TBB Staff

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team dropped its home opener 0-3 (20-25, 21-25, 15-25) to the defending WAC Champion New Mexico State University Aggies on Monday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Joyce Wilson as the presiding officer of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Joining the RGV Hispanic Chamber as an intern from the Univ. of Texas RGV is Valeria Perez. Her background is that of business management and is currently attending the Robert C Vacker College of Business and Entrepreneurship with a 3.6 GPA.

An increase in illegal immigrant minors crossing into the United States from Mexico is evidently forcing the government to reopen a costly and short-lived residential shelter as an overflow facility

Hidalgo County health officials, in conjunction with Precinct 3 and La Joya ISD, will host a COVID-19 community vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 9

Hidalgo County uses the case status definition provided by the Texas Department of State Health Service’s 2020 Epi Case Criteria Guide revised November 2020. 1. Confirmed: A person who has tested positive through a molecular or PCR (oral or nasal swabs) test that looks for the presence of the virus’s genetic material. 2. Probable: A person who meets presumptive laboratory evidence through detection of COVID-19 by antigen test in a respiratory specimen. 3. Suspect: A person who meets supported laboratory evidence through detection of specific antibodies in serum, plasma, whole body, and no prior history of being confirmed or probable case.

PHARR – As part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s (PSJA ISD) efforts to connect all students with social-emotional support, students and staff districtwide participated in the 2021 Great Kindness Challenge to create a culture of kindness Jan. 24-29, 2021. Through these efforts, PSJA ISD became a Kindness Certified School District for its commitment to creating a culture of kindness at all schools.

EDINBURG – The Edinburg Rotary Club recently recognized the top fine arts students from the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

SAN MARCOS – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s tennis team fell 1-6 to the Stephen F. Austin University (SFA) on Saturday in a neutral site match at Texas State’s Bobcat Tennis Complex.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s basketball team fell 77-55 to Grand Canyon University (GCU) on Saturday at GCU Arena in its Western Athletic Conference opener.