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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women's basketball team learned on Monday that junior guard Trelynn Tyler is the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector arrested a member of the Cartel del Golfo (CDG), an MS-13 gang member, and a sexual offender, all attempting to illegally enter the United States.

Since Friday, Border Patrol agents seized nearly 700 pounds of marijuana and nine pounds of cocaine.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch and Recovery) 1st Class Kent Velez (center), of Mission, Texas, assigned to Navy Recruiting Station (NRS) Brownsville was recognized as Navy Recruiting District (NRD) San Antonio's Active Enlisted Recruiter of the Year during the NRD's annual awards banquet held at the Embassy Suites Landmark.

Ten district students at the Career Academy at Options recently reached a major milestone. They have completed 100 hours of training for the Introduction to Structural Welding hosted through the McAllen Carers Unlimited. The students who have completed their 100 hours are: Gladys Castillo, Jose Delgadillo, Maria Escobedo, Sergio Espino, Daryn Garza, Rey Guzman, Kevin Reyes, Saul Rojas, Jose Zamorano, Saul Zumaya.

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) secured key environmental provisions in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), including $250 million for the North American Development Bank (NADB) over four years.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has recognized South Texas College for its vital work assisting students so they acquire the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

Two members of the Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS)Lady Patriots Volleyball Team have been named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State Team. Kassandra Lerma was named honorable mention. Veronika Cantu was named to the second team.

Proud families and friends helped celebrate a major milestone for more than 580 graduates who walked on the first day, Dec. 13, of UTRGV’s fall commencement ceremonies at the Harlingen Convention Center.

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley continue to encounter criminal aliens.