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.

UTRGV Warns Fans of Fraudulent Ticket Sales Ahead of Inaugural Football Game

RIO GRANDE VALLEY — With excitement building for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s first-ever football game on Aug. 30, UTRGV Athletics is cautioning fans about overpriced and potentially

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Luna Awards to Honor Women in A/E/C with Keynote by Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez

HARLINGEN, Texas — The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2025 Luna Awards Luncheon – Rio Grande Valley Region

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Southland Conference and ESPN Announce Extension to Media Rights Deal Through 2031

FRISCO – The Southland Conference and ESPN have agreed to a six-year extension of their long-standing media rights collaboration, solidifying the league’s place on the biggest stage in college sports broadcasting.

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UTRGV ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES SOCCER PASS NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2025 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCER SEASONS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday fans can now get the UTRGV Soccer Pass, which allows free access

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TSTC student builds on past job experience to power a future in renewable energy

After spending years working atop wind turbines and inside their nacelles, Marcelo Davila realized that he wanted more than just to maintain the machines — he was driven by a

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30 Days Until Kickoff: Vaqueros vs. Sul Ross State

🏈 UTRGV’s Inaugural Kickoff: Vaqueros vs. Sul Ross State Date & Time: August 30, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. CTVenue: Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium, Edinburg TX ⚙️ What’s at Stake 🏟️

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UTRGV BASEBALL DROPS NON-CONFERENCE CONTEST TO UIW

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros baseball team, which is receiving votes in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association polls for the seventh week in a row, fell

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A global loss”: Millions of Texans mourn the death of Pope Francis

Berenice Garcia | Texas Tribune SAN JUAN — Regularly scheduled Mass on Monday took on a special meaning following the death of Pope Francis for the dozens of Catholic churchgoers

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