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McAllen Holiday Parade Hits the Beach

The McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships, parade organizers are hitting the beach and announcing new and exciting features of the international-award winning parade, including unveiling this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade them.

Ceremony at the Estela Quintanilla Crime Prevention Center

Laredo, Texas – City of Laredo Council Member for District 4, Alberto Torres, Jr., led a special ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony in honor of Estela Quintanilla, whose name is now displayed on the Crime Prevention Center, located at 320 E. Ryan St. Before a large audience including Mrs. Quintanilla’s family, friends, co-workers, and many Laredoans whom were close to her throughout her life, Council Member Torres described how special her friendship and mentorship were for the community, youth of Laredo, and himself.

Agents Arrest Four Criminal Migrants

EDINBURG, Texas – McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents arrested three Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members. They also arrested a previously convicted migrant with an outstanding warrant from Dallas, Texas. All four are citizens of El Salvador.
44th Annual Pat Bradley Invitational on Monday at Lakewood Ranch Golf Club. UTRGV Image

Women’s Golf Finishes 14th

he Vaqueros turned in a final round 321 to finish with a three-round score of 922 as they finished just five shots back of Georgia State for 13th.
Brownsville-native and freshman Javier Chavez scored his first-career goal. UTRGV Image.

Chavez’s First-Career Goal Sends Men’s Soccer Past Houston Baptist

Chavez dove to his right and headed the ball past Ciro Calderon (0-6-0) for the game-winning goal.
Seven of the eight women’s runners set new PRs in the 6K while five of the eight men’s runners broke their PRs in the 8K. Image for illustration purposes.

Cross Country Teams Combine for 12 Personal Records

The women’s and men’s cross country teams combined to set 12 new personal records (PRs) on Saturday.

Women’s Volleyball Pulls into First Place Tie

The Vaqueros (12-6, 4-1 WAC) are now on a four-match winning streak and tied for first with the Bearkats (11-6, 4-1 WAC).

Baseball to Host Pair of Prospect Camps

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team announced on Friday plans to host prospect cams on Nov. 7 and Jan. 16 from 10 a.m.-to-3 p.m. at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.

Resolution Honoring Tejano Music Legends Reintroduced

Washington, D.C. – As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) reintroduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the achievements of Tejano music artists from South Texas.

Brownsville awarded 900,000 for the West Rail Trail Project

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The City of Brownsville received written correspondence from the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization about a grant award for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Funds, designated from the Federal Highway Administration, in the amount of $900,000 for the West Rail Trail Construction Project.

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