germinoma brain cancer. The 29-year-old trooper is undergoing treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and is expected to remain there for the next six to eight weeks.
Valley’s first Panera Bread to open in Edinburg
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The first Panera Bread in the Rio Grande Valley is set to open its doors in Edinburg this fall. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation is welcoming Panera Bread to one of the city’s main shopping districts. Panera Bread is a casual bakery-cafe that serves freshly baked breads, salads, sandwiches, soups, smoothies, […]
Texas Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Texas. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. I believe the Aggies of Texas A&M are already back in class while the Longhorns at U.T. Austin won't officially start until next Monday.
Precious purpose: A look inside Driscoll RGV’s carefully controlled NICU
EDINBURG — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the preterm birth rate in Texas was 11.26% of all births in 2022, a slight decline from the previous year on record, but the second highest since the 2000s. While there are many factors that can influence these...
Season Preview: Men’s Soccer
The UTRGV Vaqueros men’s soccer team is gearing up for the 2024 season with a renewed focus on winning. Head Coach Bryheem Hancock emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and team chemistry, especially with 11 new players joining the squad. The season kicks off against Lindenwood this Sunday, and the team aims to replicate last year's success at home while improving performance on the road. Hancock highlights the need for creativity in attack, while the Vaqueros aspire to finish among the top two in the WAC for a chance at an NCAA tournament bid.
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