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Pictured, l-r: Members Ignacio Almaguer, Mercidita Lomas, Marissa Anna Carranza Hernandez, President Diana Almaguer, Vice President Jose Espinoza, Secretary Dr. Fernando Castillo, and Treasurer Stephanie Leal.

Pharr Kiwanis elect new officers

Wed, 2019-01-23 00:00 News Staff

The Pharr Sunrise Breakfast Kiwanis Club elected new officers for the 2018-19 activity period. The purpose of the Pharr Sunrise Breakfast Kiwanis club is to: Promote the adoption and application

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Donna North has started its preseason strong and is expected to compete for the district title in 31-6A.

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Despite moving up from Class 5A to 6A, Donna North will compete for the district championship this year.

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Sophomore Gaby Aviles will help power a talented Donna North squad.

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The McHi Bulldogs are still the favorite in District 30-6A after becoming the first girls team in the Valley last year to advance to the state tournament.

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McHi’s Bella Diaz (middle) is one of several talented freshman that will keep the Bulldogs among the best in the Valley this year and beyond.

Rio Grande Valley girls soccer preview

Wed, 2019-01-23 00:00 News Staff

While the McAllen High girls soccer team eyes a second straight trip to the state tournament, the fact that they won the 2018 Class 6A Region IV Tournament and advanced

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Can’t find a house in San Juan with a front yard as trashy as this one in Meridianville, Ala., thankfully; but that’s what the City of San Juan is trying to prevent from happening. Photo courtesy of WHNT.

San Juan extends city manager’s contract one year; hires new assistant city judge

Wed, 2019-01-16 00:00 News Staff

SAN JUAN – Short news bits about San Juan: After the end to City Manager Ben Arjona’s 90-day probation that began last October, and for which the city commission majority

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Featured, from left: Dr. Carlos Margo, Associate Dean, Office of Industry Training and Economic Development, South Texas College; Paul Rodríguez, Chairman, Board of Trustees, South Texas College; McAllen Mayor Jim Darling; Dr. Shirley E. Reed, President, South Texas College; and McAllen City Commissioner Joaquín “J.J.” Zamora, on Thursday, December 6, 2018. The McAllen Economic Development Corporation on that date presented STC with a $259,440 job-training grant to provide customized education related to advanced manufacturing within the city’s boundaries.

Photograph By BENJAMIN BRIONES

Mayor Darling calls on McAllen City Commission to help monitor Gov. Abbott’s Twitter and “make sure that the public is aware of what’s going on”

Wed, 2019-01-16 00:00 News Staff

McAllen city leaders are being encouraged to monitor the public Twitter account of Gov. Greg Abbott, who is an avid user of that social media format, and report to the

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RGV Vipers Michael Frazier goes up for a shot against the Santa Cruz Warriors at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

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RGV Vipers Dakari Tucker pulls down a rebound against the Santa Cruz Warriors at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

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Isaiah Hartenstein has the ball stripped from him by a Santa Cruz defender.

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RGV Vipers Gary Payton II takes a shot against the Santa Cruz Warriors at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

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Michael Frazier looks under the arm of a Santa Cruz defender as he drives the lane.

Vipers’ six-game winning streak ends on one-point loss

Wed, 2019-01-16 00:00 News Staff

EDINBURG - Vipers Head Coach Joseph Blair has a simple strategy when it comes to winning games. Don’t turn the ball over, pass the ball around quickly, and make free

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Obituaries

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OFELIA PENA

 

SAN BENITO / EDINBURG - Ofelia Pena, 92, went home to our Lord, Sunday, August 18, 2019, at her residence in Edinburg.

ARNOLDO H. TREVINO
Omar De Leon
GUADALUPE MENDIOLA
JOSEFINA CAVAZOS
JOSUE NOE SALAZAR

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