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With the Sharyland school district and other officials still not releasing new information on an investigation into an alleged abuse incident involving students from Sharyland Pioneer High School, parents and other community members voiced their concerns Monday during the school’s board’s regular monthly meeting. The packed auditorium contained several people who had not attended a…
Read MoreThe Parade of Oranges, presented by the Texas Citrus Fiesta, will include a familiar face leading the way. State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen) will be acting as the parade marshal tomorrow, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. A prominent figure in local and state politics, Hinojosa has been a member of the senate since 2003.…
Read MoreA firefighter was promoted to lieutenant and five former cadets became full-fledged firefighters at Mission City Hall last week. On Thurs. Jan. 16, Mission Fire Chief Gilbert Sanchez led a pinning ceremony for six newly promoted civil servants. He spoke highly of the dedication and effort it takes to become a firefighter. “They’ve gone through…
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By Jonah Goldberg EDINBURG – For the fourth consecutive year, the UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is giving away 500 #RallyTheValley T-shirts, and is offering “buy one, get one free” vouchers at corporate partner locations. The event is part of UTRGV Athletics’ fourth annual “Pack the House” night for the men’s basketball game against New…
Read MoreThe races for basketball playoff spots are heating up for the schools of the Big 7 with a pair of teams in need of wins to either get, or stay, in the hunt doing just that this past Tuesday night at Sharyland High School. The Lady Rattlers of Sharyland High got seven points in the…
Read MoreWhat lasts two days, involves over 60 teams and over 1,000 matches on nine mats in two gyms? If you answered the Sharyland Pioneer Grapefruit Bowl Wrestling Championships you would be correct. In addition, the tournament featured over 650 competitors, handed out over 150 medals and trophies, and t-shirts featuring Gary the Grappling Grapefruit, the…
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