Author: Raul Garcia
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 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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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.
Read MoreBASKETBALL 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
Read MoreTSTC 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
Read MoreEdinburg 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
Read MoreOfficer 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
Read MoreEdinburg Breaks Ground on $6.2M Downtown Parking Garage to Boost Accessibility and Growth
Edinburg, TX – A new chapter for Downtown Edinburg is underway as city leaders officially broke ground this morning on a new three-story, $6.2 million parking garage. The project will
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