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 BASKETBALL TEAMS SET TO OPEN WAC PLAY NOV. 29

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday that it will open Western Athletic Conference (WAC) basketball play on Nov. 29 against

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DAVIS SIGNS WITH FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics learned on Thursday that right-handed pitcher Colten Davis, who played with the baseball team from 2019-23, has

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Brooks County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility

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UTRGV MEN’S BASKETBALL EARNS THREE NABC HONORS COURT DISTINCTIONS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced on Thursday that forwards Daylen Williams and Dima Zdor and guard Will Johnston are part of the NABC

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WOMEN’S TENNIS SET TO BEGIN FALL COMPETITIONS SEPT. 8

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s tennis team announced its fall season schedule Friday, featuring three tournaments to prepare the squad for

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DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande

State investigating claim that DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2023

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Area schools offering Summer Meals

South Texas ISD to serve free meals for community during month of June MERCEDES – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to children

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THE 8OTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOOT ZOOT RIOTS

By Magdaleno Leno Rose-Avila On June 3rd I searched for 93 year old  Dolores Huerta President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and Co-Founder of the United Farm Workers Union. Dolores

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs HB 30

After a week’s delay, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs bill to increase transparency in public records law By Vianna Davila, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica June 6, 2023 “After a

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UTRGV STUDENT-ATHLETES #RISEUP TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC SUCCESS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY –The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday that the department’s 221 student-athletes posted a 3.34 grade point average (GPA) while 146 student-athletes

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