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Come out and watch the Adult Pinewood Derby Competition in McAllen! See some seriously creative cars go head-to-head in a fun, family-friendly event supporting Scouting America – Rio Grande Council. Bring your friends, bring the family, and cheer on the racers as they compete for...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Grulla city officials announced Friday that the city has activated Stage 5 emergency water conservation measures and are asking residents to discontinue nonessential water use until further notice. According to the mayor's emergency order iss...
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Stad at a $4.5 billion value barely a year after his purchase was finalized, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. ...
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For over a generation, Texas Republicans have owned the politics of the southern border. Now the Trump administration’s latest border project has them cornered, stuck between constituents outraged over federal plans to carve roads and barriers through Big Bend and a president non...
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C OMBES — There was so little here in the early years that it felt like nothing. So, Olga Montes set about the task of bringing something to the small town of Combes. And in the 27 years she served on the Combes City Commission she has done precisely that. “We have gone from very...
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Edinburg City Hall is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy: City of Edinburg /Facebook) L ast Tuesday, Edinburg started taking a look at the next fiscal year’s budget, which includes a commitment to maintain the tax rate, while also consider raising water rates by 11%. That even...
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EDWARD SEVERN | STAFF WRITER Just over a week remains before the start of the 2026 Texas high school football season, with final tune-up scrimmages set to take place later this week. The countdown to kickoff continues with our district-by-district previews, with District 16-5A DI...
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NEW YORK (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch wiped tears from his eyes in recalling the final day he spent at his younger brother’s hospital bedside in his first public comments about Kyle Busch’s death. “I was at the hospital. I was there all day, hoping, praying, hoping for ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — It's going to be another hot and humid day for the Valley. It will feel even warmer due to the heat index values. The heat risk will range from a moderate to an extreme level in some areas. If you're going to be outdoors today, make sure to stay...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old Mexican man pleaded guilty to his role in a fatal human smuggling attempt in Laredo, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas. Gerardo David Zarate Martinez admitted he participated in ...
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C ould the Rio Grande Valley get some much needed relief from the heat in the coming days? No. The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande office said that Valley residents can anticipate more triple-digit weather throughout the week. “Basically, it’s still going to remai...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of laundry detergent at the Roma International Bridge. The seizure happened Aug. 11 when an officer referred a 2012 tractor-trai...
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DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility. The lawsuit was filed by players who graduated high school in 2022, whose college eligib...
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A spokesman for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has confirmed that the university is considering the Madeira master-planned residential community in north Brownsville for the site of a new engineering education facility. Patrick Gonzalez, UTRGV vice president for market...
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GENEVA (AP) — FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final. The ban for Paredes — who grabbed Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed Gavi to the g...
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NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday, unable to recover from a right knee injury that has sidelined him since winning the Wimbledon title. Sinner beat Alexander Zverev last month for his second straight title at the All England Club, but ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Lamar Elementary was evacuated after a fire alarm was activated Friday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. No injuries were reported and regular operations have returned to normal. Acc...
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — World champion runner Jenny Simpson revealed it was a rare heart condition that threw her into cardiac arrest at a race in June and that she will not return to running. In an Instagram post Thursday, the 39-year-old Simpson said she was diagnosed with Arrhyt...
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STAFF REPORT Less than one week remains before the start of the 2026 Texas high school football regular season, with games officially set for Aug. 27. As the first kickoff of the year draws closer, we continue our countdown with our annual preseason Top 30 players list, featuring...
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BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich has been aware of Jamal Musiala’s neurological issue for at least a year, board member for sport Max Eberl said Friday. Musiala collapsed during successive games over the past week, causing alarm for teammates, opponents and spectators. Eberl and Bayer...
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STAFF REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: Coaches, please send corrections or results to ivan@themonitor.com. MISSION “FLY LIKE AN EAGLE” INVITATIONAL Anzaldua Park Mission, TX BOYS 5K INDIVIDUAL 1. Alexander Nava, Weslaco East, 15:43.2; 2. Derrick Mendoza, McAllen High, 16:00.8; 3. Kai Sepulv...
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A new legislative session in January apparently will mean new efforts to keep Mexican truckers off our highways. The Texas House Transportation Committee, as an interim assignment, has been studying adding greater restrictions on commercial drivers’ licenses and stiffening Englis...
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman is president and chief executive officer of The Perryman Group. He writes for our Board of Contributors. O ne of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff. Manufacturing is what economists ca...
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ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Max Verstappen is staying in Formula 1, the Dutch Grand Prix is leaving and Kimi Antonelli remains the driver to beat. F1 returned from its mid-season break with an intriguing challenge for the drivers Friday, but Antonelli still led the way. The sin...
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STAFF REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: The list below features times reported to Texas Milesplit or to our staff. Please send any updates or corrections to ivan@themonitor.com. Weslaco East’s Alexander Nava receives a high five as he races to the finish line during the McHi Friday Night Lig...
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis is singing about his favorite color in a promotion for the first Ultimate Championship. The two-time Olympic champion released “Gold” with World Athletics on Friday as the anthem of the upcoming meet that boas...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently to make even the shortest of shots, and the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game in a 124-88 victory over the Los Angels Sparks on Thursday night. Reese was 9-for-9...
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HOUSTON (AP) — Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late fo...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Sky watchers across the Rio Grande Valley will have a good reason to look up next Thursday night, with a partial lunar eclipse. The eclipse begins at 8:23 p.m., with the partial phase starting around 9:33 p.m. Maximum eclipse happens at 11:12 p...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of four Great Health for America pilot programs nationwide. The city of Brownsville is one of the four cities selected to launch the program aimed at preventing chronic disea...
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa. Kai Spears, who played for the Unive...
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STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Starbase Police Department is preparing for launch. Starbase began soliciting applications for two police sergeants and six officers in August. They will report to police Chief Glenn Bennett, who accepted the job in June. “I’m confident we’ll...
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will be transferred to the 10-day injured list from the restricted list, three days after he failed to show up for a game in Boston. General manager Mike Hazen confirmed Thursday that Marte is headed to the injured li...
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones homered and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles on Thursday night. Cole (7-6) allowed four hits and a walk with eight strikeout...
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PORT ISABEL, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Port Isabel father says he never imagined he would be afraid to leave his own home. Now, he says his family is considering leaving the country after what he describes as a frightening encounter involving an unmarked vehicle near his children...
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Miyu Yamashita shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead over fellow Japanese player Nasa Hataoka in the CPKC Women’s Open, with two Canadian teenagers on the leaderboard in the national championship. American Kiara Romero was third at 64 in he...
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Mission Veteran’s Memorial Delilah Cantu, middle, gets a ball past Weslaco East’s Mylie Knuckles, left, and Amazin Sandoval, right, during Mission CISD volleyball tournament at Mission Veterans High school gymnasium Thursday August 20, 2026 in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@them...
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rory McIlroy might not be as far away as he thought four days ago, playing bogey-free at Bellerive for a 6-under 64 that gave him a share of the lead Thursday in the BMW Championship with three other U.S. Open champions and Chris Gotterup. Four days brought a big...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the Pharr-San-Juan-Alamo Independent School District in a recent discussion about excellence in education and top-performing schools across Texas. Abbott held a conference on Tuesday with state leaders abo...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Maternity Center at South Texas Health System is inviting expectant mothers to its 4th annual Baby Bump & Beyond Expo. The free event will take place Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at STHS Edinburg, located at 1102 W. Trenton Road...
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Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer EDINBURG — The countdown to Year 2 of UTRGV Vaqueros football has officially hit single digits as we conclude our RGVSports.com position room breakdowns with a two-for-one special, hitting the quarterback and tight end rooms. Both positions were questio...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Employees of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District will receive a pay raise for the upcoming school year. The pay raise is part of the district's compensation plan, which was approved on Monday by the PSJA ISD Board of Trustees. T...
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Pete Alonso skipped sideways toward first base while his drive sailed toward the foul pole in left field. Then he tossed the bat aside, seemingly convinced he'd hit a home run. From that distance and that angle, however, it was hard to be too certain. Alonso's de...
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City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez, Mayor Norma Sepulveda and Commissioner Michael Mezmar are seen during a regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Harlingen. (Courtesy photo) H ARLINGEN — The city is extending its moratorium on data center projects as an engineering firm studies ...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice Tuesday. The league announced the fines Thursday after requesting video of the tumultuous workout at the Cowboys ' training camp bas...
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The Edinburg CISD administration building is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy Photo) T he Edinburg CISD school board is facing a hard truth. During a budget workshop, Interim Superintendent and Chief of Finance and Operations Adele Felix said the district is in a financial c...
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati's Dane Myers dropped a fly ball with two outs in the ninth, opening the flood gates in a six-run inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 10-9 win over the Reds. The Reds held a 5-4 lead going into the ninth before things fell apart in the final innin...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The husband of a former employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Harlingen cancer treatment center turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday, according to the Harlingen Police Department. Police say a bank account belonging to ...
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MISSION — Sharyland Pioneer finished the 2025 season as the top team in the Rio Grande Valley after winning a District 31-5A title and making it to the third round of the playoffs. The Diamondbacks ended up graduating half of their roster. However, the players they retained and t...
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CHICAGO (AP) — Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves lost his bid for a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday when Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh. Holmes was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk t...
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The NFL is upset about changes made by Nielsen in its methodology for measuring viewership for the upcoming season, calling them “rushed” and saying they will have a negative impact on sports. Nielsen announced plans this week to change how it measures audiences on television, be...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Donna Independent School District has partnered with South Texas College and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to launch a new dual credit program for seniors. The Basic County Corrections Academy will provide up to 20 students from Do...
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James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. It includes a player option for...
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T wo additional people have been arrested in connection to the Chinese national who defrauded a woman in the Rio Grande Valley. Yuchen Wang and Xi Zhou, who are residents of Los Angeles, are charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud after Kang Ye was arrested at the Falfurrias...
