Raul Garcia Jr. is a award-winning veteran community news reporter. He has covered stories in the Rio Grande Valley over the last 10 years, and has reported community news for the area daily and weekly newspapers.

Edinburg Lady Bobcats Advance to Area Championship

The Edinburg High School Lady Bobcats have been crowned District 31-6A and Bi-District Champions, advancing to the Area Championship round. The team will face Laredo Alexander on Tuesday, November 4,

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Edinburg High School Band Advances to State for First Time in 22 Years

The Mighty Edinburg High School Bobcat Band is heading to the UIL State Marching Band Competition for the first time in 22 years. The band will perform on Monday, November

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Capital Report: News Around the State

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported.

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BASKETBALL SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that single game tickets for the 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball season, except for the

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UTRGV FOOTBALL ON PRECIPICE OF TOP 25 IN WEEK 9 AFCA FCS COACHES POLL

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) football program received the most points of any team outside the top 25 in the week 9 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)

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TSTC Aircraft Powerplant student gains real-world skills at area aviation maintenance company

Since the summer, Texas State Technical College Aircraft Powerplant student Ariadna Lona has been volunteering with aircraft maintenance company STX Aero at the Mid-Valley Airport in Weslaco. “When I first

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Edinburg to Host Annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 8

Edinburg’s Annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The city invites veterans, schools, community groups, and nonprofits to participate in this special

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Officer Arielle Benedict Promoted to Sergeant

Officer Arielle Benedict has been officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant. An Army veteran and dedicated member of the department for the past eight years, Sgt. Benedict is recognized

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UTRGV Heads to Beaumont for Key Southland Showdown vs. Lamar Univ.

The UTRGV Vaqueros are set for one of their biggest tests of the season as they travel to Beaumont this Saturday to take on the Lamar Cardinals in a pivotal

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