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The Monitor’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Soccer Honors
Meet The Monitor’s 2024 All-Area Boys Soccer teams and superlative winners. The Monitor’s coverage area ranges from Mercedes to Roma. The awards and teams were put together with input from our RGVSports.com sports staff, coaches and other officials. The Monitor’s 2023-24 All-Area Superlatives. Player of the Year:...
Food Bank RGV to knock out hunger tonight
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is knocking out hunger tonight with a produce distribution in Pharr. The food distribution will feature special guest volunteers Brandon Heartbreaker Figeroa, Omar Panterita Figueroa and ChargedUp. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., or until supplies lasts, May 16 […]
Temple Emanuel to host food drive
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Temple Emanuel will host a food drive Saturday to support the mission and work of the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen during the summer months. Jonah Goldberg with Temple Emanuel said the food drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “As Jews, we feel a responsibility to […]
Alleged Gulf Cartel ‘enforcer’ placed on probation
McALLEN, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — A businessman who allegedly laundered millions of dollars for the Gulf Cartel was placed on probation Thursday. During a hearing on Thursday morning, Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane placed Jesus Juraidini, 57, of Brownsville on probation for three years. “I just want to say I am remorseful for what I […]
Softball Recap: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo takes loss despite strong efforts from Aubrey Garza and Alexa Avila
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo and O'Connor squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Pharr-San Juan-Alamo had to settle for second. They fell just short of the O'Connor Panthers by a score of 4-3. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. Alexa Avila and Aubrey Garza stepped...
City of Mission Building Board of Adjustments
The Mission Building Board of Adjustments will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following Substandard Buildings:. 1) 211 Guadalupe, being Lot 3, Block 5, Leal No. 2. 2)...
UTRGV organization hosts pro-Palestinian rally on campus
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Student organizers and advocates hosted a pro-Palestinian rally at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Thursday. The Rio Grande Valley Youth Democratic Socialists of America hosted the event in response to the ongoing violence and crisis in Palestine. Advocates participated in the rally holding Palestinian flags and banners that […]
STHS hosts Trauma and Critical Care Conference for students
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas Health System Trauma & Critical Care Institute hosted a conference for high school students. The conference was aimed to inspire students to consider careers related to emergent care by highlighting the opportunities available across STHS emergency departments in trauma and emergency care. “We...
After pleading guilty to bribery charge, former Peñitas city manager avoids prison
McALLEN, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — Former Peñitas City Manager Omar Romero avoided prison Thursday after he pleaded guilty to bribery and bankruptcy fraud charges. During a hearing on Thursday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa ordered Romero to spend 10 months on what the U.S. Bureau of Prisons calls “Electronically Monitored Home Confinement” and fined him […]
Mustangs blank Bulldogs to force Game 3
McALLEN — The McAllen Memorial Mustangs had their backs against the wall against crosstown rival McAllen High following a Game 1 loss and responded with a 2-0 shutout victory in Game 2 of their Region IV-5A quarterfinal playoff series Friday at McAllen High School to keep their postseason run alive.
Texas A&M University Academics Lead Mental Health Initiatives in San Antonio and McAllen
In an effort to directly confront the challenges of mental well-being in the Lone Star State, Texas A&M University academics from San Antonio to McAllen are spearheading initiatives aimed at training educators and engaging communities in mental health awareness. Spearheaded by Professor Stephan Lenz, Texas A&M University-San Antonio has launched the South Bexar County Mental Health Awareness Project, as reported by FOX San Antonio.
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