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 Shines in 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards; Local Official Named Favorite Elected Official

EDINBURG, TX — Edinburg made a strong showing in The Monitor’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards, taking home top honors across multiple categories — including Favorite City. Among the standout recognitions,

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Named Best Chamber for 11th Time in Reader’s Choice Awards

EDINBURG, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has once again earned top honors, being voted Best Chamber of Commerce in The Monitor’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards — marking its

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New Local Business Alert: The Caffeine Library Now Open in Edinburg!

The Caffeine Library on officially opening their doors today! This new, brother-owned coffee and book haven is now welcoming the Edinburg community to experience a space where stories and coffee

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Message from the Edinburg City Council Place 1 Candidate: Ismael “Smiley” Martinez

Hello citizens of Edinburg I am Ismael Smiley Martinez your candidate for Edinburg city place 1, #2 on the ballot. Today is the last day to cast your vote for

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UTRGV MEN’S BASKETBALL TO HOST WALK-ON TRYOUTS ON SEPTEMBER 25

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men’s basketball team announced on Thursday that they are hosting walk-on tryouts for full-time UTRGV students on September 25

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UTRGV FOOTBALL FINISHES INAUGURAL NON-CONFERENCE SLATE UNDEFEATED 

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros football team finished undefeated during its inaugural non-conference slate, improving to 4-0 with a 61-13 victory over the Texas Wesleyan

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MIDDLES LIFT UTRGV VOLLEYBALL TO SWEEP OVER WILLIAM & MARY September 20, 2025 HARRISONBURG, Va. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep

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UTRGV FOOTBALL RECEIVING VOTES IN WEEK 4 AFCA FCS COACHES POLL

RIO GRANDE VALLEY –The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) football program is receiving votes in the week 4 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl,

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Edinburg Political Debate Set to Spotlight Mayoral Candidates 

By RAUL GARCIA JR. | Edinburg Daily Review EDINBURG – A highly anticipated Edinburg Municipal Election Debate among candidates for mayor and city commission is set to take place September

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By RAUL GARCIA JR | Edinburg Daily Review EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg teamed up with local health partners to spotlight prostate cancer awareness and prevention with a

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