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.

Ha fallecido Gabriela Arevalo

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra amada madre, hermana, abuela,bisabuela y amiga, Gabriela Arevalo. Gabriela nacio el 27 de abril de 1945 en Doctor Arroyo,Nuevo León, México, y

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PHOTO ESSAY: Vela High School Band UIL Area G 5A Marching Contest

The Vela High School Band took the field at the UIL Area G 5A Marching Contest on Saturday, November 1. The community wished the band the best of luck as

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Edinburg Voters to Decide Mayor and City Council Races on Election Day

EDINBURG – Voters head to the polls Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to fill the mayor’s seat and two city-council positions in the City of Edinburg. In the mayor’s race, four

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Last Day for Early Voting in Edinburg

EDINBURG – Today marks the final day for early voting ahead of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025, election. Eligible registered voters may cast their ballots at any designated polling location

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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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