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Valley duo to compete in Special Olympics USA Games
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Gabriela Gonzalez , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The duo's participation is part of the Unified Sports program.
A duo from the Rio Grande Valley is set to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games. The event will feature athlete Beatriz Marez and her unified partner, Eve Hinojosa, as they represent Team Texas in pickleball. They will be competing in Minneapolis, where the Games are being held.
The duo's participation is part of the Unified Sports program. Further details about the competition and the athletes' preparations can be found through ValleyCentral, the local news source covering this story from Harlingen, Texas.
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Category: local Published: June 17, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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