This year, the 9th Annual James Richard Closner Foundation Golf Tournament will be In Memory of James’ cousin who sadly lost his battle with cancer last month, James (JR) Closner. They were inseparable on earth and now they are together rejoicing in heaven. Cancer may have taken them, but their […]
Aspire Enterprise zeros in on local farm, students helping businesses owner
By RAUL GARCIA JR | WESLACO WORLD WESLACO — Victoria Eschete knows all about hard work. She is up before most people tending to the livestock, manufacturing livestock feed and selling packaged meats for Eschete Livestock Company, a family owned business she operates with her husband Lance Eschete and their […]
Solis signs letter to join Univ. Houston baseball team
By RAUL GARCIA JR | Weslaco World WESLACO –Nick Solis knows his way around the baseball diamond, but he prefers being on the mound. He has enjoyed America’s pastime, he’s been successful at it since an early age and it caught the attention of many coaches, players and colleges. Solis […]
Weslaco East getting ready for title defense
Over three months have passed since Weslaco East hit the field for football practice, but the Wildcats are back and are excited to start the 2020 season. East side brings a good nucleus back as the program switches from Class 6A to 5A
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO #5 TEXAS IN FRONT OF 6,591 FANS AT BERT OGDEN ARENA
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women’s basketball team faced the #5 Texas Longhorns in front of a program-record 6,591 fans Wednesday at Bert Ogden Arena, falling 104-51. It is the largest crowd to watch a women’s basketball game ever in the Valley. UTRGV […]
Lady Panthers fall to Lady Sabercats at home
STAFF REPORTS | Weslaco World WESLACO — The Lady Panther hosted Edingburg Vela Lady Sabercats for a dual on the hardwood. Both teams came into the contest strong. It was Vela High who was able to come out of the battle with the 57-49 victory. Editor’s note, support the Weslaco […]
Still time to get Battle of the Beach UTRGV basketball game tickets
APPROXIMATELY 100 TICKETS REMAINING FOR UTRGV SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BATTLE ON THE BEACH Special to Weslaco World News RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that approximately 100 tickets for the inaugural UTRGV South Padre Island Battle on the Beach, featuring […]
Highlights: McAllen Rowe 21, Weslaco East 7 Final
Vaqueros chasing “Ws” for Coach Hill
UTRGV MEN’S BASKETBALL DEDICATING SEASON TO MEMORY OF LEW HILL November 1, 2021 RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that the men’s basketball team is dedicating the 2021-22 season to the memory of former head coach Lew Hill, who passed away tragically […]
Meet the Vaqueros’ athletes
UTRGV ATHLETICS TO HOST FREE EVENTS FOR UTRGV STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AT GALAXY BOWLING AND TOPGOLF November 1, 2021 RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday plans to host free events for UTRGV students, faculty and staff on […]
Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know.
BY ANDREW ZHANG | Texas Tribune Texas voters can soon weigh in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more. Election day is Nov. 2, and early voting begins Oct. 18 and lasts until Oct. 29. The proposed additions to the […]
Zapata kicks her way into the UTRGV soccer record books
ZAPATA BECOMES UTRGV WOMEN’S SOCCER’S ALL-TIME POINTS LEADER IN WIN OVER ABILENE CHRISTIAN October 28, 2021 RIO GRANDE VALLEY – Junior Emily Zapata became the all-time points leader in The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women’s soccer history as the Vaqueros beat the Abilene Christian University Wildcats 2-1 on Thursday at the […]