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Women’s Volleyball Drops WAC Opener to Stephen F. Austin

TRGV plays its next three matches on the road, starting Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at Lamar. Those unable to attend the match in person can watch in the United States on ESPN+ or internationally on the WAC Digital
Discover more about the Queen Isabella Causeway collapse during the Sunday Speaker Series Online presentation, “The Collapse: The True Story of the Queen Isabella Causeway Collapse,” at 2 p.m. on Oct. 3 on the Museum of South Texas History’s Facebook page. Courtesy Image

First-time documentary duo will present their work on the Queen Isabella Causeway collapse

In 2001, a tow boat pushing four fully loaded barges hit a pillar of the Queen Isabella Causeway, which connects South Padre Island and Port Isabel.

Women’s Soccer Defeats Chicago State in WAC Opener

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s soccer team defeated the Chicago State University Cougars 1-0 in their Western Athletic Conference (WAC) opener on Friday at SeatGeek Stadium. 
People vote inside the gym at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center in Houston on Nov. 3. Photo Credit:  Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune

Texas secretary of state’s office auditing four counties’ 2020 elections months after an official...

The Texas secretary of state’s office announced late Thursday that it has begun a “full forensic audit” of the 2020 general election in four Texas counties: Collin, Dallas, Harris and Tarrant. But the statement from that agency did not explain what prompted the move.

Vipers Announces New Partnership With TicketSmarter

EDINBURG, TX – The Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced a new partnership with TicketSmarter that designates the company as the Official Secondary Ticket Reseller of the franchise.

PSJA’s Farias Elementary named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

ALAMO – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s Zeferino Farias Elementary in Alamo received the official notification of being named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education.

Hidalgo County Pct. 1 announces road closure for Mile 6 W. and Mile 10...

WESLACO – As part of an ongoing road construction project, Hidalgo County Precinct 1 announced the closure of a section of Mile 10 N. at the intersection of Mile 6 W. in Weslaco. The area will be closed to traffic as contractors excavate the full depth of the roadway.
STC President Dr. Ricardo J. Solis and STC Trustee Gary Gurwitz addressed students, staff, and faculty at the college’s Nursing and Allied Health Campus Sept 21. Solis, along with leaders in healthcare, and economic development have begun plans to nearly double its output of healthcare professionals. STC Image

Four hundred nurses a year

New South Texas College president Dr. Ricardo J. Solis, along with leaders in healthcare, and economic development have begun plans to nearly double its output of healthcare professionals. 
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Women’s Volleyball Drops Hard-Fought Match to UTEP

In its final match before the start of Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team fell to the UTEP Miners 1-3 (25-20, 19-25, 23-25, 24-26) on Thursday.
Texas lawmakers are quickly pushing through a $2 billion tax-cut bill that would shave about $200 off of an average homeowner’s tax tab. Photo Credit: Shelby Knowles for The Texas Tribune

With Texas Gov. Abbott’s blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal

With the renewed backing of Gov. Greg Abbott, legislation to cut property tax rates is on a fast track through the Texas Legislature.

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