“Never underestimate the heart of a champion… that’s what has kept me going and being passionate about my sport,” said the Senior. 

Williams is the only student from the Rio Grande Valley to earn this honor.

As an athletic department, UTRGV totaled 2,443 hours of community service throughout the fall and spring semesters.

Yañez has been awarded and recognized multiple times for his outstanding powerlifting performances. The following are some of his accomplishments in the sport during his tenure as a PSJA Early College High School Bear. 

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in the Lone Star State by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), according to a TDA press release. 

Robert Coronado came off the bench to score two goals in the second half and claim the late-stage victory for the Toros.

Jessica, daughter of Joaquin and Jessica Villanueva started her wrestling career in the 8th grade when she joined the All-Valley Wrestling Team established by Joey Villanueva and Javier Rendon.

Leonardo Davila Jr. admitted to smuggling 73 people while driving an 18-wheeler.

Today, a federal grand jury has returned a two-count indictment against Luis Alberto Garza Cisneros. He is expected to appear for his arraignment before a U.S. magistrate judge in the near future.

"The work and trainings provided by the Texas School Safety Center has reached thousands of schools and instructors and has benefited millions of Texas school children," reads the letter.